{"id":220777,"date":"2026-04-06T17:06:08","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T17:06:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/220777\/"},"modified":"2026-04-06T17:06:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T17:06:08","slug":"jacksonvilles-alhambra-theatre-dining-unveils-morning-after-grace-a-touching-take-on-life-after-60","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/220777\/","title":{"rendered":"Jacksonville\u2019s Alhambra Theatre &#038; Dining Unveils &#8216;Morning After Grace,&#8217; a Touching Take on Life After 60"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Tired of dozing off during another nondescript Netflix night?<\/p>\n<p>Detach from the couch for something memorable: a buzzing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alhambrajax.com\/tickets\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">historic theater,<\/a> a chef-prepared meal with friends, and a heartfelt story that proves life still surprises \u2014 even after 60.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alhambrajax.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Alhambra Theatre &amp; Dining<\/a> presents \u201cMorning After Grace,\u201d a sharp, insightful comedy about life, love, and the second chances that arrive in the later innings. Opening April 9, it\u2019s a warm, honest portrait of aging in the Florida suburbs.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" data-od-removed-fetchpriority=\"high\" data-od-xpath=\"\/HTML\/BODY\/DIV[@class='elementor elementor-74 elementor-location-single post-18790 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-entertainment category-news tag-featured-2']\/*[1][self::DIV]\/*[1][self::DIV]\/*[1][self::DIV]\/*[10][self::DIV]\/*[4][self::FIGURE]\/*[1][self::IMG]\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/lh-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Interior of a dinner theater in Jacksonville.\" class=\"wp-image-18794\"   data-eio=\"p\"\/>The Alhambra opened in 1967. (MediaShare Consulting Group Inc.)<\/p>\n<p>Written by celebrated <a href=\"https:\/\/careycrim.com\/about\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">playwright Carey Crim<\/a>, \u201cMorning After Grace\u201d follows three neighbors whose chance encounter sparks surprising connections. <\/p>\n<p>When Abigail and Angus awaken with blurred memories of the prior night, their morning grows even more complicated with the arrival of Ollie, a neighbor.<\/p>\n<p>The trio soon confront loneliness, the passage of time, and the potential for new beginnings.<\/p>\n<p>Guest star Kevin Anderson, known for \u201cSleeping with the Enemy\u201d opposite Julia Roberts, brings charm and depth to the famed Alhambra stage as part of the cast.<\/p>\n<p>\u201c\u2019Morning After Grace\u2019 blends comedy and sincerity,\u201d said Managing Partner Craig Smith. \u201cAudiences will see themselves \u2014 and their loved ones \u2014 in these characters, from their vulnerabilities to their resilience.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" data-od-xpath=\"\/HTML\/BODY\/DIV[@class='elementor elementor-74 elementor-location-single post-18790 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-entertainment category-news tag-featured-2']\/*[1][self::DIV]\/*[1][self::DIV]\/*[1][self::DIV]\/*[10][self::DIV]\/*[10][self::FIGURE]\/*[1][self::IMG]\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/craig-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Craig Smith\" class=\"wp-image-18796\"   data-eio=\"p\"\/>Alhambra Managing Partner Craig Smith.<\/p>\n<p>One of the nation\u2019s oldest and most iconic venues of its kind, the historic Alhambra was named USA TODAY\u2019s Best Dinner Theater in 2025. <\/p>\n<p>Its intimate setting combines chef-crafted meals with live Broadway-style performances, sparking connection and contentment with every show.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMorning After Grace\u201d runs for a limited engagement at 12000 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, FL. <\/p>\n<p>Tickets start at $48 and include a three-course meal, live performance, and complimentary parking.<\/p>\n<p>Get tickets at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alhambrajax.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">www.alhambrajax.com<\/a> or call 904-641-1212.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Tired of dozing off during another nondescript Netflix night? 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