What's Playing in South Florida — June 22, 2026
Spotlight's picks for the best live performances on South Florida stages this week — The Wizard of Oz at Broadway Palm, The 25th Annual Spelling Bee at The Naples Players, and more.
What's Playing in South Florida — June 22, 2026
Summer is heating up on South Florida stages. Here's what's on this week and coming up soon.
The Wizard of Oz — Opens June 26 · Broadway Palm · Fort Myers
Broadway Palm kicks off summer with a dazzling production of The Wizard of Oz, running June 26 through August 8. Follow Dorothy and Toto as they journey through the magical land of Oz, encountering the Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion on their way to the Emerald City. A beloved classic brought to life with spectacular costumes, stunning sets, and all the songs you know and love — Somewhere Over the Rainbow, If I Only Had a Brain, and more.
Perfect for the whole family. Don't miss it this summer.
Tickets at broadwaypalm.com.
The 25th Annual Spelling Bee — July 11–12 · The Naples Players
The Naples Players celebrate a milestone with their 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, running July 11–12. This hilarious and heartwarming musical comedy follows six quirky contestants competing in an unforgettable regional spelling bee — and audience members may even get a chance to compete! A fan favorite that never gets old.
Tickets at naplesplayers.org.
Say Goodnight, Gracie — Coming Soon · Players Circle Theater · Fort Myers
Players Circle Theater brings Say Goodnight, Gracie to Fort Myers. This touching and funny tribute to the legendary comedy team of George Burns and Gracie Allen takes audiences on a journey through their remarkable lives — from vaudeville to radio, television, and beyond. A must-see for anyone who loves classic American entertainment.
Tickets and details at playerscircletheater.com.
Boca Black Box — Coming Up
Boca Black Box has a packed summer schedule:
- Almost Folsom: The Ultimate Tribute to Johnny Cash — June 28 · 8:00 PM
- Sweet Fleet: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac — July 2 · 8:00 PM
- American Elton — July 31 · 8:00 PM
Tickets and full details at bocablackbox.com.
Hadestown: The Musical — Coming to Movie Theatres July 24
Mark your calendars — the acclaimed Broadway musical Hadestown comes to movie theatres on July 24, 2026. Winner of 8 Tony Awards including Best Musical, this haunting, soulful journey features a stunning score by Anaïs Mitchell.
Find tickets at fandango.com.
Looking Ahead: Fall 2026
- Come From Away — Broward Center (Open Caption: October 18)
- Forever Everly — ArtStage Studio Theatre, Florida Rep (September 18–October 25)
- Nikki Glaser: The Stunning Tour — September 19–20 · Barbara Mann Performing Arts Hall · Fort Myers
- Hamilton — November 10–22 · Au-Rene Theater at Broward Center
- An Evening with Victoria Clark — November 22 · Aventura Arts & Cultural Center
Full details and ticket links for each are on the homepage.
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