Dick Kerekes & Leisla Sansom
Local actor Alex Nordin is another very talented local actor whose future seems bright in this business. You may have seen him in The Fantasticks at Limelight last year. He sings and dances as the leading man in the song ‘Beautiful Girl,’ in addition to playing a half dozen smaller parts.
Rounding out the cast are Alhambra regulars who can do it all, Tony Triano, Henry Brewster, Lee Hamby and Conrad De’Andrea (who is also the Choreographer).
Set Designer David Dionne gives us the Hollywood and movie set atmosphere with several scene changes, and yes, he does make it rain, so there will be ‘Singin’ in the Rain.’ If you sit in the front row, you may catch a drop or two.
Tod Booth’s crisp direction makes this a fast-paced show where there is never a dull moment. Joey Chancey took time off from touring the USA with The Wizard of Oz to be Musical Director.
The songs have become standards and you will be surprised at how many you remember. They include ‘Make ‘Em Laugh,’ ‘Fit as a Fiddle,’ ‘You Stepped Out of a Dream,’ ‘You are My Lucky Star,’ ‘Good Morning,’ ‘Would You,’ and of course the title song ‘Singin’ in the Rain.’
Singin’ in the Rain continues until April 5 at 12000 Beach Blvd. in Jacksonville. Call 641-1212 for reservations. Performances nightly except Monday, with matinees on Saturday and Sunday. www.alhambrajax.com
You are going to fall in love with this cast and be sure to take the kids along, they will love it too. The dancing alone is worth the price of admission. So before the rain stops falling, be sure to see this show. It is fabulous!
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