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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

LOVE, SEX AND THE I.R.S at the ALHAMBRA

October 13, 2020

Dual Critics·Intracoastal·On Stage·Theatre·Theatre Reviews

ALHAMBRA THEATRE AND DINING REVIEW The Alhambra Dinner Theatre is staging “Love, Sex and the IRS,” a farce that plays out at whirlwind speed. It opened on September 30, 2020 and will remain through October 18, to be followed by “Footloose” and “It’s a Wonderful Life.” The play, written by

EXIT STRATEGY – A PHASE EIGHT THEATER COMPANY REVIEW

October 7, 2020

Dual Critics·On Stage·Theatre

Phase Eight Theater Company Delivers Excellent Acting with Superb Direction and Performances Phase Eight brought the Jacksonville premiere of “Exit Strategy” to the stage on October 3, 2020 to an enthusiastic audience. The company, known for provocative productions, was founded several years ago by JaMario Stills, a Douglas Anderson School

Grease at Alhambra Leaves You Feeling Electrified

August 4, 2020

Food + Drink·Music·On Stage·Theatre·Theatre Reviews·Uncategorized

Summer lovin’ and audiences are definitely having a blast at the Alhambra Theatre’s production of the beloved musical “Grease.” After an indefinite hiatus and reluctantly easing into a new normal, embracing a night of live theatre felt like a familiar hug from an old friend. Social distancing kept the hugging

CINDERELLA at the ALHAMBRA

June 25, 2020

Dual Critics·On Stage·Theatre·Theatre Reviews

The Dual Critics review of “Cinderella” at Alhambra Theatre & Dining find it to be “A lively heartfelt charmer.” The Alhambra Theatre opened “Cinderella,” a long-awaited summer musical on June 11th, 2020, which remains on stage through July 26th. The music is by Richard Rogers, the lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein

FROM THE ARCHIVES: QUILTERS AT PLAYERS BY THE SEA IN 2002

April 11, 2020

Dual Critics·From the Archives·On Stage·Theatre·Theatre Reviews

Reviewed by Dick Kerekes and originally published in EU JACKSONVILLE in 2002 As theatres are closed throughout the world because of the current pandemic crisis, the Dual Critics along with many others, are revisiting and republishing some of their previous work. The musical “Quilters,” was staged at Players By the

FROM THE ARCHIVES: SIDE MAN BY JACKSONVILLE STAGE COMPANY IN 2002

April 1, 2020

From the Archives·On Stage·Theatre·Theatre Reviews

Reviewed by Dick Kerekes and originally published in EU JACKSONVILLE in 2002 Theatres throughout the country are dark and shuttered. So what’s a reviewer to do? Terry Teachout, a well-known New York Times reviewer, has an answer which the Dual Critics are adapting: republish older reviews and articles that will

“CHARLEY’S AUNT” BY ACT II PLAYERS

March 10, 2020

Dual Critics·On Stage·Theatre·Theatre Reviews

A DUAL CRITICS REVIEW BY DICK KEREKES & LEISLA SANSOM The Dual Critics traveled to Jacksonville’s Mandarin area on March 7 to see the first recent North Florida production of “Charley’s Aunt,” which was staged at the Mandarin United Methodist Church (11270 San Jose Blvd.) by the newly formed Act

ROMEO & JULIET Presented by an All-Female Cast at PLAYERS BY THE SEA

March 1, 2020

On Stage·Theatre·Theatre Reviews

A DUAL CRITICS REVIEW BY DICK KEREKES & LEISLA SANSOM On Saturday February 23, 2020, the Bard’s Romeo and Juliet was staged at Jacksonville Beach’s Players by the Sea Theatre, and played to an appreciative almost full house. The play, first mounted in the late 1500’s, is one of Shakespeare’s

LOVE QUEST at THEATRE JACKSONVILLE

February 27, 2020

Dual Critics·On Stage·San Marco·Theatre·Theatre Reviews

A Romantic Comedy is part of the Historic Theatre’s 100th Season A Dual Critics Review by Dick Kerekes and Leisla Sansom Theatre Jacksonville opened “Love Quest,” the third show of its 100th Season, on February 21, and will remain through March 8, 2020. This contemporary romance, which brings new insights

HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS AT ALHAMBRA THEATRE AND DINING

February 26, 2020

Dual Critics·On Stage·Theatre·Theatre Reviews

This show is filled with comedy and razzle dazzle numbers! A Dual Critics Review by Dick Kerekes and Leisla Sansom The Alhambra Theatre opened “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying” on February 20th, 2020, which remains on stage through March 22nd. This power house production, with songs and