Mann Barbara B Performing Arts Hall

3 stars! For bringing the acts, but not necessarily bringing much more!
Went to see the Impractical Jokers Tour performance, so off the bat big props for getting a trendy act in town. As a native New Yorker, these guys are HUGE and have serious street cred. They are quickly building a national following, so I was super pumped to hear they were coming to Fort Myers.
Where things also went right:
— Parking was free, easy, and close.
— Good size theater; not too big, so you get to enjoy a more intimate show experience (we sat lower mezzanine and had a great view of the stage).
Sadly, where things went wrong:
— «Security» (if you can really call it that) was one lone security guard randomly stopping people on the sidewalk to check their bags before they walked up the steps into the theater. Not the most comforting security process for a large event.
— Insane lines at the ONE drink concession stand. No excuse for that in my opinion, especially with the younger crowd this act was pulling in.
— Not enough bathrooms. Enough said!
Since it was 3 thumbs up and 3 thumbs down I have to put their overall rating right in the middle. I will absolutely go back to see more shows, but I will make sure to grab a drink before, go to the bathroom before, and go «bag commando. Sorry in advance to my husband since his pockets will be my bag replacement — Thanks Honey!

I had a wonderful time at the Barbara B Mann Performing Arts Hall. Student prices make events of musical or cultural significance affordable for those without a large amount of disposable income.
I look forward to returning to the hall to enjoy the great acoustics and nice vantage points to view the stage from.

Saw Matilda last evening… awful. While the actors did a fine job, the acoustics were terrible. Could not understand dialog and songs. So very disappointed. We saw Sound of Music and 42 nd Street in January and February respectively, and those performances and sound were wonderful. Many patrons left after intermission. Phoned today and left a message with administration with no call back. Save your $$

This place is Awful. Box office closes 15 minutes after show time. So, your forced to see the opening act of the concert even if you don’t want to.
Staff is REALLY BAD! TIFFANY at the concession stand was really rude, and the staff inside are really annoying. Look, it’s a rock and roll show, I don’t need to be walked to my seat.
If you want to leave a place really angry, go to «the B «. I definitely will not be back.

Pretty happy with this theater. Just moved here from Chicago. Went to Shen jun, Ralphie May and now Lisa lampanelli. Husband and I r going. Awesome!!!

This is a nice theatre that is well designed so everyone can see the stage. Great acoustics, too. It’s clean and in good repair, with plenty of helpful, happy ushers.
While the seats are comfortable, they are several inches too narrow for all but ectomorphs. The rows are also several inches too close which makes it very difficult for people to pass by (I saw several people leave their rows and step into the aisle to let people past – crazy). Was the theatre designed by teenagers for middle school kids?
The venue also suffers from a shortage of bathrooms (a dead giveaway is the long line for the men’s.). Plenty of parking, but it takes a long time to empty the lot.

Very friendly staff, clean place but I have to give it two stars because of the seats are small and uncomfortable. You basically have to sit arms and legs crossed the entire show and I’m not a big or overweight guy. Arm rest are for decoration only.
As much as I was enjoying the show, I wanted it to be over so I could stretch my back. I wish they cared more about comfort and less about packing as many seats together as possible. Good show but I won’t be back. Parking and leaving the event was also a mess.

Bad acoustics and poor sight lines in the upper half of the seating! Went to see «Once» — music was good but couldn’t hear most of the lyrics and in some scenes could only see the actors legs. Soft dialog was unintelligible. might be OK in first 20 or so rows but this steep tall box of a place does not fare very well in the upper 60% of seating.

A great place for catching a show while in Fort Myers! Great atmosphere, friendly staff, perfectly functional architecture, and the campus of Edison State College just outside. I recommend sitting out under the canopy by the koi pond during intermission if you want to avoid the bathroom and concession crowds; just be sure to time it right!

Was here for a performance and liked the facility. It was bigger than I expected, yet smaller at the same time. This is definitely a great performance hall and I would visit again for whatever is being put on!

The only open musical theater in Fort Myers. It has some interesting musical offerings in season– October to March. Located on the campus of Edison College, it is easy to find, has lots of free parking, and adequate acoustics. Best seats are on the main floor. Most common offerings are Broadway revivals and concerts from one of two local small concert orchestras.

I went here for a Sunday matinée performance of Spamalot. Easy ticket pick-​up at will-​call window. Seats were great. Efficient ushers took us right to our seats. But the best part is that parking is readily available and leaving the theater was not a hassle. Too often it takes longer to get out of a parking lot than the length of the show itself and that was not the case here. It’s a fairly new facility on the campus of Edison University, centrally located to major roads. I’ll definitely be back. I can’t judge the facility fairly since I didn’t use the restrooms, get a snack, etc. so I’ll reserve the fifth star for my next visit.

It feels more like a school auditorium than a contemporary concert hall, not that surprising given its location on the campus of Edison Community College. The orchestra, divided into three sections separated by two aisles, provides sufficient legroom between rows for someone of average height, but the seats — which have little padding on the back — became somewhat uncomfortable after a short period of time. A word of warning: audience members sitting in the first few rows will find themselves craning their necks to see performers on the rather high stage, so opt for seats farther back or in the mezzanine, which extends well over the lower level. The 1753-​seat theater serves as host not only to most of the Broadway touring companies that pass through southwestern Florida, but to symphony orchestras, opera, ballet, and modern dance companies, stand-​up comics, and classical, rock, and pop artists as well.