You Can't Take It with You at Carrollwood Players

Review: Jeanine Tesori and Lisa Kron's FUN HOME at the Carrollwood Players

March 20, 2023

Gutsy. Heartbreaking. Life-affirming. Meaningful. Deep. Painful. And brilliant.

Review: GUESS WHO'S COMING TO DINNER? at the Carrollwood Players

February 11, 2023

Based on the classic 1967 film, it's mightily entertaining with a great message and a strong cast led by Kym Welch.

BWW Review: Some of the Most Memorable Moments & Local Performances of the Year

December 30, 2021

These are the things that helped get us through a tough year.

BWW Review: Larry Kramer's Powerful THE NORMAL HEART Is an Emotional Punch in the Gut at the Carrollwood Players

November 14, 2021

Certainly the most powerful show I've seen at the Carrollwood Players.

BWW Review: Willkommen! Bienvenue! Welcome! Come to the CABARET at the Carrollwood Players!

September 11, 2021

Anita Kollinger is a standout in a powerful show that features some interesting and questionable interpretations from director Gabe Flores.

BWW Review: William Shakespeare's Delightful A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at the Carrollwood Players

July 17, 2021

Despite being severely edited, the play features a marvelous cast in what is perhaps the Bard's most beloved work.

BWW Review: Kadime Kanyinda Gives a Star Turn in the Carrollwood Players' Hit and Miss Production of Elton John and Tim Rice's AIDA

March 01, 2020

It's fun at times and messy, but the mega-talented Ms. Kanyinda takes it to completely higher level.

BWW Review: The Best of the Decade - Reviewer Peter Nason Picks the Top 25 Local Shows & Performances of the Past 10 Years

December 21, 2019

25 Shows & Performances in the Tampa Bay Area That Rocked Our World from 2010 to 2019!

BWW Review: The Carrollwood Players Tackle Bert V. Royal's DOG SEES GOD: CONFESSIONS OF A TEENAGE BLOCKHEAD

November 25, 2019

A fine production of the 'unauthorized continuation' of the 'Peanuts' comic strip that seemed a bit too forced.

BWW Review: Politically Incorrect with Nazi Musical THE PRODUCERS is Hysterical at Carrollwood Players Theatre

September 08, 2019

At the close of the performance, my face hurt from laughing, but what else would you expect from a musical with the name Mel Brooks attached. This over-the-top and exquisitely offensive masterpiece, with everything from the producer's casting couch, grossly stereotypical ultra-sexy foreign female secretary/actress, sex-crazed old ladies to syrupy-sweet gay characters to literally, singing and dancing Nazis, this show is the antithesis to today's political correctness. The Producers at Carrollwood Players has something to make everyone do a little squirm in their seats and I loved every purposely-uncomfortable minute of this madcap story that revels in Mel Brook's irreverent humor.

BWW Review: Swim on out to The New Tampa Players' THE LITTLE MERMAID at the University Area CDC

July 27, 2019

Patty Smithey is marvelous as Ariel, but the show belongs to the amazing Janelle Richardson as Ursula.

BWW Review: Mad Theatre of Tampa's Production of MAN OF LA MANCHA at the Shimberg Playhouse

June 15, 2019

Yes, it features perhaps the greatest song in musical theatre history, but does Don Quixote's quest here lack zest?

BWW Review: 18 for 2018: The Best Local Shows & Performances of the Year

December 26, 2018

BWW reviewer, Peter Nason, celebrates 2018 with his choices for the best in local theatre (Tampa, St. Pete and Sarasota) that the past year had to offer.

BWW Review: 18 for 2018: The Best Local Shows & Performances of the Year

December 26, 2018

BWW reviewer, Peter Nason, celebrates 2018 with his choices for the best in local theatre (Tampa, St. Pete and Sarasota) that the past year had to offer.