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Jax On Pointe: In the Age of the Algorithm, Ballet Still Slays

May 30, 2025

Words by McKenna Oakley, Photos by Katarina Weissbach In a culture that increasingly caters to quick dopamine boosts brought on the backs of Facebook clickbait, Amazon shopping hauls and staged Tik Toks, it was refreshing to enjoy the elegance and restraint of a timeless art form: ballet. Season after season, The Florida Ballet breathes new life into classical dance

Dance·Entertainment·Events·Movies·On Screen·On Stage·Theatre

June Theater, Dance and Film

Through June 1 “Hamlet” The Island Theater, Fleming Island theislandtheater.com Through June 15 “Rhinocerous” Limelight Theatre, St. Augustine limelight-theatre.org Through June 22 “My Fair Lady” Alhambra Theatre & Dining alhambrajax.com June 2 “Celebrating Celine Dion” Alhambra Theatre & Dining alhambrajax.com June 6-15 “Anastasia” The Island Theater,

MY FAIR LADY is absolutely Loverly at the Alhambra

Aaaooo, why can’t the English learn to speak?! With a lively opening

Theater, Dance and Film

Through May 4 “Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors” Theatre Jacksonville theatrejax.com

SOUTHERN FRIED FUNERAL Antics at the Alhambra

January 12, 2025

Feature·On Stage·Theatre·Uncategorized

The Alhambra Theatre launches into 2025 with the fast-paced comedy, SOUTHERN FRIED FUNERAL, one of two plays by writing duo Osborne and Eppler. Set in Mississippi, SOUTHERN FRIED FUNERAL’s action takes place over several days in August in the home of Dorothy Frye (Peg Pachal), who has just lost her

A Super MAMMA MIA! Troupe Downtown

January 8, 2025

Feature·Music·On Stage·Theatre·Uncategorized

Unlike many of the numerous jukebox musicals around town this year, British playwright Catherine Johnson did not use the music of ABBA to write the musical about the group ABBA. Partnered with primary ABBA songwriters Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus (some songs with Stig Anderson), she instead wove ABBA’s music through

Theater in Jacksonville

December 30, 2024

On Stage·Theatre

Words by Johvan Merilus Jacksonville may be known for its beaches and river, but the city’s theatrical scene has created its own reputation: The River City is evolving into an exciting hub for live theater. FSCJ Artist Series The FSCJ Artist Series has been bringing nationally touring Broadway

January Theater, Dance and Film Listing

December 30, 2024

Dance·Movies·On Screen·On Stage·Theatre

Through Jan. 5 Venardos Circus St. Augustine Amphitheatre theamp.com Jan 3-4 The Ultimate Neil Diamond Experience Alhambra Theatre & Dining alhambrajax.com Jan. 5 “The Sleeping Beauty” Ballet Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts fscjartistseries.org Jan. 7-12 “Mamma Mia!” Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts fscjartistseries.org Jan.

December Theater, Dance and Film

December 2, 2024

Dance·On Stage·Theatre

Through Dec 8, 2024 “Daddy Longlegs” Amelia Community Theatre, Fernandina Beach ameliacommunitytheatre.org Through Dec. 24 “A Christmas Story: The Musical” Alhambra Theatre & Dining alhambrajax.com Dec. 2 An Evening with Chevy Chase w/screening of “Christmas Vacation” Florida Theatre floridatheatre.com Dec. 4 World Premiere of “The Man in

It’s A CHRISTMAS STORY time at Alhambra

December 1, 2024

Feature·Music·On Stage·Theatre·Uncategorized

For fans of the 1983 classic comedy film, A CHRISTMAS STORY, hopefully you already have your tickets for Alhambra’s production. If not, the best you can do is their waiting list, since they are sold out! The show very closely follows the movie’s storyline of young Ralphie Parker (Keegan Carroll)

THE ILLUSIONISTS will add magic to your season

November 24, 2024

Downtown·Feature·On Stage·Theatre·Uncategorized

This Tuesday, for one night only, the record-breaking THE ILLUSIONISTS-MAGIC OF THE HOLIDAYS will be onstage at the Performing Arts Center in Jacksonville. Having originated on Broadway, the show features rotating performers who have wowed audiences around the world since 2012. Multi-award-winning Chris Cox – The Mentalist – has performed

Laughter isn’t foreign to THE FOREIGNER

November 12, 2024

On Stage·Theatre·Uncategorized

It’s Betty Meek’s Fishing Lodge Resort in Rural Georgia. The racist local building inspector, Owen Musser (Alan Morton), has cited the lodge for the brickwork needing replacement, and if Betty (Kelley Norman) can’t afford to fix it, she’ll have to sell cheap. It’s a familiar setting for local theatergoers with

November Theater, Dance and Film

October 30, 2024

Movies·On Stage·Performing Arts Venues·Theatre

Through Nov. 2 “Cadillac Crew” San Marco Church lumenrep.org Through Nov, 3 “The Beverly Hillbillies” Artist Connection Theatre artistconnectiontheatre.org “Rocky Horror Show” Live! Alhambra Theatre & Dining alhambrajax.com “Jekyll & Hyde” Players by the Sea playersbythesea.org Through Nov. 10 “The Wedding Singer” Alhambra Theatre & Dining

It’s a wedding party at THE WEDDING SINGER

October 5, 2024

Feature·Music·On Stage·Theatre·Uncategorized

Throw back to the days of disco, overdone perms for women and long hair for men, and you’ve got the makings of the party that is THE WEDDING SINGER. The show opens at a wedding reception, where lead singer Robbie Hart (Jake Pearce) is singing with his bandmates Sammy (Paul