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Gulf Coast News Reviews “My Way”
Carson Zorn | Assignment Editor, Gulf Coast News Published August 17, 2026 Gulf Coast News Review: 'My Way: A Musical Tribute To Frank Sinatra' FORT MYERS, Fla. — Have you ever wanted to step back in time, to walk into a smoke-filled cabaret, settle in with a drink, and listen to some big-band swing? Players Circle Theatre has transformed its space into an intimate, mid-century-style cabaret, complete with table seating and a terrific jazz trio, as four of the theatre’s best performers celebrate the music of Frank Sinatra. With a drink in hand, you’ll
WGCU Radio Interview for “My Way”
Author: John Davis | PBS and NPR for Southwest Florida Published August 6, 2026 Players Circle Theater revives “My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra" The cast of Players Circle Theater's production of "My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra" (from left): AJ Mendini, Ted Wioncek III, Kimberly Suskind, and Ruthgena Faraco. We dive back into the robust summer performance season at Players Circle Theater to explore the final two productions of the season. This week marks the final performances of their youth theater production of Stephen Sondheim’s multi-award winning and
WGCU Previews “My Way”
Author: Tom Hall | WGCU Arts Reporter Published August 10, 2026 Players Circle Theatre's 'My Way' cabaret will appeal to fans of Frank Sinatra and Bruno Mars If you cannot get enough of 'Old Blue Eyes,' plan on seeing 'My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra' at Players Circle Theater. Ted Wioncek is an unabashed Frank Sinatra fan. The associate artistic director of Players Circle Theater is not the only one. So is Bruno Mars. Not only did Sinatra inspire Mars to become a vocalist, but also Mars’ current bolero-driven hit, “Risk
Broadway World Previews “My Way”
Fran Thomas | Author, Broadway World Published August 8, 2026 MY WAY: A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO FRANK SINATRA To Return To Players Circle Theater The performance is directed by Ted Wioncek III, with choreography by Kimberly Suskind and music direction by Drew Scott. By popular demand, MY WAY: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra returns to Players Circle Theater for a limited engagement August 14–30, 2026, following its critically acclaimed 2024 run. The celebrated all-star cast reunites this summer, starring AJ Mendini, Ruthgena Faraco, Kimberly Suskind, and Ted Wioncek III. Backed by a sensational live onstage jazz trio, the performers guide audiences through
Gulf Coast News’ Backstage Pass to “Into The Woods”
Martin Dreyfuss | Gulf Coast News Fort Myers Published July 30, 2026 Into the Woods brings fairy tale magic to Players Circle Theater Players Circle Theater presents "Into the Woods" from July 30 to August 9, 2026, featuring a talented young cast bringing beloved fairy tale characters to life. FORT MYERS, Fla. — Players Circle Theater will host "Into the Woods" from July 30 to August 9, 2026, showcasing a talented young cast in one of musical theater’s most beloved productions. The show, which runs 2 hours and 30 minutes including intermission, weaves
Florida Weekly Previews “Into The Woods”
Jennifer Thomas | Florida Weekly Correspondent Published July 27, 2026 SEE THE REVIEW Players Circle Theater is located at 13211 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers. For more information, call 239-800-3292.
WGCU Radio Interview for Say Goodnight Gracie
Author: John Davis | PBS and NPR for Southwest Florida Published June 25, 2026 Players Circle Theater celebrates George Burns and Gracie Allen with a production of “Say Goodnight Gracie” Players Circle Theater’s summer performance season continues with a production of the Tony-nominated one-man comedy “Say Goodnight Gracie,” by Rupert Holmes. Adapted from the remembrances of comedian, actor, writer and singer George Burns, the play is a love story about Burns’ extraordinary professional partnership and relationship with Gracie Allen. The duo remains one of the most celebrated partnerships in American entertainment history. Their
Gulf Coast News’ Backstage Pass to “Say Goodnight Gracie”
Martin Dreyfuss | Gulf Coast News Fort Myers Published June 23, 2026 Players Circle Theater in Fort Myers to present 'Say Goodnight Gracie' Players Circle Theater in Fort Myers will host "Say Goodnight Gracie" from June 25 to July 5, 2026, celebrating the life and love story of comedy legend George Burns. FORT MYERS, Fla. — Players Circle Theater in Fort Myers will showcase "Say Goodnight Gracie," a play by Rupert Holmes, from June 25 to July 5, 2026. The production tells the true story of comedy legend George Burns, tracing his rise
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