Brief Closure
On August 31, 2009 the Alhambra Dinner Theatre suspended operations, citing the effect of the Late-2000s recession on attendance and expenses. The sale of the theatre to Theatre Partners, a group of local investors, was announced on October 28, 2009.
The group stated that operations would resume December 1, 2009 with A Christmas Carol, which has been a fixture in Jacksonville for more than 20 years. Former owner Tod Booth has agreed to produce the shows, which were the primary attraction. The food will now be under the direction of Matthew Medure, a popular local restaurtteur. Medure states that the food will be cooked at one of his restaurants and transported to the theatre. He plans to retain the existing presentation, but improve food quality and variety, changing the menu with each show. The building's decor is being spruced up with new flooring, fixtures, paint and table place settings, and the investors plan a multi-million dollar renovation if ticket and subscription sales are strong.
The new ownership group hosted a free outdoor dinner show on November 7, 2009 to celebrate the revival of the local theatre landmark. Chef Medure cooked on a grill and performers entertained with classic show tunes. It was announced that the first show for the 2010 Season would be High School Musical beginning December 30, 2009
- http://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/print-edition/2010/12/03/alhambra-dinner-theatres-second-act.html?page=all
- http://www.iwantabuzz.com/jacksonville-fl/profile/alhambra-dinner-theatre_187038
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