Theresa Rebeck Named Latest Ingram New Works Fellow at Tennessee Rep
by Jeffrey Ellis - October 14, 2012
Theresa Rebeck-the Pulitzer Prize-nominated playwright whose latest comedy, Dead Accounts (starring Norbert Leo Butz and Katie Holmes) opens on Broadway November 29-has been named as the newest Ingram New Works Fellow at Tennessee Repertory Theatre.
by Jeffrey Ellis - October 14, 2012
Theresa Rebeck-the Pulitzer Prize-nominated playwright whose latest comedy, Dead Accounts (starring Norbert Leo Butz and Katie Holmes) opens on Broadway November 29-has been named as the newest Ingram New Works Fellow at Tennessee Repertory Theatre.
Brown Helms Renaissance Players' Production of INTO THE WOODS, Opens 10/19
by Jeffrey Ellis - October 13, 2012
What really happens "happily ever after"? That is among the questions answered in Stephen Sondheim's Into the Woods, to be presented by the Renaissance Players at Dickson's Renaissance Center, October 19-28 in the Anne Deason Performance Hall. The award-winning and critically acclaimed musical intertwines the plots of several Brothers Grimm fairy tales and follows them further to explore the consequences of the characters' wishes and quests.
by Jeffrey Ellis - October 13, 2012
What really happens "happily ever after"? That is among the questions answered in Stephen Sondheim's Into the Woods, to be presented by the Renaissance Players at Dickson's Renaissance Center, October 19-28 in the Anne Deason Performance Hall. The award-winning and critically acclaimed musical intertwines the plots of several Brothers Grimm fairy tales and follows them further to explore the consequences of the characters' wishes and quests.
YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN Next Up at Nashville Children's Theatre
by Jeffrey Ellis - October 13, 2012
Charlie Brown, Lucy, Linus, Sally, Schroder and the irresistible Snoopy-the whole Peanuts gang-present their familiar scenarios and foibles for Middle Tennessee families, when Nashville Children's Theatre performs You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown, beginning November 1 and running through December 23.
by Jeffrey Ellis - October 13, 2012
Charlie Brown, Lucy, Linus, Sally, Schroder and the irresistible Snoopy-the whole Peanuts gang-present their familiar scenarios and foibles for Middle Tennessee families, when Nashville Children's Theatre performs You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown, beginning November 1 and running through December 23.
Ambrister Directs Ira Levin's DEATHTRAP For Encore Theatre Company
by Jeffrey Ellis - October 13, 2012
Asa Ambrister directs a five person cast that includes Patrick Goedicke, Ann Street-Kavanagh, Daniel DeVault, Tammy Sutherland, and Brian Cunningham in Encore Theatre Company's production of Deathtrap, opening October 26 and running through November 10.
by Jeffrey Ellis - October 13, 2012
Asa Ambrister directs a five person cast that includes Patrick Goedicke, Ann Street-Kavanagh, Daniel DeVault, Tammy Sutherland, and Brian Cunningham in Encore Theatre Company's production of Deathtrap, opening October 26 and running through November 10.
Tennessee Rep Presents DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE, Now thru 11/3
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2012
Tennessee Repertory Theatre will present Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, adapted by Jeffrey Hatched, based on the classic novella by Robert Louis Stevenson. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde runs tonight, October 13 - November 3 at TPAC's Johnson Theater.
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2012
Tennessee Repertory Theatre will present Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, adapted by Jeffrey Hatched, based on the classic novella by Robert Louis Stevenson. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde runs tonight, October 13 - November 3 at TPAC's Johnson Theater.
Photo Coverage: The First Night Robe Continues Its Journey Through Nashville Theater
by Jeffrey Ellis - October 12, 2012
On September 2, 2012-during the presentation of The First Night Honors-a new Nashville and Tennessee theater tradition was unveiled with the presentation of the First Night Robe. Fashioned after and inspired by the legendary Broadway Gypsy Robe, the First Night counterpart is presented to someone who is making their first appearance on a Nashville-area stage.
by Jeffrey Ellis - October 12, 2012
On September 2, 2012-during the presentation of The First Night Honors-a new Nashville and Tennessee theater tradition was unveiled with the presentation of the First Night Robe. Fashioned after and inspired by the legendary Broadway Gypsy Robe, the First Night counterpart is presented to someone who is making their first appearance on a Nashville-area stage.
BWW Reviews: INTO THE DARKNESS Proves Halloween and Horror Can Be Charming and Funny
by Jeffrey Ellis - October 12, 2012
Write this down in your journals, post it on your Facebook, tweet it to your tens of followers, theaterati: Kevin Thornton and Enoch Porch are ridiculously talented! And there's no better way to celebrate the festive Halloween season than with these two-and their gorgeous and versatile cohort/partner-in-theatrical crime Jennifer Richmond-in a performance of Into the Darkness: A Vampire Musical, now onstage at Chaffin's Backstage at the Barn through October 27.
by Jeffrey Ellis - October 12, 2012
Write this down in your journals, post it on your Facebook, tweet it to your tens of followers, theaterati: Kevin Thornton and Enoch Porch are ridiculously talented! And there's no better way to celebrate the festive Halloween season than with these two-and their gorgeous and versatile cohort/partner-in-theatrical crime Jennifer Richmond-in a performance of Into the Darkness: A Vampire Musical, now onstage at Chaffin's Backstage at the Barn through October 27.
BWW Interviews: KIM THORNTON NYGREN Takes On The Friday Five
by Jeffrey Ellis - October 12, 2012
Today the spotlight falls on Kim Thorton Nygren, who just recently ended a critically acclaimed run in Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre's Dixie Swim Club, in which she played the randy, sexy Lexie. Kim's a fixture at ye olde dinner barn-not only because of her onstage performances in such shows as Rumors and 'Til Beth Do Us Part-but also because she works in the venerable venue's box office, dealing with audience members, inquisitive callers and the errant door-to-door salesman. In fact, she's so much a part of Chaffin's Barn that it's hard to imagine one without the other.
by Jeffrey Ellis - October 12, 2012
Today the spotlight falls on Kim Thorton Nygren, who just recently ended a critically acclaimed run in Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre's Dixie Swim Club, in which she played the randy, sexy Lexie. Kim's a fixture at ye olde dinner barn-not only because of her onstage performances in such shows as Rumors and 'Til Beth Do Us Part-but also because she works in the venerable venue's box office, dealing with audience members, inquisitive callers and the errant door-to-door salesman. In fact, she's so much a part of Chaffin's Barn that it's hard to imagine one without the other.
Lakewood Theatre Continues 2012 Season With THE MIRACLE WORKER
by Jeffrey Ellis - October 12, 2012
Lakewood Theatre Company, voted "Best Community Theatre Company" in BroadwayWorld.com's 2012 Nashville awards, presents William Gibson's The Miracle Worker beginning Friday, October 19 and running through Sunday, November 4.
by Jeffrey Ellis - October 12, 2012
Lakewood Theatre Company, voted "Best Community Theatre Company" in BroadwayWorld.com's 2012 Nashville awards, presents William Gibson's The Miracle Worker beginning Friday, October 19 and running through Sunday, November 4.
Roxy Regional Theatre Revives THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, Opening October 19
by Jeffrey Ellis - October 12, 2012
It's that time of year again: So dig out your fishnet stockings and sharpen your stilettos ...that sweet transvestite and his motley crew are back on the stage of Clarkville's Roxy Regional Theatre as the company brings back its revival of The Rocky Horror Show, opening Friday, October 19 at 8 p.m.
by Jeffrey Ellis - October 12, 2012
It's that time of year again: So dig out your fishnet stockings and sharpen your stilettos ...that sweet transvestite and his motley crew are back on the stage of Clarkville's Roxy Regional Theatre as the company brings back its revival of The Rocky Horror Show, opening Friday, October 19 at 8 p.m.
BWW Reviews: ABC's Banking On NASHVILLE To Bring On The Nielsen Glory
by Jeffrey Ellis - October 11, 2012
Now, ABC is banking on Music City, putting big bucks behind the promotion and the production of Nashville, the soapy new television series written by Academy Award winner Callie Khouri (Thelma and Louise) that debuted last night, right after the Emmy Award-winning comedy juggernaut that is Modern Family.
by Jeffrey Ellis - October 11, 2012
Now, ABC is banking on Music City, putting big bucks behind the promotion and the production of Nashville, the soapy new television series written by Academy Award winner Callie Khouri (Thelma and Louise) that debuted last night, right after the Emmy Award-winning comedy juggernaut that is Modern Family.
Street Theatre Presents DESPERATE HOURS, Now thru 10/28
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2012
Adapted from the best-selling novel, a smash hit on Broadway with Paul Newman, and winner of a Tony Award, The Desperate Hours is a story of a home invaded by three escaped criminals that is based on actual events.
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2012
Adapted from the best-selling novel, a smash hit on Broadway with Paul Newman, and winner of a Tony Award, The Desperate Hours is a story of a home invaded by three escaped criminals that is based on actual events.
Nokia Music to Hold Launch Event in Nashville, TN, 10/19
by Caryn Robbins - October 10, 2012
Nokia Music today announced they will host an exclusive event in Nashville, TN on Friday, October 19, 2012 in the exclusive Rotunda event space at the Country Music Hall of Fame.
by Caryn Robbins - October 10, 2012
Nokia Music today announced they will host an exclusive event in Nashville, TN on Friday, October 19, 2012 in the exclusive Rotunda event space at the Country Music Hall of Fame.
BWW Reviews: Boiler Room Theatre Brings Stunning PARADE To The Stage
by Jeffrey Ellis - October 07, 2012
Now onstage in a thoroughly effective production directed by Sondra Morton at Franklin's Boiler Room Theatre, Parade is not your mama's or your granddaddy's musical comedy, to be certain.
by Jeffrey Ellis - October 07, 2012
Now onstage in a thoroughly effective production directed by Sondra Morton at Franklin's Boiler Room Theatre, Parade is not your mama's or your granddaddy's musical comedy, to be certain.
Nashville-born A STOOP ON ORCHARD STREET Musical Opens in Pennsylvania This Weekend
by Jeffrey Ellis - October 06, 2012
Ten years after its debut on a Nashville stage-which led to an off-Broadway run-Jay Kholos' A Stoop on Orchard Street this weekend returns to the stage in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, kicking off a three-month run that will take the company, including many of Nashville's best and brightest, to Philadelphia, New York and other points northeastward.
by Jeffrey Ellis - October 06, 2012
Ten years after its debut on a Nashville stage-which led to an off-Broadway run-Jay Kholos' A Stoop on Orchard Street this weekend returns to the stage in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, kicking off a three-month run that will take the company, including many of Nashville's best and brightest, to Philadelphia, New York and other points northeastward.
BWW Reviews: Hello, Dolly! 9 to 5: THE MUSICAL Takes the Stage in Dickson
by Jeffrey Ellis - October 06, 2012
Now onstage at Dickson's Renaissance Center, in a professional production at The Gaslight Dinner Theatre helmed by Pacer Harp, and featuring a cast of winning performers, 9 to 5: The Musical has Dolly's unmistakably sunny outlook-exemplified by her tuneful score for the show-and Patricia Resnick's sharply drawn characters and situations which are sure to please even the film's most ardent admirers.
by Jeffrey Ellis - October 06, 2012
Now onstage at Dickson's Renaissance Center, in a professional production at The Gaslight Dinner Theatre helmed by Pacer Harp, and featuring a cast of winning performers, 9 to 5: The Musical has Dolly's unmistakably sunny outlook-exemplified by her tuneful score for the show-and Patricia Resnick's sharply drawn characters and situations which are sure to please even the film's most ardent admirers.
Nashville Improv Company's 12 Hour Charity Marathon Set for Today, 10/6
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2012
Today, October 6th, from 1pm to 1am, The Nashville Improv Company (formerly the Nashville Comedy Theater) will perform a 12 hour improv comedy marathon at The Next Level Arts & Entertainment Mindset, located downtown at 1008 Charlotte Ave, Nashville TN 37203. All proceeds will be donated to Hands on Nashville, in order to support the community in a direct and meaningful way.
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2012
Today, October 6th, from 1pm to 1am, The Nashville Improv Company (formerly the Nashville Comedy Theater) will perform a 12 hour improv comedy marathon at The Next Level Arts & Entertainment Mindset, located downtown at 1008 Charlotte Ave, Nashville TN 37203. All proceeds will be donated to Hands on Nashville, in order to support the community in a direct and meaningful way.
BWW Reviews: Blackbird Theatre's Stunning RED Is One of the Year's Best Plays
by Jeffrey Ellis - October 05, 2012
Engrossing and compelling, John Logan's Red-which features a pair of tour-de-force performances from Ronnie Meek and Justin Boccitto under the focused and sure-handed direction of Mike Fernandez-is an altogether impressive third season opener for Nashville's Blackbird Theatre, the company that has firmly established itself as one of the region's most ambitious and most confident purveyors of quality theatricality.
by Jeffrey Ellis - October 05, 2012
Engrossing and compelling, John Logan's Red-which features a pair of tour-de-force performances from Ronnie Meek and Justin Boccitto under the focused and sure-handed direction of Mike Fernandez-is an altogether impressive third season opener for Nashville's Blackbird Theatre, the company that has firmly established itself as one of the region's most ambitious and most confident purveyors of quality theatricality.
Boiler Room Theatre Stages Middle Tennessee Premier of PARADE, Now thru 10/20
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2012
The Boiler Room Theatre (BRT), Williamson County's original and longest-running professional theatre company, follows its successful run of STEEL MAGNOLIAS with Jason Robert Brown's Tony Award Winning PARADE. The production will run from tonight, October 5th through the 20th at the theatre's iconic namesake venue in the historic Factory.
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2012
The Boiler Room Theatre (BRT), Williamson County's original and longest-running professional theatre company, follows its successful run of STEEL MAGNOLIAS with Jason Robert Brown's Tony Award Winning PARADE. The production will run from tonight, October 5th through the 20th at the theatre's iconic namesake venue in the historic Factory.
Tennessee Audiences Have A Lot of Theater Options This Weekend
by Jeffrey Ellis - October 04, 2012
For Tennessee theater audiences, this weekend presents a bounty of theatrical riches, with six shows opening: Blackbird Theatre's Red, Sideshow's Crumble (Lay Me Down, Justin Timberlake), Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre's Spreading it Around, Boiler Room Theatre's Parade, Tennessee Women's Theater Project's Shooting Star and Street Theatre Company's latest incarnation of Macabaret.
by Jeffrey Ellis - October 04, 2012
For Tennessee theater audiences, this weekend presents a bounty of theatrical riches, with six shows opening: Blackbird Theatre's Red, Sideshow's Crumble (Lay Me Down, Justin Timberlake), Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre's Spreading it Around, Boiler Room Theatre's Parade, Tennessee Women's Theater Project's Shooting Star and Street Theatre Company's latest incarnation of Macabaret.
Roxy Regional Theatre Opens THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, 10/19
by Kelsey Denette - October 04, 2012
Here by popular demand, the Roxy Regional Theatre's revival of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW opens Friday, October 19, at 8pm.
by Kelsey Denette - October 04, 2012
Here by popular demand, the Roxy Regional Theatre's revival of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW opens Friday, October 19, at 8pm.
Street Theatre Company's MACABARET Returns, Now thru 10/25
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2012
This cabaret-style show will 'make you laugh 'til it hurts with its outrageous look at the morbid and the macabre.' Being performed for the fourth consecutive year at Street Theatre Company, this cult hit joins New York, Minneapolis, Chicago, Los Angeles, Madrid, in producing the show. Join your host, Phil Graves, and his cadaverous cohorts as they perform songs such as "Marriage is Murder," "Grave Mistake," and "Dead End Job" that deal with love gone bad, obsessions, and strange things that go bump in the night.
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2012
This cabaret-style show will 'make you laugh 'til it hurts with its outrageous look at the morbid and the macabre.' Being performed for the fourth consecutive year at Street Theatre Company, this cult hit joins New York, Minneapolis, Chicago, Los Angeles, Madrid, in producing the show. Join your host, Phil Graves, and his cadaverous cohorts as they perform songs such as "Marriage is Murder," "Grave Mistake," and "Dead End Job" that deal with love gone bad, obsessions, and strange things that go bump in the night.
POLL: What show are you most excited about seeing in the coming days?
by Jeffrey Ellis - October 03, 2012
New BroadwayWorld.com Poll - What show are you most excited about seeing in the coming days?
by Jeffrey Ellis - October 03, 2012
New BroadwayWorld.com Poll - What show are you most excited about seeing in the coming days?
Jee Hyun Lim Sings Title Role in Nashville Opera's MADAME BUTTERFLY
by Jeffrey Ellis - October 02, 2012
Renowned soprano Jee Hyun Lim sings the pivotal role of Cio-Cio San in Nashville's 2012-13 season opening production of Giacomo Puccini's Madame Butterfly, with tenor Cody Austin as Lieutenant Pinkerton and baritone Levi Hernandez as Sharpless.
by Jeffrey Ellis - October 02, 2012
Renowned soprano Jee Hyun Lim sings the pivotal role of Cio-Cio San in Nashville's 2012-13 season opening production of Giacomo Puccini's Madame Butterfly, with tenor Cody Austin as Lieutenant Pinkerton and baritone Levi Hernandez as Sharpless.
Historic Courthouse to Provide Setting for Studio Tenn's TWELVE ANGRY MEN, 10/18-27
by Jeffrey Ellis - October 02, 2012
Franklin's Historic Williamson County Courthouse will provide the unique and totally apropos setting as Studio Tenn Theatre Company's 2012-13 season continues with Twelve Angry Men, the classic courtroom drama, running October 18-27.
by Jeffrey Ellis - October 02, 2012
Franklin's Historic Williamson County Courthouse will provide the unique and totally apropos setting as Studio Tenn Theatre Company's 2012-13 season continues with Twelve Angry Men, the classic courtroom drama, running October 18-27.
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