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February16,2022

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SYMPHONY

The Music of Billy Joel starring Michael Cavanaugh – By Gulf Coast Symphony at 7 p.m. Feb. 20 at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall. $39-$85. 13350 FSW Pkwy., Fort Myers. 239-481-4849 or www.gulfcoastsymphony.org.

Masterworks 3 – By the Southwest Florida Symphony Feb. 18-19 at two local venues. The show, conducted by Stephen Mulligan, features classics from legendary American composer Aaron Copland plus Rodrigo’s “Concierto de Aranjuez” and Beethoven’s “Symphony No. 7.” The Feb. 18 show takes place at BIG ARTS on Sanibel Island. The Feb. 19 show takes place at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy., Fort Myers. www.swso.org or 239-418-1500.

Strings on the Lawn – By the Punta Gorda Symphony at 4 p.m. at Florida SouthWestern State College Charlotte. $30 adults; $15 students. 26300 Airport Road, Punta Gorda. 941-205-5996 or www.pgsymphony.org.

THEATER

Good Jew – At the Centers for the Arts Bonita Springs Performing Arts Center, Moe Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 18-20. A play honoring Holocaust remembrance, the show is the personal history of Henryk

Lord of the Flies – By Florida Rep Education’s Fall Conservatory Feb. 19 and 20 at the Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium. The interactive outdoor theatrical experience showcases a breakdown of civilized behavior in a setting of isolation. $30. 3450 Ortiz Ave., Fort Myers. www.FloridaRepEducation.org or 239-332-4488.

I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change – At the Music and Arts Community Center on select dates Feb. 16-March 4. Show times vary. Tickets start at $20. 13411 Shire Lane, Fort Myers. 239-277-1700 or www.gulfcoastsymphony.org.

Outside Mullingar – By Theatre Conspiracy at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 17-19 and Feb.2426,witha2p.m.matineeonFeb. 27 at the Alliance for the Arts. $13-$30. 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-939-2787 or www.artinlee.org/.

Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time – By Players Circle Theatre on select dates through March 4. Shows are at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday, at 8 p.m. on Fridays and at 2 p.m. on Sundays. $35-$50. 16554 North Cleveland Ave., North Fort Myers. 239-800-3292 or PlayersCircleTheater.com.

AIN’T TOO PROUD: The Life and Times of The Temptations – At the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall Feb. 22-27. Show times vary. $53.12-$91.46. 13350 FSW Pkwy., Fort Myers. 239-481-4849 or www.bbmannpah.com.

A Doll’s House, Part 2 – By Florida Repertory Theatre Feb. 22-March 27 in the ArtStage Studio Theatre. $59. 2268 Bay St., Fort Myers. 239-332-4488 or www.oridarep.org.

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee – At Cultural Park Theater on select dates Feb. 24-March 6. 528 Cultural Park Blvd., Cape Coral. 239-772-5862 or culturalparktheater.com.

Into the Breeches! – By Florida Repertory Theatre through March 5 in the Historic Arcade Theatre. $59/$55. 2268 Bay St., Fort Myers. 239-332-4488 or www.oridarep.org.

Avenue Q – By The Laboratory Theater of Florida on select dates Feb.

23-March 27, with half-price previews on Feb. 23 and 24. Show times vary. $37 adults; $15 students. 1634 Woodford Ave., Fort Myers. 239-218-0481 or www.laboratorytheaterorida.com.

The Great Gatsby – By Fort Myers Theatre Feb. 18-20. Show times vary. $20. 16120 San Carlos Blvd., #5, Fort Myers. 239-323-6570 or ftmyerstheatre.com.

Over the River and Through the Woods – At Off Broadway Palm Theatre through March 5. 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-278-4422 or broadwaypalm.com.

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