‘Til Death Do Us Part…You First!

When

March 21, 2026 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Where

10091 McGregor Blvd
Fort Myers Florida 33919

Two Performances: Saturday, March 21 @ 7:30 PM & Sunday, March 22 @ 2:00 PM

TIL DEATH DO US PART… YOU FIRST!

The only theatrical comedy one man show in North America directed by Broadway Legend & Academy Award Nominee CHAZZ PALMINTERI (creator of the Broadway musical and film, A BRONX TALE). Winner of Broadwayworld’s Regional Award for BEST PLAY, BEST PERFORMANCE IN A PLAY, BEST DIRECTOR.

Peter Fogel is no stranger to comedy. He has worked on numerous projects for stage and screen, including Comedy Strip Live, Comedy on the Road, Married With Children, Unhappily Ever After, Chicago Sons (with Jason Bateman), and Men Behaving Badly! (with Rob Schneider). Fogel is best known for starring in the national tour of Steve Solomon’s solo show My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish & I’m In Therapy!

Despite his many successes as a writer and performer, the 59-year-old bachelor struggled with commitment. After being dumped by his girlfriend on Valentine’s Day, Fogel responded the only way he knew how: by creating the solo show Til Death Do Us Part…You First! This show recently finished a two-performance return engagement at the Boca Black Box Center for the Arts.

Directed by Academy Award-nominee Chazz Palminteri (Bullets Over Broadway, A Bronx Tale), Til Death Do Us Part…You First! is a tour-de-force performance that reminds audiences of the ups and downs of love and marriage. Throughout the evening, Fogel is forced to revisit his past relationships and confront his flaws. The comedian’s anecdotes are accompanied by various multimedia slides of his relatives, friends, and ex-lovers.

Til Death Do Us Part…You First! made its world premiere in 2017 at the Boca Black Box before touring throughout the United States. After multiple rewrites during the COVID-19 pandemic, this show ran for three performances Off-Broadway at the Triad Theater.

This 90-minute monologue has a unique framing device that structures its narrative. At the top of the show, Fogel receives a greeting card from Palminteri, who agrees to direct the solo show on the condition that Fogel tells a truthful and honest story about his previous relationships. Periodically, Fogel has visions where he listens to Palminteri’s voice, which was prerecorded. During these de-facto therapy sessions, Fogel reacts organically as he actively listens to the director’s wise words.

A powerhouse on stage, Fogel captivates his audience with wacky character voices and bold gestures. In one instance, Fogel plays his nonagenarian neighbors Herb and Helene, a married couple begrudgingly celebrating 75 years of marriage. Whether imitating Herb choking on a pastrami sandwich or embodying Helene’s brash old-lady yell, Fogel delivers his lines with gusto and heart.