UTICA — Players of Utica continues its 2022-2023 season with the true story of “the worst singer in the world” in the witty comedy “Glorious!” performed weekends from March 24 through April 2 at Players Theatre, 1108 State St.

Performances of “Glorious!” are at 7:30 p.m. Fridays, March 24 and 31; at 2 p.m. Saturdays, March 25 and April 1; and at 2 p.m. Sundays, March 26 and April 2. The cast includes Denise Morganti, Steve Maggio, Carl DeFranco, Sharon Rankins-Burd, Deborah Martin and Kaysey Hinkle.

Directed by Art Felshaw and written by Peter Quilter, “Glorious!” tells the amazing true-life story of Florence Foster Jenkins, who was labeled as the world’s worst singer but who nevertheless attracted enthusiastic audiences to her concerts. The setting is New York City in the mid-1940s where Florence practices and performs her unique brand of operatic singing to the outrage of her critics and the delight of her many fans.

With the exception of her cook, who speaks only Spanish, Florence is supported in her questionable avocation by her friends, her ever-patient pianist and her devoted husband, St. Clair, who all recognize that despite her vocal shortcomings, Florence is able to win the hearts of the city’s rich and famous through her undying love of music.

This season continues Players of Utica’s long history of high-quality entertainment, being the oldest continually operating community theater in New York State. “Glorious!” is the theater’s fourth show in its season focusing on comedy and music entertainment.

The wearing of masks in the theater is optional.

Tickets can be purchased online at www.playersofutica.org or by calling 315-724-7624.