To show their appreciation and support of workers throughout JAX, during this
current government shutdown, The Florida Theatre has announced that government
employees on furlough can now receive free
tickets to select upcoming shows listed below.
With a valid, government employee ID,
employees can receive free tickets to:
•Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular on January 11 at 8 p.m.
•Elvis Birthday Bash on January 12 at 7 p.m.
•Erth’s Prehistoric Aquarium The Mystery of the Dinosaurs of the Deep on
January 20 at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.
•Arlo Guthrie Alice’s Restaurant Tour on January 23 at 8 p m.
This offer is valid only in person
at the Florida Theatre Box Office & is sponsored by Community First Credit
Union.
Florida Theatre: From ballet and opera to contemporary pop, jazz, rock, country
and blues the nonprofit Florida Theatre offers 200 cultural and entertainment
events annually for every taste and age. More than just an entertainment center, The
Florida Theatre is also home to graduations, awards ceremonies, lectures,
business meetings and charity events that support the community’s schools,
churches, hospitals and civic groups. As
an anchor to downtown development along the beautiful St. Johns River, The
Florida Theatre draws 250,000 people to Jacksonville’s center each year. The magnificently restored Florida Theatre is
recognized as one of the finest concert venues in the Southeast. It is listed
on the National Register of Historic Places. The Florida Theatre holds special memories for
four generations. From the Vaudeville
acts and silent films of its earliest days to today’s blend of performances of
all kinds, The Florida Theatre has served as Jacksonville’s premier
entertainment center since 1927.
LOCATION: Florida Theatre
128 E. Forsyth St.
Jacksonville, FL 32202
(904) 355-2787
In late 2009, the Alhambra Dinner Theater was
purchased by a group of Jacksonville business people as a way to save the
iconic theater from closing permanently. What set out to be a short journey and a labor
of love, turned into a passion for Craig Smith and Theatre Partners, LLC as
they kick off their tenth season at the helm of what is now the Alhambra
Theatre & Dining – the longest running dinner theater in
America. The Alhambra, as it is more
commonly known locally, will launch its 52nd season on January 11 with the
Broadway and pop culture hit, “Godspell”.
Godspell was the first major musical
theatre offering from three-time Grammy and Academy Award winner, Stephen Schwartz
(Wicked, Pippin, Children of Eden),
and it took the world by storm. Led by
the international hit, "Day by
Day," Godspell features a
parade of beloved songs, including: "Prepare
Ye the Way of the Lord," "Learn Your Lessons Well," "All
for the Best," "All Good Gifts," "Turn Back, O Man" and
"By My Side."
About the Musical: The story
revolves around a small group of high school students who help the main
character, “Jesus Christ,” tell different parables by using a wide variety of
games, storytelling techniques and hefty doses of comic timing. An eclectic blend of songs, ranging in style
from pop to vaudeville, is employed as the story of Jesus' life dances across
the stage. Dissolving hauntingly into
the Last Supper and the Crucifixion, Jesus' messages of kindness, tolerance and
love come vibrantly to life.
Boasting a score with chart topping songs, a book by a visionary playwright
(John-Michael Tebelak) and a feature film, Godspell
is a sensation that continues to touch audiences. The musical is structured as a series of
parables, primarily based on the Gospel of Matthew. The parables are
interspersed with music set primarily to lyrics from traditional hymns, with
the passion of Christ appearing briefly near the end of the show.
Godspell began as a project by the
drama students at Carnegie Mellon University, then moved to the
off-off-Broadway theater La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club in the East Village
of Manhattan. The show was then
re-scored for an off-Broadway production, which became a long-running
success. Several cast albums have been
released over the years. "Day by
Day,” from the original cast album, reached #13 on the Billboard pop
singles chart in the summer of 1972.
Menu: First Course (Choice of One) Mixed Grain Salad farro,
barley, tomato, cucumber, iceberg lettuce, Green Goddess dressing *GF*, OR
Trio of Lentil Soup.
Second Course (Choice of One) Salmon
Encrusted Florentine cheddar orzo, roasted asparagus, OR Roasted Leg of Lamb mint
demi-glace, fingerling potato, honey glazed carrots *GF*, OR Tuscan
Chicken Pasta hearts of palm, olives, tomatoes, artichoke hearts, pesto, feta,
OR Baked Polenta Cake topped with wild mushrooms, tomato, roasted winter
vegetables, sherry cream sauce.
Third Course (Choice of One) Chocolate
Toffee Matzo Bars, OR Sugar Cookie Cake with lemon curd. Menu subject to change. Gluten-free & sugar-free desserts
available upon request.
‟Godspell”
DATES: January 9 — February
10, 2019
SHOW TIMES: Evening shows Tuesday
through Sunday start at 7:50 p.m. Doors
open at 6 p.m. (Gala Night at 5:30 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 12:50 p.m. Sunday Matinees are at 1:50 p.m. Doors open at 12 p.m. and the meal is server
until 1:30 p.m.
DRESS: “Gala Night” (Friday January
11, 2019) attire is “Dressy/Formal/Black Tie”.
All other shows could be “Business Casual” or “Sunday Best”.
TICKETS:
Prices range from $38 – $64. 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
at or by calling (904) 641-1212.
**Price does NOT include gratuity,
professional photos, or orders from the bar**
LOCATION: Alhambra Theater & Dining
12000
Beach Blvd.
Jacksonville, Florida 32246
(904) 641-1212
