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Lots of Fun and Many Laughs: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE

Dick Kerekes & Leisla Sansom May 18, 2015 Comedy, Dual Critics, Feature, On Stage, Southside, Theatre, Theatre Reviews

ALHAMBRA THEATRE AND DINING REVIEW There is lots of fun and many laughs with “Spelling Bee,” the Alhambra’s latest musical, which was nominated for six Tony Awards in 2005 and winner of two. The hilarious story is that of a fictional spelling bee set in the also fictional Putman County somewhere in America. Six unusual spellers compete for the title that will allow them to advance to the next level and hopefully eventually to the national finals in our nation’s capitol. The musical, by and , with music and lyrics by , is of course based on the actual spelling …

Spend A Delightful Evening “ON GOLDEN POND”

Dick Kerekes & Leisla Sansom April 6, 2015 Dual Critics, Feature, On Stage, Theatre, Theatre Reviews

REVIEW The Alhambra’s current show, the classic “,” by , will be on stage at 12000 Beach Boulevard in Jacksonville, Florida until May 3, 2015. If you enjoy plays with likeable characters facing real-life family dilemmas, you’ll love this one. The stage version ran for almost 400 productions, opening on Broadway at the in 1979 and later moving to the , a smaller venue. Many readers, no doubt, are familiar with the 1981 film movie version with , , and , all of whom picked up Oscars for their roles. Just a brief sketch of the plot to refresh your …

THEATRE REVIEW: “WHITE CHRISTMAS”

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

It will be snowing in Jacksonville, Florida through December 24, as the Alhambra Theatre at 12000 Beach Boulevard presents Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas.” The musical debuted in 2004 and is already a classic; a must-see-it on everyone’s holiday calendar. The musical is based on a 1954 film of the same name, and its 1942 predecessor, “Holiday Inn.” Both were musicals with songs written by Berlin and sung by Bing Crosby. The did “” in 2012, and it was a smash hit, with sold-out performances. The 2014 version, which opened on November 26, has also been a hit at the box …

THE DROWSY CHAPERONE

Dick Kerekes & Leisla Sansom October 28, 2014 Dual Critics, On Stage, One Spark, Theatre, Theatre Reviews

The Alhambra opened the funniest and most unique musical comedy of the year on October 22, 2014 with “,” winner of five Tony Awards. All this zaniness and fun will be on stage at 12000 Beach Blvd in Jacksonville, Florida until November 23rd. This show opens with “Man in Chair” sitting in a comfortable easy chair, with his phonograph and record collection at his side, in his living room to the left of the stage. We soon learn that the man, played by New York actor Joel Newsome, is a devoted musical theatre fan. He selects a recording of “The …

THE 39 STEPS – Alhambra Theatre review

Dick Kerekes & Leisla Sansom August 12, 2014 Dual Critics, On Stage, Theatre, Theatre Reviews

The opened ‘s “” on August 6, 2014 for a limited engagement through September 7. For Information and reservations, call 904-641-1212 or visit www.alhambrajax.com. A 1915 novel by Scottish author was freely adapted by Hitchcock as the screenplay for one of his most famous films, a mystery thriller with a prolonged wild chase scene; a classic which shows up on cable from time to time and is available at the public library. Scottish actor/playwright adapted the story for the stage, closely following the dialogue in the movie. The play opened in 2005 in London, went to Broadway in 2008, was …

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