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A New Story for our Local Stages: Shadowlands at Theatre Jacksonville

Dick Kerekes & Leisla Sansom January 16, 2020 Dual Critics, Feature, On Stage, San Marco, Theatre, Theatre Reviews 2,605

Shadowlands: A Dual Critics Review opened the second play of its 100th season with Shadowlands by William Nicholson on January 10, 2019, which will remain on stage through January 26. This true story, new to our local stages, is both a romantic drama and an exploration of challenging theological issues. The play opened in London in 1989, premiered on Broadway in 1990, and garnered a Tony nomination. Shadowlands is set in the 1950’s in England, and begins with confirmed bachelor C. S. Lewis (known as “Jack”) carousing with his buddies, a scene meant to show his comfortable carefree life. He …

Something Rotten: Funniest Musical Ever Seen at Theatre Jacksonville

Dick Kerekes & Leisla Sansom November 5, 2019 Dual Critics, Events, Feature, On Stage, San Marco, Theatre, Theatre Reviews 2,774

A DUAL CRITICS REVIEW: Something Rotten at Theatre Jacksonville Theatre Jacksonville officially opened on November 1, 2019 with the North Florida premier of what you will find is the funniest musical ever seen on this historic stage, “Something Rotten.” At least that was our reaction which, judging from the laughter and thunderous applause we heard, was also shared by the full-house audience on opening night. “Something Rotten” remains on stage through November 17th. The book is by Karey Kirkpatrick and John O’Farrell with music and lyrics by Wayne Kirkpatrick and Karey Kirkpatrick. The musical officially opened on Broadway in April, …

A Centennial Anniversary: Theatre Jacksonville in San Marco Celebrates 100 Years

Liza Mitchell September 27, 2019 Attraction, Business, Community, Feature, History, On Stage, San Marco, Theatre 1,971

It’s been a big year at . There is electricity in the air that doesn’t happen very often. In fact, it only comes around every 100 years. The iconic cultural institution will mark its centennial anniversary in 2020 and the buzz leading up to this significant milestone is electric. “We’re very excited to actually get to the year. We’ve been talking about this for two or three years. We’ve put together a really great season and that was our first step. We’re also putting together an event in March to celebrate as well as launching our endowment campaign for the …

Ninety Nine Years of Volunteers at Theatre Jacksonville

EU Jacksonville August 21, 2019 Charitable, Dual Critics, Feature, On Stage, San Marco, Theatre 1,423

THEATRE JACKSONVILLE’S 99TH SEASON AWARDS FOR VOLUNTEERS On Sunday August 19, 2019, held its annual celebration honoring volunteers from the 2018 – 2019 season. The celebration was held at the theatre, and combined a membership meeting with the annual awards ceremony. President presided, beginning with a brief recap of the past season. He had good news to report. The theatre once again finished in the black. Local residents contributed a total of 17,000 volunteer hours during the season. The summer camp program for young theatre students was completely sold out; 200 kids participated. Additionally, RS&H, a national architecture, engineering, and consulting …

The 5 & Dime, Falsettos, Maya Adkins Photography

‘Falsettos’ on The 5 & Dime’s Intimate Stage is an Unusual Love Story, Heart-Rending Masterpiece

Dick Kerekes & Leisla Sansom June 19, 2019 Downtown, Dual Critics, Feature, On Stage, The Elbow, Theatre, Theatre Reviews 559

A DUAL CRITICS REVIEW Downtown Jacksonville’s has opened Falsettos, an award-winning musical. The production opened June 14, and will remain on stage through June 30, 2019. The theatre is located at 112 East Adams Street; additional information is available on the company’s Facebook page. For reservations, call (904) 637-5100 or visit www.The5andDime.org. Falsettos opened on Broadway in 1992, was nominated for seven Tonys, and won Best Book and Best Original Score; a 2016 revival was nominated for five Tonys. The play toured throughout the county during February 2018 -June 2019. The book is by James Lapine, with music, lyrics, and book …

DUAL CRITICS REVIEW: “Company” at 5 & Dime Theatre

Dick Kerekes & Leisla Sansom April 23, 2018 Downtown, Dual Critics, Feature, On Stage, The Elbow, Theatre, Theatre Reviews 98

Downtown Jacksonville’s The 5 & Dime Theatre went back to 1970 – almost five decades ago – to present Stephen Sondheim’s musical “Company,” which opened on April 20th, 2018. Remarkably, this Tony Award winner is just as relevant today as when it first opened on Broadway. The production runs through May 6th, 2018, with evening performances on Fridays and Saturdays, a matinee on Sunday, April 29th, and both a matinee and an evening performance on Sunday, May 6th. See their Facebook page for tickets and additional information and tickets. “Company” revolves around Bobby, a New York man-about-town who is celebrating his …

Theatre Jacksonville’s 97th Volunteer Awards

Dick Kerekes & Leisla Sansom August 2, 2017 Dual Critics, Feature, On Stage, Performing Arts Venues, San Marco, Theatre 128

On Sunday July 30, 2017, Theatre Jacksonville held its annual celebration honoring volunteers from the 2016 – 2017 season. combines this special event with its annual meeting for members. For the second year, the celebration was at San Marco, a unique restaurant noted for its Thai and Southeast Asian cuisine, and its excellent selection of craft beers. , the outgoing President of the Board, gave an enthusiastic summary of the past season and its accomplishments. While this is a difficult time financially for many theatres, Ms. Thomas announced that TJ has finished in the black. She also thanked the individuals …

Ron Shreve Brings “A NEW BRAIN” to the 5 & Dime

Dick Kerekes & Leisla Sansom April 26, 2017 Downtown, Dual Critics, Feature, On Stage, The Elbow, Theatre, Theatre Reviews 47

5 & DIME THEATRE REVIEW A DUAL CRITICS REVIEW BY DICK KEREKES & LEISLA SANSOM The opened its very first musical in their new location at 122 Adams Street. The company and sponsors Rob & Donna Banks opened the Florida premier of the dynamic musical “A New Brain” on April 21, on stage until May 7, 2017. We wonder if anyone has written a book about where composers and playwrights find their subjects. If yes, the story of “,” which debuted in 1998, certainly would be included in that book. When composer experienced dizziness and partial paralysis in 1992 (the …

PETER and the STARCATCHER at Theatre Jacksonville

Dick Kerekes & Leisla Sansom January 14, 2017 Dual Critics, Feature, On Stage, San Marco, Theatre, Theatre Reviews 1,114

THEATRE JACKSONVILLE REVIEW A DUAL CRITICS REVIEW BY DICK KEREKES The beloved and opened its first play of 2017 with an exciting and daring production of the Tony Award winning “”. It will be on stage at 2032 San Marco Ave in Jacksonville through January 29th. Call 396-4425 for ticket information. The story of is a well known children’s classic by that debuted as a play in 1904 on the London stage. It was published as a novel in 1911 and many adaptations have followed including multiple films, television productions and plays, notably an animated 1953 Disney film and a …

DUAL CRITICS REVIEW: Merrily We Roll Along at ABET

Dick Kerekes & Leisla Sansom September 14, 2016 Atlantic Beach, Dual Critics, Feature, On Stage, The Beaches, Theatre, Theatre Reviews 267

ABET THEATRE REVIEW DUAL CRITICS REVIEW BY DICK KEREKES & LEISLA SANSOM [email protected] The opened the Florida premier of the musical “” on September 9, 2016. The production will be onstage through September 26. The musical, which debuted on Broadway in 1981, is based on a 1934 play by and . It hasn’t been staged frequently, probably because it is so challenging for the actors, musicians, and directors. But as far as we know, director embraces challenging works, and this play was no exception. He was ably assisted by actor/director . The book is by , while the music and …