Nashville Theatre Newsroom

We spoke to Brian Dales about Only Hope: A Musical Tribute to A Walk to Remember's Nashville debut at the Franklin Theatre for a strictly limited engagement on April 25-28, 2024.

We spoke to Janel Parrish about Only Hope: A Musical Tribute to A Walk to Remember's Nashville debut at the Franklin Theatre for a strictly limited engagement on April 25-28, 2024.

Nashville Ballet has announced the lineup for their 2024-25 Season under the artistic direction of Nick Mullikin. Season ticket packages are now available.

The cast has been revealed for 'Yes! The Musical' in Nashville. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Captivating, heartwarming, colorful, imaginative and down-right magical, Nashville Children’s Theatre’s world premiere production – it’s 19th in the past few years since executive artistic director Ernie Nolan’s arrival – of the theatre for young audiences version of Disney-Pixar’s Finding Nemo is just the latest theatrical hit from the venerable Nashville institution.

Discover the third annual Brave New Works Lab by OZ Arts Nashville, featuring innovative performances from diverse local artists. Learn more about the lineup and see how to purchase tickets.

“Rediscover the Bard” at A Midsummer Night's Dream and Hamlet when the Roxy Regional Theatre presents William Shakespeare's comedic fantasy and revenge tragedy in repertory, April 18 through April 27.

Led by a bravura performance from Carli Hardon, Nashville Repertory Theatre’s production of The Color Purple – the musical based on the beloved Alice Walker novel – is yet another extraordinary success from the professional company in the midst of its 39th season. Directed with complete self-assurance and confidence by Reggie Law, with evocative and energetic choreography by Joi Ware and the musical direction of Dion Treece that results in one of the most emphatically sung shows in Nashville Rep history.

BroadwayWorld readers know the theater is blessed with talented people who not only perform on the stage but also manage operations behind the scenes. From tech crews, producers, directors, and writers, to publishers, instructors, and dramaturgs, these folks have their own “stage presence” that leans toward the creative side of this craft.

Hear the new single 'Learn About Love' by Jacquie Roar, a dynamic finalist from THE VOICE Season 24.

When I graduate from college, move to New York, and start auditioning for jobs, the last thing I want to worry about is finding a day job that is flexible with my audition/rehearsal schedule. This stressed me out for a while, but then I decided to take action and start now.

Explore the creative partnership of designer Lee Alexander McQueen and photographer Ann Ray at the Frist Art Museum Exhibition. Discover the synergy between fashion and photography in this unique showcase.

'Explore John Lennon's 'Lost Weekend' through the lens of May Pang at Bennett Galleries. This unique photo exhibition offers a rare glimpse into Lennon's private life. Admission is free, with all works available for purchase.

Cooper’s clear and focused direction of [title of show] ensures that the action that transpires over the course of 90-plus minutes holds your attention, reminds you of people you know and delivers a pretty spot-on depiction of what real life is all about. With the able assistance of musical director Angela Tipps (the only non-student involved in the production, except for the professors who serve as mentors of the student-led creative team and production crew) and choreographer Paige Lovell (who provides the quartet of actors some fancy footwork that enlivens the proceedings), Cooper and his ideally cast quartet of actors, in this critic’s estimation, deliver the goods and then some.

Music Health Alliance has announced the lineup for its third annual Coulda, Shoulda, Woulda fundraiser event to benefit the Nashville-based nonprofit as it continues its life-saving advocacy and assistance for the music community nationwide.

With its silver anniversary year within sight, Belmont University Musical Theatre concludes its 24th season with what is perhaps its best show yet: Legally Blonde, The Musical. Featuring a remarkable cast of student performers, including most of the Class of 2024, which is arguably the most accomplished and most promising group of students assembled in the program’s quarter-century of musical theatre pedagogy and preparation, this Legally Blonde could easily hold its own against other productions of the tremendously entertaining show, whether on tour or even on Broadway.

Directed by Nashville Opera CEO & Artistic Director John Hoomes, The Magic Flute will be presented April 12 and 13 at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center's Jackson Hall.

In the world of theater, there exists a sisterhood of women who can count an appearance as an orphan (maybe even THE orphan) in a production of Annie as either their first onstage role or one of their most vivid onstage performances. But for Murfreesboro native Julia Nicole Hunter, who now stars as Grace Farrell in the national touring company of the seven-time Tony Award-winning musical coming to  Tennessee Performing Arts Center this week, her current role as Oliver Warbucks’ faithful assistant marks her first time ever in the show.

I obviously learn a lot about theatre from my theatre and music classes, but I’ve discovered the greatest beauty of a liberal arts education are the unexpected moments in which I experience theatre outside of the arts building. These experiences are helping me realize how applicable theatre is in all aspects of life. People are quick to criticize artistic and performance degrees, saying they produce false hopes that result in unemployment. However, I know my theatre degree will be relevant forever, even if I don’t pursue performing.

Nashville Repertory Theatre’s 40th Season will open with its staging of Waitress, the Tony Award-winning musical by Sara Bareilles and Jessie Nelson, running September 13-22 at the James K. Polk Theatre at Tennessee Performing Arts Center.

The 7th annual KINDLING ARTS FESTIVAL is set to fill West Nashville venues with contemporary dance, devised theater, performance art, and more, from July 18-21, 2024. Learn how to apply!

Join Kindling Arts for their second annual fundraiser, THE DISCO BALL this month. Learn more about the event and see how to become involved!

Experience the visual splendor of SONG OF THE NORTH, a theatrical adaptation of an epic Persian tale by multimedia artist Hamid Rahmanian at OZ Arts Nashville.

Join OZ Arts Nashville's 10th Anniversary Bash on April 5. See who is performing and learn how to purchase tickets.

Catch comedian Nate Bargatze live at UBS Arena on June 9, as part of his 2023-24 THE BE FUNNY TOUR.