Renovation & Construction Updates

About Our Renovation

The Naples Players opened our facility on 5th Avenue in 1998, after the City of Naples invited the theater to be placed downtown to rejuvenate and enhance the then struggling downtown area. 25 years later The Naples Players is investing in our community once again, this time to protect and enhance the now thriving, world class downtown area.

By renovating both of our existing performance spaces, and adding a third space to host our renowned education and community programs, TNP is able to deploy the latest technologies and ensure the highest quality performances, all while representing the high-class, small town charm that Naples deserves. But more than that, TNP’s renovation protects the organization’s future by securing our ability to meet current & future demand, while more deeply fulfilling our mission to build community through exceptional access to the power of theater.

Our renovated facility will be certified for energy efficiency and sustainability; offer unparalleled accessibility, like a “Sensory Friendly” seating box & state-of-the-art hearing assistance technologies; allow us to deepen programatic pathways with our 35+ community partner organizations; and enhance the volunteer and audience experience for unparalleled artistry.

Several naming opportunities still exist, including our popular “name a seat” program. You can help us hit our fundraising goals by participating.

Fundraising Goal – $20m 76% 76%

Click Here to Learn More About The Campaign

A conceptual view of the completed renovations along 4th Avenue.

A conceptual view of the completed renovations in the Main Theater.

Road Closures – 4th Avenue South

CURRENT CLOSURE – Beginning July 5, 2023

The Naples Players is going through an exciting renovation to drastically enhance the theater’s appearance on 4th Avenue. However, to ensure the safety of our neighbors, the street will need to be closed at various times through the end of 2023 as demolition and construction are completed.

The Naples Players is committed to working directly with The City of Naples to open the street as often as it is safe to do so, but your safety is our top priority.

The map to the right demonstrates the signage and closure plan. Please note that the Trulucks & Inn on Fifth valet located at the restaurant on 4th Avenue will still be OPEN throughout the project. Easily access the valet via 6th Street & 4th Avenue.

Click Here to Learn More About Road Closures

Or, for questions and comments, please email: construction@naplesplayers.org

Roads highlighted in Yellow are Local Access Only
Roads highlighted in Orange are Detour Routes
The Area Highlighted in Red is a Complete Closure

Project Milestones

The Naples Players renovation will open in two phases.

Phase 1 opening: The Kizzie Theater, Atrium, and associated spaces.
Phase 2 opening: Remaining Price & Glass Theaters, and associated spaces on the North Side of the building.

The charts below progress from left to right, showing key milestones in the construction process.

(Updated: August 2nd, 2023)

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Demolition Completion

June 9, 2023

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July 17, 2023

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Steel Beam Completion

January 8, 2024

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May 2, 2024

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Kizzie Theater Opens - March 13, 2024

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Full Facility Opens - June 19, 2024

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Construction Updates

Enjoy regular video updates about our progress!

What about construction delays?

The Producers is still scheduled to open our renovated home on 5th Avenue, The Naples Players’ Kizzie Theater, from March 13 through April 7, 2024. The possibility does exist that the production may be delayed until our summer season due to construction, weather, etc…

If the decision is made to delay the opening, each ticket holder will be contacted directly; and ticket holders will have their seats automatically transferred to the rescheduled dates to preserve their seats. When contacted, patrons will then have the opportunity to switch dates or refund the value of the tickets to their TNP account. This value will be redeemable as a credit for the upcoming season subscriptions, for education programs, any upcoming show, or turned into a contribution.

For more information, please call the Box Office at 239.263.7990.

(Updated: September 20, 2023)