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Carole King is BEAUTIFUL at the Alhambra

April 5, 2025

BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL focuses on thirteen (1958-1971) years in a longer career, and it showcases not only Carole the singer/songwriter, but her first major writing partner, a second writing duo who were competitors and friends, as well as some of the numerous artists that actually recorded their varied songs. The main focus, though, is Ms. King, who has

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LES MISERABLES is a Tapestry of Sight and Sound

If you love opera, you’ll love LES MISERABLES. If you don’t love opera, you’ll love LES MISERABLES. The original story was written in the 1800’s by author and artist Victor Hugo, then adapted in 1980 into a French sung-through musical by Michel Schönberg and Alain Boublil. Five years later, it was

AIR SUPPLY does it All Out of Love at The Florida Theatre

With enduring sounds that tug at heartstrings, duo AIR SUPPLY (with fans

Tedeschi Trucks Band: Roots of Greatness

Words by Teresa Spencer Known for their unique fusion of Southern

Alhambra’s WEST SIDE STORY is anything but Krupke’d!

February 22, 2025

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Alhambra’s current production of WEST SIDE STORY touts one of the best casts I’ve seen on their stage, and it rivals a few of the touring companies I’ve seen recently. It is a very moving production, and while there is nothing that youngsters cannot see, it is a tragedy, so

Lillian Michell: Third Place, Adult Division

February 21, 2025

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By Ambar Ramirez For Lillian Michell, singing has always been a part of who she is — so much so that she can’t remember a time without it. It’s woven into her personality, and she has no plans of ever stopping. Taking the Clay County Star Search stage by

Fly to Neverland with PETER PAN

February 19, 2025

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PETER PAN, by Sir J.M. Barrie, is touring North America in its most current iteration. The 120+-year-old classic originated as a play in 1904, with the book emerging 10 years later. Disney created the first animated musical in 1953, with the first stage musical launching in California a year later.

A Broadway-loaded FOUR PHANTOMS Experience

February 11, 2025

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Whether it’s a version of the movie or one of myriad of productions on Broadway and other venues around the world, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA is one of the longest-running and highest-grossing shows in Broadway and West End (London) history. It originated in London, as its author is none

SOUTHERN FRIED FUNERAL Antics at the Alhambra

January 12, 2025

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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

Make Room for Daddy

January 9, 2025

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Dude Dad Debuts in Duuuval Words by Shelton Hull Whereas social media was once the ugly duckling of the communications world, platforms like YouTube and TikTok have now become the most reliable indicators of social trends, and the primary means by which stars are made today, particularly in regard

A Super MAMMA MIA! Troupe Downtown

January 8, 2025

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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

Food, Folks and Fun

December 10, 2024

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Words by Shelton Hull Wine To Unwind is a new house music night taking place at Norikase, a very popular Japanese restaurant at 9734 Deer Lake Court on the city’s southside. These events take place every Tuesday evening from 6:30 to 9:30pm, with The Balance King providing sonic soundscapes

It’s A CHRISTMAS STORY time at Alhambra

December 1, 2024

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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

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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

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Carole King is BEAUTIFUL at the Alhambra

LES MISERABLES is a Tapestry of Sight and Sound

AIR SUPPLY does it All Out of Love at The Florida Theatre

Tedeschi Trucks Band: Roots of Greatness

Alhambra’s WEST SIDE STORY is anything but Krupke’d!

Lillian Michell: Third Place, Adult Division

Fly to Neverland with PETER PAN

A Broadway-loaded FOUR PHANTOMS Experience

SOUTHERN FRIED FUNERAL Antics at the Alhambra

Make Room for Daddy

A Super MAMMA MIA! Troupe Downtown

Food, Folks and Fun

It’s A CHRISTMAS STORY time at Alhambra

THE ILLUSIONISTS will add magic to your season

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