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…the Chocolate Factory"; include showtimes and descriptions

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+title: Jacksonville Area Local Theatres Bring Holiday Cheer and New Year Surprises
+date: 2024-12-20T10:27:46-05:00
+featured_image: /media/photos/2024-12-20-First-Coast-Connect-Holiday-Shows-and-Upcoming-Season.webp
+featured_image_attr: WJCT News 89.9
+featured_image_caption: Screenshot of Ray Hollister on *First Coast Connect* with Anne Schindler
+featured_image_alt: Ray Hollister on First Coast Connect with Anne Schindler
+authors: 
+- JaxPlays
+description: Get a roundup of holiday shows on local stages now, plus a preview of musicals, comedies and classics heading our way in 2024. Find details, reviews and more at jaxplays.org.
+---
+In a recent conversation with Anne Schindler on [First Coast Connect](https://news.wjct.org/show/first-coast-connect/2024-12-19/on-fridays-show-first-coast-week-in-review), [JaxPlays](/) Executive Director and theatre critic Ray Hollister offered an inside look at what’s lighting up local stages this holiday season and what’s on the horizon in the New Year.
+<!--more-->
+{{< youtube id=p2fTghApXLk start=3183 >}}
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+For December, Hollister spotlighted several festive productions now running, including [[production:2024 A Christmas Story The Musical]] at the Alhambra Theatre & Dining. Adapted by the same creative team behind [[production:2024 Dear Evan Hansen]], it brings a fresh energy to the beloved holiday classic. Meanwhile, the Spotlight Event Center’s take on [[production:2024 A Year Without a Santa Claus]] and Apex Theatre Studio’s [[production:2024 It’s A Wonderful Life: Live Radio Play]] deliver fun and nostalgia for families looking to soak up seasonal spirit. And for those craving a break from all things yuletide, [[production:2024 Summer: The Donna Summer Musical]] at Players by the Sea infuses the stage with disco energy.
+
+All theatres will go dark after Christmas until January 7, but musical theatre nerds can still get their fix at the cinema with a sing-along version of *[Wicked](https://wickedmovie.com)* at local movie theaters over the holiday lull.
+
+Looking ahead to 2024, Hollister highlighted [[production:2025 The Women of Lockerbie]] at Theatre Jacksonville, a poignant drama centered around healing and grief in the aftermath of the tragedy of the Pan Am Flight 103 bombing. Lighter fare comes with big-name musicals like [[production:2025 Mamma Mia!]] from the FSCJ Artist Series and lively comedies like [[production:2025 Southern Fried Funeral]] at the Alhambra Theatre & Dining.
+
+For those who adore literary classics, the coming months bring dueling versions of Roald Dahl’s chocolatey worlds with [[production:2025 Roald Dahls Willy Wonka|Willy Wonka]] at Artist Connection Theatre and [[production:2025 Charlie and the Chocolate Factory]] at the Alhambra. Fans of stage thrills can anticipate [[production:2025 Misery]] at ABET, while families can look forward to [[production:2025 The Jungle Book]] and [[production:2025 Peter Pan]] for kid-friendly fun.
+
+Shindler reminded listeners that [jaxplays.org](/) is a comprehensive resource for [show listings](/calendar), interviews, [theatre reviews](/reviews) and deeper insights into local productions. With so much variety — holiday romps, dramatic tearjerkers, beloved musicals and kid-friendly adventures — there’s something for everyone to enjoy on Jacksonville’s stages now and well into the New Year.

content/productions/2025/2025-Charlie-and-the-Chocolate-Factory.md

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+---
+title: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
+Theatre: Alhambra Theatre & Dining
+Venue: Alhambra Theatre
+Season: 2025
+date: 2024-12-20T12:16:31-05:00
+opening_date: 2025-06-26
+closing_date: 2025-08-17
+showtimes:
+  - 2025-06-26 12:00:00
+  - 2025-06-26 17:30:00
+  - 2025-06-27 17:00:00
+  - 2025-06-28 12:00:00
+  - 2025-06-28 17:30:00
+  - 2025-06-29 12:00:00
+  - 2025-06-29 17:30:00
+  - 2025-07-01 17:30:00
+  - 2025-07-02 17:30:00
+  - 2025-07-03 17:30:00
+  - 2025-07-05 12:00:00
+  - 2025-07-05 17:30:00
+  - 2025-07-06 12:00:00
+  - 2025-07-06 17:30:00
+  - 2025-07-08 17:30:00
+  - 2025-07-09 17:30:00
+  - 2025-07-10 17:30:00
+  - 2025-07-11 17:30:00
+  - 2025-07-12 12:00:00
+  - 2025-07-12 17:30:00
+  - 2025-07-13 12:00:00
+  - 2025-07-13 17:30:00
+  - 2025-07-15 17:30:00
+  - 2025-07-16 17:30:00
+  - 2025-07-17 17:30:00
+  - 2025-07-18 17:30:00
+  - 2025-07-19 12:00:00
+  - 2025-07-19 17:30:00
+  - 2025-07-20 12:00:00
+  - 2025-07-20 17:30:00
+  - 2025-07-22 17:30:00
+  - 2025-07-23 17:30:00
+  - 2025-07-24 17:30:00
+  - 2025-07-25 17:30:00
+  - 2025-07-26 12:00:00
+  - 2025-07-26 17:30:00
+  - 2025-07-27 12:00:00
+  - 2025-07-27 17:30:00
+  - 2025-07-29 17:30:00
+  - 2025-07-30 17:30:00
+  - 2025-07-31 17:30:00
+  - 2025-08-01 17:30:00
+  - 2025-08-02 12:00:00
+  - 2025-08-02 17:30:00
+  - 2025-08-03 12:00:00
+  - 2025-08-03 17:30:00
+  - 2025-08-05 17:30:00
+  - 2025-08-06 17:30:00
+  - 2025-08-07 17:30:00
+  - 2025-08-08 17:30:00
+  - 2025-08-09 12:00:00
+  - 2025-08-09 17:30:00
+  - 2025-08-10 12:00:00
+  - 2025-08-10 17:30:00
+  - 2025-08-12 17:30:00
+  - 2025-08-13 17:30:00
+  - 2025-08-14 17:30:00
+  - 2025-08-15 17:30:00
+  - 2025-08-16 12:00:00
+  - 2025-08-16 17:30:00
+  - 2025-08-17 12:00:00
+  - 2025-08-17 17:30:00
+featured_image: 2025-Charlie-and-the-Chocolate-Factory.webp
+featured_image_alt: 
+featured_image_caption: 
+featured_image_attr: 
+featured_image_attr_link: 
+playbill:
+Website: 
+Tickets: https://sales.alhambrajax.com/100/tickets.shows.html?playID=1486&code=JAXPLAYS&qty_target=0
+show_details: 
+cast:
+crew:
+orchestra:
+# Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
+Genres:
+  - Musical
+  - Family
+  - Fantasy
+Description: "Step into the whimsical world of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory in this musical adaptation, where young Charlie Bucket embarks on a magical adventure."
+---
+*Charlie and the Chocolate Factory* brings Roald Dahl's beloved story to the stage with vibrant musical numbers and fantastical set designs. The tale follows Charlie Bucket, a poor boy who wins a golden ticket to tour the mysterious chocolate factory owned by the eccentric Willy Wonka. Alongside other ticket winners, Charlie navigates a maze of magical rooms and peculiar challenges. Unlike his greedy counterparts, Charlie's kind heart and humble nature catch Wonka's eye, leading to an unexpected and life-changing offer. This musical combines humor, heart, and a dash of darkness to explore themes of greed, innocence, and imagination. Audiences of all ages will delight in the whimsical world of *Charlie and the Chocolate Factory*.

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+---
+title: Southern Fried Funeral
+Theatre: Alhambra Theatre & Dining
+Venue: Alhambra Theatre
+Season: 2025
+date: 2024-12-20T12:16:26-05:00
+opening_date: 2025-01-09
+closing_date: 2025-02-09
+showtimes:
+  - 2025-01-09 12:00:00
+  - 2025-01-09 18:00:00
+  - 2025-01-10 17:45:00
+  - 2025-01-11 12:00:00
+  - 2025-01-11 18:00:00
+  - 2025-01-12 12:00:00
+  - 2025-01-12 18:00:00
+  - 2025-01-14 18:00:00
+  - 2025-01-15 18:00:00
+  - 2025-01-16 18:00:00
+  - 2025-01-17 18:00:00
+  - 2025-01-18 12:00:00
+  - 2025-01-18 18:00:00
+  - 2025-01-19 12:00:00
+  - 2025-01-19 18:00:00
+  - 2025-01-21 18:00:00
+  - 2025-01-22 18:00:00
+  - 2025-01-23 18:00:00
+  - 2025-01-24 18:00:00
+  - 2025-01-25 12:00:00
+  - 2025-01-25 18:00:00
+  - 2025-01-26 12:00:00
+  - 2025-01-26 18:00:00
+  - 2025-01-28 18:00:00
+  - 2025-01-29 18:00:00
+  - 2025-01-30 18:00:00
+  - 2025-01-31 18:00:00
+  - 2025-02-01 12:00:00
+  - 2025-02-01 18:00:00
+  - 2025-02-02 12:00:00
+  - 2025-02-02 18:00:00
+  - 2025-02-04 18:00:00
+  - 2025-02-05 18:00:00
+  - 2025-02-06 18:00:00
+  - 2025-02-07 18:00:00
+  - 2025-02-08 12:00:00
+  - 2025-02-08 18:00:00
+  - 2025-02-09 12:00:00
+featured_image: 2025-Southern-Fried-Funeral.webp
+featured_image_alt: 
+featured_image_caption: 
+featured_image_attr: 
+featured_image_attr_link: 
+playbill:
+Website: 
+Tickets: https://sales.alhambrajax.com/100/tickets.shows.html?playID=1482&code=JAXPLAYS&qty_target=0
+show_details: 
+cast:
+crew:
+orchestra:
+# Southern Fried Funeral
+Genres:
+  - Play
+  - Comedy
+Description: "Experience the heartwarming chaos of a Southern family coming together after the passing of their patriarch, turning a time of mourning into unexpected hilarity."
+---
+*Southern Fried Funeral* unfolds in the heart of Mississippi, where the Frye family gathers to mourn the passing of their beloved husband and father, Dewey Frye. As the relatives converge, old rivalries and new suspicions bring comedic twists to the solemn occasion. The widow, Dorothy, must contend with a barrage of problematic relatives, including a snake-in-the-grass brother in law, and a couple of scheming daughters, all while planning a funeral worthy of the man they all loved. Amid the laughs and family drama, the play offers touching moments that celebrate life and the enduring bonds of family.