Why don’t you experience how BIG that this
“BIG the musical” can be at the Alhambra Theatre &
Dining, while tickets are still available?
They say that children and animals can steal a show, well, the critics
are correct. The young people in the
ensemble and the youngsters who play Billy and Josh, in the Alhambra production,
steal the show and our hearts with their songs, dancing and memory of all their
lines.
Allow me to focus on the character of Billy
played by Jon Ashton Reid. Jon had some great harmony with Young Josh (Ari Walz) when they sang “You’re
a Big Boy Now”. Jon is the son of
Dr. Carolyn and Mr. Gerald Reid, and young Jon attends Jacksonville Country Day School
where he hones his musical talents. Ari had two songs by himself (“I Want To Go Home & Big”) that he phenomenally
sang.
The entire adult Ensemble stepped-it-up in the production, and carried great
tunes from the direction of choreographer Parker Slaybaugh* and the musical
direction of Cathy Murphy. The adults hold
their own with upbeat songs throughout the presentation especially “MacMillan Toys” and “Coffee, Black”. Well done
troupe!!!
As in years past, the Alhambra Theatre & Dining has been an excellent venue
for Birthdays, Anniversaries and for Prom celebrations. Where else can you get dinner, a great show, a
chance to get dressed up and have a great memorable evening all at one event? Well, Valdosta Open Bible Christian School once again chose
the Alhambra to have their “2019 senior prom”.
Take a look at the fun that the school had a few years ago
when that group attended another play, for their 2017 prom.
Even if you’ve never
seen the motion picture, you will appreciate the storyline that producer/director
Tod Booth* has done with the local run of “BIG,
the musical” in JAX. The meal, as
always, is fabulous. If you like Corned
Beef, then you’ll enjoy the Brown Sugar-Crusted Corned Beef dinner created by
Executive Chef DeJuan Roy. This writer
chose Aunt Mae’s Fried Chicken and was not disappointed - very crisp &
tasty. The Potato & Bacon Chowder
was the best and the Spring Salad was top notch. The Banana Cream pie was a winner for the finale
of my meal. You cannot go wrong with any
selection, and you will be full when you leave.
If you’d like to meet
‘ZOLTAR’, on and off stage (courtesy of Ian Black & Dave Dionne), then you’ll
want to come to “BIG the Musical” asap. The
Walking or Big Piano is literally on stage.
(*denoted Actors’ Equity Association)
‟BIG
The Musical”
DATES: March 27 — April 20,
2019
SHOW TIMES: Evening shows Tuesday
through Sunday start at 8 p.m. Doors
open 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 2 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 – $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
“Derek Hough: Live! The Tour” is coming to the historic, nonprofit Florida
Theatre on April 7, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. The
show features brand-new stage production, astounding versatility and, as
always, Derek’s magnetic stage presence. Fans will journey through a true fusion of
dance and music, as Derek explores styles ranging from ballroom and tap to
salsa and hop-hop and everything in between. Creative team and two-time EMMY® winners,
Napoleon and Tabitha Dumo, also known as NappyTabs (Jennifer Lopez’s ‘All I
Have’ Residency; Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour; GRAMMYs® creative
direction), will co-create, direct and supervise choreography for the tour.
About Derek Hough: Emmy Award winning and New York Times Best-Selling
author Derek Hough, the only six-time champion in franchise history of the hit
ABC show “Dancing with the Stars”,
started dancing in his hometown of Salt Lake City, UT, at age 11. Just one year later, he moved to London to
live and train with the top dance coaches in the world and attend the
prestigious Italia Conti performing arts school where he studied theatre, music
and dance.
A multi-talented entertainer, two-time Emmy Award winner and none-time nominee
for Best Choreography, Hough has also appeared in film, television and stage
projects as an actor. He made his
feature film debut for director Duane Adler and producer Robert Cort in the
feature film Make Your Move and has a recurring role on the ABC series Nashville.
His stage performances include Radio
City Music Hall’s Spring Spectacular costarring alongside the Tony Award
winning Laura Benanti and the critically acclaimed production of Footloose which
he starred as the male lead in London's West End. In December of 2016, Hough starred with
Jennifer Hudson, Ariana Grande, Martin Short and Harvey Fierstein in NBC’s Hairspray
Live!.
In May of 2017, Hough joined Jennifer Lopez and Ne-Yo at the judges table for
the NBC series World of Dance. World
of Dance, which launched as the highest- rated summer show in over ten
years, is an unparalleled dance competition that featured solo artists
competing against duos and crews in all genres of dance, including: hip hop,
tap, ballet, break dancing, ballroom, and more competing for a million-dollar
prize. Hough can also add best-selling
author to his list of credits. His
memoir Taking the Lead; Lessons from a Life in Motion hit stands in
August of 2014 and rapidly was named to the prestigious New York Times
Best-Seller list during two non-consecutive time periods.
In 2014 Hough and his sister, Julianne, teamed for a live stage dance concert MOVE
Live on Tour performing in 50 cities around the country, in 2015 they
toured again selling out scores of venues on their 47city outing. In 2017 they again performed a sold-out tour
of 48 cities around the United States with their show Move – Beyond – Live
on Tour.
With celebrity partners on Dancing with the Stars that have included:
Brooke Burke, Jennie Garth, Ricki Lake, Maria Menounos Nicole Scherzinger,
Jennifer Grey, Kellie Pickler, Amber Riley, Amy Purdy and Bindi Irwin, Hough is
best known for his innovation and daring choreography on the show. Hough is the winningest professional dancer
with six Mirror Ball Trophies. His work
has brought him Emmy nominations and inquiries from the film and music world
regarding his dance knowledge and ability.
Derek Hough: Live! The Tour
kicked off April 5, 2019 in Charlotte, NC and continues through Atlanta,
Boston, New York, Denver, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Memphis and more before
concluding in Reading, PA on Saturday, June 15, 2019.
“Derek Hough Live!
The Tour”
DATE: Sun. April 7, 2019
TIME: 7:30 p.m.
TICKETS: range from $59.50 — $89. Everyone is invited to purchase their tickets
by calling the box office at (904) 355-2787(ARTS), or at floridatheatre.com, the
official site for Florida Theatre event tickets.
LOCATION: Florida Theatre
128 E. Forsyth St.
Jacksonville, FL 32202
(904) 355-2787 (ARTS)
Disney’s Moana voyages onto the ice for
the first time as “Disney On Ice presents Dare To Dream”,
produced by Feld Entertainment Inc., brings courage and adventure to hometowns
across North America. Hosts Mickey Mouse
and Minnie Mouse bring audiences on an expedition across raging seas and
snow-covered mountains in this action-packed extravaganza when beloved
characters from Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Frozen, Tangled and
Cinderella visit Jacksonville,
Florida from April 4 to 7, 2019
at Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena
for 8 performances.
Believe in what’s possible as five Disney heroines spark the courage inside us
all in Disney On Ice presents Dare To Dream! In her Disney On Ice debut, see how far
Moana will go in an epic adventure with demigod, Maui, to save her island and
discover her true identity. Join Belle
as she fearlessly befriends the enchanted castle staff and reveals the Beast’s
gentleness. Experience Anna’s devotion
to her sister, Elsa, on her life-changing journey to stop an eternal winter. Explore with Rapunzel, Flynn Ryder, Cinderella
and friends from around the Disney Kingdom as they find the heart and
determination to overcome obstacles and make their dreams come true. Journey with Mickey and Minnie to uncover why
no goal is too big when we find the strength to shape our own destiny at Disney
On Ice presents Dare To Dream!
Fans are encouraged to arrive early to celebrate family and tradition with
Miguel from Disney●Pixar’s Coco in a special sing-a-long guest appearance.
Discover your inner hero when Disney
On Ice presents Dare To Dream comes to your hometown! Check HERE for the
show in a location near you.
To sign up to be a Feld Preferred member and to receive presale alerts please
visit HERE. Stay current
on the latest developments through social media: Facebook, Twitter:
@DisneyOnIce #DisneyOnIce #100YearsofMagic, YouTube, or Instagram:
@DisneyOnIce.
Disney On
Ice
“Dare to Dream”
DATES: TIMES:
Thurs., Apr. 4, 2019 7:30 p.m.
Fri. Apr. 5 10:30 a.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Sat. Apr. 6 11 a.m., 3 p.m. & 7 p.m.
Sun. Apr. 7 1 p.m. & 5 p.m.
TICKETS: start at $15.
All seats are reserved, and tickets are available online, by calling (800) 745-3000, or by visiting the Tom
Bush Family of Dealerships Box Office at Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena.
LOCATION: JAX Veterans Memorial Arena
300 A Philip Randolph Blvd., Downtown
Jacksonville,
FL 32202
(904)
630-3900
“Be careful what you wish for” may
very well be the message of The Alhambra's next show, “Big...the Musical,” opening March 27 at the iconic Jacksonville
theater. The show is based on the 1988 film that starred Tom
Hanks as Josh Baskin, a 12-year-old boy who's wish to ‘ZOLTAR’ came true,
waking up the next day as an adult. Josh
quickly realized that being an adult is not all it's cracked up to be.
For some attendees, the show may be that cautionary tale about being careful of
what you wish for. For others, it's a
sentimental story about innocence lost. For
others it's an unsolved crime story. And
still for others it is all about Zoltar and the magic bestowed by this mystical
arcade attraction. “For me, I see all of that. In
its own innocent way, the show illustrates almost the same themes as our
current production, Mid-Life The Crisis Musical, except in a child's view of
the adult world. BIG paints a caricature
of adulthood that adults know too well - politics of business life,
complexities of relationships, climbing the corporate ladder. As with a lot of theatrical productions, there
is a lesson here. Maybe it is exactly
the right lesson for today's world,” said Alhambra owner Craig Smith.
Craig continued, “For better or for
worse, adulthood catches up with all of us. In today's hyper-competitive world where
you're supposed to know your college major at 14 and be a CEO at 22, maybe BIG
just helps us look at things in the perspective that says, ‘why rush it?’ Being a kid is fun. It's supposed to be. Let's remind our kids not to get too BIG too
fast.”
The pre-Broadway tryout of BIG started in Detroit in January 1996. The musical opened on Broadway at the Shubert
Theatre on April 28, 1996, and was nominated for five Tony Awards, including
Best Actress, Supporting Actor, Book, Score, and Choreography. The show had a US National tour, directed by
Eric D. Schaeffer starring Jim Newman and Jacquelyn Piro Donovan, which began
in September 1997 in Wilmington, DE. The
show made its UK and Ireland premiere prior to the West End at the Theatre
Royal Plymouth in November 2016.
The menu also plays a BIG role in the show with, Executive Chef DeJuan Roy
creating a wishful menu for this magical new show features:
*First Course (choice of one) Potato & Bacon Chowder or Spring Salad with
spring greens, corn, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, green onions, Thousand Island
dressing.
*Second Course (choice of one): Brown Sugar-Crusted Corned Beef with parsley and
garlic boiled potatoes, braised cabbage, mustard sauce, or Aunt Mae's Fried
Chicken with buttermilk mash potatoes, chicken gravy, creamed peas, or
Oven-Seared Red Fish with salsa verde, roasted cauliflower mash, Swiss chard,
or a Quinoa Bowl with roasted patty pan squash, golden sun-dried tomatoes,
caramelized shallots, red quinoa, Swiss chard.
*The Dessert Course features a choice of Caramel Apple Strudel or Banana Cream
Pie.
You don’t want to miss this show suitable for all ages.
‟BIG
The Musical”
DATES: March 27 — April 20,
2019
SHOW TIMES: Evening shows Tuesday
through Sunday start at 8 p.m. Doors
open 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 2 p.m.
Doors open at 12 p.m. and the meal is server until 1:30 p.m.
DRESS: “Gala Night” (Friday March 29,
2019) attire is “Dressy/Formal/Black Tie”.
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
The Cummer Museum is pleased to host an evening with best-selling author,
prize-winning journalist, acclaimed biographer, and cultural historian Wil Haygood. Best
known as the author of the New York Times bestsellers “The Butler” and “Showdown,”
Haygood tells the story of America through the lens of history, politics,
sports, race, and the lives of change-making African-Americans.
Haygood will present an in-depth analysis of the impact of the Harlem
Renaissance through the work of his new book "I Too Sing America,” which will be available for purchase in
the Cummer Shop, along with a selection of his other books and merchandise
related to Augusta Savage: Renaissance Woman.
One hundred years after the Harlem Renaissance emerged as a creative force at
the close of World War I, “I Too Sing
America” offers a major survey on the visual art and material culture of
the groundbreaking movement. The book
illuminates multiple facets of the era – the lives of its people, the art, the
literature, the music, and the social history – through paintings, prints,
photography, sculpture, and contemporary documents and ephemera. The illustrated chronicle includes work by
artists: Romare Bearden, Allan Rohan Crite, Palmer Hayden, William Johnson,
Jacob Lawrence, Archibald Motley, and James Van Der Zee.
The book is the culmination of decades of reflection, research, and
scholarship. In thematic chapters, Haygood captures the range and breadth of
the Harlem Renaissance, a sweeping movement which saw an astonishing array of
black writers, artists and musicians gather over a period of a few intense
years, expanding far beyond its roots in Harlem to unleashing a myriad of
talents upon the nation.
Wil
Haygood
“The Harlem Renaissance”
Q&A evening
DATE: April 2, 2019
TIME: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
BOOK SIGNING: 7:30 to 8 p.m.
TICKETS: Members $30, Non-Members
$40 | Registration required through the link HERE!
NB the Cummer does not offer refunds. All reservations are will-call only. Check-in will be in the Cummer Museum Lobby.
Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens
829 Riverside Avenue
Jacksonville, Florida 32204
(904) 356-6857
Hours of Operation & Admission
“The World of Musicals” is
making its Jacksonville premier, coming to the Times-Union Center’s Terry
Theater on March 30, 2019 for one performance only. “The
World of the Musicals” is a show for the entire family, so get ready
to be enthralled and sing along to all your favorite and beloved Musicals in
one unforgettable evening.
The World of Musicals brings
the very best of musical theatre to life. This captivating production is an emotional
journey through the great world of musicals that will leave the audience
spell-bound. With beautiful and
emotional ballads from Evita, Les Miserables and Phantom of the Opera along
with great up-beat favorites from Dirty Dancing, We Will Rock You
and Mamma Mia, there is something in this show for everyone. Highlights from the newest musicals such as Rocky
and Sister Act II will also be featured along with the classics from
Golden Age of American Musical Theatre by Rogers and Hammerstein, Gilbert and
Sullivan, George Gershwin and Stephen Sondheim.
WOW!!!
Direct from their Australian and European tours, this select cast of highly
talented and accomplished West End performers have been featured in worldwide
smash hits on London’s West End such as: Jesus Christ Superstar, Hairspray,
West Side Story, Titanic, Les Miserables, Wizard of Oz,
Mary Poppins, Evita, Rent, and Avenue Q among many
others. The World of Musicals was
created by a powerhouse team in Dublin who are responsible for Celtic Nights,
Gaelforce Dance and On Eagles Wings.
“The World of Musicals”
DATE: Sat.
Mar. 30, 2019
TIME: 8 p.m.
LOCATION: Times
Union Center Performing Arts
Terry Theater
300 West Water St.
Jacksonville, FL 32202
TICKETS: start at $50, plus applicable fees,
and may be purchased the FSCJ Artist Series box office, by calling (904)
632-5000 between 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday – Friday, or online 24/7 at fscjartistseries.org.
The Cummer
Museum of Art & Gardens and the Garden Conservancy announces its Open Days Garden
Tour, to be held March 30, 2019. This
event is facilitated through the Garden Conservancy’s Open Days program, which
welcomes more than 75,000 visitors into gardens around the United States. All revenue from ticket sales will be shared
between the Cummer Museum and the Garden Conservancy.
The tour will highlight four riverfront gardens in San Marco, as well as the
historic Cummer Gardens. Tickets for the
full tour ($30), as well as single garden entry tickets ($10), are available
for purchase at the Cummer Museum (829 Riverside Ave.), the Wardroom LTD (1969
San Marco Blvd.) and at cummermuseum.org/open-days. Tickets may be purchased
in advance or the day of the event. Each
of the private gardens available on the tour are in the San Marco neighborhood,
along the Saint Johns River.
“Ninah Cummer believed in gardens as
spaces where all are welcome to be inspired, to connect with nature and, most
importantly, to connect with each other,” states Mary Watson, volunteer and
Open Days coordinator for the Cummer Museum.
“We look forward to showcasing our historic gardens alongside those of our
gracious hosts for this year’s Open Days Garden Tour.”
The Garden Conservancy is a national organization with a mission to save and
share outstanding American gardens. The
Garden Conservancy champions the vital role that gardens play in our history,
our culture, and our quality of life. Since 1995, 3000 gardens have participated in
the Open Days program. This is the 6th year
the Cummer Museum has participated.
Gardens will be open between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on March 30. Guests may visit each garden at their own pace
on this self-directed tour. Day passes
and maps will be available on March 30, at the Cummer Museum and the Ward Room.
Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens
829 Riverside Avenue
Jacksonville, Florida 32204
(904) 356-6857
Hours of Operation &
Admission
The 2019 First
Baptist Church Passion Play features a
choir, cast and orchestra of over 400. The
title of this year’s presentation is “The
Well” which tells the story of 4 women's adventure in Jerusalem and the
transforming power of encountering Jesus face to face. You
may have seen passion plays before, but there is always something different at
FBC: new costumes, stage sets, musical numbers, drama, and other surprises that
are breathtaking. Make a note on your calendar to attend one of the 5
times scheduled this year.
Now entering its 12th year, the FBC Passion Play
has become an annual tradition at First Baptist Church, JAX. The stage production features a choir, cast,
and orchestra of more than 400 parishioners. The Jacksonville
Passion Plays amplify the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ of
Nazareth. Make plans to come early and enjoy the whole Passion
Play experience including: the marketplace, petting zoo, and art show! All activities are open 1 hour prior to the
performance.
Frequently Asked Questions: (see
more answers at the end of this article)
Can I purchase a meal before the show?
The dining room is open on Saturday from 11:00-5:30 p.m. Meals can be purchased ahead of time for $8 HERE or at the door for only $10.
Is childcare available? Limited childcare is available for infants-3
years of age on Friday and Sunday nights only. Register online HERE.
Will concessions or merchandise be available
& will I be able to purchase the music? YES! This
year you will have the option of purchasing snacks, merchandise and the Passion
Play CD.
2019 FBC JAX Passion
Play
DATES: TIMES:
Fri. Apr. 19 7 p.m.
Sat. Apr. 20 1 p.m.
Sat. Apr. 20 6 p.m.
Sun. Apr. 21 6 p.m.
Mon. Apr. 22 7 p.m.
LOCATION: First Baptist Church
119 West Beaver
St.
Jacksonville, FL 32202
(904) 356-6077
ADMISSION & PARKING
are FREE. Doors open 1 hour prior to each event.
NB:
Some content may be difficult for younger viewers.
Donations/Offerings are always welcomed. Now after many
years I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings.” - Acts 24:17 (KJV)
Is this event free? Do I need a ticket? The Passion
Play is free, no tickets required! Parking is also free, but there are
concessions and merchandise available for purchase.
Where can I park? First Baptist
Jacksonville has 4 parking garages all conveniently located on Beaver and Laura
street. For a list of garages, visit fbcjax.com/passionplay. Guest service
and security team members will be located in and around garages to help park
and navigate the campus. Still have
questions? Learn more on their Jax
Passion Play website, and follow their FBC Facebook
page.
