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Performing the Anthem are talented singers from Alhambra Theatre & Dining’s cast from the
current sold out run of Elf, the Musical.
The Alhambra Theatre & Dining celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2017 and continues its run as the
longest continuously operated dinner theater in America. The Alhambra fi rst opened in December
1967 and, despite being located “way out by the beach, on a one-lane road called Beach Blvd,” it
was immediately cast as cultural destination. Having gone through the ups and downs associated
with any city that ebbs and fl ows like Jacksonville, the historic theater was purchased in 2009 by
Jacksonville native, Craig Smith and his group of business partners. What started truly as a labor
of love to save the theater that formed so many of his childhood memories, The Alhambra now
boasts consistently-sold out shows. The Alhambra has hosted acting treasures such as Loretta
Swit, Michael Learned, Sally Struthers, Mickey Rooney, and was the site of Betty Grable’s fi nal
theatrical performance.
The Alhambra also hosts concerts and non-theatrical productions under its Alhambra After Dark
series. Guests have enjoyed the likes of Grammy winners like Ambrosia and Shawn Mullins, tribute
acts celebrating bands like Fleetwood Mac, The Rat Pack, John Denver, Elvis, the Beatles and Reba.
For more information on shows in Jacksonville, visit: www.alhambrajax.com
On hand to interpret the National Anthem for the hearing impaired is Kasey Slobodian.
The American fl ags will be held by Season Ticket Members.