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Melanie Pefinis | Florida Weekly Correspondent Published December 18, 2025 From page to stage: ‘Little Women’ The Broadway-style musical transforms Louisa May Alcott’s classic into an intimate theatrical experience This January it will all be about March. The March sisters that is. The famous foursome, brought to life by Louisa May Alcott, has long been a part of our cultural lexicon. When Players Circle Theatre presents “Little Women, the Musical” from Jan. 6-25, 2026, Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy will come to life more buoyantly than they did when you read the book in

Fran Thomas | Author, Broadway World Published December 16, 2025 Previews: LITTLE WOMEN at Players Circle Theater Running January 6th through January 25th, 2025. Players Circle Theater is presenting their largest and most lavish production to date, LITTLE WOMEN – THE MUSICAL, running January 6th – January 25th. Filled with love, laughs, and adventure, this heartfelt and energetic adaptation of the beloved classic about the enduring power of family is an absolute must see. “This musical is the farthest thing from dated material or a dusty literary assignment. It’s very much alive –

Dave Elias | Reporter, Gulf Coast News Fort Myers Published December 8, 2025 Gulf Coast Theatre Review: 'Ho! Ho! Ho! The Christmas Show' FORT MYERS, Fla. — A Christmas original filled with local heart and holiday cheer has arrived at Players Circle Theater on McGregor Boulevard, and it takes audiences on a magical ride straight into the spirit of the season. Written by Fort Myers’ own Ted Wioneck III and conceived and directed by Robert Cacioppo, this festive musical revue brings together 36 beloved Christmas favorites with a warm and witty cast of five, and

Author: John Davis | PBS and NPR for Southwest Florida Published December 4, 2025 Listen To The Interview (25:54) Players Circle Theater performs the original holiday musical revue “Ho! Ho! Ho! The Christmas Show” A Southwest Florida tradition has returned with Players Circle Theater’s currently running production of the company’s original musical revue “Ho! Ho! Ho! The Christmas Show.” The family-friendly holiday-themed variety show features storytelling, comedy, dancing, singing, some audience participation, and a broad blend of both classic and contemporary holiday tunes that delivers a heartwarming experience evoking the nostalgia of

Fran Thomas | Author, Broadway World Published December 6, 2025 Review: HO! HO! HO! THE CHRISTMAS SHOW at Players Circle Theater Runs through December 21. It is no easy task to take an unrelated group of songs and create enough continuity to turn them into a viable show. Ted Wioncek III and Robert Cacioppo have done a stellar job pulling 38 songs together and creating  Ho! Ho! Ho! The Christmas Show at Players Circle Theater. The cast of four, AJ Mendini, Rachel Querreveld, Kimberly Suskind, and Wioncek plus pianist Ricky Pope, have the versatility to assay everything from Broadway

Asia Moore | Gulf Coast News Fort Myers Published December 2, 2025 'Ho! Ho! Ho! The Christmas Show' takes center stage on 'Good Morning Gulf Coast' FORT MYERS, Fla. — “Ho! Ho! Ho! The Christmas Show” is officially back at Players Circle Theater, and cast members Ted Wioncek, Kimberly Suskind, AJ Mendini and Rachel Querreveld stopped by the studio Tuesday, fresh off their weekend dress rehearsal, to give viewers a special live preview. The performers shared what audiences can expect from this year’s production, including a lively blend of comedy, storytelling, and a lineup

Dave Elias | Reporter, Gulf Coast News Fort Myers Published October 27, 2025 Secrets, lies and stereo dives spark mayhem in Players Circle Theater’s production of ‘Rumors’ FORT MYERS, Fla. — Neil Simon’s "Rumors" is a trusted, tried-and-true comedic gem, and Players Circle Theater’s latest production proves why this farce continues to delight audiences decades after its debut. Under the confident direction of Robert Cacioppo, the show delivers two hours of laugh-out-loud mayhem, carried by an ensemble of veteran actors who know exactly how to land every punchline and blow. From the moment theatergoers

Kristin Voit | Florida Weekly Correspondent Published October 28, 2025 Comedy, Connection and Community Spirit Players Circle’s 2025–26 season invites audiences to experience classic stories up close and personal When Producing Artistic Director and Co-Founder Robert Cacioppo crafted Players Circle Theater’s 2025-2026 season, he saw more than a collection of provocative upcoming productions. He saw a growing family. “When I look at this season, I see the ensemble of Players Circle getting wider and stronger,” he said. “I have great respect for the actors in our ensemble, and now we’re adding some excellent new