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PBTS Co-Directors Suzanne Hudson Smith and Lee Hamby Meet in the Middle with ‘The Bridges of Madison County’

January 24, 2019

When Suzanne Hudson Smith first stepped into her new role as executive director of Players by the Sea, she was adamant that despite her theatre background, she had no plans to direct a show unless it was the right piece. When a last-minute calendar change added The Bridges of Madison County to the season schedule, she knew it was the

Community·Lifestyle·Music·On Stage·Outdoors·Travel & Tourism

5 Reasons Why Brits Love Florida

Around 700,000 British expats live in the U.S., and a huge chunk of that population has chosen to reside in Florida. By the estimates of the British consulate in Orlando, approximately 400,000 British expats are in the state. But what makes Florida so attractive to the Brits? Brit-Friendly Culture A

Hope McMath, Yellow House, Art, Activism, Jacksonville, Florida

Yellow House: An Intersection of Art, Community, and Social Justice

Hope McMath, a leader in the Jacksonville arts community, has moved on

Players By The Sea Theatre, New Voices Young Voices

Two Young Promising Playwrights Bring their Scripts to Life with Players By The Sea’s New Voices Program

A Dual Critics Review opened the third edition of New Voices on

TO THE SEA the Human Relationship with Water

October 19, 2015

Feature·Neighborhoods·On Stage·Riverside·Theatre

“Swimming is a constant in my life. It is the source of my energy. Being in the water. Swimming for miles. It’s my mediation and fuels of creativity. The fruit of which is nourished by water.” For , the water is not just a beautiful entity that represents spirituality

Year of the River – Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens

October 12, 2015

5 Points·Art Exhibitions·Art News·Family·Feature·Learning·Lifestyle·Local Galleries·Neighborhoods·On the River·Outdoors·Public Art·Riverside·Technology·Visual Art

By: Amber Sesnick Year of the River has provided a platform for artists, environmentalists, and historians to engage visitors in a dynamic discussion of the , which has been called the cultural current of our city. The river has been an important factor in economic growth, recreation, and creating better quality of

13 – A Musical New to Jacksonville

October 12, 2015

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

Stanton College Prep School Thespian Troupe 3929 Review presented the North Florida premiere of the musical “” during October 8 – 10, 2015, at the school’s Jacksonville campus on the Northside. The musical made its Broadway debut in 2008, where it featured a cast filled with teenagers and ran for

a Vote For Laughter ‘ “MEIN TRUMP”

September 28, 2015

Atlantic Beach·Comedy·Dual Critics·Feature·On Stage·Theatre·Theatre Reviews

MEIN TRUMP AWKWARD SILENCE JAX COMEDY TROUPE REVIEW DICK KEREKES & LEISLA SANSON dualcritics@comcast.net a comedy troupe based in Jacksonville, Florida, presented a two-performance show at on September 25, 26, 2015. The Dual Critics reviewed the troupe’s initial stage appearance last year, in November, 2014, at . After that successful

Frolic with”LA CAGE AUX FOLLES”

September 24, 2015

Comedy·Dual Critics·Feature·Jacksonville Beach·On Stage·Theatre·Theatre Reviews

PLAYERS BY THE SEA THEATRE REVIEW Jacksonville Beach’s opened its 50th season on September 18, 2015 with a revival of the 1984 winner of six Tony Awards, “,” which will run through October 10. Reservations are highly recommended; call 904-249-0289 or visit theatrejax.org. When this play first hit Broadway in

Baited With Laughs “THE MOUSETRAP” at Theatre Jacksonville

September 24, 2015

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

, , and are presenting the annual Classic in San Marco. This year’s production is the classic of all classics, Agatha Christie’s “,” which opened on September 18, 2015 and will be on stage in San Marco through October 4. The Mousetrap, which opened in 1952 when Winston Churchill

What A Way To Earn A Living: “9 To 5” The Musical

September 20, 2015

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

ALHAMBRA THEATRE AND DINING REVIEW The opened at 12000 Beach Boulevard in Jacksonville on September 16, 2015 for a run through October 18. If the advanced sale of tickets means anything, the production is one of the most in-demand shows at the Alhambra in recent years. For reservations, call (904)

An Amazing 50 Years of Players By The Sea in Jacksonville Beach

September 17, 2015

Feature·Jacksonville Beach·On Stage·The Beaches·Theatre

Event: Players by the Sea 50th Season Kickoff Gala at the Opening Night of La Cage Aux Folles Venue: Players by the Sea, 106 6th St. N., Jacksonville Beach 32250 Date/Time: September 18, 7pm gala, 8pm curtain Tickets: $85 for non-members and $50 for members Contact: 904.249.0289 www.playersbythesea.org Before

PLAYERS BY THE SEA PELICAN AWARDS 2015

August 17, 2015

Comedy·Dance·Dual Critics·Jacksonville Beach·On Stage·The Beaches·Theatre

wrapped up its 49th season on August 15, 2015 at their playhouse in Jacksonville Beach, with their annual volunteer celebration and awards ceremony. The have attended a number of the celebrations, but this year’s full house audience seemed particularly lively and excited. The exuberance no doubt reflected Players very successful

RINGING IN FIFTY YEARS WITH ALL THE FRILLS AND FEATHERS: “LA CAGE AUX FOLLES”

August 14, 2015

Comedy·Jacksonville Beach·Neighborhoods·On Stage·The Beaches·Theatre

Players by the Sea presents the Tony Award winning musical LA CAGE AUX FOLLES to kick-off the 50th anniversary season. Feathers will fly, for better or worse, in this gender-bending smash hit! Meeting the in-laws is never easy, but Jean-Michel has it tougher than most. His future in-laws are ultra-conservative,