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festivities in this isolated house of tricks and mirrors quickly turn From May 13 - May 16, 2023, The Drowsy Chaperone features a
dangerous. die-hard theatre fan who plays his favorite cast album of a fictitious
Featuring cherished songs by Rodgers & Hammerstein, 1928 musical and watches the characters come to life in this
including “Climb Ev’ry Mountain” and “My hilarious musical farce.
Favorite Things,” The Sound of Music won the hearts During the 2022-2023 Season, The Naples
of audiences worldwide, earning five Tony Awards Players will also feature new plays by their Readers
and five Oscars. In Blackburn Hall from Theatre program. It Takes Two to Tango (October 9,
March 1 - April 2, 2023, the story follows an 2022), That’s What Dreams are Made of (November
exuberant young governess who brings music and 13, 2022), Annual New Play Festival (January 22,
joy back to a broken family, only to face danger and 2023), and Taking Chances (April 16, 2023).
intrigue as the Nazis gain power. If interested in auditioning for any of
CEO/Artistic Director, Bryce Alexander, The Naples Players’
says, “I’m thrilled to be working with my team and our incredible productions, please keep an eye on
volunteers to offer the community another fabulous season of live their website NaplesPlayers.org
theatre. Our productions reflect incredible local talent, and our for more information. Each main
enthusiastic audiences are a demonstration of the vital and exciting stage production will feature a Red
role the arts play in Naples.” Carpet Opening Night outside the
The Naples Players is also pleased to announce their theater with local sponsors, vendors,
KidzAct season! From July 1 - July 3, 2022, Dear Edwina Jr., and entertainment for patrons and
a heartwarming musical about the joys of growing up, will passersby to enjoy. Sensory friendly
be performed in the Tobye Studio Theater. Plucky adviser performances will be available for
extraordinaire, Edwina Spoonapple, directs the neighborhood kids select productions and announced at
in a series of buoyant production numbers for the latest edition of a later date.
her weekly “Advice-a-Palooza.” Both general public and season tickets are on sale at the TNP
Seussical Jr. transports audiences from the Jungle of Nool to Box Office. Please note that KidzAct performances go on sale
the Circus McGurkus as the Cat in the Hat narrates the story of April 4, 2022.
Horton the Elephant, who discovers Those interested can visit NaplesPlayers.org anytime or call the
a speck of dust containing tiny people TNP Box Office at 239-263-7990.
known as Whos. From July 29 -
July 31, 2022 in the Tobye Studio
Theater, audiences will watch Horton
protect the Whos from a world of
dangers while he must also guard an
abandoned egg that’s been left in his
care.
A timeless story full of spirit and
heart, Disney’s Newsies JR. is inspired by the rousing true story of
newsboys in turn-of-the-century New York City. In Blackburn
Hall from December 10 - December 12, 2022, the powerful
newspaper publishers raise prices at the newsboys' expense and
charismatic Jack Kelly rallies newsies from across the city to strike
against the unfair conditions.
The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon will be performed outside on
the Baker Stage from April 14 - April 16, 2023. In this fast-paced,
rollicking ride, the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm are turned
on their heads as several actors attempt to combine all 209 stories
from classics like Snow White to more obscure stories like The
Devil’s Grandmother.

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