Broadway World Previews Over the Tavern
Fran Thomas | Author, Broadway World
Published January 16, 2026
OVER THE TAVERN Comes To Players Circle Theater in February
Players Circles Largest Production To Date Paves Way for All-American Family Comedy!
Rave reviews are pouring in from audiences and critics alike over Players Circle’s most recent production of LITTLE WOMEN – THE MUSICAL.
Hailed as their largest production to date, Players Circle’s unique conceptual design for this familiar, heartwarming classic features over 2,000 technical cues, 100 props, 50 costumes, 8 wigs, and a cast of over 10 from all over the country.
Full of showstopping melodies and uplifting spirit, this timeless tale about the enduring power of family runs through January 25th, 2025.
Next up, Players Circle presents Tom Dudzick’s OVER THE TAVERN, running February 10th – Mar 8th.
In that most idealized period of 20th-century America, the Eisenhower years of the 1950s, the Pazinski family has a lot going on in their cramped Buffalo apartment. The youngest of the bunch, 12-year-old Rudy, is a smart, wise-cracking kid who’s starting to question family values and the Roman Catholic Church. When Rudy goes up against the ruler-wielding Sister Clarissa (played by Carrie Lund-Cacioppo) and announces that instead of being confirmed he’d rather shop around for a more “fun” religion, all hell breaks loose.
This hilarious look at family, growing up, and God was praised as “Absolutely enchanting… a little bit of heaven” by The Chicago Tribune.
“This is the perfect play to follow our production of LITTLE WOMEN – THE MUSICAL, a heartwarming and touching comedy that reminds us what being a family is all about,” states Artistic Director, Robert Cacioppo.
Players Circle was lauded by Gulf Coast News and BroadwayWorld for their recent production of Dudzick’s GREETINGS, landing sold-out performances and unanimous positive feedback.
“This is a highly relatable comedy that we can all enjoy together. Fort Myers audiences love Dudzick’s plays because he writes with razor-sharp wit about the most universal topic, family,” continued Cacioppo.
The Cast features Players Circle Ensemble members, Carrie Lund Cacioppo, Kimberly Suskind, and Ted Wioncek III, as Gianni Saverio, Gavin Wiley, Grant Wiley, Cadence Bambrey-Zedd makes their Players Circle debut.
Players Circle Theater is located at 13211 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers. For more information, call 239-800-3292.
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