As said previously, there is a lot of dialogue and allow me to give some credit to whom credit is due. I can’t brag enough on a young veteran actor who is only a sophomore at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts and is also a member of the Actors Equity Association. Evan Gray* portrays (Eugene Jerome and is also the Narrator for portions of the play). Evan has been in four previous shows at the Alhambra and you don’t want to miss him in this one. There has to be a love of the theater for this young man to do homework, go to school each day, accomplish his chores and be on stage Tuesday thru Sunday nights and matinees on the weekend.
You may have seen Hillary Hickam* (Kate Jerome) onscreen and yes, she plays a huge part along with Stacey Harris* (Blanche Morton) who has graced the stage of the Alhambra in “The Addams Family”. Both ladies portray sisters who grow together in a blended household with the ups and downs associated with overcrowding in a one-family home.
Emma Decker (Laurie Morton) & Kelly Wolfe (Nora Morton) are newbies to the Alhambra, nonetheless, we may see these ladies in upcoming shows. They both have an interest in acting and both are pursuing the acting bug.
Cameron Hale Elliott* (Stanley Jerome) was recently in Alhambra’s “Mamma Mia!” and he meshes well with younger brother Evan Gray, as the older brother who gives advice and has a surprise for the audience toward the end of the show.
Veteran actor Robert Herrle* (Jack Jerome) is the patriarch of the Jerome family as this marks his fourth show with the Alhambra. Herrle is more noted around his home in Orlando, Florida; yet you might have been privileged to see him working on stage with Disney Cruise Lines.
If plays are your choice of entertainment over musicals, then you’ll want to get you tickets NOW for a seat in the audience, while Neil Simon’s “Brighton Beach” is still on stage at the Alhambra.
NB - * Denotes Actors Equity Association!
RECOMENDATIONS OF THE MENU:
First Course Old-Fashioned Chicken Noodle Soup, OR Home Run Salad with chopped romaine, tomatoes, cucumbers, boiled eggs, green onions, green peppers, carrots, raisins, sliced almonds, Green Goddess dressing *GF*. Both were good. If you don’t like a lot of salad dressing, request your dressing on the side.
Second Course (Choice of One) Pierogi Shepherd’s Pie with ground beef and mixed vegetables and rich gravy, fluffy potatoes and cheese pierogies, OR Chicken & Waffles - with cardamom syrup and strawberry butter & Fruit with Poppy Seed Dressing. As always, Chef DeJuan’s Fried Chicken is Da BOMB and the waffles have a sweet taste that didn’t require any additional syrup.
Third Course (Choice of One) Lemon Chiffon Cake OR Boston Cream Pie Both desserts were scrumptious and the portions are just enough to enjoy with coffee or tea.
“Brighton Beach Memoirs”
DATES: September 18, 2019 through October 13, 2019
SHOW TIMES: Evening shows Tuesday through Friday start at 7:50 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m., and dinner is served until 7:30 p.m. Saturday Matinees begin at 1:15 p.m. Doors open at 11 a.m. and the brunch served until 12:30 p.m. Sunday Matinees are at 1:50 p.m. Doors open at 12 p.m. and the meal is server until 1:50 p.m.
DRESS: All other shows could be “Business Casual”, or “Sunday Best”.
TICKETS: Prices range from $38 – $66. Ticket prices include: a plated three-course meal that changes for each show, and is served directly to your table; a Broadway-style performance and complimentary parking. Tickets may be purchases on line, or by calling (904) 641-1212.
**Prices do NOT include gratuity, professional photos, or orders from the bar**
LOCATION: Alhambra Theater & Dining
12000 Beach Blvd.
Jacksonville, Florida 32246
(904) 641-1212
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