[3] As with other dinner theaters of the 1970s, Alhambra initially relied on the appeal of former stars of film, television and music to attract customers.

"[2] Other celebrities, including soap opera cast members, hosts from TV game shows, and Playboy Centerfold gals appeared in productions.

The food was placed under the direction of DeJuan Roy, a popular local restaurateur, who has changed the menu with each show; table service replaced the buffet style of serving.

The new ownership group hosted a free outdoor dinner show on November 7, 2009, to celebrate the revival of the local theatre landmark.

[5][6][7] The Alhambra Dinner Theatre is currently on the Actors' Equity Association's Do Not Work list[8] meaning that members of AEA are not permitted to work on any production produced or performed at the Alhambra Dinner Theatre under penalty of suspension or permanent expulsion not only from AEA but from the unions affiliated with the Associated Actors and Artistes of America known as the 4As unions which includes SAG-AFTRA, American Guild of Musical Artists, American Guild of Variety Artists and the Guild of Italian American Actors.