In The Spotlight: Summit High School's Landon Wilson
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 23, 2024
Today our spotlight shines on Landon Wilson, a senior at Spring Hill’s Summit High School, who earned his Spotlight Award nomination for his performance as Ren McCormack in Footloose The Musical. Landon will be a student at Belmont University this fall, with plans to audition for its musical theater program once he’s on-campus.
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 23, 2024
Today our spotlight shines on Landon Wilson, a senior at Spring Hill’s Summit High School, who earned his Spotlight Award nomination for his performance as Ren McCormack in Footloose The Musical. Landon will be a student at Belmont University this fall, with plans to audition for its musical theater program once he’s on-campus.
Frist Art Museum Presents Exhibition Spotlights Chicano Graphic Artists' History and Legacy
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2024
Explore the rich history and legacy of Chicano graphic artists at the Frist Art Museum.
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2024
Explore the rich history and legacy of Chicano graphic artists at the Frist Art Museum.
Ernest & Friends to Headline Stars for Second Harvest Concert
by Josh Sharpe - May 22, 2024
Top selling singer-songwriter ERNEST will be joined by friends HARDY, Jamey Johnson, and Lukas Nelson for a special night of music at the 2024 Stars for Second Harvest benefit concert presented by Nissan. The show will be held at Nashville's historic Ryman Auditorium on Tuesday, June 4 at 7:30 p.m.
by Josh Sharpe - May 22, 2024
Top selling singer-songwriter ERNEST will be joined by friends HARDY, Jamey Johnson, and Lukas Nelson for a special night of music at the 2024 Stars for Second Harvest benefit concert presented by Nissan. The show will be held at Nashville's historic Ryman Auditorium on Tuesday, June 4 at 7:30 p.m.
In The Spotlight: Coffee County High School's Alyssa Freeze
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 22, 2024
Today’s spotlight is focused on Alyssa Freeze, a senior at Coffee County High School, who garnered Spotlight Award attention for her performance as Janet Van De Graff in The Drowsy Chaperone. This fall, Alyssa begins her college career at Nashville’s Lipscomb University.
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 22, 2024
Today’s spotlight is focused on Alyssa Freeze, a senior at Coffee County High School, who garnered Spotlight Award attention for her performance as Janet Van De Graff in The Drowsy Chaperone. This fall, Alyssa begins her college career at Nashville’s Lipscomb University.
Country-Pop Sensation Dasha to Make Grand Ole Opry Debut in June
by Josh Sharpe - May 22, 2024
Country-pop sensation, Dasha, is set to make her debut on the iconic Grand Ole Opry® stage on Saturday, June 15 in Nashville, TN. The singer-songwriter is set to perform her smash single “Austin” as well as music from her 2024 album What Happens Now? via Warner Records. Tickets are available to purchase now.
by Josh Sharpe - May 22, 2024
Country-pop sensation, Dasha, is set to make her debut on the iconic Grand Ole Opry® stage on Saturday, June 15 in Nashville, TN. The singer-songwriter is set to perform her smash single “Austin” as well as music from her 2024 album What Happens Now? via Warner Records. Tickets are available to purchase now.
In Tuesday's Spotlight: Nashville School of the Arts' Jayden Murphy
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 21, 2024
The two winners of the Outstanding Lead Performer Spotlight Awards in Nashville will travel later this summer to New York City to take part The Jimmy Awards and to compete for top honors, which recognizes the nation’s leading high school musical theater performers.
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 21, 2024
The two winners of the Outstanding Lead Performer Spotlight Awards in Nashville will travel later this summer to New York City to take part The Jimmy Awards and to compete for top honors, which recognizes the nation’s leading high school musical theater performers.
In Today's Spotlight: Ravenwood High School's Raleigh Risser
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 20, 2024
In today’s spotlight is Raleigh Risser, a senior at Williamson County’s Ravenwood High School, who garnered Spotlight Award attention for her role as Fiona in Shrek: The Musical. She will pursue her BFA in Musical Theater at Ithaca College.
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 20, 2024
In today’s spotlight is Raleigh Risser, a senior at Williamson County’s Ravenwood High School, who garnered Spotlight Award attention for her role as Fiona in Shrek: The Musical. She will pursue her BFA in Musical Theater at Ithaca College.
In The Spotlight: Coffee County High School's Edgar Guzman
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 19, 2024
Today we begin a six-part series of interviews with the Spotlight Awards’ nominees for Outstanding Lead Performer, shining the BroadwayWorld Nashville spotlight on the talented young actors who will compete for the opportunity to represent Nashville, Middle Tennessee and TPAC at The Jimmy Awards.
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 19, 2024
Today we begin a six-part series of interviews with the Spotlight Awards’ nominees for Outstanding Lead Performer, shining the BroadwayWorld Nashville spotlight on the talented young actors who will compete for the opportunity to represent Nashville, Middle Tennessee and TPAC at The Jimmy Awards.
Alison Arngrim to Bring CONFESSIONS OF A PRAIRIE BITCH to Play Nashville
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2024
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE with ALISON ARNGRIM's CONFESSIONS OF A PRAIRIE BITCH in Nashville. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2024
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE with ALISON ARNGRIM's CONFESSIONS OF A PRAIRIE BITCH in Nashville. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Randy Travis to Appear at Ryman Auditorium Show On June 5
by Josh Sharpe - May 15, 2024
Country Music Hall of Famer Randy Travis announced he is bringing his More Life Tour to the iconic Ryman Auditorium on June 5, marking an exciting unofficial start to CMA Fest. Alongside Travis’ original touring band and special guest vocalist James Dupré the tour guarantees an unforgettable musical odyssey through Travis' chart-topping hits, complemented by video highlights from his illustrious career in music, film and television.
by Josh Sharpe - May 15, 2024
Country Music Hall of Famer Randy Travis announced he is bringing his More Life Tour to the iconic Ryman Auditorium on June 5, marking an exciting unofficial start to CMA Fest. Alongside Travis’ original touring band and special guest vocalist James Dupré the tour guarantees an unforgettable musical odyssey through Travis' chart-topping hits, complemented by video highlights from his illustrious career in music, film and television.
Review: Nashville Repertory Theatre's POTUS...
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 12, 2024
Nashville Repertory Theatre closes out its 39th season with one of the best laugh-out-loud comedies we’ve ever seen on a Tennessee Performing Arts Center stage: Selina Fillinger’s uproariously funny, if all-too-real, POTUS or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive. Directed by the acclaimed Lauren Shouse and performed by an all-star cast that’s filled with seven of the best actors in Nashville, it’s a smart, incisive and topical farce that’s certain to lift your spirits and feed your soul.
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 12, 2024
Nashville Repertory Theatre closes out its 39th season with one of the best laugh-out-loud comedies we’ve ever seen on a Tennessee Performing Arts Center stage: Selina Fillinger’s uproariously funny, if all-too-real, POTUS or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive. Directed by the acclaimed Lauren Shouse and performed by an all-star cast that’s filled with seven of the best actors in Nashville, it’s a smart, incisive and topical farce that’s certain to lift your spirits and feed your soul.
Review: Studio Tenn's Season-Closing CABARET
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 11, 2024
Paul Vasterling, the longtime CEO and artistic director of Nashville Ballet, makes his debut as a director of musical theater with his revival of Cabaret – which he also choreographs – in a much-heralded and eagerly anticipated production for Franklin-based Studio Tenn. The timely and sumptuous revival allows audiences an opportunity to consider the prescience of the classic Broadway musical by John Kander and Fred Ebb that debuted in 1966 and which has continued to fascinate and challenge artists of the theater the world over almost 60 years later.
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 11, 2024
Paul Vasterling, the longtime CEO and artistic director of Nashville Ballet, makes his debut as a director of musical theater with his revival of Cabaret – which he also choreographs – in a much-heralded and eagerly anticipated production for Franklin-based Studio Tenn. The timely and sumptuous revival allows audiences an opportunity to consider the prescience of the classic Broadway musical by John Kander and Fred Ebb that debuted in 1966 and which has continued to fascinate and challenge artists of the theater the world over almost 60 years later.
Photos: Inside the BAD REPUTATION: art by HOLLIS VIP Event At The Eighth Room
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2024
The Eighth Room hosted an exclusive, one-night only event to showcase the BAD REPUTATION: art by HOLLIS exhibit to raise funds for MusiCares Nashville. See photos from the event.
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2024
The Eighth Room hosted an exclusive, one-night only event to showcase the BAD REPUTATION: art by HOLLIS exhibit to raise funds for MusiCares Nashville. See photos from the event.
Nashville Ballet Will Perform LIVE IN STUDIO A: FIVE SHORT STORIES This Month
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2024
Nashville Ballet will perform five amazing stories with Live in Studio A: Five Short Stories. These performances will take place at The Martin Center for Nashville Ballet from May 17-19 and May 22-23, 2024.
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2024
Nashville Ballet will perform five amazing stories with Live in Studio A: Five Short Stories. These performances will take place at The Martin Center for Nashville Ballet from May 17-19 and May 22-23, 2024.
Shelby Lynne Confirms Special Headline Show at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium
by Josh Sharpe - May 09, 2024
GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Shelby Lynne will perform a special headline show at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium on Thursday, September 26, where she will perform new music as well as her landmark album, I Am Shelby Lynne, in its entirety.
by Josh Sharpe - May 09, 2024
GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Shelby Lynne will perform a special headline show at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium on Thursday, September 26, where she will perform new music as well as her landmark album, I Am Shelby Lynne, in its entirety.
T. Graham Brown Inducted as Member of the Grand Ole Opry
by Josh Sharpe - May 06, 2024
Grammy-nominated artist T. Graham Brown was inducted as the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry on Friday, May 3rd, by Opry member Vince Gill. They were joined onstage by Opry members John Conlee, The Isaacs, Don Schlitz, Jeannie Seely, and Mark Wills, who all wanted to participate in the induction and welcomed Brown to the family.
by Josh Sharpe - May 06, 2024
Grammy-nominated artist T. Graham Brown was inducted as the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry on Friday, May 3rd, by Opry member Vince Gill. They were joined onstage by Opry members John Conlee, The Isaacs, Don Schlitz, Jeannie Seely, and Mark Wills, who all wanted to participate in the induction and welcomed Brown to the family.
Grace Bowers Unveils Lineup for 'An Evening Supporting Love, Life & Music' Benefit Concert at Nashville's Brooklyn Bowl
by Josh Sharpe - May 06, 2024
Breakthrough guitarist, songwriter and bandleader Grace Bowers will host her 2nd annual “An Evening Supporting Love, Life & Music” benefit concert June 10 at Nashville’s Brooklyn Bowl, which will feature performances from Bowers, The Cadillac Three, Devon Gilfillian, Caroline Jones, Meg McRee, Jared James Nichols, John Osborne, Lucie Silvas, Brittney Spencer and Butch Walker as well as additional special guests.
by Josh Sharpe - May 06, 2024
Breakthrough guitarist, songwriter and bandleader Grace Bowers will host her 2nd annual “An Evening Supporting Love, Life & Music” benefit concert June 10 at Nashville’s Brooklyn Bowl, which will feature performances from Bowers, The Cadillac Three, Devon Gilfillian, Caroline Jones, Meg McRee, Jared James Nichols, John Osborne, Lucie Silvas, Brittney Spencer and Butch Walker as well as additional special guests.
Student Blog: Advice from Senior Survivors of the College Audition Process
by Student Blogger: Ruby Wolter - May 06, 2024
This year I have had the pleasure of being a small part in these graduating senior’s college processes – answering questions along the way and giving advice as they needed it. I am so proud of all that they have accomplished! Now veterans of the college audition process, enjoy some words of wisdom from these 10 wonderful seniors, soon to be college freshmen.
by Student Blogger: Ruby Wolter - May 06, 2024
This year I have had the pleasure of being a small part in these graduating senior’s college processes – answering questions along the way and giving advice as they needed it. I am so proud of all that they have accomplished! Now veterans of the college audition process, enjoy some words of wisdom from these 10 wonderful seniors, soon to be college freshmen.
Review: YES THE MUSICAL at Dream Hotel
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 04, 2024
Meanwhile, theater aficionados, bachelorette parties (aka “WOO! girls”), fun-seekers and all the assorted denizens of Music City’s Broadway district will be buying up all the sunglasses in order to protect their eyes from the over-the-top glitz and glamour provided by the physical production of Yes, A Musical Comedy’s theatrical magic and technical wizardry and the pure joy of Blaine Hopkins’ book and lyrics, Garrett Kotecki’s music and lyrics and Joel Waggoner’s everything else (including additional words and orchestrations) that make the show so entertaining, so delightful and, lord have mercy, so much fun!
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 04, 2024
Meanwhile, theater aficionados, bachelorette parties (aka “WOO! girls”), fun-seekers and all the assorted denizens of Music City’s Broadway district will be buying up all the sunglasses in order to protect their eyes from the over-the-top glitz and glamour provided by the physical production of Yes, A Musical Comedy’s theatrical magic and technical wizardry and the pure joy of Blaine Hopkins’ book and lyrics, Garrett Kotecki’s music and lyrics and Joel Waggoner’s everything else (including additional words and orchestrations) that make the show so entertaining, so delightful and, lord have mercy, so much fun!
The MLC Seeks Suggestions For Board of Directors and Advisory Committee Candidates
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2024
The Mechanical Licensing Collective (The MLC) is accepting suggestions of Publisher candidates for its Board of Directors and Unclaimed Royalties Oversight, Dispute Resolution and Operations Advisory committees.
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2024
The Mechanical Licensing Collective (The MLC) is accepting suggestions of Publisher candidates for its Board of Directors and Unclaimed Royalties Oversight, Dispute Resolution and Operations Advisory committees.
Nashville Ballet Reveals Lineup of Three Productions This May
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2024
Nashville Ballet will perform three productions this May - Coppélia,Young Artists Showcase and Live in Studio A: Five Short Stories. Learn more about the upcoming shows here!
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2024
Nashville Ballet will perform three productions this May - Coppélia,Young Artists Showcase and Live in Studio A: Five Short Stories. Learn more about the upcoming shows here!
Spotlight: ONLY HOPE at Franklin Theatre
by BWW Special Offer - April 26, 2024
Don't miss the exclusive premiere of Only Hope at The Franklin Theatre!
by BWW Special Offer - April 26, 2024
Don't miss the exclusive premiere of Only Hope at The Franklin Theatre!
Frist Art Museum Presents Exhibition Of Work By Iranian Artist Shahpour Pouyan
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2024
Explore the captivating exhibition of Iranian artist Shahpour Pouyan at the Frist Art Museum. Dive into the unique blend of history, culture, and personal narrative through his work.
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2024
Explore the captivating exhibition of Iranian artist Shahpour Pouyan at the Frist Art Museum. Dive into the unique blend of history, culture, and personal narrative through his work.
Scenic City Shakespeare Presents A Double Feature Of Classic Comedies This May!
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2024
Catch Scenic City Shakespeare's bite-sized adaptations of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM and THE COMEDY OF ERRORS at Greenway Farms this May.
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2024
Catch Scenic City Shakespeare's bite-sized adaptations of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM and THE COMEDY OF ERRORS at Greenway Farms this May.
Summer Improv Classes to be Presented At HPAC in June
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2024
Join the 6-week improv class at HPAC, perfect for both high school students and adults. Learn more and see how to register.
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2024
Join the 6-week improv class at HPAC, perfect for both high school students and adults. Learn more and see how to register.
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