Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from January 2026
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Nashville Theatre Newsroom
The latest theatre news from Nashville — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
Craig Morgan to Headline Ryman Auditorium in November
Country music star Craig Morgan will return to Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium on November 7, 2026 to headline the venue.
Interview: Lead Dancers and Director of Operations for Nashville Ballet's SWAN LAKE
Even if you’ve never seen a single production, chances are you’ve at least heard of Swan Lake.
FAT HAM to be Presented at Nashville Repertory Theatre
Nashville Repertory Theatre, in co-production with The Nashville Shakespeare Festival, will present the Regional premiere of FAT HAM, the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by James Ijames.
School Of Nashville Ballet Opens Video Auditions For 2026 Summer Intensives
School of Nashville Ballet has opened video auditions for its 2026 Summer Intensives, including the highly selective Company Immersion Intensive and Contemporary Intensive, as leadership seeks top emerging talent from across the country.
Russell Dickerson to Play Nashville Headlining Date This Spring
On May 8, multi-Platinum star Russell Dickerson will headline Nashville’s Ascend Amphitheater for a live event timed around his birthday.
Dolly Parton’s THREADS to Team Up With Nashville Symphony For Limited Summer Series
This summer, Dolly Parton's Threads: My Songs in Symphony joins the Nashville Symphony for a multi-week limited series celebrating the Summer of Dolly Parton.
O BROTHER, WHERE ART THOU? Soundtrack to Be Honored at Grand Ole Opry Event
The Grand Ole Opry will host a 25th anniversary celebration for the 8x Platinum O Brother, Where Art Thou? soundtrack on Sat.
DOLLY PARTON’S THREADS: MY SONGS IN SYMPHONY Coming to Nashville Symphony
This summer, Dolly Parton’s Threads: My Songs in Symphony will join the Nashville Symphony for a multi-week limited series celebrating the Summer of Dolly Parton.
Roxy Regional Theatre To Present THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK
Roxy Regional Theatre will stage THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK, a poignant recount of a young girl's life during Nazi persecution, from February 13 at its Clarksville location.
Review: BIRDIE at Oz Arts Nashville
What did our critic think of BIRDIE at Oz Arts Nashville?
THE LION KING, JR to be Presented at Cumberland County Playhouse
The Cumberland County Playhouse will present The Lion King, Jr, with music and lyrics by Tim Rice and Elton John, with additional music and lyrics by Lebo M, Mark Mancina, Jay Rifkin, Hans Zimmer; book by Roger Allers and Irene Mecchi.
OZ Arts Nashville to Host Southeastern Premiere of MAJOR by Ogemdi Ude
OZ Arts Nashville will present the Southeastern premiere of MAJOR, a majorette-inspired contemporary dance by choreographer Ogemdi Ude, featuring local TSU majorettes and a Grammy-winning drumline.
Photos: Susan Egan, Caroline Bowman and More Join Rachel Potter for OFF BROADWAY: AN EVENING OF MAGIC
Broadway and Disney favorites took the stage at Analog at Hutton Hotel on Friday, January 23 for Off Broadway: An Evening of Magic, a one-night-only concert celebrating iconic songs from beloved animated films.
Video: Susan Egan, Rachel Potter, & More Sing 'I Wont Say I’m In Love' From HERCULES
Watch a video of Susan Egan, Rachel Potter and more singing 'I Won't Say I'm In Love' at Off Broadway: An Evening of Magic, a one-night-only concert celebrating iconic songs from beloved animated films.
Theaters Cancel Performances Due to Severe Weather - Updating Live
As a powerful winter storm moves across large portions of the United States, BroadwayWorld is monitoring performance cancellations, schedule changes, and venue closures affecting Broadway, touring productions, regional theatre, and live events nationwide.
The Theater Bug to Present THE TEN MINUTE PLAY FESTIVAL
Theater Bug will present the fourth annual Theater Bug Ten-Minute Play Festival! The Festival offers audiences a chance to experience eight brand-new short plays and celebrate Nashville's newest voices
OZ Arts Reveals Winter/Spring Line-up, Featuring Artists From Spain, Japan, South Africa and More
OZ Arts Nashville will continue its season of presentations by artists from around the world with 7 highly visual performance engagements by artists from Spain, Japan, Australia, South Africa, Switzerland, and the United States.
Rachel Potter, Susan Egan, Caroline Bowman And More To Perform In OFF BROADWAY: AN EVENING OF MAGIC At Hutton Hotel
Hutton Hotel will launch its 2026 Off Broadway concert series with Off Broadway: An Evening of Magic at Analog in Nashville.
OFF BROADWAY: AN EVENING OF MAGIC Comes to Nashville
Hutton Hotel will present 'OFF BROADWAY: AN EVENING OF MAGIC,' a concert featuring Broadway and Disney music on January 23 at Analog Nashville, with performances by Rachel Potter, Susan Egan, and more.
Video: Watch the Next On Stage: Season 6 Finale
The big day is almost here! After months of hard work, the six finalists of BroadwayWorld's Next on Stage: Season 6 will hit the stage in New York City for the our live finale at 54 Below.
Nashville Symphony to Relaunch 'Music in My Neighborhood' Initiative
The Nashville Symphony will present the return of its 'Music in My Neighborhood' community initiative, aiming to bring classical music to diverse local audiences.
Winners Announced For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Nashville Awards
Winners have been announced 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.
Frist Art Museum To Present THE IMPRESSIONIST REVOLUTION: MONET TO MATISSE
The Frist Art Museum will present THE IMPRESSIONIST REVOLUTION: MONET TO MATISSE, a major exhibition from the Dallas Museum of Art.
HAMILTON Returns To TPAC This June
HAMILTON is a part of the 2025-26 HCA Healthcare/TriStar Health Broadway at TPAC Season, Presented in Partnership with Nissan and Farm Bureau Health Plans.
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Dial M for Murder Hendersonville Performing Arts Company (3/19-4/04) |
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Purpose The Circuit Playhouse (2/19-3/14) |
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The Unexpected Guest Playhouse 615 (7/17-8/02) |
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Disney's The Little Mermaid Ramsey Theatre Company (6/26-6/27) |
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Mamma Mia! Tennessee Theatre (2/16-2/21) |
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ATRIUM TheatreWorks@TheSquare (1/08-1/24) |
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Ain't Too Proud Playhouse on the Square (3/26-4/18) |
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Sister Act Hendersonville Performing Arts Company (5/27-6/13) |
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Jack Johnson at Ascend Amphitheater Ascend Amphitheater (8/25-8/25) |
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Mean Girls the Musical Playhouse on the Square (8/21-9/13) |