'Morning After Grace' coming to the Alhambra

New play explores aging Baby Boomers in a comedic and unconventional way

Apr. 3, 2026 at 5:35pm

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A new play called 'Morning After Grace' is coming to the Alhambra theater in Jacksonville, Florida. The play focuses on retiring and retired Baby Boomers in a meaningful and comedic way, exploring themes of aging and how people never thought they'd grow old.

Why it matters

The play provides a fresh perspective on the experiences of aging Baby Boomers, a generation that is often portrayed in media as either youthful or frail. 'Morning After Grace' aims to explore this demographic in a more nuanced and entertaining way.

The details

The play is written by playwright Cary Crim and features a cast of characters navigating the complexities of retirement and relationships in their later years. The production is coming to the historic Alhambra theater in Jacksonville, known for hosting a variety of theatrical performances.

  • The play 'Morning After Grace' is scheduled to open at the Alhambra in Jacksonville on April 3, 2026.

The players

Cary Crim

The playwright of 'Morning After Grace', who aims to explore the experiences of aging Baby Boomers in a meaningful and comedic way.

Mort Crim

Cary Crim's father, a former TV news anchor in Jacksonville, who says the play hits 'close to home' for him and other Baby Boomers.

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What they’re saying

“'Morning After Grace' is a play that focuses on retiring and retired Baby Boomers in a meaningful way. It's about people who never thought they'd age.”

— Cary Crim, Playwright

“The play hits 'close to home'.”

— Mort Crim, Former TV news anchor

What’s next

The play 'Morning After Grace' is scheduled to open at the Alhambra in Jacksonville on April 3, 2026, with a limited run.

The takeaway

This new play provides a fresh and comedic perspective on the experiences of aging Baby Boomers, a generation that is often portrayed in media as either youthful or frail. The production aims to explore this demographic in a more nuanced and entertaining way.