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Richard Thomas in “Twelve Angry Men”
May 9-24 THE UNDERPANTS This comedy written
by Comedian Steve Martin is a hilarious examination of
monetary fame in modern America. Directed by Tom
Fallon with set by Ham Waddell . Cast members include
Redgie Gutshall, Leonard Alterman, Ann Roberts, Paul
Rowe, Tim Ming and Jen Mears. Players by the Sea,
Jacksonville Beach, Info: (904) 249-0289
May 10-11 DREAMGIRLS A promising girl group The
Dreamettes, Effi e, Deena and Lorrell, are discovered
by an ambitious manager named Curtis Taylor, Jr.
Dreamgirls follows the rise of the trio set in the turbulent
early 1960s to mid-1970s. Presented by the Stage
Aurora Theatrical Company at the Florida Theatre, Box
Offi ce Phone: (904) 765- 7373 or stageaurora.org.
May 13-18 TWELVE ANGRY MEN A suspenseful court
room drama that grips you from the start and never lets
up. The play features Richard Thomas (John Boy from
the TV show “The Waltons”). FCCJ Artist Series, Times
Union Center, Info: (904) 632-3373
May 13-18 THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL A comedy about trailer park trash with good
ol’ red neck humor. This show set new attendance records at Gainesville’s Hippodrome Theatre. Why not,
the play is set in Starke. The Starke water tower, the white Brahman bull, the old Dempsey Motel sign, and a
reference to Death Row all link the entertaining musical to the town located just southwest of Jacksonville off
of U.S. 301. Read interview on page 38. FCCJ Artist Series, Wilson Center, Info: (904) 632-3373.
May 16 – 31 A BENCH IN THE SUN A wise and moving comedy set in a retirement home. Amelia
Community Theatre, 209 Cedar Street, Fernandina Beach, Info: (904) 261-6749
May 17 - 18 FIRST COAST OPERA “ADDIO!” First
Coast Opera is closing its season with Addio! A
Farewell Concert for Barbara Norris. This concert will
feature Barbara in her fi nal St. Augustine concert,
along with many of her favorite singers who have
sung with First Coast Opera over her eight years
with the company. St. Johns County Center for the
Arts, St. Augustine High School at 3205 Varella
Avenue, St. Augustine. Info: (904) 417-5555 or
fi rstcoastopera.com.
May 29 – 31 THE MUSIC MAN The Jacksonville
Symphony Orchestra and Alhambra Dinner theatre
have come together to bring us the popular musical,
The Music Man, with an unforgettable hit parade of
tunes such as “Till There Was You,” “Marian The
Librarian” and “Gary, Indiana.” This is a semi-staged
version of the full musical in Jacoby Symphony Hall,
with costumes and sets and a full cast of actors and
singers, performing with the Jacksonville Symphony
Orchestra. This special production commemorates
Alhambra Dinner Theatre’s 40th Anniversary. Times-
Union Center, Info: (904) 633-6110 / JSO Box Offi ce
(904) 354-5547.
First Coast Opera’s “Addio!”
May 30 - June 15 WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF Edward Albee’s sizzling work about characters that
violate the commandments of polite behavior. Directed by Deborah Jordan, Limelight Theatre, St. Augustine,
Info: (904) 825-1164
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