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Fran Thomas | Author, Broadway World Published September 25, 2026 Previews: THE NERD at Players Circle Theater You can invite him in. Getting him to leave is another story. Players Circle Theater kicks off its 2026–2027 season with Larry Shue’s The Nerd, a Broadway farce about a debt of gratitude that becomes a test of endurance. Performances run October 23 through November 15, 2026, with discounted previews October 20 through 22, at the theater’s intimate McGregor Boulevard venue. Artistic Director Robert Cacioppo directs the production, returning to Shue’s comedy after previously directing The

Charly Shultz | Gulf Coast News Fort Myers Published August 25, 2026 Backstage Pass: 'My Way: A Frank Sinatra Tribute Musical' FORT MYERS, Fla. — MY WAY: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra is on stage at the Players Circle Theater for a limited time. The musical will send you back in time to listen to the tunes of Sinatra, sung be a jazz trio. They'll be performing until August 30th. Gulf Coast News' Alex Howard introduced us to two of the performers you see on stage. Meet Ted Wioncek III and AJ Mendini,

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

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

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

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

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

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.