So many people say that there’s nothing to do in Jacksonville, Florida. Well, we’re here to let you know that there
are movies, musical groups, comedy stars, dancers, concerts, tribute shows and much
more in a cool exciting environment for you and many for your children
too. The Florida Theatre is the downtown
spot that you would want to check out in the next few months. Look below, make notes in your calendar and
get your tickets today.
July 2017 Schedule:
July 7 & 8 Katt Williams
– Great America Tour
July 9 Classic Movie: Casino Royale 50th Anniversary
July 13 Ted Nugent
July 14 Pure Prairie League,
Firefall and Orleans
July 16 Classic Movie: A League of Their Own – 25th Anniversary
July 21 Sinbad
July 23 Classic Movie: Scent of A Woman - 25th Anniversary
July 29 Elvis Anniversary Bash
Starring Mike Albert, Scot Bruce and the Big E Band
July 30 Classic Movie: Cool Hand Luke 50th Anniversary
July 7 & 8 – 8 p.m. Katt Williams – Great America
Tour — Stand- up comedian Katt Williams will be recording both of his
Florida Theatre shows as part of his Great American Tour DVD. As an actor, Williams has appeared in the comedic
box office hits; Money Mike, Friday After Next, Rebound and Epic Movie. Pre-party package at LIVE Bar available with a
ticket purchase.
July 9- 2 p.m. Regions Summer Movie Classics: Casino
Royale 50th Anniversary — Ridiculous circumstances get iconic spy James
Bond (David Niven) involved with a colorful cast of characters, including the
villainous Le Chiffre (Orson Welles), seasoned gambler Evelyn Tremble (Peter
Sellers) and Bond’s bumbling nephew, Jimmy Bond (Woody Allen). Sponsored by Regions Bank. Media Sponsor The
Florida Times Union. Digital Projector Sponsored by AVL.
July 13- 8 p.m. Ted Nugent — The ultimate guitar-shredding showman, Ted Nugent,
is known for his groundbreaking Amboy Dukes’ hit: “Journey to the Center of the
Mind,” and classic hits “Stranglehold,” “Cat Scratch Fever,” and “Fred Bear.”
July 14- 8 p.m. Pure Prairie League, Firefall and Orleans — It’s an evening of
Southern 70’s rock hits with Pure Prairie League: (“Amie,” “That’ll Be The
Day,” and “Let Me Love You Tonight) Firefall (You Are The Woman,” “Strange Way”
and “Just Remember I Love You”) and Orleans (“Still the One” and “Dance With
Me”).
July 16 -2 p.m. Region Summer Movie Classics A League of Their Own – 25th
Anniversary Funded by publicity hungry
candy maker Walter Harvey (Gary Marshall), a professional all-female baseball
league springs up in the Midwest. On their way to fame, sisters Dottie Hinson
(Geena Davis) and Kit Keller (Lori Petty), wild girl Mae Mordibeto (Madonna),
scout Ernie Capadino (Jon Lovitz) and grumpy has-been coach Jimmy Dugan (Tom
Hanks) find themselves surrounded by drama and troubles. Come early to meet the Jacksonville Jumbo
Shrimp Mascot Scampi. All children
wearing their little league or team uniforms receive free movie entry. Sponsored by Regions Bank. Media Sponsor The Florida Times Union. Digital
Projector Sponsored by AVL.
July 21- 8 p.m. Sinbad Ranked by Comedy Central as one of the 100 Greatest
Standups of All Time, actor and comedian Sinbad has starred in two Comedy
Central specials, four HBO comedy specials and appeared in: the Jingle All The
Way and Good Burger, and on the FX super series, It’s Always Sunny in
Philadelphia.
July 23- 2 p.m. Regions Summer Movie Classics Scent of A Woman -25th
Anniversary — Charlie Simms (Chris O’Donnell) is a scholarship student at an
exclusive prep school. To pay for a flight home at Christmas, Charlie accepts a
temporary job over the Thanksgiving weekend looking after retired Army Ranger Lieutenant
Colonel Frank Slade (Al Pacino). Pacino
won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance. Sponsored by Regions Bank. Media Sponsor The
Florida Times Union. Digital Projector Sponsored by AVL.
July 29- 7 p.m. Elvis Anniversary Bash Starring Mike Albert, Scot Bruce and the
Big E Band — This annual summer concert stars world-class Elvis impersonators
Mike Albert and Scot Bruce along with the Big E Band to celebrate Elvis
Presley’s historic 1956 Florida Theatre concert.
July 30- 2 p.m. Cool Hand Luke 50th Anniversary — When Luke Jackson (Paul
Newman) is arrested for vandalizing parking meters, he is sentenced to
serve time on a prison chain gang. Although the warden, guards and prisoners
all try to break Luke’s spirit, he eventually earns their respect and the
respect of his fellow inmates by refusing to back down in a fight and figuring
out a way for them to get their hard labor done in half the time. Sponsored by Regions Bank. Media Sponsor The
Florida Times Union. Digital Projector Sponsored by AVL. Enjoy gourmet ice pops from Hyppo.
“Florida Theatre July
2017 events”
LOCATION: Florida Theatre
128 E. Forsyth St.
Jacksonville, FL 32202
TICKETS: Vary with each
show and seat preference. Order online or call the
box office (904) 355-2787, Monday — Friday from 9 a.m. –5 p.m.
It’s been said time and time again that children and animals will steal and
upstage a show; well, the musical “Annie” at the Alhambra Theatre & Dining is no
exception. Filled with familiar music
and dance numbers from the original production, Tod Booth* has created fun
loving entertainment with the assistance of set designer Ian Black and the
choreography from Shain Stoff* and Brian Beach*. The show times have been adapted for the many
younger and mature audience attendees who come to see Annie, and the show is so
entertaining that everyone is thoroughly captivated.
Annie is a delightful Summer family show for the entire family. Young Jena Simmons was in the character of (Annie),
on Gala Night. The ingénue actress
belted out each and every song with zeal and gusto. You would be able to hear her clearly without
the assistance of microphones.
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| Lisa Valdini with Sandy |
She just appeared as (M’Lynn) in “Steel Magnolias”, the last show at the
Alhambra, and gave a stellar performance; yet Lisa Valdini*, the mean cantankerous
(Miss Hannigan) in Annie, sang, danced and had the crowd in stitches all night
long. Take a look at the photo and see
her and the well-behaved dog (Sandy).
You’ll love the way Lisa twists her posterior to the tune of “Easy Street”.
Another little actress who will steal your heart is seven-year-old novice
artist Lucy Feagins (Molly - Orphan).
This little lady will be headed for great things if she chooses to go further
in her acting career. She blossoms
during the Orphan songs “Maybe,” “Hard Knock Life” and “Fully Dressed”.
You may remember him in “9 to 5 the Musical” and “The Addams Family”,
nonetheless, Mark Poppleton portrays a wonderful (Daddy Warbucks) in “Annie”;
and Jennifer Medure is a compliment to him starring as (Grace Farrell). Her daughter Grace Medure is one of the
Orphans (Tessie) who grace the stage for the first time with her mom.
Chef DeJuan Roy was on target with his scrumptious meal. The Strawberry Bisque is cool and refreshing
and the Summer Fruit Salad is very tasty with Roy’s house made Honey Yogurt
Vinaigrette. This writer chose the
Chicken Veronique which was breaded and pan fried to perfection. The sides complimented the second course with
a delectable sauce.
You are invited to revisit memories of Annie from 1988 and 2009 with your purchase of the Alhambra’s 50th
Anniversary Commemorative Book that you can obtain online
or when you visit the theater.
“Annie”
DATES: June 28 — Aug. 13, 2017
SPECIAL SHOW TIMES: Please note the summer family show, “Annie”, begins twenty
minutes earlier than normal show times. Evening
shows Tuesday through Sunday start at 7:30 p.m.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and dinner begins shortly afterwards. Saturday Matinees begin at 1:15 p.m. Doors open at 10:50 a.m. and the brunch
begins at 11 a.m. Sunday Matinees are at
1:50 p.m. Doors open at 11:50 a.m. and
the meal is server starting 12 p.m.
DRESS: “Gala Night” (Friday June 30, 2017) attire is “Dressy/Formal/Black
Tie”. All other shows could be “Business
Casual” or “Sunday Best”.
TICKETS: Prices range from $35 – $62. Ticket prices include: a plated dinner served
to your table, an incredible show and prime parking. Group sales of 20 + are available upon
request.
**Price does NOT include gratuity or orders from the bar**
LOCATION: Alhambra Theater
& Dining
12000 Beach Blvd.
Jacksonville, Florida 32246
(904) 641-1212
