Disaster! 

by Seth Rudetsky and Jack Plotnick

A Mainstage Musical

Directed by Thomas Pahl

February 27th - March 21st, 2026

Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m.

Sundays at 2 p.m.

Saturday 2 p.m. matinee on March 7th, 2026


Earthquakes, tidal waves, infernos and the unforgettable songs of the '70s take center stage in Broadway’s side-splitting homage to classic disaster films.

It's 1979, and New York's hottest A-listers are lining up for the opening of a floating casino and discotheque. Also attending is a faded disco star, a sexy nightclub singer with her eleven-year-old twins, a disaster expert, a feminist reporter, an older couple with a secret, a pair of young guys who are looking for ladies, an untrustworthy businessman and a nun with a gambling addiction.

What begins as a night of boogie fever quickly changes to panic as the ship succumbs to multiple disasters, such as earthquakes, tidal waves and infernos. As the night turns into day, everyone struggles to survive and, quite possibly, repair the love that they've lost... or at least escape the killer rats.

Dozens of the most unforgettable and scintillating hit songs of the '70s are hilariously woven into the story in this laugh-a-minute, toe-tapping musical comedy.

Presented with the support of the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners.

Disaster is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI.) All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com


Business Sponsorships and Family/Individual Sponsorships are available for this production.

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My Big Gay Italian Wedding

by Anthony Wilkinson

A Black Box Comedy 

Directed by Kevin Still

March 27th - April 12th, 2026

Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m.

Sundays at 2 p.m.


Andrew and Anthony are getting married – and everyone wants to "help"!

My Big Gay Italian Wedding spins into a hysterical fiasco as everyone tries to have their way.

From a saboteur ex-boyfriend to a loud, opinionated, outspoken Italian mother, personalities and cultures collide in a music and dance-filled extravaganza of hilarity.

Presented with the support of the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners.

My Big Gay Italian Wedding is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com


Business Sponsorships and Family/Individual Sponsorships are available for this production.

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A Streetcar Named Desire

by Tennessee Williams

A Mainstage Drama

Directed by Marc S. Sanders

Presented by Jim Russell

April 17th - May 3rd, 2026

Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m.

Sundays at 2 p.m.

Saturday 2 p.m. matinee on April 25th


In one of the most renowned plays of the American theater, Blanche DuBois, a schoolteacher from Mississippi, arrives in New Orleans and takes a streetcar named “Desire“ to the French Quarter, where her sister, Stella, and Stella’s husband, Stanley Kowalski, live barely above squalor.

Blanche’s affectations of refinement set her immediately at odds with blue-collar Stanley, who is further incensed when he learns his wife’s aristocratic inheritance has been forfeited to creditors.

Believing that Blanche has sold the estate for personal profit and is swindling Stella and Stanley from sharing in the proceeds, Stanley disdains and demeans Blanche, who fights back in the only way she knows: with her genteel femininity.

The Kowalskis’ Elysian Fields apartment becomes a pressure cooker of sensuality and class tensions, until ultimately erupting into some of the most iconic dramatic moments seen on the modern stage.

Presented with the support of the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners.

A Streetcar Named Desire is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection. (www.dramatists.com)

A NOTE ON SENSITIVE CONTENT

A Streetcar Named Desire includes mature themes, including chauvinistic behavior, intimate scenes, and a depiction of sexual assault.

These elements will be handled with the utmost care, professionalism, and responsibility.

We are partnering with a local nonprofit organization that provides safe spaces and empowering services to survivors of domestic violence.

This partnership will include educational components and resources to ensure the material is approached with sensitivity, respect, and intention.

Theatre changes the world by facing it head on.

We will also be conducting special raffles during every performance and sharing proceeds with our partner organization to directly aid survivors of domestic violence in our community.

Business Sponsorships and Family/Individual Sponsorships are available for this production.

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Lady Windermere's Fan

by Oscar Wilde

A Black Box Classic Comedy 

Adapted and Directed by Jeff Slagle

May 15th - 24th, 2026

Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m.

Sundays at 2 p.m.


Set in the Victorian world of London’s high society, this timeless Oscar Wilde farce explores the complexities of love, trust, and social expectations and captivates with its sharp dialogue, intriguing characters, and unexpected twists.

This stage adaptation has added music and dance to enhance the fun and beauty of this true classic!

Watch as the innocent Lady Windermere struggles with her jealous feelings toward her husband’s new interest in the older, mysterious Mrs. Erlynne, and witness the unfolding of Mrs. Erlynne’s dark past through lies, gossip, and assumptions.

Perfect for lovers of classic theater, Lady Windermere’s Fan is a must-see performance that continues to enchant audiences with its brilliant humor, profound insights and a fresh new perspective!

Presented with the support of the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners.


Business Sponsorships and Family/Individual Sponsorships are available for this production.

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Rent 

Book, Music and Lyrics by Jonathan Larson

A Mainstage Musical

Directed by David J. Valdez

June 5th - 27th, 2026

Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m.

Sundays at 2 p.m.

Saturday 2 p.m. matinee on June 13th


La Vie Boheme! Jonathan Larson's iconic Pulitzer Prize-winning musical that shaped a generation of audiences and taught us all to measure our life in love.

Set in the East Village of New York City, Rent is about falling in love, finding your voice and living for today. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Rent has become a pop cultural phenomenon. with songs that rock and a story that resonates with audiences of all ages.

Based loosely on Puccini's La Boheme, Jonathan Larson's Rent follows a year in the life of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in New York's Lower East Side, under the shadow of HIV/AIDS.

How these young bohemians negotiate their dreams, loves and conflicts provides the narrative thread to this groundbreaking musical.

Presented with the support of the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners.

Rent is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI.) All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com


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Broadway Miscast - The Sequel!

A Mainstage Special Fundraising Event

Developed and Directed by Jim Russell

July 10th - 25th, 2026

Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m.

Sundays at 2 p.m.


Join us for the revival of last year's smash hit comedy musical revue as we present all-new Broadway hits, performed by great singers who absolutely do NOT “fit” the role as originally written.

From start to finish, this high energy musical revue will surprise and delight you at every turn.

Presented with the support of the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners.

This special fundraising event is not part of our regular season and is expected to be a sellout! 

 

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The Gods of Comedy

by Ken Ludwig

A Mainstage Comedy

Directed by Miguel E. Rodriguez

August 14th - 30th, 2026

Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m.

Sundays at 2 p.m.


The Ivy League will never be the same as a pair of screwball deities encounters the carnal complexity of college coeds, campus capers, and conspicuous consumption.

Daphne and Ralph are young classics professors who have just made a discovery that's sure to turn them into academic superstars. But something goes disastrously wrong, and Daphne cries out in a panic, "Save me, gods of ancient Greece!"...and the gods actually appear!

Presented with the support of the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners.

The Gods of Comedy is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com


Business Sponsorships and Family/Individual Sponsorships are available for this production.

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How to Get Tickets

Tickets are available for secure purchase online. For your protection, we do not sell tickets in person, over the phone or at the door. Subject to availability, tickets may be purchased online right up until showtime. 

Ticket Prices

Ticket prices vary depending on the type of show, the venue, when you purchase them and whether or not demand is high for a particular performance. Book early to get the best price for the date you wish to attend. Ticket prices are subject to change at any time. Prices listed below are for regular season productions. Pricing may vary for special non-season events.

Mainstage Plays (Non-Musicals)

Adults:

Advance Purchase: $27 each

Within 48 Hours of the Performance or When the Performance is in High Demand, Whichever Comes First: $30 each

On the Same Day as the Performance: $32 each

Seniors (62+), Students, Military/Veteran (Please be prepared to show ID on arrival):

Advance Purchase: $24 each

Within 48 Hours of the Performance or When the Performance is in High Demand, Whichever Comes First: $27 each

On the Same Day as the Performance: $29 each

Groups of 10 or More:

When Purchased in the Same Transaction for the Same Performance: $23 each

Groups of 20 or More:

Please contact us at groups@carrollwoodplayers.org for pricing and availability

Mainstage Musicals

Adults:

Advance Purchase: $31 each

Within 48 Hours of the Performance or When the Performance is in High Demand, Whichever Comes First: $34 each

On the Same Day as the Performance: $36 each

Seniors (62+), Students, Military/Veteran (Please be prepared to show ID on arrival):

Advance Purchase: $28 each

Within 48 Hours of the Performance or When the Performance is in High Demand, Whichever Comes First: $31 each

On the Same Day as the Performance: $33 each

Groups of 10 or More:

When Purchased in the Same Transaction for the Same Performance: $27 each

Groups of 20 or More:

Please contact us at groups@carrollwoodplayers.org for pricing and availability

Black Box Productions

All Tickets, All Shows:

Advance Purchase: $20 each

Within 48 Hours of the Performance or When the Performance is in High Demand, Whichever Comes First: $23 each

On the Same Day as the Performance: $25 each

Optional Ticket Add-Ons

During your ticket transaction, you will be offered several optional ticket add-ons. Only select these if you wish to purchase them.

Optional Seat Upgrades

For Mainstage productions, a limited number of reserved front or second row seat upgrades are available for each performance. Front row reserved seat upgrades are $4 per person. Second row reserved seat upgrades are $2 per person. These sell out early.

Optional Ticket Insurance

Protect your purchase by adding ticket insurance. Cancel for any reason and receive a full refund of the ticket price. Cancellation notification must be emailed to boxoffice@carrollwoodplayers.org no later than one hour prior to the performance time. $3 per ticket for Mainstage shows. $1.50 per ticket for Black Box shows. Must be purchased at the time you purchase your tickets.

Optional Co-Sponsor

Help offset our expenses by becoming a co-sponsor of the performance you are attending. We’ll announce your name in the welcome speech and your generosity will make a big difference. $50 for Mainstage productions and $25 for Black Box productions.

Ticket Refunds and Exchanges

All tickets are non-refundable unless you purchase optional ticket insurance at the time you purchase your tickets.

Subject to availability, you may exchange your tickets for a different performance of the same production. To exchange tickets, use the exchange link in your original confirmation email. A $5 exchange fee applies. Please note, if you purchased seat upgrades and then exchange your tickets for an alternate date, we cannot guarantee reserved front or second row seats on the new date. 

Ticket Fees

We do not charge any service or convenience fees for ticket purchases. 

Your Physical Tickets

All tickets and transaction receipts are distributed electronically by email. Please enter your email address carefully when purchasing tickets. If you do not receive an email confirmation containing your electronic tickets, please check your spam folder and, if necessary, contact us by email at boxoffice@carrollwoodplayers.org

It is not necessary for you to print your physical tickets, however, please be prepared to show them on your mobile device upon request.

Box Office Assistance

As a small, volunteer-driven community theatre, we do not offer in person box office hours, door ticket sales or box office assistance by phone. Subject to availability, tickets may be purchased securely online at any time including right up until showtime. If you need assistance, please email us at boxoffice@carrollwoodplayers.org

All sales are final. We regret we are unable to refund any tickets unless you purchased the optional ticket insurance at the time you purchased the tickets.

Seating

Individual seating for all performances and events is general admission/open seating unless otherwise indicated at time of purchase. 

Young Children/Lap Children: Please note, we do not admit young children under the age of 5 unless otherwise stated for appropriate productions. All audience members, regardless of age, must have their own seat and must have a paid ticket. For the comfort of all patrons, we do not allow children to sit on laps.

Accessible seating is available on a limited basis for disabled patrons. Please indicate any special needs at time of purchase, or email boxoffice@carrollwoodplayers.org to request accessible seating.

PLEASE NOTE: Your seat is only guaranteed until showtime. We reserve the right to resell seats not claimed by showtime, and we regret we are unable to refund unused tickets. 

Location

Carrollwood Players Theatre (Black Box and Mainstage) is located at 4333 Gunn Highway, Tampa, FL 33618, in Plantation Plaza near the intersection of Gunn Highway and Mullis City Way.

Please Arrive On Time

Please be prompt! Latecomers are not guaranteed admission and will be seated at intermission subject to management discretion and subject to availability.

If you arrive late and we are not able to seat you at intermission or you choose not to wait, there are no refunds.

Doors open 30 minutes before show time.

Theatre Etiquette

Live theatre is a unique and wonderful experience that requires special attention to manners and etiquette. Disruptive audience members can ruin the experience for both the performers and others in the audience.

We invite you to laugh, cry, cheer and applaud during the performance, but please save any conversations until after the show. 

Please silence and put away all electronic devices before the performance begins.

Please remain seated during the performance.

Photography and videography during the performance is strictly prohibited.

Please note that we reserve the right to refuse admission or service to any disruptive or abusive audience member and that all tickets are non-refundable unless you purchased ticket insurance at the time you purchased your tickets.

Intermission and Concessions

Most performances include a fifteen-minute intermission. Our concession stand is open before performances and during intermission and features a variety of sweet and salty snacks, soft drinks, coffee and tea, beer and wine. 

Dress

We recommend smart casual attire.

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