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(Bend and) SNAP ON OVER to the ALHAMBRA for LEGALLY BLONDE

Cessy Newmon

October 2, 2023

On Stage·Theatre·Theatre Reviews

First came the novel, then the movie, then the second movie, and finally LEGALLY BLONDE the MUSICAL, Music & Lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin and Book by Heather Hach, debuted first in San Francisco, transitioning to Broadway a month later. The show garnered seven Tony nominations, but no wins and mixed reviews. The show ran only about 18

Artist Series·Community·Theatre·Theatre Reviews·Uncategorized

Regally ANASTASIA at the Times Union

Anastasia is based on the long-held myth that Grand Duchess Anastasia and her younger brother, Tsarevich Alexei, escaped the family’s assassination in 1918. In the mass grave that held the parents, only three of the four sisters were found. Spoilers! The fourth sister and Alexei were found in 2007, ten

FOOTLOOSE AT THE ALHAMBRA

“Footloose” opened at the Alhambra Dinner Theatre on October 22 and will

Review for Big Fish at Island Theatre

The Island Theater Delivers a Whopper with Big Fish the Musical Good

Alhambra’s Amorous Crossing starring Loretta Swit

August 18, 2010

Dual Critics·On Stage·Southside·Theatre·Theatre Reviews

Were you hoping to take a cruise this summer but for some reason just didn’t get around to booking it? No need for continued disappointment. You can take a three-hour “cruise” with the Alhambra Theatre, which we have officially dubbed the SS Alhambra for the next four weeks. You will

Alhambra Cinderella Gala by Iamesphoto.com

Alhambra’s Cinderella

June 24, 2010

Dual Critics·On Stage·Southside·Theatre·Theatre Reviews

Summertime is fun time and last weekend The Alhambra Theatre & Dining opened the magic musical Cinderella by Rodgers and Hammerstein, a special treat for all ages. Summertime is also the time for temperatures in the nineties, but your family can enjoy two great hours of wonderful entertainment and dining

Alhambra’s The Foreigner

May 7, 2010

Dual Critics·On Stage·Southside·Theatre·Theatre Reviews

The Alhambra Theatre & Dining celebrated spring by opening its first non-musical since new ownership took over the reins of this legendary dinner theater. Their choice of Larry Shue’s The Foreigner, a hysterical farce of grand proportions, could not have been better. The play ranks right up there as one

Dinner at the Alhambra

May 7, 2010

Food + Drink·On Stage·Southside·Theatre·Theatre Reviews

With all the changes at the Alhambra Dinner Theatre, we thought a review of their food and new décor was in order. Dinner has improved, with Matthew Medure on board designing the menu. The Alhambra has been in a fixture in Jacksonville community for over 40 years. In ’84 it

42nd Street: A Song & Dance Extravaganza

March 15, 2010

Dual Critics·On Stage·Southside·Theatre·Theatre Reviews

The Alhambra Theatre and Dining welcomed spring by opening their second show of 2010 with the dance-happy Tony Award winning musical 42nd Street. This musical about musicals, based on a 1933 film of the same name, will grace the Alhambra stage at 12000 Beach Blvd in Jacksonville until April 25th.

Disney’s High School Musical at The Alhambra

January 4, 2010

Dual Critics·On Stage·Southside·Theatre·Theatre Reviews

It’s a new year, it’s a new decade, and the still very new Alhambra Theatre opened 2010 with the North Florida premiere of Disney’s HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL. Originally, High School Musical was a made-for-TV movie that aired on the Disney Channel and became a big hit, followed by the fastest-selling

Douglas Anderson School of the Arts A Little Nigh tMusic

Douglas Anderson’s A Little Night Music

November 24, 2009

Dual Critics·On Stage·St. Nicholas·Theatre·Theatre Reviews

The theatre department of Douglas Anderson School of the Arts presented Stephen Sondheim’s Tony Award Winning musical, A Little Night Music on November 19-21. I write this review feeling happy and sad. Happy to have had the opportunity to see such a spectacular show, sad because, as with most high

Orange Park Community Theatre’s Greetings

November 15, 2009

Dual Critics·On Stage·Orange Park·Theatre·Theatre Reviews

The Orange Park Community Theatre opened its 2nd show of its 40th season, with Tom Dudzick’s Greetings. This play jumps starts the holiday season, but I supposed you guessed that with a title like Greetings. It will be on stage until December 5th. Call 276-2599 or visit them at www.opct.org.

Alhambra & JSO’s Oklahoma

September 25, 2009

Classical Music·Downtown·Dual Critics·Music·On Stage·Theatre·Theatre Reviews

The Jacksonville Symphony under the baton of Michael Butterman and the Alhambra Theatre directed by Tod Booth combined their talents for the third time in as many years with four inspired performances of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma September the l8th to the 20th. Previous joint productions of The Music Man