Carolan Trbovich has been called a modern Renaissance woman, an insatiable learner, and a natural conduit of people, whose career spans the corporate, nonprofit, and entertainment domains.
She is an accomplished entertainment executive, celebrated for her gracious approach to people and processes. Her professional style is defined by her ability to fuse corporate insight with creative vision, sparking innovative solutions across multiple business platforms. While at Nashville's Word Entertainment (Warner Bros. Records) and Sparrow Records (EMI Music Group), she earned a reputation for translating bold concepts into respectful, high-impact action. A trailblazer in the Christian music and book industry, she chaired the National Christian Suppliers Credit Group, where she set new standards for credit reporting and label relations, opening doors for credit/finance managers to participate in sales conferences and conventions.
Carolan later founded Absinthe: A Broadway Cabaret, Tennessee’s first venue of its kind, drawing Broadway talent to the Nashville stage. Over the last ten years, Carolan has continued her work as a theater critic and Nashville’s lead editor for BroadwayWorld New York, where her insightful reviews, entertainment features, and engaging celebrity interviews have brought Nashville’s creative spirit to the national stage.
In the nonprofit sector, Carolan has strengthened donor relations, community engagement, volunteer involvement, and event management. She forged strategic partnerships for faith-based organizations, including Jewish Family and Children’s Services in Sarasota, Florida, and BrightStone in Franklin, Tennessee.
As a business development consultant, Carolan combines trend-savvy marketing with strategic thinking to help clients raise awareness and boost profitability. A sought-after speaker at retail trade shows and performing-arts conventions, she is known for her collaborative style and for leading dynamic think-tank sessions.
With a proven record of innovation in business operations, media management, and community engagement, Carolan continues to shape the entertainment, nonprofit, and performing arts landscapes with originality, grace, and purpose.
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First Show:
Man of La ManchaFavorite Show:
WickedFavorite Stories:
- Oivia Newton-John Meet & Grease, Interview & Book Review - This was one of the longest pieces I have ever written, where I combined a review of a show, a celebrity interview, and a review of a book the celebrity had written. Readers told me it took them down Memory Lane with fond glances back at Olivia's illustrious career. In working on several past projects with Olivia, this article was a tribute to her and a culmination of her influence on my life and career. This was the most emotional article I have written, and it would be the last time I got to see Olivia before she passed away.
March 21, 2026
What did our critic think of BOEING BOEING at Turner Theater?
February 10, 2026
Deathtrap is a two-act stage play by Ira Levin (The Stepford Wives & Rosemary’s Baby) that premiered on Broadway in 1978 at the Music Box Theatre under the direction of Robert Moore. It holds the record as the longest-running comedy-thriller on Broadway, and Tony nominations for Best Play, Best Actor (Victor Garber), and Best Direction (Robert Moore).
December 9, 2025
What did our critic think of WHITE CHRISTMAS at Turner Theater?
October 13, 2025
What did our critic think of DRACULA at Turner Theater? Put on your turtlenecks, grab a crucifix, and lock your doors. Dracula is on the loose in Franklin!
October 8, 2025
Born into one of Hollywood’s most beloved musical dynasties, with mother Shirley Jones, father Jack Cassidy, and brothers David and Shaun, Patrick Cassidy has long stood out as a star in his own right.
May 9, 2025
What did our critic think of JERSEY BOYS at Turner Theater?
March 17, 2025
Studio Tenn brings yet another delightful production to their stage in Mischief Theatre’s, The Play That Goes Wrong, a masterclass in comedic chaos, blending slapstick humor, impeccable timing, and rapid delivery of theatrical mayhem.
March 13, 2025
What did our critic think of EDGAR ALLAN POE SPEAKEASY at Franklin Theatre?
December 7, 2024
What did our critic think of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET CHRISTMAS at Turner Theater?
October 18, 2024
What did our critic think of ODDITY IMPROV at Mockingbird Theater?
August 19, 2024
It All Comes Out in the Wash, is a warm, humorous, and skillfully written story staged by Backlight Productions, Theater Arts for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.
April 9, 2024
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.
December 11, 2023
What did our critic think of BRIGHTSTONE HOLIDAY CONCERT at Liberty Hall The Factory At Franklin?
July 28, 2023
What did our critic think of CHICAGO at Loveland's Center Performing Arts Theatre?
July 26, 2023
Sharon Preston-Folta's documentary feature, Little Satchmo, is the heartwarming and heart-wrenching story of her journey as the secret daughter of legendary jazz trumpeter, Louis Armstrong.
May 22, 2023
What did our critic think of MAN OF LA MANCHA at Asolo Repertory Theatre?
May 3, 2023
What did our critic think of BIG SEXY: THE FATS WALLER REVUE at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe?
April 20, 2023
What did our critic think of WE ALL FALL DOWN at The Players Centre? Who doesn't like a good Seder? The lovely gathering. The kosher wine. The heartfelt tradition. The kosher wine. The four questions. The kosher wine. The Culture Clash. The identity clash. The guilt. More wine, please.
March 28, 2023
What did our critic think of COME ON, GET HAPPY! at Riveview Performing Arts Center?
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