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An Interview with Ms. Pat

January 17, 2025

Words by Johvan Merilus From being a single mother in a tough Atlanta neighborhood to headlining her own comedy tour, “The Hot & Flashy” tour, Patricia Williams—better known by her stage name Ms. Pat—has built an impressive name for herself. With sheer grit and determination, Ms. Pat has risen above the challenges of poverty and adversity. She showcases her

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SOUTHERN FRIED FUNERAL Antics at the Alhambra

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

Unlike many of the numerous jukebox musicals around town this year, British

Theater in Jacksonville

Words by Johvan Merilus Jacksonville may be known for its beaches

BAD BOYS OF DANCE coming to Daytona

March 18, 2010

On Stage

Audiences will be brought to their feet with Rasta Thomas’ Bad Boys of Dance Sunday, April 25 at 7 p.m. at the Peabody Auditorium in Daytona Beach! Ballet superstar, gold medalist and Broadway star of Billy Joel/Twyla Tharp’s Movin’ Out, Rasta Thomas wants to show you that men can dance.

PORGY AND BESS theatre review

March 16, 2010

On Stage

photo: Fran Ruchalski by Don Westwood In a coup de theatre, the UNF Fine Arts Center beat out Jacksonville’s other theatre groups to present the 75th Anniversary production of the Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess, currently on tour nationally. The performance took place in the 1,300-seat Lazzara Performance Hall on Friday,

A MOON FOR THE MISBEGOTTEN theatre review

March 15, 2010

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by Dick Kerekes Players by the Sea opened four time Pulitzer Prize Winner and Noble Prize Winning Eugene O’Neill’s Moon for the Misbegotten. It will be on stage at l06 Sixth Street in Jacksonville Beach until March 27th. Call 249-0289 or visit their website at www.playersbythesea.org. The play is set

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.

HOME GAMES theatre review

March 14, 2010

On Stage

by Dick Kerekes The Atlantic Beach Experimental Theatre (ABET) opened its spring production with Tom Ziegler’s comedy/drama Home Games. It will be on the stage at the Adele Grage Cultural Center, 716 Ocean Blvd, in Atlantic Beach until March 27th. For information call 249-7177 or visit their website at www.abettheatre.com.

BUG – theatre review with itch

March 12, 2010

On Stage

by Dick Kerekes Gainesville’s Acrosstown Repertory Theatre presented a run of Tracy Lett’s comic/sci-fi/drama, Bug a play by the 2008 Pulitzer Prize/Tony Award winning playwright Tracy Letts. I had never seen any of his work previously. Since winning those coveted awards, Lett’s previous two plays have been receiving attention from

JU Senior Showcase – Vincent Teschel

March 12, 2010

On Stage

by Dick Kerekes Three years ago, I reviewed my first Senior Showcase at Jacksonville University (JU), which are recitals given by university seniors who are completing a degree in one of the performance arts. As the name implies, the students are showcasing the skills they have acquired during their education

DEFIANCE theatre review

March 9, 2010

On Stage

by Dick Kerekes Currently on Gainesville’s Hippodrome Theatre stage until March 21, is John Patrick Shanley’s Defiance. The Hipp is located in downtown Gainesville at 23 SE 2nd Place. Call (352) 375-HIPP or visit their website at thehipp.org. If you were one of the fortunate theatre fans who happened to

OUR LEADING LADY theatre review

March 9, 2010

On Stage

by DICK KERKES & LEISLA SANSOM Theatre Jacksonville opened the March show of its 90th season, with the North Florida premier of Charles Busch‘s Our Leading Lady. This comedy/drama will run through March 20th at the Harold K. Smith Playhouse at 2032 San Marco. Call 396-4425 for information and reservations.

JU OPERA WORKSHOP REVIEW

March 2, 2010

On Stage

by Dick Kerekes The Jacksonville University Division of Music presented an opera workshop featuring American Opera Scenes. It was held on Sunday February 28th at Terry Concert Hall. This performance had been developed in classes over the past several weeks, with a purpose of giving new students a varied experience