Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Opens 6/15 at Alhambra Theatre & Dining

On June 15, 2016, The Alhambra Theatre & Dining will open Disney's Beauty and the Beast presented by Snyder Heating & Air Conditioning. The Alhambra for menu please click logo traditionally stages a family-oriented show for its summer time period. The show will be theater's longest engagement of the year, running from June 15 through July 31. This summer the Alhambra is asking its guests to donate unused and unwrapped school supplies that will be collected by local not-for-profit group, Theatre on a Mission, and brought to schools in Kenya as part of its effort to help educate African youth through theatrical experience.

Theatre on a Mission will also host its own unique show on June 20 as a fundraiser to support its trip to Kenya. Tickets for this show are on sale on their website, www.theatreonamission.org. it is important to note that the TOM actors are not part of the Alhambra cast for Beauty and the Beast nor is their show on June 20 a version of Beauty and the Beast.

Disney's Beauty and the Beast is an international sensation that has played to over 35 million people worldwide in 13 countries. Based on the Academy Award winning animated feature, the stage version includes all of the wonderful songs written by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman along with new songs by Mr. Menken and Tim Rice. The original Broadway production ran for over 13 years and was nominated for nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed to his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed. This is not the Broadway touring show which rolled through Jacksonville in 2015. While it is the same great script and songs, as it does for all of its shows, the Alhambra casted, costumed and will mount its own production, adding its own touches unique to the market and to its intimate setting. "One of the many things that make the Alhambra a unique experience is its size," commented Managing Partner, Craig Smith. "Our size creates an intimacy and an authenticity for our audiences. So this show will be a completely a fresh and different look than of the national show that came through the market briefly last year."

This is the second consecutive Snyder Heating & Air is sponsoring the Alhambra's summer family production. Said company President Ed Miller, "Last year was inspirational for us. When Snyderman joined the cast to visit kids at Nemours and Wolfson's Childrens' Hospitals as well as the Ronald McDonald House, we truly got an understanding for what live theater and the Alhambra in particular can do." He continued, "It is an honor to be associated with any business than can put smiles on the faces of kids, and we are thrilled to make the commitment again. Teaming up with Theatre on a Mission is just an added bonus to a wonderful summer program."

Note Earlier Show Times and Family Pricing for Summer Show (only) Disney's Beauty and the Beast will run at the Alhambra for a limited engagement June 15 - July 31, 2016. Show time is 7:30 PM for evening shows. Doors open at 5:30 PM and dinner will be served until 7:00 PM. Matinees on Saturday are at 1:15 PM. Doors open at 11:00 AM and brunch starts at 11:15 AM. Sunday matinee is at 2:00. Doors open at noon and the meal starts at 12:15 PM. Ticket prices start at $35, and includes dinner, show and parking. There is also a Family Four Pack available for just $145. Call the box office at 904.641.1212 or www.alhambrajax.com.