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A vibrant 'Rent' at Players by the Sea shows its lasting impact. #Theater #MusicalMagic jaxplays.org/reviews/2025...
December 16, 2025 at 8:51 AM
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Powerful vocals emotional depth and creative staging define Rent at Players by the Sea. Read the review jaxplays.org/reviews/2025...
A Raw, Resonant 'Rent' at Players by the Sea Proves Why the Musical Still Matters | JaxPlays: Live Theatre in Northeast FL & Southeast GA
Players by the Sea delivers a powerful 'Rent' with strong performances, sharp direction and moments that remind audiences why the show changed musical theater.
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December 14, 2025 at 8:51 AM
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'Rent' at Players by the Sea stirs deep emotion and delivers unforgettable moments. See what stood out in our review jaxplays.org/reviews/2025...
December 13, 2025 at 10:42 PM
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From standout performances to thoughtful design choices, Amelia Community Theatre’s Little Women shows how classic stories can still feel timely. Full review here: jaxplays.org/reviews/2025...
Little Women at Amelia Community Theatre Blends Bold Staging with Standout Performances | JaxPlays: Live Theatre in Northeast FL & Southeast GA
Amelia Community Theatre’s Little Women, The Musical pairs vibrant performances with striking design, turning the March family’s struggles, humor and grit into a vivid story that feels immediate and…
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December 3, 2025 at 8:51 AM
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If you think you know Little Women, this production may change your mind. Bold choices, strong cast and a lot of heart. Full review: jaxplays.org/reviews/2025...
Little Women at Amelia Community Theatre Blends Bold Staging with Standout Performances | JaxPlays: Live Theatre in Northeast FL & Southeast GA
Amelia Community Theatre’s Little Women, The Musical pairs vibrant performances with striking design, turning the March family’s struggles, humor and grit into a vivid story that feels immediate and…
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December 2, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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This 'Little Women' has sword fights, swagger and a lot of heart. A strong cast and bold staging make it stand out. Full review here:
Little Women at Amelia Community Theatre Blends Bold Staging with Standout Performances | JaxPlays: Live Theatre in Northeast FL & Southeast GA
Amelia Community Theatre’s Little Women, The Musical pairs vibrant performances with striking design, turning the March family’s struggles, humor and grit into a vivid story that feels immediate and…
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December 2, 2025 at 8:51 AM
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Kaylee Hendry’s “Never Fall in Love With an Elf” solo? Instant chills. 'Elf' at the Alhambra hits so many sweet spots. Review’s live.
'Elf' Brings Sharp Energy and Big Laughs to the Alhambra | JaxPlays: Live Theatre in Northeast FL & Southeast GA
'Elf the Musical' at the Alhambra delivers bright performances, fast transitions and standout choreography.
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November 25, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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'Elf' at the Alhambra is an absolute blast. Big laughs, standout vocals and a Macy’s scene that brings the house down. Review’s up now.
'Elf' Brings Sharp Energy and Big Laughs to the Alhambra | JaxPlays: Live Theatre in Northeast FL & Southeast GA
'Elf the Musical' at the Alhambra delivers bright performances, fast transitions and standout choreography.
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November 25, 2025 at 8:51 AM
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ABET’s A Moon for the Misbegotten finds raw beauty in O’Neill’s despair. Racaniello and Broughton light up Studio B in a deeply felt, finely tuned production.

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Raw Emotion and Stark Honesty Define ABET's 'A Moon for the Misbegotten' | JaxPlays: Live Theatre in Northeast FL & Southeast GA
ABET’s "A Moon for the Misbegotten" delivers raw emotion, striking design and standout performances in O’Neill’s tale of loneliness and redemption.
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October 18, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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An absurdist fever dream wrapped in wit and heart.
🎭 Harlan and Bronna Jump Out the Window premieres at Lumen Rep — from Broadway & TV writer Michael Jacobs.
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'Harlan and Bronna Jump Out the Window' Is Wickedly Funny and Surprisingly Tender | JaxPlays: Live Theatre in Northeast FL & Southeast GA
At Lumen Rep, Michael Jacobs' 'Harlan and Bronna Jump Out the Window' premieres as an absurdist comedy mixing sharp satire with genuine poignancy.
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September 20, 2025 at 5:21 AM
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Holy hilarity at Limelight 🎭 'Nunsense' is a laugh-filled night where the sisters sing, dance and even rope in the audience. Divine comedy from start to finish!
Holy Humor and Heavenly Harmonies in 'Nunsense' at Limelight Theatre | JaxPlays: Live Theatre in Northeast FL & Southeast GA
The [[theatre:Limelight Theatre]] production of [[production:2025 Nunsense]] is a joyful, laugh-filled romp that celebrates the playful side of musical theater. From start to finish, it brims with…
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September 15, 2025 at 7:51 AM
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'Gutenberg! The Musical!' at The 5 & Dime is gloriously stupid and gloriously smart — parody and love letter all in one. We laughed until it hurt.
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The 5 & Dime's 'Gutenberg! The Musical!' Is a Delirious Comedy Triumph | JaxPlays: Live Theatre in Northeast FL & Southeast GA
Smart and spectacularly stupid, *Gutenberg! The Musical!* at The 5 & Dime is a must-see comedy that celebrates and parodies everything about musicals.
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September 13, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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'Come From Away' lands at Alhambra with heart and humanity. This production tells how Gander, Newfoundland welcomed thousands after 9/11, balancing grief with joy in unforgettable ways.

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'Come From Away' at Alhambra Soars With Humanity and Heart | JaxPlays: Live Theatre in Northeast FL & Southeast GA
Alhambra’s production of *Come From Away* captures the resilience, compassion and humanity of Gander’s response to 9/11.
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September 1, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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Come for the toe-tapping tunes, stay for the moral dilemmas (and the pratfalls). 'Desperate Measures' is a feast for belly and brain. Our review → jaxplays.org/reviews/2025...
'Desperate Measures' Puts a Rootin’-Tootin’ Spin on Shakespeare at Theatre Jacksonville | JaxPlays: Live Theatre in Northeast FL & Southeast GA
Theatre Jacksonville’s 'Desperate Measures' brings wild western charm to Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure, with standout performances and sharp musical wit.
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June 7, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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Limelight Theatre’s 'Rhinoceros' is a gut-punch of a production — absurd, immersive and terrifyingly relevant.
Clever casting and a roaring undercurrent of ideological dread make this one unforgettable.
📅 Runs through June 15
#Theatre #Absurdism #Rhinoceros @theatrecritics.bsky.social
'Rhinoceros' at Limelight Theatre Blurs the Line Between Audience and Herd | JaxPlays: Live Theatre in Northeast FL & Southeast GA
Limelight Theatre's Rhinoceros confronts the absurdity of mass conformity with chilling relevance and existential depth.
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June 2, 2025 at 5:04 AM
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Greenlight Theatre ’s 'Chicago' is gritty, glitzy and unforgettable. This fearless production turns a church basement into a jazz-soaked fever dream.
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#JaxPlays #ChicagoMusical #GreenlightTheatre
Greenlight Theatre's 'Chicago' Is Gritty, Glitzy and Unforgettable | JaxPlays: Live Theatre in Northeast FL & Southeast GA
Raw, riveting and razor-sharp — Greenlight Theatre Company's Chicago delivers grit, glam and powerhouse performances in a bold, intimate staging at Riverside Church.
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May 31, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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From bold costumes to a standout ensemble, Critic Sara Orr explores why 'My Fair Lady' at the Alhambra Theatre & Dining is a gem in Jacksonville’s theater scene. Don’t miss her review. jaxplays.org/reviews/2025...
'My Fair Lady' at Alhambra Theatre Dazzles with Charm and Impeccable Talent | JaxPlays: Live Theatre in Northeast FL & Southeast GA
Jacksonville’s Alhambra Theatre delivers a dazzling 'My Fair Lady' production with top-notch vocals, elegant costumes and unforgettable musical theater magic.
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May 18, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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Players by the Sea’s Waitress gets a new home at the Ritz Theatre after fire damage shuts down its beach venue. A story about pie, possibility and second chances finds its place in LaVilla. Full story: jaxplays.org/news/2025/05...
#jaxarts #waitressmusical #jaxhistory #theatre
Players by the Sea's 'Waitress' Finds a Soft Place to Land at the Ritz Theatre | JaxPlays: Live Theatre in Northeast FL & Southeast GA
When a fire broke out at Players by the Sea’s building in April, it brought their spring season to a sudden standstill. Smoke and water damage left the building unusable, and with the set built and…
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May 10, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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David Alford returns to Jacksonville for 'American Buffalo'
Mamet’s coin heist gone wrong lands at WJCT Studio B June 13 jaxplays.org/news/2025/05...
David Alford Returns to Jacksonville Stage in Lumen Rep’s 'American Buffalo' | JaxPlays: Live Theatre in Northeast FL & Southeast GA
Acclaimed actor David Alford returns to Jacksonville to star in Lumen Repertory Theatre's production of David Mamet's American Buffalo, opening June 13.
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May 8, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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From Motown to “Man in the Mirror,” FSCJ Artist Series' 'MJ The Musical' flows like a mixtape built for memory and movement.
'MJ The Musical' Dazzles with Iconic Moves, Massive Scale and Heartfelt Tribute | JaxPlays: Live Theatre in Northeast FL & Southeast GA
'MJ The Musical' Broadway tour delivers iconic hits, stunning choreography, immersive visuals and a powerful tribute to the legacy of Michael Jackson.
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April 24, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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Big themes, bigger dance numbers. Singin’ in the Rain reminds us how art evolves with tech — and why we should too. #reviewsup
'Singin’ in the Rain' at Amelia Community Theatre Dazzles with Heart, Humor and High-Stepping Nostalgia | JaxPlays: Live Theatre in Northeast FL & Southeast GA
Amelia Community Theatre’s *Singin’ in the Rain* blends sharp wit, classic choreography and a timely message about reinvention.
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April 22, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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Orange Park Community Theatre’s 'Steel Magnolias' showcases the impact of strong ensemble work and meaningful local art.
Orange Park Community Theatre's 'Steel Magnolias' Turns a Small Salon into a Big Emotional Journey | JaxPlays: Live Theatre in Northeast FL & Southeast GA
At OPCT, *Steel Magnolias* brings laughter, loss and lasting friendship to life in a tender, intimate production.
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April 21, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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Looking for proof that live theater is alive and thriving? This hilarious gothic spoof has it all.
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'Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors' Slays the Stage with Laughs and Bites at Theatre Jacksonville | JaxPlays: Live Theatre in Northeast FL & Southeast GA
Expect puppets, puns and perfectly timed scares in this giddy, gothic thrill ride packed with sharp wit, bold performances and a bite of romance.
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April 21, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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“You don’t get to gut the arts and still call yourself a place of discovery.”
Chris Peterson's full editorial from @onstageblog.bsky.social is now published on JaxPlays.
No Stage, No Excuse: Jacksonville University Abandons the Arts | JaxPlays: Live Theatre in Northeast FL & Southeast GA
“You don’t get to market yourself as a place of discovery, growth and personal development while simultaneously telling your artists they don’t matter.”
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April 21, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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Jacksonville Beach’s beloved Players by the Sea has suffered a fire. Community companies like ABET and Greenlight Theatre are directly affected. The show must go on—but later.
Fire at Players by the Sea Causes Widespread Damage, Cancels Performances | JaxPlays: Live Theatre in Northeast FL & Southeast GA
A fire at Players by the Sea caused significant water damage and has suspended all operations at the Jacksonville Beach theater.
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April 11, 2025 at 9:45 PM