What's New @ TNP

Art comes in many forms, but at its core, it’s the expression of human creative skill and imagination to be appreciated primarily for its beauty or emotional power. For many, a singular art form may appeal to a person - drawing, painting, flower arranging, etc. For...

From concept to research to pulling stock to ordering supplies to styling to setting, the 20 wigs of 42nd Street took JamieLynn Bucci nearly 4 months to complete. For some this would be a daunting task - but history buff and designer JamieLynn knew with hard work,...

There is less theater in America these days. Fewer venues. Fewer productions. Fewer performances.  For plenty of theaters across the country, producing 40% fewer shows compared to five years ago has become the norm.  Massive theaters such as Cal Shakes, one of the...

As the curtain lifts and the audience is greeted by the clicking euphony of tap dancing feet inviting them into the dazzling world of Broadway, the kinetic and connected spirit of the ensemble of 42nd Street is evident. Hours of blood, sweat, and tears have been...

Following a $21 million renovation of their iconic theater in the heart of Downtown Naples, The Naples Players (TNP) have announced the official Phase 1 re-opening of their new venue: The Kizzie Theater. Taking place on Saturday, June 1 at 2:00 pm, this exclusive...

Alongside the opening of their $21 million renovation, The Naples Players (TNP) announce the expansion of their Artistic Team with the appointment of long-term in-residence artists Dawn Lebrecht Fornara as Artistic Director of Dance, and Charles Fornara as Artistic...

Born and raised in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada, Clue: On Stage and 42 Street star Jennifer Mance remembers watching a production of West Side Story in grade seven and saying to herself, “I have got to be on that stage.”  The same pining coursed through Jennifer after she...

The Naples Players (TNP) is bringing new meaning to the phrase, “All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players” with a final show of their 70th season - Clue: On Stage. With performances from May 1 - May 19 at Naples United Church of Christ in...

Lots of performers step in front of the audience intending to “knock ‘em dead.” Between a candlestick, wrench, lead pipe, and more, Clue: On Stage actors Jennifer and Jon Hart are certain to do so. For the married couple, performing on Clue: On Stage is a dream come...