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Dwight Yoakam to Headline Category 10’s NASHVILLE’S BIG BASH Watch Party
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2025
The 2025 NEW YEAR’S EVE LIVE: NASHVILLE’S BIG BASH official watch party will take place at Luke Combs’ Category 10, kicking off at 6 PM on Wednesday, December 31, with headliner Dwight Yoakam.
Frist Art Museum to Present IN HER PLACE: NASHVILLE ARTISTS IN THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2025
The Frist Art Museum will present In Her Place: Nashville Artists in the Twenty-First Century, an exhibition spotlighting the central role women have played—and continue to play—in shaping Nashville's visual arts community.
First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Nashville Awards; WHITE CHRISTMAS Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - December 01, 2025
The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Nashville Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Tracy Lawrence to Headline Ryman Auditorium Show for Third Consecutive Year
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2025
After celebrating the 20th anniversary of his Mission:Possible Turkey Fry and Benefit Concert last week, country music icon and philanthropist Tracy Lawrence has announced a headline Ryman Auditorium show on May 3, 2026.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL Begins Performances at the Roxy Regional Theatre in December
by BWW News Desk - November 25, 2025
The Roxy Regional Theatre will present a new production of A Christmas Carol from December 5 through December 21, marking the final show in the theatre’s longtime home at 100 Franklin Street before operations move temporarily to Public Square during construction of the Clarksville Performing Arts Center.
ICYMI: Next On Stage: Season 5- Meet the Top 15
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2025
BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students, returned to reveal the Top 15 performers in both age groups. The Top 15 includes...
Voting Open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Nashville Awards
by BWW Awards - November 21, 2025
Voting is now open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Nashville Awards. The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Watch: Next On Stage's High School & College Top 15 Revealed
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2025
Who will make the Top 15 of BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage? You'lll have to tune in tonight, November 21 (High School: 7pm ET, College: 9pm ET), to find out!
Cast Set For Nashville Ballet's NASHVILLE'S NUTCRACKER
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2025
 Nashville Ballet has announced the final details and talented principal cast of company dancers that will lead the beloved holiday classic, Paul Vasterling’s Nashville's Nutcracker.
Frist Art Museum to Present A LANDMARK REPURPOSED: FROM POST OFFICE TO ART MUSEUM
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2025
The Frist Art Museum will open A Landmark Repurposed: From Post Office to Art Museum on December 19, tracing the transformation of Nashville’s former main post office into a leading cultural institution.
Alyssa Edwards & Frankie Grande Set for 'Slay Ride' Holiday Spectacular Tour
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2025
OUTLOUD will present Slay Ride — A 2025 HoliGay Spectacular, a live holiday tour starring drag icon and winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars, Alyssa Edwards, music artist Frankie Grande, and drag queen sensation Kori King.
ELF, THE MUSICAL to Open at Cumberland County Playhouse in November
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2025
Cumberland County Playhouse will present Elf, The Musical, with a book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin, music by Matthew Sklar, lyrics by Chad Beguelin.
Photos: U.S. Premiere Of Compagnie Dyptik's LE GRAND BAL At OZ Arts Nashville
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2025
Acclaimed French dance artists Compagnie Dyptik made a U.S. debut of their full-length work, Le Grand Bal, at OZ Arts Nashville. See photos of the production here!
Video: Broadway Vet Brooke Tansley Starts SNAP 'Buddy System' Amidst Government Shutdown
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2025
A Broadway veteran is making headlines for using social media to connect families losing SNAP benefits due to the government shutdown with a 'buddy' who can help them out.
Studio Tenn Brings WHITE CHRISTMAS To Turner Theater In December
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2025
Studio Tenn will present a new production of White Christmas beginning Thursday, December 4, and running through Sunday, December 21, 2025, at the Turner Theater inside The Factory at Franklin.
Last Chance To Submit For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Nashville Awards
by BWW Awards - October 27, 2025
This is your last chance to submit for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Nashville Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
The Theater Bug to Present WINTER CONCERT: MERRY MILLENNIUM
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2025
The Theater Bug will present WINTER CONCERT: MERRY MILLENNIUM at OZ Arts Nashville. Winter Concert is back for their 14th year! Learn more.
Photos: Nashville Ballet Kicks Off 40th Ruby Season With IF I CAN DREAM
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2025
Nashville Ballet launched its 40th anniversary Ruby Season with If I Can Dream, a triple bill featuring choreography by George Balanchine, Jiří Kylián, and Travis Bradley. Check out photos of the production.
Final Weeks To Submit For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Nashville Awards
by BWW Awards - October 14, 2025
Time is running out to submit for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Nashville Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
TeatroCinema’s ROSA To Make U.S. Premiere At Oz Arts Nashville
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2025
Chilean multimedia company TeatroCinema will make its long-awaited return to Nashville with the U.S. premiere of Rosa, presented by OZ Arts Nashville on November 12–13, 2025.
Review: DRACULA at Turner Theater
by Carolan Trbovich - 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!
Interview: Patrick Cassidy on Studio Tenn's Upcoming Season
by Carolan Trbovich - October 08, 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.
Nashville Ballet Launches Season With IF I CAN DREAM Triple Bill
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2025
Nashville Ballet will launch its 40th Season – The Ruby Season – with If I Can Dream, a triple bill featuring Balanchine, Kylián and Presley. Learn more here!
Applications Open For OZ Arts Nashville's Fifth Annual Brave New Works Lab
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2025
Contemporary arts center OZ Arts Nashville encourages artists from all performance disciplines to submit proposals via the open call the Brave New Works Lab 2026, due on Monday, October 20, 2025.
OZ Arts to Launch 2025/26 Season With U.S. Premiere Of Compagnie Dyptik's LE GRAND BAL
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2025
Contemporary arts center OZ Arts Nashville will open its most international season yet with an explosive performance from France's most acclaimed Hip-hop ensemble Compagnie Dyptik.

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