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Alhambra Cast To Sing National Anthem Sunday

Prior to the kick off of Sunday's Jacksonville Jaguars game against the Washington Redskins, the cast of the Alhambra Theatre & Dining's Elf…the Musical will perform the National Anthem. Elf…the Musical is the current production at the nation's longest-running dinner theater, which opened in Jacksonville in December of 1967. This is the first time in the Alhambra's rich 51-year history to perform at an NFL game. The Alhambra cast will take to the field at approximately 12:57 PM on Sunday, December 16 at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville.

BWW Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre

    The Dutch Apple's production of A Christmas Carol is a great piece of festive entertainment.  Although it doesn't set out to reinvent the story in any significant way, many audience members will  appreciate the tradition and familiarity that it brings.

BWW Interview: Theresa Walker, Timothe Bittle, And Alicia McGinty of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre

The classic novel A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens is a holiday favorite. Whether in book form, as a film, or on the stage, the story of Ebenezer Scrooge and Bob Cratchit never fails to tug at the heart-strings and remind us about the things that are really important. Scrooge is helped along his journey from heartless miser to a kind and generous man by the ghosts of Christmas present, past, and future. A Christmas Carol opens at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre on November 15th, and we had a chance to hear about the production from Theresa Walker, Timothe Bittle, and Alicia McGinty, the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future, respectively.

Alhambra Announces 2019 Schedule

In August of 2009, the then-named Alhambra Dinner Theatre was all but shuttered and on the edge of extinction. In came Jacksonville native Craig Smith and his business partners to purchase the nation's longest-running dinner theater and return the community's cultural gem to glory.

GLT Presents BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

Greenville Little Theatre (GLT) presents a tale as old as time, Disney's Beauty and the Beast, playing June 1-24.

JUDAS By Robert Patrick Opens 4/29 at Phoenix Theatre Ensemble

Phoenix Theatre Ensemble announces the casting, directors, design team for Robert Patrick's Judas, which will start previews on April 27, with official opening Sun April 29,  and will run through May 13 at The Wild Project at 195 East 3rd Street in NYC.   

Attend The Tale Of SWEENEY TODD Next Week At Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

Unanimously acclaimed by the critics as one of Stephen Sondheim's most powerful scores, Walsall Operatic Society (WOS) present SWEENEY TODD - THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET performing as a company for the first time at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre from Tuesday 13 - Saturday 17 March.

Robert Patrick's JUDAS Next Up At Phoenix Theatre Ensemble

Phoenix Theatre Ensemble announces that Robert Patrick's drama, Judas, starring Josh Tyson in the title role, will start performances on April 27 and will run for 22 performances through May 13 at The Wild Project at 195 East 3rd Street in NYC.

ALHAMBRA AFTER DARK to Open with Elvis & Buddy Holly Tribute Shows

Elvis Presley and Buddy Holly were iconic and game-changing in their era, and still have influence with today's music-makers. The Alhambra Theatre & Dining will kick off its 2018 Alhambra After Dark music series schedule by celebrating Elvis and Buddy Holly. Kevin Mills will return to the Alhambra from February 7 11, 2018 with his award-winning tribute to Elvis in a new show, Elvis is Back! The Rave-Ons, led by one of Alhambra's most popular performers, Todd Meredith, will bring their rendition of Buddy Holly & The Crickets to the Alhambra from March 28 April 1, 2018 in a show entitled, That'll Be the Day. Both shows are concert-style events, and pricing for each show is $65 and includes dinner, performance and parking.

Alhambra Opens 2018 Season With MARVELOUS WONDERETTES

The 2018 Alhambra Theatre & Dining season launches January 3 with the Marvelous Wonderettes. This smashing off-Broadway hit takes place at the Springfield High School Prom in 1958 where the audience is introduced to the The Wonderettes, a four-girl tour-de-force with hopes, dreams and voices as big as their crinoline skirts. The show follows their lives and loves from their prom night until they reunite on stage for their 10-year reunion. Audiences in other cities have been found singing and dancing in the aisles as The Wonderettes sing classic hits from the 1950's and 1960's including Lollipop Dream Lover Stupid Cupid and Lipstick on your Collar.

THE CULT PLAY Opens At NYC's Phoenix Theatre Ensemble

Phoenix Theatre Ensemble announces the world premiere of Topher Cusumano's (pictured) The Cult Play will begin previews on January 27 and will play through February 17 at The Paradise Factory Theatre at 64 East 4th Street (next door to La Mama) in NYC.

Nation's Longest-Running Dinner Theatre Celebrates Milestone

Alhambra Theatre & Dining Managing Partner, Craig Smith, is excited to announce the Alhambra's culminating anniversary event, the 5oth Birthday Bash, set for Monday, December 11 beginning at 5:30 PM at the Alhambra Theatre. On hand are expected to be the current and former owners, Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry, members of Jacksonville's City Council including Al Ferraro, Scott Wilson, Reggie Gaffney, Danny Becton and Jim Love, State Representative Tracie Davis, US Senator Bill Nelson and Matthew Davis of Senator Marco Rubio's Office and other VIP's, Alhambra's Legacy Servers, long-standing season subscribers and some special guests who have milestones that began in that winter of 1967 such as first dates or engagements.

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