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Return to the Forbidden Planet at Carrollwood Cultural Center

Dates: 7/18/2025 - 7/27/2025

Theatre:

Carrollwood Cultural Center


4537 Lowell Road
Tampa,FL 33618

Phone: (813) 922-8167


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Return to the Forbidden Planet

By Bob Carlton

Shakespeare’s forgotten rock and roll masterpiece! Inspired by The Tempest, this high-energy jukebox musical is packed with rock ‘n’ roll classics, including “Great Balls of Fire,” “Good Vibrations,” “Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood,” “Young Girl” and “Gloria.”

Blast off on a routine flight and crash into the planet D’Illyria, where a sci-fi version of The Tempest – set to rock ‘n’ roll golden oldies – unfolds with glee! The planet is inhabited by a sinister scientist, Dr. Prospero; his delightful daughter Miranda; Ariel, a faithful robot on roller skates; and an uncontrollable monster, the product of Prospero’s id, whose tentacles penetrate the space craft.

Presented through Concord Theatricals.

An ASL interpreter will be present for the production on July 18. Please inquire when purchasing tickets.

 



Cast and Creative team for Return to the Forbidden Planet at Carrollwood Cultural Center

Cast

Craig Ruska

Captain Tempest


Luis Graham

Doctor Prospero


Elliana Gorecki

Miranda


Anny DePolis

Ariel


Rhett Ricardo

Cookie


Erin Ruska

Gloria the Science Officer


James Madden

Bosun Arras


Jayden Parsons

The Navigation Officer


Creative Team

Bob Carlton

Author


Chris Holcom

Director


Latoya McCormick-Hutchinson

Music/Band Director




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Carrollwood Cultural Center is at 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, FL.

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