TheatreZone Announces Second Saturday Matinee for 2017-18 Shows

TheatreZone announces that, to meet increasing demand, it has added a second Saturday matinee to its 2017-18 shows schedule. These performances will take place on the first Saturday of each show's run, increasing total performances of a show from 11 to 12.

"We are grateful that our theater is so popular that we typically sell out," says Founding Artistic Director Mark Danni. "Going into our 13th season, we realized that one way we could reach more theater lovers was to add another matinee. Because our performers are professional actors and singers, we know they can handle six shows each week. We look forward to welcoming current and new patrons through this expanded schedule."

TheatreZone is located in the G&L Theatre on the Community School of Naples campus, 13275 Livingston Road, Naples, Florida. Show tickets range from $50 to $75. A concert series, to be announced at a later date, has separate pricing.

Season tickets are on sale now. Individual tickets will go on sale May 1.

Tickets may be purchased online at theatrezone-florida.com or by calling the Box Office at 888-966-3352.

The on-site Box Office is open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesdays through June 13. It will reopen on Sept. 12 and be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

MAIN SHOWS

Me and My Girl

8:00 p.m. - January 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20

2:00 p.m. - January 13, 14, 20, 21

7:30 p.m. - January 14, 21

This show known for The Lambeth Walk revolves around Bill, an unapologetically unrefined Cockney man who learns he is the 14th heir to the Earl of Hareford. However, he will only receive his inheritance if Sir John and the Duchess approve of him. The Duchess feels that with a little grooming, Bill will be suitable. But she insists that Bill break up with his Cockney girlfriend, Sally. Bill is forced to decide if he should fit in and lose his Cockney roots and girlfriend to become the Earl.

Book and lyrics by L. Arthur Rose and Douglas Furber.

Book revised by Stephen Fry, with contributions by Mike Ockrent.

Music by Noel Gay.

Winner of 5 Drama Desk Awards, including Outstanding Book and Outstanding Music.

Winner of 3 Tony Awards, including Best Choreography.

Nominee for 13 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Book, and Original Score.

Nominee for 11 Drama Desk Awards, including Outstanding Musical.

TheatreZone Founding Artistic Director Mark Danni says, "Me and My Girl was one of the funniest shows I've experienced on Broadway."

Secret Garden

8:00 p.m. - February 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17

2:00 p.m. - February 10, 11, 17, 18

7:30 p.m. - February 11, 18

In this enchanting classic of children's literature, orphaned and unloved 11-year-old Mary Lennox moves to Yorkshire to live in a mansion with her reclusive and absent Uncle Archibald. Through the discovery and nurturing of a neglected secret garden, Mary thrives -- and does the same for her hidden away cousin, Colin.

Music and Lyrics by Marsha Norman.

Music by Lucy Simon.

Adapted from the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett.

Winner of 1991 Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical.

Nominee for 1991 Tony Award for Best Musical and Best Score.

Winner of 1991 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Book of a Musical.

Nominee for 1991 Drama Desk Awards for Outstanding Music and Outstanding Lyrics.

TheatreZone Founding Artistic Director Mark Danni says, "The Secret Garden has some of the most beautiful music I've heard"

Copacabana

8:00 p.m. - March 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17

2:00 p.m. - March 10, 11, 17, 18

7:30 p.m. - March 11, 18

With sensational originality and splashy production numbers, Barry Manilow's Copacabana will leave you breathless. Tony is a bartender who falls in love with Lola and helps her become a Copa girl. Lola also attracts the amorous attentions of Rico, who goes too far, abducting Lola and taking her to his rival nightclub in Havana. Tony and the whole Copacabana crew set off to rescue Lola!

Book by Barry Manilow, Bruce Sussman and Jack Feldman.

Music by Barry Manilow.

Lyrics by Bruce Sussman and Jack Feldman.

Nominated for the London Theatre's Oliver Award for Best Musical

TheatreZone Founding Artistic Director Mark Danni says, "We presented this show in our fourth season, and it was very well received because of its high energy and costumes. We're bringing it back so more people can see it. And, how can you go wrong with Barry Manilow?"

Baby

8:00 p.m. - April 26, 27, 28, May 3, 4, 5

2:00 p.m. - April 29 and 29, May 5 and 6

7:30 p.m. - April 29, May 6

Is there anything more exciting, frightening and utterly transformational than impending parenthood? In this musical, three couples at various stages of life deal with the painful, rewarding and agonizingly funny consequences of the universal experience of pregnancy and upcoming parenthood.

Book by Sybille Pearson.

Music by David Shire.

Lyrics by Richard Maltby, Jr.

Based upon a story developed with Susan Yankowitz.

Nominated for 7 Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

Winner of 2 Drama Desk Awards and one Theatre World Award.

TheatreZone Founding Artistic Director Mark Danni says, "This was one of the first shows we did, in year two, when we offered only four performances. It's a funny and touching story with a fantastic musical score."

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