Theatre lives on in SWFL thanks to the Mann family. Barbara B. Mann, born Barbara Kingsbury Balch, spent her early years in Topsfield, MA and moved to Fort Myers, FL as a young child. After receiving her high school diploma from Thomas Edison himself, she went on to meet George T. Mann and got married. The Mann's owned a very successful contracting company. Barbara became something of a philanthropist in the area. The theatre on the campus of Edison College is no exception.
With seating for 1200+, the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall welcomes hundreds of acts every year, from local Florida orchestra's, to national recording artists, comedians, and a variety of other Broadway shows and events. They have a variety of ticket packages, from individual tickets, to season passes, and even become a member of the President's Club (Barbara herself was a president at one time) for exclusive perks.
