Players by the Sea

Players by the Sea is a non-profit theater located in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. It was founded in 1966 and has been providing live theater performances to the local community for over five decades. The John McManus Mainstage Theatre has a seating capacity of 150 and the read all

Coming Soon!

Jekyll & Hyde
October 2024
John McManus Mainstage Theatre
Summer: The Donna Summer Musical
December 2024
John McManus Mainstage Theatre

Past Productions

The Revolutionists
September 2024
Grace Darling Studio Theatre
Disney's Tarzan
July 2024
John McManus Mainstage Theatre
Trouble in Mind
May 2024
John McManus Mainstage Theatre
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
January 2024
John McManus Mainstage Theatre
The Winter Wonderettes
December 2023
John McManus Mainstage Theatre
The Addams Family
October 2023
John McManus Mainstage Theatre
Dot
September 2023
John McManus Mainstage Theatre
West Side Story
July 2023
John McManus Mainstage Theatre
Choir Boy
May 2023
John McManus Mainstage Theatre
The Cake
March 2023
John McManus Mainstage Theatre
Kinky Boots
July 2022
Ruthless!
April 2022
Romeo & Juliet
February 2020
John McManus Mainstage Theatre
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
January 2020
John McManus Mainstage Theatre
True West
March 2019
Grace Darling Studio Theatre
Conversations After a Burial
February 2013
John McManus Mainstage Theatre
Bug
March 2012
Grace Darling Studio Theatre
The Creationists
February 2011
Grace Darling Studio Theatre
Parade
July 2010
Doubt
2008
Baby
1990

About Players by the Sea

Players by the Sea is a non-profit theater located in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. It was founded in 1966 and has been providing live theater performances to the local community for over five decades. The John McManus Mainstage Theatre has a seating capacity of 150 and the Grace Darling Studio Theatre seats 80.

Players by the Sea produces a variety of plays and musicals, ranging from contemporary works to classics. The theater also offers classes and workshops for adults and children, providing opportunities for individuals to develop their acting, singing, and dancing skills.

In addition to its main stage productions, Players by the Sea also has a children’s theater program, which offers classes and productions specifically for young performers. The theater also hosts special events throughout the year, such as holiday shows, benefit concerts, and community outreach programs.

Reviews featuring Players by the Sea

'The Revolutionists' Is a Fierce and Funny Journey Through the French Revolution | JaxPlays Reviews

The Revolutionists at Players by the Sea captivates with wit and power, bringing revolutionary women to life in a brilliant, meta-theatrical performance. read more

'Tarzan' Wildly Triumphs at Players by the Sea | JaxPlays Reviews

Players by the Sea’s latest production of Tarzan plunges its audience into a lush, vibrant jungle, transforming both the lobby and the theater into a fully immersive experience that blurs the lines between stage and seating. As the house light... read more

Creating Good Trouble on Stage: Confronting Prejudice and Stereotypes in 'Trouble in Mind' | JaxPlays Reviews

Dive into a riveting review of 'Trouble in Mind' at Players by the Sea, where stellar performances and sharp 1950s set and costume designs breathe life into a dramatic comedy that tackles enduring racial tensions in the theater world. Discover how this nearly 70-year-old play remains startlingly relevant today. read more