Musical Theatre Series at the Music & Arts Community Center
The Gulf Coast Symphony is set to stage three comedic musicals at its Music & Arts Community Center (MACC).
Enjoy three comedies — The Thing About Men, Forever Plaid and Nunsense — in a convenient package. When you purchase a Musical Theatre Series, you are first in line to receive special offers and access to pre-sales for newly announced programs. Beat the rush and enjoy the very best seats. Purchase three shows to save 25 percent.
The Thing About Men
Jan. 19 – Feb. 4
Tom is cheating on his wife Lucy (with several women). Lucy is cheating on her husband Tom (with Sebastian). Tom moves out on Lucy and, in disguise, moves in with Sebastian. These are the circumstances that set the mood of hilarious intrigue in this often moving – but always lighthearted – musical about men.
Forever Plaid
Feb. 15 – March 11
Forever Plaid is one of Broadway’s most popular and successful musicals. This deliciously fun show is chock-full of classic barbershop quartet harmonies and pitch-perfect melodies! Once upon a time, there were four guys (Sparky, Smudge, Jinx and Frankie) who discovered that they shared a love for music and then got together to become their idols – The Four Freshmen, The Hi-Lo’s and The Crew Cuts. On the way to their first big gig, the “Plaids” are broadsided by a school bus and killed instantly. At this moment their heavenly journey and final chance at musical glory begins.
Nunsense
April 13 – 29
Nunsense begins when the Little Sisters of Hoboken discover that their cook, Sister Julia, Child of God, has accidentally poisoned 52 of the sisters, and they are in dire need of funds for the burials. The sisters decide that the best way to raise the money is to put on a variety show. Featuring star turns, tap and ballet dancing, an audience quiz, and comic surprises, this show has become an international phenomenon. (Nunsense.com)
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit https://gulfcoastsymphony.org/.
The MACC is at 13411 Shire Lane in Fort Myers.
History of the Symphony
Founded in late 1995 by its current music director and CEO, Dr. Andrew Kurtz, the Gulf Coast Symphony (GCS) is now the second-largest non-profit performing arts organization in Lee county. The GCS endeavors to challenge convention with its rich tradition of unique and innovative collaborations across multiple genres and disciplines, high-quality dynamic musical performances, active community engagement, and a commitment to social change through arts education. The ultimate goal is to use music and the arts as a vehicle to unite and strengthen the community. The Gulf Coast Symphony is one of the cultural jewels of Southwest Florida and one of the most dynamic orchestras in the United States.