Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall - Fort Myers, Florida, USA
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A performing arts hall located in Lee County, Florida on the Southwest Florida Gulf Coast.
Waymark Code: WM12PZN
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 06/29/2020
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Located on the campus of Florida SouthWestern State College in Fort Myers, the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall features the largest proscenium stage in SW Florida. The 1,874-seat facility also features a full service in-house box office and full service concessions.
Opening in 1986 the Mann Hall features National Touring Broadway musicals such as: The Phantom of the Opera, Disney’s The Lion King, Les Misérables, WICKED, Jersey Boys, The Radio City Christmas Spectacular starring The Rockettes® and The Book of Mormon.
Additionally, the Mann Hall is host to prominent entertainers, dance performances, popular ensembles and classical music concerts year-round. The venue is also available for business conferences, seminars, meetings and wedding receptions, with dining availability.
About Barbara B. Mann
"If there had been a definition in Webster’s Dictionary for a Remarkable Woman in the Community Arts, there would have been a three-word definition: “Barbara B. Mann”. This remarkable lady was instrumental in giving the Southwest Florida Community of Lee County its heart and soul."
"In the days where there were only dirt roads in Fort Myers, Barbara campaigned door-to-door with her two young sons in hand to raise the money to bring world-class culture and entertainment to the community. She worked as President of the Community Concerts Association for over 40 years, President of the Symphony, the Alliance for the Arts and for 30 years was organist and choir director for her church."
"She was presented with the Red Cross’ Humanitarian Award and the Star of Touring Broadway Award. At that time it was announced that Barbara received her high school diploma from Thomas Alva Edison himself. The audience laughed, and Barbara spoke right up saying “Well, I’m old!” And that was the night that Barbara Mann captured the hearts of Broadway. She was one of a kind."
"Today, due to this great lady, there stands the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall which has been home to world-class musicals and performing artists." From the Mann Hall Website.
Theater Name: Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall
Country: United States
Address:
13350 FSW Pkwy,
Fort Myers, FL USA
33919
Web Site: [Web Link]
Venue: Academic Affiliation
Type of Productions:
Broadway Touring musicals, Gulf Coast Symphony, dance and ballet, individual national and international entertainers, popular ensembles and concerts including classical, rock and jazz.
Restored Building: no
Date of Construction: 1986
Stage Type: Proscenium
Seating Capacity: 1874
Architect/Designer: Not listed
Special Productions/Events/Festivals: Not listed
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