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

October 2, 2023

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

God of Hell, 5 & Dime, Jacksonville, Florida

‘The God of Hell’ Introduces Outstanding New Talent to the 5 & Dime Stage

February 26, 2019

Downtown·Dual Critics·Feature·The Elbow·Theatre·Theatre Reviews

A Dual Critics Review The 5 & Dime, Jacksonville’s theatre company, has opened Sam Shepard’s “The God of Hell,” which remains onstage through March 10, 2019. Of note, the theatre is now celebrating a third year at its permanent location at 112 East Adams Street. Additional information is available on

‘Mid Life! The Crisis Musical’ is Funny & Fast Paced, at Alhambra through Mar 24

February 25, 2019

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

A DUAL CRITICS REVIEW Jacksonville’s Alhambra Theatre opened its second show of 2019 with the Jacksonville premier of “Mid-Life! The Crisis Musical” on February 20th, which remains onstage through March 24th. The theatre is located at 12000 Beach Boulevard in Jacksonville, Florida. Visit alhambrajax.com or call 904-641-1212 for reservations. This

JU Senior Showcase by Christopher Mandel Razzled and Dazzled

February 18, 2019

Arlington·Dual Critics·Feature·On Stage·Theatre·Theatre Reviews

Jacksonville University student Christopher Mandel held his Senior Showcase in the Black Box Theatre on Saturday, February 16, 2019. Theatre majors are graded on their showcase performance, which is a final must-past test. Over the years, The Dual Critics of EU Jacksonville have attended and covered a number of showcase

Drama, Gossip, and the Power (and Dangers) of Female Friendships - "The Women" Offers an Amusing Girl’s Night Out in Fleming Island, Photo by Jennifer Melville

Drama, Gossip, and the Power of Female Friendships – “The Women” Offers an Amusing Girl’s Night Out in Fleming Island

February 8, 2019

Community·Feature·Fleming Island·On Stage·Theatre·Theatre Reviews

No need for reality TV or Desperate Housewives reruns if you’re in the mood for a good dose of gossip and drama. ’s presents The Women with an all-female cast that charms and delights the audience from beginning to end. Although male characters play a vital role in the plotline–

Douglas Anderson Students Transport Audiences Back in Time in “Brighton Beach Memoirs”

February 4, 2019

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

A Dual Critics Review Douglas Anderson School of the Arts opened Neil Simon’s “Brighton Beach Memoirs” on January 31, which continues during February 6 – 9, 2019. The school campus is located in Jacksonville’s ; the show is in the. For tickets, visit www.datheatreboosters.org or call the Box Office at

PBTS, Bridges of Madison Co_Photo by Maya Adkins_3

Catch Some of the Area’s Best On-Stage Voices in “Bridges of Madison County” at Players by the Sea

January 29, 2019

Atlantic Beach·Dual Critics·Feature·On Stage·The Beaches·Theatre·Theatre Reviews

A DUAL CRITICS REVIEW Jacksonville Beach’s Players by the Sea opened its first production of 2019 with “The Bridges of Madison County” on January 25th, which runs through February 16th. The theatre is located at 106 6th Street North in . For reservations call 904-249-0289 or visit playersbythesea.org. The musical

ABET, The Robber Bridegroom, Photos by Caryl Butterley

“The Robber Bridegroom” is a Foot-Stomping, Knee-Slapping Hoedown at All Beaches Experimental Theatre

January 29, 2019

Dual Critics·Feature·Neptune Beach·On Stage·The Beaches·Theatre·Theatre Reviews

A DUAL CRITICS REVIEW The All Beaches Experimental Theatre (ABET) opened “The Robber Bridegroom” on January 25th, 2019. This high-spirited musical is sponsored by John Johnson and runs through February 10th. The production by is the North Florida premier. The story is based on a 1942 novella by Eudora Welty

Matt Shingledecker as ‘Enjolras’ in the new national tour of LES MISÉRABLES. Photo by Matthew Murphy

Les Misérables Enchants Audiences at the Times Union Center Through January 27

January 23, 2019

Feature·On Stage·Theatre·Theatre Reviews

To Love Another Person Is To See The Face of God If you’re going to see one musical this year, this is it. Intensely powerful and aesthetically astounding from Prologue to Finale, Les Misérables is easily the best Broadway production in Jacksonville in 2019. This classic tale is so masterfully

Limelight Theatre Brings Arthur Miller Play to St. Augustine with ‘An Enemy of the People’

January 23, 2019

Dual Critics·Feature·On Stage·St. Augustine·Theatre·Theatre Reviews

A DUAL CRITICS REVIEW St. Augustine’s Limelight Theatre opened “An Enemy of the People,” on January 11, which runs through February 3, 2019 on the Matuza Mainstage. The theatre is located at 11 Old Mission Avenue; ample free parking is available. Visit limelight-theatre.org or call 904-825-1164 for reservations. The play,

Godspell at the Alhambra: The Gospel of St. Matthew with a Modern Musical Twist

January 16, 2019

Dual Critics·Feature·On Stage·Theatre·Theatre Reviews

A DUAL CRITICS REVIEW The Alhambra Theatre opened its 2019 season with “Godspell,” which will be on stage through February 10th. The theatre is located at 12000 Beach Boulevard in Jacksonville, Florida. Visit alhambrajax.com or call 904-641-1212 for reservations. The musical, which has been around since the seventies, ran in