Everyone’s invited to take part in the sunniest
and funniest street celebration in “Sesame Street
Live! Let’s Party”, an interactive stage production inspired by the iconic,
Emmy® Award-Winning Television Program! The
inaugural production under Feld Entertainment’s new partnership with the
non-profit educational organization, Sesame Workshop features favorite Sesame
Street pals: Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird and more in a brand-new sensory
adventure live on stage.
From the moment the curtain rises, parents and children alike will be on
their feet dancing along to a pop-infused soundtrack with new Sesame Street friends
and live emcees Casey and Caleb. Planning
a party isn’t easy when everybody has a different idea of fun, but with some
help from the audience, it becomes the ultimate reflection of what friendship
plus teamwork can accomplish. Party
guests will sing along to new and familiar songs, like “I Love Trash” and
“C is for Cookie,” with Oscar the Grouch and Cookie Monster; dance to the
beat with Elmo; explore a wintry wonderland when Abby Cadabby’s magic goes
awry; take flight with Big Bird to learn about some of his fabulous feathered
friends; and discover new cultures in an interactive Spanish lesson with
Rosita. A unique, up-close-and-personal
pre-show experience will be offered at an additional charge prior to select
performances, allowing families the opportunity to tour the on-stage
neighborhood of their favorite, furry friends before they arrive for the main
show. The fun doesn’t end there. A variety of interactive activities give
children the chance to create, discover and learn as they help decorate for the
upcoming party.
“Sesame Street Live!
Let’s Party”
DATES:
Sat., Oct. 25, TIMES: 10:30 a.m.
& 2 p.m.
Sun., Oct.26, 2019 2 p.m.
TICKETS:
start at $15. All seats are
reserved, and tickets are available online or in person at the VyStar Veterans Memorial
Arena Box Office. For group rates
and information, reach out at (904)-630-3900.
LOCATION: Times
Union Center Performing Arts
Moran Theater
300 West Water St.
Jacksonville, FL 32202
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What was the longest-running show ever at Broadway’s Plymouth Theatre? The answer - “Jekyll & Hyde the
Musical”, which opens at the iconic Alhambra Theatre & Dining on
Wednesday, October 23, 2019. Some Alhambra
veterans will be returning for the musical-horror-drama based on Robert Louis Stevenson
novella, Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde. Justin
Murphy, who has not performed at the Alhambra in more than 10 years, will
be playing the dual-lead roles of Henry Jekyll/Edward Hyde. Murphy last performed at the Alhambra as Jesus
in Jesus Christ Superstar. Murphy
left the on-stage life to produce films such as Dawgtown and to teach at
Florida School of the Arts as an animation professor.
Also returning are Gary Marachek as Gabriel John Utterson, Kenneth
Uibel as General Lord Glossop and Jessica Booth as Lucy Harris. Booth is returning from her travels singing
on the AIDA Cruise Lines and can be seen in a recent episode of the TV show,
Primal Instinct. Audiences will remember
Uibel for his long-time portrayal of the ghost in the Alhambra’s Christmas
Carole. Marachek last appeared in the
Christmas Carole as Ebenezer Scrooge.
Lee Hamby will be marking his 39th production at the Alhambra. He is also the founder of Jacksonville’s The
5 & Dime Theater.
About the Show: "Jekyll & Hyde" is a tale of two men – one, a doctor,
passionate and romantic; the other, a terrifying madman – and two women – one,
beautiful and trusting; the other, beautiful and trusting only herself. Both women are in love with the same man, and
both are unaware of his dark secret. While
trying to find a cure for his father’s mental illness, Dr. Jekyll makes himself
the subject of his experimental treatments and accidentally unleashes his dark
side. This musical brings to life the
epic struggle about the nature of man.
Originally conceived for the stage by Frank Wildhorn and Steve Cuden, it
features music by Frank Wildhorn, a book by Leslie Bricusse and lyrics by
Wildhorn, Bricusse and Cuden. After a
world premiere run in Houston, Texas, the musical embarked on a national tour
of the United States prior to its Broadway debut in 1997.
Many international productions in various languages have since been staged
including two subsequent North American tours, two tours in the United Kingdom,
a concert version, a re-vamped US tour in 2012 ahead of a 2013 Broadway revival
and an Australian concert version in 2019.
Baywatch actor David Hasselhoff took over the lead on October 17, 2000
until the production closed. The musical
played an almost-four-year run and became the longest-running show in the
history of the Plymouth Theatre, closing after 1,543 regular performances on
January 7, 2001.
Said lead actor Justin Murphy, “I haven’t acted in a significant production
since my last performance at the Alhambra more than a decade ago, and now I get
to play two roles at the same time. I
can’t wait.” Added Alhambra Managing
Partner Craig Smith, “With the sellout success we have had in the past two
or three seasons producing timely shows like the Addams Family, we felt like
Jekyll & Hyde fit right in. Maybe it
will be start of another Alhambra “holiday” tradition!”
For the foodies, Executive Chef Dejuan Roy has developed a menu that is
anything but scary, including: First Course РPumpkin Bisque with cr̬me fraiche and toasted
pumpkin seeds; or a Kale Salad with roasted fall vegetables. Second Course features a choice of Braised
Pork Shank with polenta and pole beans; Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya; Sweet
Tea Poached Salmon and Shrimp; or a Vegan Italian “Sausage” & White Bean
Farro Chili with homemade cornbread. For
Dessert, Alhambra guests can choose from house-baked Toffee Chocolate Cream Pie,
or Pumpkin Crumble Souffle.
“Jekyll
& Hyde the Musical”
DATES: October 23, 2019 through November 24, 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: “Gala Night” (Friday October
25, 2019. Doors open at 5:15 p.m.)
attire is “Dressy/Formal/Black Tie”. All
other shows could be “Business Casual”, or “Sunday Best”. There is always complimentary Champagne and Hors
d'oeuvres served in the lobby before dinner, on Gala evening and special
pastries served after the show.
TICKETS: Prices range from $40 – $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
