BIG ARTS Herb Strauss Theater
The Sanibel Captiva Trust Company
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Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Based on the popular 1988 film of the same title, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is the Tony® and Drama Desk award-winning musical that has taken Broadway by storm. Meet Lawrence Jameson and Freddy Benson, two con men living the good life on the French Riviera. Jameson, a seemingly sophisticated gentleman, sweet-talks wealthy women out of their money. Benson is a small-time crook whose stories about his grandmother's failing health prove prosperous. The pair join forces only to discover that the town simply isn't big enough for the both of them. This hilarious battle of cons will keep you laughing, humming, and guessing until the end.
January 13 - February 11
Performances run Monday through Saturday, 8 PM
at BIG ARTS Herb Strauss Theater
General: $42, Child 17 & Under: $20
Series tickets: $108 for three shows
The Sanibel Captiva Trust Company
Click here to read a rave review of this production in the
Naples News.
Click here to read a fabulous review of this production in the
The Island Sun and River Weekly.
Click here to read a rockin' review of this production in
The Islander.
Shakespeare:
Scenes and Monologues
Sunday, January 29, 7:30 PM
Community Theater
at Herb Strauss Theater
Annette Trossbach and Robert Runck will perform scenes from Macbeth, the Oberon-Titania scenes from Midsummer Night's Dream, and the Lady Anne seduction scene from Richard III. In addition, they will perform the Ages of Man from As You Like It Clarence's Dream from Richard III, a prologue from Midsummer Night's Dream and an epilogue from The Tempest. These scenes and selections will be done as readings.
$12
Child 17 & Under $5
Das Barbecü
Opera lovers and haters alike can revel in the sheer hilarity and fun of Das Barbecü. Epic Wagnerian opera is spun as a witty Texas fable using five actors playing more than 30 outrageous characters at breakneck speed. Musical numbers run the gamut from Broadway to Texas Swing and Jazz to Country/Western. You won't want to miss the southwest Florida premiere of this new musical comedy!
February 17 - March 17
Performances run Monday through Saturday, 8 PM
and Special Matinee 2PM on Wednesday, March 7
at BIG ARTS Herb Strauss Theater
General: $42, Child 17 & Under: $20
Series tickets: $108 for three shows
The Sanibel Captiva Trust Company
Play Reading:
Never Too Late
Sunday, March 11, 7:30 PM
Community Theater
at Herb Strauss Theater
BIG ARTS Live Theater Committee selected plays written by local playwrights, these plays will be presented as readings. On March 11 four actors will perform Never Too Late by Claudia Burns.
$12
Child 17 & Under $5
Over the Tavern
Set in Buffalo, New York, playwright Tom Dudzick's hometown, Over the Tavern? carries us back to the Eisenhower years of the 1950s and introduces us to the dysfunctionally delightful Pazinski family. Chet and Ellen Pazinski and their four children are living above the Polish-Catholic family's tavern and each are struggling in their own unique and sometimes mischievous ways to abide by the true meaning of family values. When wise-cracking 12-year-old Rudy explains to his teacher, Sister Clarissa, for example, that he is going to "shop around for a more fun religion," the stage is set for this heartwarming comedy. Don't miss the show that The Chicago Sun Times calls "utterly charming."
March 23 - April 21
Performances run Tuesday through Saturday, 8 PM
at BIG ARTS Herb Strauss Theater
General: $42, Child 17 & Under: $20
Series tickets: $108 for three shows
The Sanibel Captiva Trust Company
Play Readings:
- Carmin Garmen
- Lady Godiva of Flamingo Landing
- Homecoming for Sergeant Porter
Sunday, April 1, 7:30 PM
Community Theater
at Herb Strauss Theater
BIG ARTS Live Theater Committee selected plays written by local playwrights, these plays will be presented as readings. On April 1 actors will perform Carmin Garmen and Lady Godiva of Flamingo Landing by Marci Rudin, and Homecoming for Sergeant Porter by Wally Kain.
$12
Child 17 & Under $5
Children (17 and under) must be accompanied by an adult.
Children's tickets in the series and subscriptions do not receive a discount.
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Theater seating will be available after subscription holders are assigned, based on the date the order forms are received (subject to availability).
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BIG ARTS Herb Strauss Theater
2200 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel
(239) 472-6862
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Past Shows
The Florida Laboratory Theater's
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
After its wildly successful run in 2010, The Florida Laboratory Theater's production of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? comes to Sanibel for a special eight night revival you won't want to miss! Winner of the 1963 Tony Award for Best Play, Woolf? is an American theater classic exploring the complexities of life and love through the lens of two couples of separate generations. Written by celebrated playwright Edward Albee, this three-act play introduces audiences to a bitter and aging couple, George and Martha, hosts of a dinner party attended by a younger couple and for whom drinking becomes more than recreation and quickly turns into sport.
October 27 - November 5
Performances run Tuesday through Saturday, 8 PM
at BIG ARTS Herb Strauss Theater
General: $42, Child 17 & Under: $20
Series tickets: $108 for three shows or $198 for all six shows
Sanibel Captiva Trust Company
Susen & James Berg
Click here to read a review of this production in the Naples News.
A Couple of Blaguards
A Couple of Blaguards is a two man comedy by award-winning authors and brothers Frank and Malachy McCourt about their experience growing up in Ireland and America. Complete with a sprinkling of Irish song and dance, the show, which Newsday says "mixes the sweetness and kick of an Irish coffee," has enjoyed much critical praise as it has toured for the last three years.
November 15 - 26
Performances run Monday through Saturday, 8 PM
(No performance November 24)
at BIG ARTS Herb Strauss Theater
General: $42, Child 17 & Under: $20
Series tickets: $108 for three shows
Sanibel Captiva Trust Company
Linda & John Kramer
Click here to read a review of this production in the Naples News.
Winter Wonderettes
Winter Wonderettes is a family-friendly holiday revue that takes place in the 1960s at a holiday party. When Santa mysteriously turns up missing, Wonderettes must combine their talent and spontaneity to distract from the absence of the jolly big guy in red. Festive tunes like Santa Baby, and Jingle Bell Rock warm the crowd as the pressure is on for the girls to keep the Christmas spirit alive. LA Weekly calls Winter Wonderettes, "The perfect Christmas revue … the musical numbers crackle with energy and joy," and a Los Angeles Times review raves, "If you're looking for festive entertainment this holiday season, turn yourself over to the wonderful Wonderettes."
December 16 - 31
Performances run Monday through Saturday, 8 PM
(No performance December 24 and 25)
at BIG ARTS Herb Strauss Theater
General: $42, Child 17 & Under: $20
Series tickets: $108 for three shows
New Year's Eve performance starts at 9 PM, champagne reception to follow: $75
The Sanibel Captiva Trust Company
Click here to read the review by Naples News critic Chris Silk.
Click here for the review by Di Saggau of The Island Sun.
