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Aint Misbehavin', Alhambra Theatre & Dining, Jacksonville, Florida

Ain’t Misbehavin’ at the Alhambra Brings National Caliber Talent to Jacksonville Stage

Dick Kerekes & Leisla Sansom May 14, 2019 Dual Critics, Feature, On Stage, Southside, Theatre, Theatre Reviews

A DUAL CRITICS ALHAMBRA THEATRE & DINING REVIEW ONE NEVER KNOWS, DO ONE? That was the favorite expression of American songwriter Fats Waller, and one frequently heard in Ain’t Misbehavin’, which received a Tony in 1978 for best musical and ran for almost four years on Broadway. The show opened at Jacksonville’s on May 8 and runs through June 9, 2019. And one just never knows what’s going to turn up on that stage to entertain North Floridians and visitors. Last month, it was the , next month, it will be Disney’s The Little Mermaid (June 12 – July 28). The …

“Hairspray” is loaded with great voices and zany characters

Dick Kerekes & Leisla Sansom June 15, 2015 Comedy, Dual Critics, Feature, Neighborhoods, On Stage, San Marco, Theatre, Theatre Reviews

THEATRE JACKSONVILLE REVIEW and present the blockbuster musical “” on stage at 2032 San Marco Avenue in Jacksonville, Florida during June 12-27, 2015. For reservations, call 904-396-4425 or visit theatrejax.com. The musical, which is based on a 1988 film, debuted on Broadway in August, 2002 and was a big hit from the beginning, with audiences at 99% capacity for the first year. The story is based on events related to Baltimore’s real life “Buddy Dean Show,” a popular televised teen dance show that was on the air from 1957 to 1964. The play received eight Tonys, and had a six-year …

PBTS: “THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK CHRISTMAS MUSICAL”

Dick Kerekes & Leisla Sansom December 2, 2014 Comedy, Dual Critics, On Stage, Theatre, Theatre Reviews

Jacksonville Beach’s Players by the Sea opened and’s “” on November 28, 2014. It will be on stage through December 13 at 106 6th Street North in Jacksonville Beach, Fl. For information or reservations, call 904-249-0289 or visit playersbythesea.org. Players staged the original Trailer Park musical in 2011 in their smaller theatre and it was a smash hit and was totally sold out. For the sequel, the larger main stage is used and ticket demand is once again high so act quickly and make reservations if you want to see this wacky alternative to the usual holiday fare. Three …

Jesus Christ Superstar – theatre review

Dick Kerekes & Leisla Sansom September 22, 2014 Dual Critics, Jacksonville Beach, On Stage, The Beaches, Theatre, Theatre Reviews

in Jacksonville Beach presents the / rock opera, “,” on stage at 105 6th Street North, until October 11, 2014. For reservations, call at 904 249-0289, or visit playersbythesea.org.The musical was first recorded in 1970 as a record album, and sold over 2 million copies. The musical opened on Broadway in 1971, and has been performed throughout the world since then. It was revived on Broadway in 2012. A number of years have passed since it has been staged in the North Florida area. We recall seeing perform in the title role three times, In 1995, at Christ Methodist Church, …

“RENT” Players By The Sea theatre review

Dick Kerekes & Leisla Sansom July 29, 2014 Dual Critics, On Stage, Theatre, Theatre Reviews

and The present “,” the Tony and Pulitzer prize- winning musical by playwright Jonathan Larson. Larson died, tragically and unexpectedly, on the morning of the play’s first Off-Broadway preview performance in 1996. The play moved to Broadway in April, where it remained for a run of twelve years. The revival at Players opened on July 18th, 2014 and will be on stage until August 9th. All performances are in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. The first two nights of this production played to packed houses, and tickets for the remainder are reportedly going fast. For reservations or information call 904-249-0289 or visit …

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