Alhambra Theatre & Dining is a cultural landmark on the First Coast and a local icon and now it is in the eyes of the nation as well after it was voted the “No. 1 dinner theatre” in the nation according to the latest USA TODAY poll.
The poll ranked the top 10 dinner theaters across the United States and was voted on by readers nationally.
“We are honored and humbled to receive this incredible recognition,” said Craig Smith, managing partner at the Alhambra. “It’s a testament to our dedicated staff and talented performers, and most importantly, the loyal Season Partners and guests who continue to support the Alhambra year after year. This award belongs to them as much as it does to us.”
This is not the first time the Alhambra has held a prestigious national distinction as it also holds the title as America’s longest continuously running professional dinner theater and it only continues to highlight the lengthy history that the establishment has developed over the years.
The list is part of an annual initiative by USA TODAY where 20 nominees were selected from around the country by a panel of experts in the travel, theater and culinary industries and then winners were then selected by a public vote.
The Alhambra stood out among a highly competitive field of theaters nationwide, which the theater credits its unique blend of Broadway-quality performances and three-course meals served in an elegant and intimate setting, for receiving the honor.
“This isn’t just a win for the Alhambra,” Smith said. “It’s a win for Jacksonville and the entire Northeast Florida arts community.”
Located in Jacksonville, the Alhambra has been entertaining audiences since 1967 with beloved musicals, compelling dramas, and family-friendly productions. Recent shows have included West Side Story, The Addams Family, and the upcoming My Fair Lady will be the next show to hit the stage starting on May 15.
