Photo Coverage: Lakewood Theatre's ASHLAND FALLS
by Jeffrey Ellis - February 24, 2015
A school receives a mysterious script about a girl who died long ago. The director disappears. A new director arrives just in time and knows all about the story of the play. In fact, she seems to know it too well. And how did she get the dead girl's ring? Are the students of Herbert Hoover High too wrapped up in miscues, awful accents, and stolen boyfriends to notice? Revenge is coming. Who will pay the price when the real world and the play collide?
by Jeffrey Ellis - February 24, 2015
A school receives a mysterious script about a girl who died long ago. The director disappears. A new director arrives just in time and knows all about the story of the play. In fact, she seems to know it too well. And how did she get the dead girl's ring? Are the students of Herbert Hoover High too wrapped up in miscues, awful accents, and stolen boyfriends to notice? Revenge is coming. Who will pay the price when the real world and the play collide?
Circle Players' PICNIC Poster Art Unveiled
by Jeffrey Ellis - February 19, 2015
Initial artwork for Circle Players' upcoming production of William Inge's Picnic, with art by Arthur Henry Kirkby IV and graphic design by David Arnold, has been released just as rehearsals get under way for the show's March 26-April 4 run at Nashville's Hillsboro High School.
by Jeffrey Ellis - February 19, 2015
Initial artwork for Circle Players' upcoming production of William Inge's Picnic, with art by Arthur Henry Kirkby IV and graphic design by David Arnold, has been released just as rehearsals get under way for the show's March 26-April 4 run at Nashville's Hillsboro High School.
'JOSEPH' to Resume Performances Tonight at TPAC
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2015
The Tennessee Performing Arts Center announces its offices will be open today and this evening's, Thursday, February 19, performance of the national tour of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, will go on as scheduled at 7:30 p.m. with doors opening at 7:00 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2015
The Tennessee Performing Arts Center announces its offices will be open today and this evening's, Thursday, February 19, performance of the national tour of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, will go on as scheduled at 7:30 p.m. with doors opening at 7:00 p.m.
HIGH SCHOOL DRAMA: Hume-Fogg's Caitlin Oden
by Jeffrey Ellis - February 19, 2015
Today's spotlight falls upon Hume Fogg Academic Magnet High School's Caitlin Oden, who could have been the inspiration for every fictional princess ever: She's blonde, pretty, poised and self-possessed. Even her name - Caitlin Mirabel Oden - has the ring of royalty to it (say it slowly: Princess Caitlin Mirabel...sounds ideal, right?), although Caitlin's down-to-earth and focused on her longterm goals in the theater.
by Jeffrey Ellis - February 19, 2015
Today's spotlight falls upon Hume Fogg Academic Magnet High School's Caitlin Oden, who could have been the inspiration for every fictional princess ever: She's blonde, pretty, poised and self-possessed. Even her name - Caitlin Mirabel Oden - has the ring of royalty to it (say it slowly: Princess Caitlin Mirabel...sounds ideal, right?), although Caitlin's down-to-earth and focused on her longterm goals in the theater.
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Plays the Clarence Brown Theatre, Now thru 3/8
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2015
The course of love definitely does NOT run smooth when William Shakespeare's family-friendly comedy 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' plays on the Clarence Brown Theatre Mainstage tonight, February 19 through March 8, 2015. An Open Captioned performance will take place on Sunday, February 22 at 2:00 pm.
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2015
The course of love definitely does NOT run smooth when William Shakespeare's family-friendly comedy 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' plays on the Clarence Brown Theatre Mainstage tonight, February 19 through March 8, 2015. An Open Captioned performance will take place on Sunday, February 22 at 2:00 pm.
Nashville Theaters Do Battle With Winter Storm
by Jeffrey Ellis - February 18, 2015
Frigid temperatures that have accompanied this week's ice and snow throughout the South continues to wreak havoc on performance schedules at Middle Tennessee theaters, with some companies already cancelling performances Tuesday and Wednesday nights, and even one Thursday night performance already shuttered.
by Jeffrey Ellis - February 18, 2015
Frigid temperatures that have accompanied this week's ice and snow throughout the South continues to wreak havoc on performance schedules at Middle Tennessee theaters, with some companies already cancelling performances Tuesday and Wednesday nights, and even one Thursday night performance already shuttered.
Street Theatre Company's MEMPHIS Opens 3/13
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2015
In its first regional Tennessee performance since its National tour, the Broadway smash hit MEMPHIS comes to Nashville. Street Theatre Company stages MEMPHIS as its premiere 2015 performance with its own edgy style. Music City is in for a treat: MEMPHIS showcases Tennessee's music at its finest! Talented Nashville artists sing and dance to blues, gospel, southern soul, and r&b in this electrifying score, music directed by Randy Craft and choreographed by Bakari King.
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2015
In its first regional Tennessee performance since its National tour, the Broadway smash hit MEMPHIS comes to Nashville. Street Theatre Company stages MEMPHIS as its premiere 2015 performance with its own edgy style. Music City is in for a treat: MEMPHIS showcases Tennessee's music at its finest! Talented Nashville artists sing and dance to blues, gospel, southern soul, and r&b in this electrifying score, music directed by Randy Craft and choreographed by Bakari King.
TPAC Cancels Tonight's JOSEPH... Performance
by Jeffrey Ellis - February 18, 2015
The Tennessee Performing Arts Center announces the cancellation of this evening's, Wednesday February 18, performance of the national tour of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, previously scheduled for 7:30 p.m. in Andrew Jackson Hall. TPAC had previously cancelled the Tuesday evening performance.
by Jeffrey Ellis - February 18, 2015
The Tennessee Performing Arts Center announces the cancellation of this evening's, Wednesday February 18, performance of the national tour of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, previously scheduled for 7:30 p.m. in Andrew Jackson Hall. TPAC had previously cancelled the Tuesday evening performance.
Clarence Brown Theatre Cancels Tomorrow's Performance of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2015
Due to changing weather conditions, the Thursday, February 19 Preview performance of A Midsummer Night's Dream has been cancelled. Patrons who have tickets to the Preview will be provided with free ticket exchanges to any performance during the run and can contact the Box Office at 974-5161. All performances of "Master Harold"…and the Boys will run as scheduled.
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2015
Due to changing weather conditions, the Thursday, February 19 Preview performance of A Midsummer Night's Dream has been cancelled. Patrons who have tickets to the Preview will be provided with free ticket exchanges to any performance during the run and can contact the Box Office at 974-5161. All performances of "Master Harold"…and the Boys will run as scheduled.
WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Johnson West
by Jeffrey Ellis - February 18, 2015
Today, our spotlight falls on Johnson West, one of the most likable actors to ever walk onto a Nashville stage. Johnson is the type of actor you cannot help but fall a little in love with every time he enters stage left, the kind of guy you can just imagine being the best friend you've always dreamed of when he exits stage right, or the fellow you will tell all your closely held secrets to over a cold beer after the curtain has been rung down.
by Jeffrey Ellis - February 18, 2015
Today, our spotlight falls on Johnson West, one of the most likable actors to ever walk onto a Nashville stage. Johnson is the type of actor you cannot help but fall a little in love with every time he enters stage left, the kind of guy you can just imagine being the best friend you've always dreamed of when he exits stage right, or the fellow you will tell all your closely held secrets to over a cold beer after the curtain has been rung down.
BWW Interviews: Nashville Rep's Props Master Evelyn Pearson Talks THE WHIPPING MAN and More
by Cara Richardson - February 17, 2015
When I saw Nashville Repertory Theatre's production of The Whipping Man last weekend, one of the first things that I noticed was the amazing set design. A beautifully designed set by Gary C. Hoff, The Whipping Man had so many amazing things about it that I wanted to take the time to find out a little more about how the set was designed and made.
by Cara Richardson - February 17, 2015
When I saw Nashville Repertory Theatre's production of The Whipping Man last weekend, one of the first things that I noticed was the amazing set design. A beautifully designed set by Gary C. Hoff, The Whipping Man had so many amazing things about it that I wanted to take the time to find out a little more about how the set was designed and made.
War Memorial Auditorium Cancels Tonight's Dr. John & the Nite Trippers Performance
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2015
The War Memorial Auditorium announces the cancellation of tonight's scheduled performance by Dr. John & The Nite Trippers with Guthrie Brown & the Family Tree.
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2015
The War Memorial Auditorium announces the cancellation of tonight's scheduled performance by Dr. John & The Nite Trippers with Guthrie Brown & the Family Tree.
NEWSIES Makes Nashville Debut, 5/26-31
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2015
Disney Theatrical Productions and the Tennessee Performing Arts Center announce that the Tony Award-winning smash hit musical, NEWSIES, will make its Nashville debut with a limited one-week engagement at TPAC's Andrew Jackson Hall, May 26-31.
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2015
Disney Theatrical Productions and the Tennessee Performing Arts Center announce that the Tony Award-winning smash hit musical, NEWSIES, will make its Nashville debut with a limited one-week engagement at TPAC's Andrew Jackson Hall, May 26-31.
BWW Interviews: David Rossetti of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
by Cara Richardson - February 17, 2015
As the touring production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat makes its way to Nashville this week, I've taken the chance to interview the dance captain and swing of the production, David Rossetti. A Broadway actor with a career as a choreographer, David has a substantial and varied resume.
by Cara Richardson - February 17, 2015
As the touring production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat makes its way to Nashville this week, I've taken the chance to interview the dance captain and swing of the production, David Rossetti. A Broadway actor with a career as a choreographer, David has a substantial and varied resume.
COLLEGIATE THEATRICS: University of Evansville's Rachel Woods
by Jeffrey Ellis - February 17, 2015
Make no mistake about it: Rachel Woods is a remarkable young woman. One of the finest young actresses to come out of Nashville theater - she's performed on such diverse stages as Nashville Shakespeare Festival and Franklin's Pull-Tight Players - she's currently spending a semester abroad at Harlaxton, the University of Evansville's British campus, having new adventures every day and adding to her magical bag of theatrical tricks that will serve her well as her career progresses.
by Jeffrey Ellis - February 17, 2015
Make no mistake about it: Rachel Woods is a remarkable young woman. One of the finest young actresses to come out of Nashville theater - she's performed on such diverse stages as Nashville Shakespeare Festival and Franklin's Pull-Tight Players - she's currently spending a semester abroad at Harlaxton, the University of Evansville's British campus, having new adventures every day and adding to her magical bag of theatrical tricks that will serve her well as her career progresses.
Citing Weather, TPAC Cancels Performances Tonight and Tomorrow
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2015
The Tennessee Performing Arts Center announced today the cancellation of tomorrow evening's (February 17), performance of the national tour of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, previously scheduled for 7:30 p.m. in Andrew Jackson Hall.
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2015
The Tennessee Performing Arts Center announced today the cancellation of tomorrow evening's (February 17), performance of the national tour of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, previously scheduled for 7:30 p.m. in Andrew Jackson Hall.
What's Nashville's Favorite Love Song from a Musical?
by Jeffrey Ellis - February 13, 2015
In a town where everyone from your next-door neighbor to your favorite barista - from your dental hygienist to your manicurist, your seatmate on the bus, your friendly neighborhood bartender and maybe even the guy who does your taxes - is a songwriter, you'll find that there's never a shortage of opinions on the topic of favorite songs. Ask a cross-section of Nashville theater-types what their favorite love song is from the annals of musical theater and you're going to get a barrage of answers.
by Jeffrey Ellis - February 13, 2015
In a town where everyone from your next-door neighbor to your favorite barista - from your dental hygienist to your manicurist, your seatmate on the bus, your friendly neighborhood bartender and maybe even the guy who does your taxes - is a songwriter, you'll find that there's never a shortage of opinions on the topic of favorite songs. Ask a cross-section of Nashville theater-types what their favorite love song is from the annals of musical theater and you're going to get a barrage of answers.
Photo Coverage: University School of Nashville's THE ADDING MACHINE
by Jeffrey Ellis - February 13, 2015
Elmer Rice's play The Adding Machine premiered on Broadway in 1923, yet it speaks to the issues of the day: mechanization, corporation, immigration, sexism and bigotry--all at the expense of the individual human being. Fast foward: 2015. Nearly 100 years later, we're still there. So says Catherine Coke, director of The Adding Machine at University School of Nashville.
by Jeffrey Ellis - February 13, 2015
Elmer Rice's play The Adding Machine premiered on Broadway in 1923, yet it speaks to the issues of the day: mechanization, corporation, immigration, sexism and bigotry--all at the expense of the individual human being. Fast foward: 2015. Nearly 100 years later, we're still there. So says Catherine Coke, director of The Adding Machine at University School of Nashville.
Nashville Rep's DEATH OF A SALESMAN to Run 3/12-28
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2015
Nashville Repertory Theatre will present its newest production Death of a Salesman, the classic, Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning drama. Death of a Salesman runs March 12-28, 2015 at Andrew Johnson Theater at Tennessee Performing Arts Center.
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2015
Nashville Repertory Theatre will present its newest production Death of a Salesman, the classic, Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning drama. Death of a Salesman runs March 12-28, 2015 at Andrew Johnson Theater at Tennessee Performing Arts Center.
Photo Coverage: Lipscomb Theatre's SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL
by Jeffrey Ellis - February 12, 2015
Now one of the most performed shows in America, Seussical is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! Tony winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (Lucky Stiff, My Favorite Year, Once On this Island and Ragtime) have lovingly brought to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, Lazy Mayzie and a little boy with a big imagination--Jojo. The colorful characters transport us from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus Mcgurkus to the invisible world of the Whos.
by Jeffrey Ellis - February 12, 2015
Now one of the most performed shows in America, Seussical is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! Tony winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (Lucky Stiff, My Favorite Year, Once On this Island and Ragtime) have lovingly brought to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, Lazy Mayzie and a little boy with a big imagination--Jojo. The colorful characters transport us from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus Mcgurkus to the invisible world of the Whos.
Photo Coverage: Springhouse Theatre's SABRINA FAIR
by Jeffrey Ellis - February 12, 2015
Opening Friday night in Smyrna, Sabrina Fair is the perfect show to warm those cold winter nights. Featuring a wonderful cast, beautiful period costumes of the 1950s, delightful wit, and a love story that is part Cinderella, part Oscar Wilde, and part Love Actually this is a show you don't want to miss.
by Jeffrey Ellis - February 12, 2015
Opening Friday night in Smyrna, Sabrina Fair is the perfect show to warm those cold winter nights. Featuring a wonderful cast, beautiful period costumes of the 1950s, delightful wit, and a love story that is part Cinderella, part Oscar Wilde, and part Love Actually this is a show you don't want to miss.
HIGH SCHOOL DRAMA: Ravenwood's Emily Whitlow
by Jeffrey Ellis - February 12, 2015
Today, we celebrate the birthday of Emily Whitlow, a 17-year-old (or is she 18 today?) student at Ravenwood High School in neighboring Williamson County. A native of New York, Emily moved to Tennessee with her family at the age of 15 and since then she has appeared in several school productions, including her turn as Dolly Gallagher Levi in Hello, Dolly! during her sophomore year. In addition she's appeared in Circle Players' bare and Shrek the Musical and Promises, Promises at Boiler Room Theatre.
by Jeffrey Ellis - February 12, 2015
Today, we celebrate the birthday of Emily Whitlow, a 17-year-old (or is she 18 today?) student at Ravenwood High School in neighboring Williamson County. A native of New York, Emily moved to Tennessee with her family at the age of 15 and since then she has appeared in several school productions, including her turn as Dolly Gallagher Levi in Hello, Dolly! during her sophomore year. In addition she's appeared in Circle Players' bare and Shrek the Musical and Promises, Promises at Boiler Room Theatre.
Wetumpka Depot and South City Players' 'NIGHT, MOTHER Heads to AACTF Region IV Festival, 3/4-8
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2015
The Wetumpka Depot Players of Wetumpka, Alabama and South City Players of Alabaster, Alabama are proud to announce that their collaborative production of 'night, Mother has won the honor of performing at AACTFest Region IV festival presented by the Southeastern Theatre Conference to be held at the Chattanooga Theatre Centre in Chattanooga, Tennessee March 4 - 8, 2015.
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2015
The Wetumpka Depot Players of Wetumpka, Alabama and South City Players of Alabaster, Alabama are proud to announce that their collaborative production of 'night, Mother has won the honor of performing at AACTFest Region IV festival presented by the Southeastern Theatre Conference to be held at the Chattanooga Theatre Centre in Chattanooga, Tennessee March 4 - 8, 2015.
Copeland & Binkley's JACK'S TALE Opens at Kennedy Center Saturday
by Jeffrey Ellis - February 11, 2015
The Kennedy Center and Nashville Children's Theatre present the world premiere musical production of Jack's Tale: A Mythic Mountain Musical Adventure February 14 and 15 in the Family Theater. Co-commissioned by the Kennedy Center and Nashville Children's Theatre, the production features a book by Scot Copeland, music by Paul Carrol Binkley, lyrics by Paul Carrol Binkley and Scot Copeland, and direction by Scot Copeland. Jack's Tale opens at Nashville Children's Theatre on Thursday, February 19, running through March 8.
by Jeffrey Ellis - February 11, 2015
The Kennedy Center and Nashville Children's Theatre present the world premiere musical production of Jack's Tale: A Mythic Mountain Musical Adventure February 14 and 15 in the Family Theater. Co-commissioned by the Kennedy Center and Nashville Children's Theatre, the production features a book by Scot Copeland, music by Paul Carrol Binkley, lyrics by Paul Carrol Binkley and Scot Copeland, and direction by Scot Copeland. Jack's Tale opens at Nashville Children's Theatre on Thursday, February 19, running through March 8.
WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Stephanie Jones-Benton
by Jeffrey Ellis - February 11, 2015
Today, our focus is on one of our favorites: Stephanie Jones-Benton, one of Nashville's favorite musical theater stars, a Nashville native and a graduate of Belmont University's musical theater program. The past couple of years have been jam-packed with fun, excitement and work for Stephanie, with a lot of miles on her own personal odometer as she's traversed the world's seas and flown its skies, performing for audiences in virtually every corner of the globe.
by Jeffrey Ellis - February 11, 2015
Today, our focus is on one of our favorites: Stephanie Jones-Benton, one of Nashville's favorite musical theater stars, a Nashville native and a graduate of Belmont University's musical theater program. The past couple of years have been jam-packed with fun, excitement and work for Stephanie, with a lot of miles on her own personal odometer as she's traversed the world's seas and flown its skies, performing for audiences in virtually every corner of the globe.
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Back to the Future: The Musical
Tennessee Performing Arts Center (3/17 - 3/22) | |
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Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra & Wynton Marsalis at Schermerhorn Symphony Center
Schermerhorn Symphony Center (2/11 - 2/11) | |
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Some Like It Hot
Tennessee Performing Arts Center (4/21 - 4/26) | |
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King Hedley II
Chattanooga Theatre Centre (1/23 - 2/8) | |
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Les Miserables
Tennessee Performing Arts Center (1/20 - 1/25) | |
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& Juliet
Historic Tennessee Theatre (8/4 - 8/9) | |
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BIRDIE
OZ Arts (1/30 - 1/31) | |
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