Near the intersection of Santa Barbara Boulevard and Veterans Parkway lies Cape Coral’s new live theatre—The Belle Theatre. The theater offers matinee and evening performances, plays, and musicals—contemporary and classic. “There is something for everyone!” says President Tyler Young.  

Two holiday shows are Elvis: ’86 Come Back Special which plays on Sunday, December 15, and A Charlie Brown’s Christmas Celebration runs from Wednesday, December 18, to Sunday, December 22, 2024. The Elvis show starts at 2 pm, and the play starts at 2 pm and 7:30 pm.  

During the Elvis: ’86 Come Back Special, Matt Stone and the Blue Moon Band —one of Graceland’s top Elvis tribute artists—will recreate iconic moments in the ’68 Comeback Special— the highest-rated television program of the year. Elvis fans will be taken back in time as Stone sings and sways through favorites like, “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Hound Dog,” and “One Night with You.”   Stone will reach hearts as he sings “Memories” and “If I Can Dream.” The show will prove why Elvis was the King of Rock & Rock! 

The second-holiday choice, A Charlie Brown Christmas Celebration, presents Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the Peanuts gang as they discover the true meaning of Christmas.  This heartwarming holiday classic features holiday music, nostalgic moments, and plenty of laughs. “This fun and festive production is perfect for getting into the holiday spirit,” adds Young. 

Check the online calendar for times, details, other events, and programs, including the performance of the Da Vinci Code from January 3 through January 19, 2025.  

Plan Your Visit: The Belle Theatre, 2708 Santa Barbara Blvd #135, Cape Coral, 239-232-5533, thebelletheatre.com 

At the Cultural Park Theatre, at its location since 1982, you can also catch the 6th Annual Michael D'Amore Christmas Show. For one night only, D’Amore will present aa memorable night of song and cheer. He will perform holiday music and a collection of favorites from the past few years. Showtime is Thursday, December 19 at 7:00 pm. Check the online calendar for other upcoming plays and performances, such as Grandma's Murder Club that runs from January 24 through February 2, 2025, and Something Rotten from February 21 through March 2, 2025. 

Plan Your Visit: Cultural Park Theatre, 528 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral, 239-772-5862, culturalparktheatre.org