Charlotte Players

Box Office (M-F): (941) 255-1022
Welcome to our Theater!

Season Tickets 2019-2020 on sale now

2019-2020 Season tickets are now on sale. Where has the time gone? We will be entering into our 59th Season and we are more excited than ever!

We will have 8 shows at The Langdon Playhouse and 6 Special Events.

Get the Details!

Upcoming Events

October 2019

Mama Won’t Fly

October 16 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)

One event on October 12, 2019 at 7:30 pm

One event on October 13, 2019 at 2:00 pm

One event on October 16, 2019 at 7:30 pm

One event on October 17, 2019 at 7:30 pm

One event on October 18, 2019 at 7:30 pm

One event on October 19, 2019 at 7:30 pm

One event on October 20, 2019 at 2:00 pm

Langdon Playhouse, 1182 Market St
Port Charlotte, FL 33958 United States + Google Map
Buy TicketsDetails

An outrageously hilarious race against the clock begins when Savannah Sprunt Fairchild Honeycutt agrees to get her feisty mother all the way from Alabama to California in time for her brother’s wedding. Savannah’s problem: Mama won’t fly.  

Find out more »

Murder Mystery on the High Seas

October 26 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)

One event on October 26, 2019 at 7:00 pm

King Fisher Fleet at Fisherman’s Village, 1200 West Retta Esplanade, STE 16A,
Punta Gorda, FL 33950 + Google Map
$50.00
Buy TicketsDetails

Arrrrrr, mateys! It's time to invite yer crew to have a shiverin' timbers good time at sea. Charlotte Players invite you to come aboard their pirate ship on June 8th for a murder mystery night cruise. The sailing vessel is one of the King Fisher fleet. It will leave promptly at 7:30pm and bring you back to port at 9:30pm. You might want to consider arriving about 7pm for safe boarding. Damsels should wear flat shoes while walking the gang…

Find out more »

Mind Games, with Thought Reader Bill Gladwell

October 26 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)

One event on May 5, 2019 at 2:00 pm

One event on June 1, 2019 at 7:30 pm

One event on July 13, 2019 at 7:30 pm

One event on July 14, 2019 at 2:00 pm

One event on August 3, 2019 at 7:30 pm

One event on August 4, 2019 at 2:00 pm

One event on September 21, 2019 at 7:30 pm

One event on September 22, 2019 at 2:00 pm

One event on October 26, 2019 at 7:30 pm

One event on October 27, 2019 at 2:00 pm

One event on November 2, 2019 at 7:30 pm

One event on November 3, 2019 at 2:00 pm

One event on November 21, 2019 at 7:30 pm

One event on November 30, 2019 at 7:30 pm

One event on December 14, 2019 at 7:30 pm

Langdon Playhouse, 1182 Market St
Port Charlotte, FL 33958 United States + Google Map
Buy TicketsDetails

During his 90-minute performance, Bill Gladwell will seemingly pull thoughts directly from your mind, predict what you’ll say before it comes out of your mouth, and read you like an open book.  

Find out more »

November 2019

Jack of Diamonds

November 7 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)

One event on November 7, 2019 at 7:30 pm

One event on November 8, 2019 at 7:30 pm

One event on November 9, 2019 at 7:30 pm

One event on November 10, 2019 at 2:00 pm

One event on November 13, 2019 at 7:30 pm

One event on November 14, 2019 at 7:30 pm

One event on November 15, 2019 at 7:30 pm

One event on November 16, 2019 at 7:30 pm

One event on November 17, 2019 at 2:00 pm

Langdon Playhouse, 1182 Market St
Port Charlotte, FL 33958 United States + Google Map
Buy TicketsDetails

Four residents of a retirement home have had their life savings stolen by a smoothtalking financial advisor. Pandemonium ensues as the four retirees try to find a way to exact their revenge, recoup their losses and keep the authorities from discovering their plans.

Find out more »

The Peace River Trio

November 20 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Langdon Playhouse, 1182 Market St
Port Charlotte, FL 33958 United States + Google Map
Buy TicketsDetails

Enjoy songs by the great folk artists of our generation: John Denver, Peter, Paul and Mary, The Kingston Trio, Judy Collins, and many more. The Peace River Trio: John Welsh, Marsha Carpenter, and Dave Heveron, present an entertaining show of music made popular in the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s as well as a “little bit of country and a little bit of rock-n-roll.”   https://vimeo.com/342476646  

Find out more »

December 2019

“Christmas Through The Ages”

December 5 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)

One event on December 6, 2019 at 7:30 pm

One event on December 7, 2019 at 7:30 pm

One event on December 8, 2019 at 2:00 pm

Langdon Playhouse, 1182 Market St
Port Charlotte, FL 33958 United States + Google Map
Buy TicketsDetails

There are warm holiday musical memories for everyone in this production of live music and stage entertainment. Music ranges from early medieval and renaissance to Victorian and contemporary, plus some humorous and interesting stories about how the music was inspired in each era. Some songs will feature accompaniment by period instruments and piano.  

Find out more »

“New Year’s Eve” Shows

December 31 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)

One event on December 31, 2019 at 9:00 pm

Langdon Playhouse, 1182 Market St
Port Charlotte, FL 33958 United States + Google Map
Buy TicketsDetails

Come ring in the New Year with some of Charlotte County’s talented singers as they present a 90 minute concert style program. Accompanied by Music Director/ Pianist Ken Crisp and a drummer, this concert has something for everyone... something old, something new, something country, something pop, something Broadway and more!  

Find out more »

January 2020

Driving Miss Daisy

January 8, 2020 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)

One event on January 9, 2020 at 7:30 pm

One event on January 10, 2020 at 7:30 pm

One event on January 11, 2020 at 7:30 pm

One event on January 12, 2020 at 2:00 pm

One event on January 15, 2020 at 7:30 pm

One event on January 16, 2020 at 7:30 pm

One event on January 17, 2020 at 7:30 pm

One event on January 18, 2020 at 7:30 pm

One event on January 18, 2020 at 2:00 pm

One event on January 19, 2020 at 7:30 pm

One event on January 19, 2020 at 2:00 pm

Langdon Playhouse, 1182 Market St
Port Charlotte, FL 33958 United States + Google Map
Buy TicketsDetails

Set in the deep South, in 1948, prior to the civil rights movement. A rich, sharp-tongued Jewish widow has her driving privileges taken away by her son after she demolishes another car. He hires Hoke, a thoughtful black man to be her chauffeur. Over a span of twenty five years, despite their differences, the two grow to be close friends and realize they have more in common than they ever believed possible.  

Find out more »

Top of the World – The Carpenters

January 30, 2020 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Langdon Playhouse, 1182 Market St
Port Charlotte, FL 33958 United States + Google Map
Buy TicketsDetails

Debbie Taylor and her eight member “Top of the World” band play the Carpenters hit songs such as A Song For You, Superstar, Top of the World and Yesterday Once More. The show performs arrangements from the Carpenters songbook with layered harmonies combined with musicians who showcase their creativity on the drums, guitar, saxophone, trumpet, flute, and many other instruments.  

Find out more »

February 2020

The Edwards Twins

February 3, 2020 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)

One event on February 4, 2020 at 7:30 pm

Langdon Playhouse, 1182 Market St
Port Charlotte, FL 33958 United States + Google Map
Buy TicketsDetails

Back by popular demand, The Edwards Twins, direct from Las Vegas! Remember all the wonderful variety shows we all grew up on in the 70's & 80's? Now is your chance to see them live and re-created by Las Vegas' number one impersonators of all time. All your favorite legendary Superstars come alive in an evening with "The Stars". The NBC Today show says "it's one of the most extraordinary shows we have ever seen." Sonny & Cher, Billy Joel.…

Find out more »

My Husband’s Wild Desires Almost Drove Me Mad

February 7, 2020 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)

One event on February 8, 2020 at 7:30 pm

One event on February 9, 2020 at 2:00 pm

One event on February 12, 2020 at 7:30 pm

One event on February 13, 2020 at 7:30 pm

One event on February 14, 2020 at 7:30 pm

One event on February 15, 2020 at 7:30 pm

One event on February 16, 2020 at 2:00 pm

One event on February 19, 2020 at 7:30 pm

One event on February 20, 2020 at 7:30 pm

One event on February 21, 2020 at 7:30 pm

One event on February 22, 2020 at 7:30 pm

One event on February 22, 2020 at 2:00 pm

Langdon Playhouse, 1182 Market St
Port Charlotte, FL 33958 United States + Google Map
Buy TicketsDetails

A super macho business executive suddenly has problems in the bedroom. He recruits his wife in to solving the problem through "Live Your Fantasy" sex therapy. The result is a comedy of fantasies gone wrong, taboos colliding with hidden yearnings, and sex-role switches run amok.

Find out more »

Martin Preston – as Liberace Show

February 25, 2020 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Langdon Playhouse, 1182 Market St
Port Charlotte, FL 33958 United States + Google Map
Buy TicketsDetails

Martin Preston re-creates the magic of Liberace in a spectacular full-length show, complete with crystal candelabra, rhinestone-studded grand piano, and the flamboyance and excitement of Las Vegas' greatest musical showman. A classically trained pianist, Martin will astound you with marvelous musical memories, all performed live, of Liberace favorites.

Find out more »
+ Export Events

Four garden-club ladies meet a young girl who has come to their little Texas town to marry an infantryman before he ships off for World War II. The women inpulsively decide to throw the girl an elaborate wedding, and their lives and friendships are thrown into turmoil as they race to accomplish the nuptials in one frenzied afternoon.

BUY TICKETS

Two difficult, single people, Phyllis and Bradley, get their luggage mixed up at the airport . After a disagreeable first encounter, they form a friendship that eventually leads to the two discovering they are perfect for each other.

maxbutton id=”1″ url=”https://charlotte-players.ticketleap.com/baggage/” ]

Late Nite Catechism returns with Denise Fennell in Sister’s Easter Catechism. Celebrate the Easter season with Sister as she answers time worn questions like “Why isn’t Easter the same day every year?” and “Will my bunny go to heaven?” Part pageant and wHOLY hysterical, this latest Late Nite Catechism show unearths the origins of Easter bunnies, Easter eggs, Easter bonnets, Easter baskets, and of course those yummy Easter Peeps. Sister answers questions about pet heaven and those adorable baby chicks! Classroom participation is a must, so don’t forget to wear your Easter bonnet and join Sister for this seasonal treat!

BUY TICKETS

This Neil Simon classic delightfully recalls the last time the Hines family gathered in the summer of 1953 in the Poconos. Burt Hines is convalescing from a second heart attack, eagerly awaiting the arrival of the ex-wife he still loves. Daughter Josie has just broken her engagement. Clemma, the black housekeeper at the center of the action casts an astute eye on the complications while facing her own unresolved past.

BUY TICKETS

Let’s Hang On! is a group of 10 seasoned entertainers who will take you on a musical journey through the career of one of the most successful bands of all time “Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons”. Respectfully paying tribute to all the classic “Seasons” details, Let’s Hand On! Also pays tribute to the Broadway show, The Jersey Boys. Capturing The Four Seasons’ trademark vocal virtuosity, tight harmonies, and crisp choreography, this full-blown stage show includes “Sherry,” Big Girls Don’t Cry,” Walk Like a Man,” “December’ 63,” and many more mega hits of the ’60s

 

BUY TICKETS

Between renditions of such classics as “That Old Black Magic,” “The Days of Wine and Roses,” “Satin Doll,”  and “When October Goes,” among others, Kitt and the Mike Moran Quintet will look at Mercer’s personal life and how it impacted the songs he wrote.

Martin Preston re-creates the magic of Liberace in a spectacular full-length show, complete with crystal candelabra, rhinestone-studded grand piano, and the flamboyance and excitement of Las Vegas’ greatest musical showman. A classically trained pianist, Martin will astound you with marvelous musical memories, all performed live, of Liberace favorites.

A super macho business executive suddenly has problems in the bedroom. He recruits his wife in to solving the problem through “Live Your Fantasy” sex therapy. The result is a comedy of fantasies gone wrong, taboos colliding with hidden yearnings, and sex-role switches run amok.

News

Christmas Through the Ages

Audition Announcement - 13th & 14th October We at Charlotte Players are happy to announce a new production for the Holiday Season: “Christmas Through the Ages”. It is our hope and desire to continue this production for many years to come and start a new tradition. The program starts with Jingle Bells and takes you on a journey from Pre-Christian Rome all the way up … [Read more...]

“Mama Won’t Fly” Takes Off at Charlotte Players

Variously described as outrageous, hilarious, quirky, unique and heartwarming, “Mama Won’t Fly” opens on Friday, Oct. 11, for eight performances at the Langdon Playhouse, 1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte. The road-trip comedy concerns a promise Savannah Honeycutt (Paula Pender) made to her brother to get their feisty mother Norleen Sprunt (Joyce Cleary) from Alabama to … [Read more...]

2019 Comedy for a Cause – in pictures

The seventh annual Comedy for a Cause, Charlotte Players’ premierfundraiser, took place at the Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center on Sept. 13. The eight-member cast of local business and community leaders, under the direction of Dr. Chris Constance, delivered some huge laughs. … [Read more...]

Best of Charlotte – Voting Opens September 30th!

Charlotte Players has been nominated as one of the Best of Charlotte and are a TOP CONTENDER in the contest by readers of the Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda Sun!! The Voting window will be from Monday, September 30th through Monday, October 14th. … [Read more...]

Auditions – Jack of Diamonds

Charlotte Players presents Jack of Diamonds, coming to the stage in November, and you could have a starring role! Do you fit any of the characters listed below? Are you an actor looking to add to your bio? Or are you hoping to become one and looking to get started? If so, come to our Jack of Diamonds Auditions September 22nd and 23rd at 7pm. … [Read more...]

“Don’t Dress for Dinner” at the Charlotte Players

The Charlotte Players 2019-20 theatrical season begins on Sept. 6 with “Don’t Dress for Dinner,” a slapstick comedy that will have eight performances through Sept. 15 at the Langdon Playhouse, 1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte. The play demonstrates how lies and deceit can turn a relaxing weekend away into a catastrophe, with multiple alleged affairs, cooks and cooks, … [Read more...]

Comedy for a Cause 2019 – Introducing Your Cast

Introducing the 2019 Cast for Comedy for a Cause! The 7th annual Comedy for a Cause event is taking place on September 13 at The Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center, and here is the full line-up of performers taking part in the Whose Line is it Anyway?-style improv show. (L-R - 1st Row) Bill Gladwell, Kim Parks, Chuck Matos, Jesse Cantwell, Mike Hearn (Back … [Read more...]

Contact Info

Latest Updates

Donate

$
Select Payment Method
Personal Info

Billing Details

Donation Total: $1.00