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Over the Tavern
February 10 – March 8
By Tom Dudzick
A beguiling family comedy set in Buffalo in the Eisenhower 1950’s. The Pazinski family has a lot going on in their cramped apartment over Dad’s bar. But all hell breaks loose, when 12-year-old, wise-cracking Rudy questions being Catholic. From the author of Greetings. Sponsored by Pat & Lou Dunning, Jane & Bob Breisch.
Show Times: Tuesdays (First Week of Previews) through Saturdays at 7:30 pm. Saturdays & Sundays at 3:00 pm.
DUE TO OVERWHELMING DEMAND, THREE WEDNESDAY MATINEES HAVE BEEN ADDED: February 18th @ 3:00PM, February 25th @ 3:00PM, March 4th @ 3:00PM.
Tickets Just $35-$55.
After a cross-country bike trip, young Leo makes an unplanned visit to his feisty 91-year-old grand-mother Vera in her Greenwich Village apartment. Over the course of a single month these unlikely roommates, infuriate, bewilder, and ultimately reach each other in this charming dramedy. Sponsored by Bruce & Janet Bunch.
This tasty comedy invites you into Giulia’s kitchen as she recounts a string of botched romances and failed love affairs while preparing a home cooked meal. Eight lucky patrons will enjoy a 3-course dinner,* as Giulia wins the audiences hearts. *$25 surcharge for subscribers; $60-$80 surcharge for non-subscribers. Sponsored by Dave & Cheryl Copham.
One of the most popular romantic comedies of the last century, Same Time, Next Year ran four years on Broadway, winning multiple Tony Awards. The plot follows a love affair between two people, Doris and George, married to others, who rendezvous once a year. Twenty-five years of manners and morals are hilariously and touchingly played out by the lovers. Sponsored by Mary McVay.

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Join Us for the Encore for Education Fundraiser!
Friday, April 10 at 6:30 PM
Mark your calendars for Encore for Education, the Players Circle Studio Annual Fundraiser, on Friday, April 10th at 6:30 pm. This unforgettable evening supports our year-round theatrical institute and our mission to make arts education accessible to performers of all ages and experience levels.
From customizable master classes to full-scale live productions, Players Circle Studio is where working professionals, emerging artists, and the next generation of talent come to grow, create, and shine. Join us for an inspiring night that celebrates the transformative power of the performing arts and helps ensure creativity continues to thrive in our community.
Tickets are limited. Purchase yours today and be part of an evening that makes a lasting impact! 🎭
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