The latest theatre news from Nashville — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
Kindling Arts announced a 22-event summer festival centered on a 'Utopias' theme, featuring a new musical, an original opera, site-specific dance-theater, and performance art by Nashville-based artists at venues across West Nashville.
Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the first North American touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years, will celebrate its one-year anniversary, and welcome new cast members.
Knoxville Opera announced its 2026–2027 'Dreamers & Deceivers' season, featuring Strauss's DIE FLEDERMAUS and Puccini's MADAME BUTTERFLY at the historic Tennessee Theatre.
In this June 2026 edition, we're bringing you a fresh batch of standout reviews from stages across the country and beyond - from the world premiere of Gloria and Emily Estefan's Basura at Atlanta's Alliance Theatre to the riotous new comedy Iceboy!, starring Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman, at Chic
We chat about her amazing career on Broadway and across the country on national tours, from covering the role of Glinda in Wicked, to playing The Mistress in the Broadway revival of Evita opposite Ricky Martin.
Cumberland County Playhouse will present HEARTBREAK HOTEL, an Elvis Presley bio-musical featuring over 40 of his greatest hits, tracing his journey from Tupelo, Mississippi to international stardom.
The Nashville Symphony announced a free outdoor concert featuring actor and humanitarian Gary Sinise, with Music Director Leonard Slatkin conducting at Walk of Fame Park in downtown Nashville.
Studio Tenn's annual fundraising gala, 'One Night Only,' exceeded its fundraising goal, with 350 attendees gathering at Liberty Hall at The Factory at Franklin to support the nonprofit's youth programs and theatre accessibility.
The full cast has been revealed for the North American Tour of Dirty Dancing: The Musical, a new stage production based on the beloved film Dirty Dancing.
Analog at Hutton Hotel will present Off Broadway: The Room Where It Happened, featuring songs from HAMILTON, LES MISÉRABLES, HAIR, and more, performed by Broadway and Nashville talent including Rachel Potter, Justin Sargent, and Diana DeGarmo.
What did our critic think of TEDXNASHVILE MIXTAPE at Analog?
Hundreds of fans, travelers, community members, and road-trippers gathered in Cornersville on Tuesday for the official opening of Dolly's Tennessean Travel Stop, featuring a surprise appearance from Dolly Parton herself.
Today marks a major milestone for BroadwayWorld.
Dolly Parton's new Tennessee travel stop has shared the full details for its Grand Opening Week celebration, welcoming guests from June 24 through July 3.
The Waitress musical hits the road this fall! Celebrate its 10th anniversary with a North American tour hitting 40+ cities.
School of Nashville Ballet is enrolling students for the upcoming academic year, offering programs for ages 2 through adult, including a free Young Men's Scholarship Program and Community Youth Division.
MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL announced a multi-city anniversary tour celebrating 25 years since its debut in a 76-seat Orlando theater.
What did our critic think of THE FIRST STAGE: OIL & WHISKEY AND JOHNNY AND THE DEVIL'S BOX.
What did our critic think of THE View UPSTAIRS at Barbershop Theatre? Street Theatre Company opened their final show of their 20th season.
OZ Arts Nashville and literary nonprofit The Porch will present the annual Art Wire fellows reading, featuring poetry and prose from 10 writers responding to the 2025/26 international performance season.
Dolly Parton’s Threads: My Songs in Symphony is set for a multi-week limited series with the Nashville Symphony.
The Roxy Regional Theatre will close its 43rd season with Nunsense, Dan Goggin's musical comedy about five nuns staging a variety show to fund the burial of poisoned sisters.
The Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical JERSEY BOYS will bring its 20th Anniversary North American Tour to Tennessee Performing Arts Center in Nashville, with casting to be announced at a later date.
Oak View Group will host its fourth annual Theater Alliance Benefit at Vanderbilt University's Commodore Club in Nashville, featuring gaming entertainment, a silent auction, and Impact Awards for WME's Gayle Holcomb and ACL Live's Colleen Fischer.
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The Secret Garden Hendersonville Performing Arts Company (12/03-12/20) |
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Misery Ramsey Theatre Company (3/19-3/20) |
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The American Revolution (in 40 Minutes or Less!) Chattanooga Theatre Centre (9/01-9/30) |
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The Unexpected Guest Playhouse 615 (7/17-8/02) |
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Come From Away Chattanooga Theatre Centre (9/01-9/30) |
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Jack Johnson at Ascend Amphitheater Ascend Amphitheater (8/25-8/25) |
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Mamma Mia! Tennessee Theatre (2/16-2/21) |
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& Juliet Historic Tennessee Theatre (8/04-8/09) |
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The 49th Annual Art Auction Playhouse on the Square (4/24-4/24) |
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Gunhild Carling at City Winery Nashville City Winery Nashville (11/01-11/01) |
