Usually this writer attends the “Gala Evening Show” (the first Friday night of any performance at the Alhambra Theater& Dining in Jacksonville, Florida); but opening night allows one to see the trials and errors of the run for any show, nonetheless “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” did pretty good.
Two chartered buses were parked close to the building and 105 Jewish War Veterans almost filled the theatre. The group had a conference that was held in JAX this particular week and their evening entertainment was The Alhambra. The group seemed to enjoy themselves and left the building happily conversing about their evening.
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is not for young children and the script has been modified to make it suitable for adults (much of the cursing has been removed). The scene changes were smoothly completed on the new stationary stage. Musical numbers blended well among the ensemble. Costumes are very colorful, and well designed.
Mr. Booth’s performance was that of a veteran actor who hasn’t lost his skills for being before a crowd. His diction is crystal clear and resembles that of John Lithgow. He maintained character even when he had a little tickle in his throat – the show must go on and it did.
Seven local celebrities will perform on the Alhambra's stage during the second annual "Celebrity Week" starting August 30. During each performance of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, a different celebrity will make an appearance in the show. Each celebrity has aligned with the charity of their choice, and 10% of the tickets sales from that show will go to the designated organization. Plus, a bonus donation to the organization will be made on behalf of the celebrity who draws the biggest crowd.
CELEBRITY LINEUP:
Tuesday, August 30 - Ron Littlepage, Florida Times Union: St Johns Riverkeeper Fund
Wednesday, August 31 - Bruce Hamilton, WJXT-TV4 Morning Show The Hope Chest
Thursday, September 1 - Sharon Wilbur, The Face of Fox30, Action News Forsaken Generation Project
Friday, September 2 - Mike Barz, Action News Pat Barz Scholarship for Nursing Excellence
Saturday, September 3, Matinee - Patricia Crosby, First Coast News The HEAL Foundation
Saturday, September 3, Evening - Tony Boselli, Former Jacksonville Jaguar The Boselli Foundation
Sunday, September 4, Matinee - Robbie Rose, WQIK-FM Camp Tracy Children's Home
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Dates & Times: August 10 – September 18, 2011
Show times:are 8:00 PM for evening shows Tuesday through Sunday. Doors open at 6:00 PM and the buffet starts at 6:30 PM. Matinees on Saturday are at 1:15 PM. Doors open at 11:00 AM and the buffet starts at 11:15 AM. Sunday matinee is at 2:00. Doors open at noon and the buffet starts at 12:15 PM. Group sales are available.
Tickets:start at $42 for adults and $35 for children. Ticket price includes dinner, show and parking. Call the box office at 904.641.1212 or visit on line.
Alhambra Theater & Dining
12000 Beach Blvd.
Jacksonville, Florida 32246
(904) 641-1212
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