A Classic Theatre

About the Theatre

A Classic Theatre takes pride in producing a wide range of offerings that fit its mission of producing classic, historic, contemporary and original works. What kind of plays do we produce? Our goal is to entertain, inspire critical thinking and engage our audience through the performing arts. Plays that are relevant and timely Plays that stimulate conversation Plays that challenge our artists What do we value? Passion for making each production of the highest quality The Artists –Providing an inclusive, nurturing environment to create Our community – Embracing the diversity of St. Augustine Our Volunteers- For their dedication and enthusiasm Our Donors -For they are our partners Collaboration with community groups and other arts organizations Audience – Our most important asset We are a community theatre with a professional attitude.

Articles

Review: SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER at Alhambra Theatre And Dining

by Brock Mills · September 8, 2026

When I saw Saturday Night Fever on opening night, I knew I already had plans to go back and see the show a second time. I decided to hold my thoughts on the production until I saw it later in the run, for a second time.…

Review: NEXT TO NORMAL at Limelight Theatre

by Brock Mills · August 22, 2026

What did our critic think of NEXT TO NORMAL at Limelight Theatre?…

Review: MORNING AFTER GRACE at Alhambra Theatre & Dining

by Brock Mills · May 6, 2026

Recently, during the curtain speech of Damn Yankees at the Alhambra Theatre & Dining, managing partner Craig Smith previewed the theatre’s next production: Morning After Grace. He warned audiences it would be something a little different from the usual Alhambra fare. In his playbill note, Smith el…

Review: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE- THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL at Jacksonville Center For The Performing Arts

by Brock Mills · April 17, 2026

“A Beautiful Noise- The Neil Diamond Musical” celebrates the life and music of Neil Diamond. The show comes with built-in anticipation and from the moment the music begins, it’s clear the audience is ready to take the ride.…

Review: EVERY BRILLIANT THING at Players By The Sea

by Brock Mills · April 9, 2026

From the moment the house opens for Players by the Sea’s production of “Every Brilliant Thing”, it is obvious that this is not going to be your typical night at the theatre. The show has no intermission, no concessions inside the theatre and no “fourth wall” separating the audience from th…

Review: DAMN YANKEES at Alhambra Theatre & Dining

by Brock Mills · March 9, 2026

What did our critic think of DAMN YANKEES at Alhambra Theatre & Dining?…

Review: MRS. DOUBTFIRE- THE NEW MUSICAL COMEDY at Jacksonville Center For The Performing Arts

by Brock Mills · February 12, 2026

What did our critic think of MRS. DOUBTFIRE- THE NEW MUSICAL COMEDY at Jacksonville Center For The Performing Arts?…

Review: BLUE MAN GROUP at Jacksonville Center For The Performing Arts

by Brock Mills · January 23, 2026

As you enter the theatre for “Blue Man Group” you’re met with pre-show announcements scrolling across an LED screen. My favorite show rules were “please refrain from being electronically annoying” and “no sexting”! Before the show began you could see the front row start to slip into bl…

Review: MANIA: THE ABBA TRIBUTE at Florida Theatre

by Brock Mills · January 14, 2026

Florida Theatre hosted “MANIA: The ABBA Tribute” on January 13, 2026, a show where you can dance, you can jive, and truly have the time of your life!…

Review: MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL at Alhambra Theatre & Dining

by Brock Mills · January 12, 2026

What did our critic think of MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL at Alhambra Theatre & Dining?…

Grand Horizons

Sep 11 – Sep 20, 2026

After 50 years, Bill and Nancy announce their divorce. With secrets unearthed and emotions unleashed, this sharp comedy quiet retirement into a chaotic family reckoning.

It's a Wonderful Life - A Live Radio Play

Dec 6 – Dec 15, 2024

A Classic Theatre presents It’s A Wonderful Life - A LIVE Radio Play in which a troupe of actors portray numerous characters in a radio production of the beloved holiday classic, and all of the sound effects are performed live using props, as they would have been in at that...

Blithe Spirit

Oct 25 – Nov 3, 2019

In this spirited classic by legendary playwright Noel Coward, a temperamental writer is haunted (literally) by the spirit of his first wife, the vivacious Elvira, after she is mistakenly summoned during a sance, by the Happy Medium. He suddenly finds himself in the middle of a...

Motherhood Out Loud

May 10 – May 12, 2019

Laugh, cry, but most of all enjoy!__Examiner.comIt is for EVERYONEnot just women!Motherhood Out Loud reveals with illuminating insight the humor, raw emotions and rocky roads we experience in life. When entrusting the subject of motherhood to a dazzling collection of celebrated...

6 Dance Lessons in 6 Weeks

Apr 5 – Apr 7, 2019

A Classic Theatre presents the international hit play, Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks by Richard Alfieri and directed by Harolyn Sharpe. A formidable retired woman, Lily Harrison (Anne Kraft), hires an acerbic dance instructor, Michael Minetti (Shawn M. White), to give her...

Ripcord

Feb 22 – Mar 3, 2019

A Classic Theatre presents this production of Pullitzer prize winning playwright David Lindsay-Abaires hilarious new comedy, Ripcord. Lindsay-Abaire has created a play of high-stakes hilarity. Its a battle of wits between two feisty roommates at an assisted living facility with...