It’s an old car; no, it’s a boat; no, it’s a plane - it’s “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang”.Chitty was so nice - we had to see it twice.If you have guests visiting for this month,
you may want to consider bringing them to see the theatre production of “Chitty
Chitty Bang Bang” at the Alhambra Theatre & Dining.This columnist returned to see the show along
with her husband and visiting Granddaughter.The music, dancing and characters are fabulous.If you read the review from Gala Night, you’ll see that this
review features some of the other fine actors and scenes that you will
experience when you go to the Alhambra this month.
“Me Ol’ Bamboo”, sung by the Caractacus Potts (Shain Stroff) and the Ensemble is a very colorful number and the
choreography from James Kinney* is spectacular.“Chu-Chi Face” performed by Baron & Baroness Bomburst (Kurt McCall* & Lisa Valdini*) has a
lot of finesse and flair as the actors sing and dance across the stage with
gusto. The entire show will keep you
entertained as you experience actors moving up & down the steps and
throughout the theater.This is a “must
see” for the entire family.Tickets are still
available.Get yours today. *Denotes Actors’ Equity Association
SUMMERSHOW TIMES: Evening shows Tuesday through Sunday start at 7:30
p.m.Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and dinner
is served until 7 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: “Business Casual” or “Sunday
Best”.
TICKETS: Prices range from $38 – $64 and $35 for
children under 15 years.Family
4-Pack is only $149.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, professional photos, or orders from the bar**
Now that the kids are out of school, you only have 39 more days to be able to
say, “I witnessed some amazing phenomenons at the Alhambra Theatre &
Dining, during the production of ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’”.This is a fascinating show for all ages, and
not just for the young at heart.There
is a different language that resonates throughout the Alhambra, through some of
the songs of CCBB, such as “Chu-Chi Face’ (sung by the fabulous Lisa Valdini*
as Baroness Bomburst /Miss Phillips
and Kurt McCall* as Baron Bomburst/Lord
Scrumptious).
As you will see from the slide show, the cast is dressed very colorfully due to
the creations from costume designers Camala
Pitts and Dorinda Quiles.Kudos to all the actors for their superb singing,
dancing and lines.It is a treat to see
how the construction of the Chitty Car is converted from an old wreck, to a
drivable automobile, to a magnificent frying machine; through the artistry of Ian Black.Many of the actors are from Florida and their
creativity is displayed in every aspect of his show which didn’t require a top-named
actor or actress (* Actors’ Equity
Association).Thanks to all our professional,
local talent.
Made exclusively for this show, the menu from Chef DeJuan Roy is as follows and awaits your palate: First Course (Choice of One) House
Salad chopped iceberg, roasted corn, cherry tomato, green onion, cheddar
cheese, Thousand Island *GF*; OR Smoke House Appetizer BBQ smoked sausage
with house-made potato salad *GF*.
Second Course (Choice of One) Spaghetti
& Meatballs with garlic bread; OR Trigger Fish & Chips with creamed peas;
OR Roasted Pork Loin pork gravy, baked mac n cheese, stewed okra & tomato *GF*
without gravy & mac n cheese; OR Roasted Summer Vegetables farro, kale, BBQ
baked beans *GF* without farro.
Third Course (Choice of One) Berry
Trifle; OR Buttermilk Pie with strawberry rhubarb compote.
Children’s Menu: Pepperoni
Flatbread Pizza with French fries; OR Chicken Fingers with French fries (Fresh
green peas available upon request).*Menus subject to change.Gluten-free & sugar-free desserts
available upon request.
“Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” DATES: June 13 — July 29, 2018 SUMMER SHOW TIMES: Evening
shows Tuesday through Sunday start at 7:30 p.m.Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and dinner is served until 7 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: “Business Casual” or “Sunday Best”.
TICKETS: Prices range from
$38 – $64 and $35 for children under 15 years.Family 4-Pack is only $149.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, professional photos, or orders from the bar**
Are you staying in town for
June and July?Well, why not make plans
to get tickets for a fantastic show to celebrate 50 years with one of the
world’s favorite films, “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” (the musical
of the same name) opens at the iconic Alhambra
Theatre & Dining.Audiences of
all ages will be flying high with the show’s mixture of madness, intrigue and
exuberance.Chitty Chitty Bang Bang will
take guests on a fantastic musical adventure with an out-of-this-world car that
flies through the air and sails the seas.The “Flying Car” has been created, “in-house,” and will take center
stage for this show.
Filled with amazing stage spectacle and unforgettable songs, including the
Academy Award-nominated title song, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Based on the beloved 1968 film version of Ian
Fleming’s children’s book, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is a family-friendly
blockbuster that audiences will find “Truly Scrumptious.”This summer family show is presented by Snyder Heating and Air
Conditioning. Can the loveable but whacky inventor, Potts, along with his two
children and the gorgeous Truly Scrumptious outwit the bombastic Baron Bomburst
who has decreed that all children be banished from his kingdom? What happens
when the children are caught and imprisoned with the other youngsters by the
evil Child Catcher? Will it all end happily-ever-after?
A
little about the show:Originally billed as
“the most phantasmagorical musical in the history of everything,” Chitty Chitty Bang Bangis a fantastic musical
adventure featuring an out-of-this world car that flies through the air and
sails the seas. It tells the story of eccentric inventor Caractacus Potts who,
with the help of his children, Jeremy and Jemima, and the ever-lovely Truly
Scrumptious, sets about saving a former Grand Prix-winning race car from the
scrap heap.
Soon they discover the car has magical properties, including the ability to
float and take flight! After word gets out about its extraordinary abilities,
trouble ensues when the evil Baron Bomburst decides he wants it all to himself,
launching Caractacus, Jeremy, Jemima, and Truly on a series of high-flying high
jinx to save the miraculous motorcar.
Originally written as a novel for young adults
by famed James Bond author and creator, Ian Fleming, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang was adapted by Roald Dahl into a quirky but
charming script for the hit 1968 MGM motion picture. The film transformed the
story into a musical by adding songs written by Richard M. Sherman and Robert
B. Sherman, composers of several Disney classics including: Mary Poppins, The Jungle Book, and The Aristocats, among others.
When adapting the show for London’s West End in 2002, producers were faced with
the daunting prospect of bringing the indomitable personality of Chitty to life - including seeing the
car take flight and set sail - live on stage. The Alhambra now faces similar challenges for
its production. Designed, developed and
built by Alhambra Set Designer Ian Black and Technical Director, Dave Dionne,
the resulting “flying car” will not disappoint (but the secrets cannot be
revealed just yet). The London
production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang,
ran a record-setting three and one-half years and was nominated for two Olivier®
awards. In 2005, the Broadway production of the show received five Tony® Award
nominations, 10 Outer Critics Circle® Award nominations, and four Drama Desk
nominations.Call or stop by for your
tickets today!
“Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” DATES: June 13 — July 29, 2018 SUMMER SHOW TIMES: Evening
shows Tuesday through Sunday start at 7:30 p.m.Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and dinner is served until 7 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 June 15, 2018) attire is
“Dressy/Formal/Black Tie”.All other shows
could be “Business Casual” or “Sunday Best”.In addition to the traditional menu options, there will be a special
children’s buffet for younger guests.
TICKETS: Prices range from $38 – $64 and $35 for children
under 15 years.Family 4-Pack is only
$149.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, professional photos, or orders from the
bar**
