The cast did an amazing amazing and worth repeating amazing job with this show! Not only the…read morecomedic timing being flawless, but the physical demands of their roles were spectacular! A special shout out to Neil and Chris , who were beyond words outstanding! If you want a good laugh, you must come see this show

I was very impressed with how this little theater presented Disenchanted. The setup was minimal…read morebut perfect and the sound was crisp and clear. The ladies in the play, the Princesses, were amazing and so very talented! Hearing their beautiful voices echo in the room was a treat to the ears. The characters were hilarious as well. I totally got lost in their story. If you haven't seen it, go get tickets before they sell out. It runs until 1/28. I plan to return to support and watch other productions. We had such a good time.

I have to say that the production of Young Frankenstein that I saw last night was probably the…read morefinest performance I have ever seen at Orange Park Community Theatre. The utilization of the stage and isles, the talent of the actors, and the overall energy of the production were truly outstanding. What stood out most to me was the actress who portrayed Frau Blücher. She absolutely stole the show with her hilarious facial expressions and gestures, which conveyed so much joy and enthusiasm for the role. The gentleman who played the Monster was hilarious, and the actor portraying Inspector Kemp had me laughing throughout the performance. The young man who played Dr. Frankenstein clearly immersed himself in the character and appeared to genuinely enjoy every moment on stage. Overall, I can honestly say this was the best performance I have ever seen at Orange Park Community Theatre. I want to commend both directors for their remarkable work in bringing out the talent of every cast member and for their creative use of the stage. Despite the constraints of a smaller performance space, the actors moved seamlessly and worked together as a cohesive ensemble, never appearing crowded or out of sync. Congratulations to everyone involved on an exceptional production. It was an absolute joy to watch.

Love this little theater with a big heart!! So many great actors, performers and always a fun…read morelineup every season! They have made some updates to the interior as well, and the lobby and bathrooms. Such much fun for a group to see something LIVE and won't break the bank!!

Alhambra does service food and entertainment first rate…read more Last night was Shrek the musical and the show was fantastic. Drinks ahead of meals and then dinner. I had lightly blackened salmon and candyce had the pork cutlet. The food is usually set up so everyone will have something they will enjoy. Great place great entertainment Alway good.

Really enjoyed my experience here! Especially for the price, I'd say it's pretty worth for not only…read morea three course meal, but also a show. The workers are all super friendly and helpful too. I liked that you get to eat your meal before the show starts, allowing you to just enjoy the venue and chat with your table as you eat. And you don't have to worry about servers being in the way, or dining too loudly. That being said, eating and then having the show after does eat away a big chunk of the evening. As for the food, you're paying more for the experience rather than the best food of your life. There were some things I loved like the bread and butter and the squash casserole. But other things like the salmon was super fishy, or the pork cutlet was kind of dry and tough in the middle. The show was amazing and really funny. The cast performed so well, and I like that the venue is on the smaller side. Definitely makes for a more intimate and interactive experience.

I moved to Jacksonville recently from California and I am always on the lookout for new places to…read morecheck out. There is a building I pass every day near my home which caught my eye right away. Its stone façade and bright yellow sign flanked by two Medieval Knights, with the words "The Arena" across it in large block lettering stood out in comparison to its neighbors, a church and a discount furniture store. I quickly put on my detective cap and began scouring the internet for any explanation or reviews but information was sparse. I eventually found the website... The Arena | Jacksonville's Premiere Concert Venue... "The Arena is definitely one of Jacksonville's premiere and edgiest night scenes. With four stages, and full audio-surround sound, you will be blown away..." I ear marked it as a place to check out in the future. As Halloween grew closer The Arena began to look more and more like an off-beat community haunted attraction. A giant, ominous, clown face appeared over the door along with some additional lights and carnival décor. A new sign was added, "Carnevil". Of course I got back on the internet and found, "Welcome to Carnevil! The darkest and final act of the circus empire..." From the description it sounded pretty scary, I don't really do scary, but it was Halloween and we had no other plans and it was FREE. Now let me tell you, the free thing immediately set off some red flags, nothing is free but curiosity got the best of us. We invited some friends, put on our costumes and headed to the Arena but it was completely full and they sent us away with priority tickets for the next showing. Sunday night just my fiancé and I went back. Like I said, I don't really do scary well and as I stood in line my heart was racing. They announce that we are about to go in and once we are inside we will not be allowed to leave until the end. Honestly, we were half convinced that this place lures unsuspecting people in and keeps them forever... how else does a "Premiere Concert Venue" have almost no internet presence and NO reviews? The whole experience started off great. Creepy ghosts shambled through the lines, small groups were let into the theatre at a time, entering through a miniature haunted maze with all the scares and screams as a professional haunted house. There were plenty of scares for the audience while we waited for the show to start. The play had a great campy/spooky community theatre feel complete with frightening clowns, quality makeup, sound and lighting effects. Over and over I kept thinking, "How is this free?" and then it started... "drugs", "sex", "rebelling against authority"... "sin". Suddenly I realized I was at church. A preacher dressed as a cop stood center stage asking the audience to raise their hands, come up and accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior to avoid a hell worse than the clown camp we just witnessed. I want to be clear... I do not have a problem with this being a church function; I appreciate the local church for pulling together a great community event... I do have a problem with being completely ambushed. Nowhere on TheArenaJax.com does it mention its affiliation with Victory Church. To solicit itself as one of the country's premier, edgy music venue, "showcasing a spectrum of internationally renowned artists" is more than slightly misleading. I have to say, I felt a bit violated to be lured into what appeared to be a fun community theatre, told I could not leave until it was over and then force fed a religious message while adults in scary masks and makeup stood blocking the exit. Here is the TL;DR: The production quality is great for a free event. I really enjoyed the first hour and a half of my experience. I would even encourage people to check out one of their events but be advised... this is a religious venue affiliated with its neighboring church. You will be held inside the building and asked to approach the stage to accept their message.

I have seen the Carnevil show twice now and I absolutely love it. Yes, it wasn't for the faint of…read moreheart, but it was awesome nonetheless. I am not one to like scary things but after seeing the show I had to see it again. The storyline and characters are well-made and very nice people. They put all they had into making this show work and after the show you get to meet them and get to know them personally. The theatrics of it were stunning and very luring and the sound effects blew me away. I loved how well the actors dressed up and scared people. They'd pop out of the dark, they sang along to hit songs from Slipknot and they made it a very good memorable experience. Along with the thrills they made some funny remarks during the show which made it more enjoyable and fun. If they were able to keep the show going on for more days I would go to all of them. For free it was worth it- if I had to pay, it would've been totally worth it. At the end of the show there was a part where a character made a statement about being "lost" and how he was able to come to terms with himself. Yes, they help people to believe but even if you aren't into Christianity or religion at all it didn't matter. They wanted people to remember the show and to tell everyone else back home about it. They wanted to inspire people to not be afraid and to become more than what people think of you. They don't force any part of religion on anyone and they don't force people into a prayer at all. They merely want to help people and for the people who were just there for the show, they got to see how much hard work and dedication the actors put into this to make it fun and memorable and thrilling. I absolutely loved it and would go to many more shows for the rest of my life for the experience. Amazing job well done.

This is my new favorite cinema…read more I used to drive all the way to the AMC at Orange Park mall. I had the loyalty membership and went often on discount days and morning matinees when they weren't crowded. My three boys and I had the run of the place. But then we stopped going through the covid shutdowns and switched over to this closer cinema afterwards. Love them for the same reasons. Newer, cleaner. better service. The loyalty discounts on admission aren't nearly as good with Cinemark, but it's much closer for me and has some better food options nearby for the pre- or post- movie meals. The family is older and has more opinions on the meals and the venue.

This is a great theater for so many reasons but I have been going here for 6 years and the main…read morewomen's bathroom ALWAYS SMEELS BADLY OF URINE. No matter what day of the week. Use the hallways bathrooms as they do not smell. This theater has every kind of theater or entertainment arena type food that you could want. They even have Korean hot dogs but $12$!! They do a good job keeping everything else clean but the WOMENS BATHROOM NEAR THE EXIT. The young adults and teenagers who work here do a really great job. They're polite and sweet and kind.. I highly recommend the Korean fried chicken Nextdoor and then they really healthy place on the other side of that plus the gyros and salad A deputy was recently added because of the spiked Rick kids who live in the area who think they can do what the hell rhey want. Can you imagine a deputy sheriff has to be here in a very wealthy area? Because of rich kids? The deputy said that parent just come here and drop off their tweens and up and then when they get into mischief, they call and their parents are drunk and they can even come pick them up., There's always a pack of teen boys at the Walmart in the next plaza, running around like idiots in the store and on the sidewalks. They're loud and obnoxious and think this whole plaza is their playground and yeah, they're probably about 16.. There's no cops at the Cinemark in Orange Park. I'm sure.. You'll see kids as young as 11 years old just running a muck in the parking lot anywhere in the Durbin pavilion parking lot We are regulars here. I highly recommend the theater.

The teachers are very knowledgeable, make sure everyone wears masks, & checks temperatures. Range…read moreof classes: hip hop, acrobatics, ballet, theater, & many more. Reasonably priced! Recommend Mr. Kyle but everyone's great!

My daughter has been dancing at Bravo for six years and has loved every minute. I cannot say enough…read moreabout the owners, Hailey and Kyle. We moved an hour away from the studio this year, but I refuse to change studios because Hailey and Kyle get to know each child individually and know just how much to challenge my daughter and how to support her. She is very shy but has found a family in her class and teammates, and she truly trusts, not just Hailey and Kyle, but all of her instructors. Since joining their competition team last year, my daughter's skills have improved exponentially, and I can see her confidence has, as well. Hailey and Kyle are both unbelieveably talented, passionate dancers and extremely genuine, kind human beings. I am so proud that my daughter has the privilege of learning from them.

We ordered online & came for a matinée showing of "Avatar: Fire & Water"…read more I swear, there were more employees here than I saw patrons. Expect to pay: - $12.79/person (matinée) Or - $15.81/person (in the evening) **does not include tax and fees We also paid about $10 for a jumbo popcorn (free refill included) but there were slushies/slurpees, sodas, candy, alcoholic beverages, and even nachos here as well. I'm not complaining about anything... I thoroughly enjoyed the popcorn, movie, and reclining seats in the theater. The women's restroom was also clean and there wasn't a line to use it. Negative remarks: I did notice the movie volume was louder than I would have preferred & a couple employees looked unhappy... but I'll continue going to this theater as long as it's there.

Stopped in to watch an afternoon matinee with my son at this westside movie theater located in a…read morestrip mall in the Argyle/ Oakleaf area of Jacksonville. Upon arrival, there were very few cars in the parking lot and even less people in the business. We were greeted by a personable young lady who appeared to be the only person manning the front of the business. As such, all drink, snack and popcorn orders appear to be card only - no cash. I am not sure about tickets bc we bought online. Matinee prices are around $10 per ticket online. They do not take American Express credit cards. After entering and picking up some drinks, we made our way to our theater but we had to walk back to the front to the only employee we could find to double check the theater bc the signs were not updated (apparently the night shift guy forgot to do it and no one had remedied it by 2pm). Once in the theater, I noted that my reclining seat had a faux cover on it to cover damage and some seats are even so damaged that you cannot even book them online. The cover kept sliding and had to be adjusted. No complaints about the movie projection or sound as everything worked well. Not a bad place for a movie but a little understaffed and beginning to show some wear and tear.

I attended the Black Rodeo here a few weeks back, and it was honestly a wonderful experience! Now,…read morethis was my first time attending a rodeo as well as visiting this center, so I did not know what to really expect. However, it ended up being a really great experience. Even though it was packed for the Rodeo, there was ample seating, ample areas to eat, and various vendors (food and otherwise). There are elevators if you need them, and the bathrooms are large. There is ample parking, so you don't have to fret too much about that. It is definitely a family-friendly center with enough outdoor areas to set up trailers / RVs. I would say bring a portable fan and some water because it does get pretty toasty in the center. Nonetheless, the views from bleachers - no matter where you sit - are GREAT! The Black Rodeo put on an epic show, and I am looking forward to going back next year to see what they have in store for us.

Went to the Black Rodeo here and had a lot of fun. Re accessibility - there is an elevator to reach…read morethe mezzanine level with stroller and wheelchair parking. Unfortunately, the light was out so we rode in pitch black. A little creepy but it was a quick ride so not a big deal. I was able to bring a stroller into the venue for this event. There was grass in the parking lot, then everything else was paved concrete. Yes the bathrooms do have a changing table.