Circuit Playhouse Opens GOOD PEOPLE, 8/31
by Kelsey Denette - August 08, 2012
From the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright of Rabbit Hole comes 'a humorous and poignant look at what it really means to be down on your luck. Margie Walsh is a single mother living in South Boston. Having lost her job and facing eviction, she's scrambling to catch a break. So when an old flame from the neighborhood who is now very successful moves back to town, Margie hopes he can help turn her life around. Their reunion unlocks decades of memories and resentments that neither has been able to truly put to rest.'
by Kelsey Denette - August 08, 2012
From the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright of Rabbit Hole comes 'a humorous and poignant look at what it really means to be down on your luck. Margie Walsh is a single mother living in South Boston. Having lost her job and facing eviction, she's scrambling to catch a break. So when an old flame from the neighborhood who is now very successful moves back to town, Margie hopes he can help turn her life around. Their reunion unlocks decades of memories and resentments that neither has been able to truly put to rest.'
Nutty Professor Company Responds to Hamlisch's Death Prior to Tuesday Curtain
by Jeffrey Ellis - August 08, 2012
Throughout the day, company members had taken to social media to express their shock and grief at the news of Hamlisch's death. Hamlisch, one of the most honored music composers in history, had been scheduled to fly to Nashville this week to see the show for the first time. He was last in Nashville at the start of the company's rehearsals in Music City.
by Jeffrey Ellis - August 08, 2012
Throughout the day, company members had taken to social media to express their shock and grief at the news of Hamlisch's death. Hamlisch, one of the most honored music composers in history, had been scheduled to fly to Nashville this week to see the show for the first time. He was last in Nashville at the start of the company's rehearsals in Music City.
US Congressman Steve Cohen Honors Gore Vidal with Statement for the Congressional Record
by BWW News Desk - August 07, 2012
On August 2, 2012, US Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) introduced a Statement for the Congressional Record honoring the life and accomplishments of Gore Vidal. The statement Congressman Cohen made is seen below.
by BWW News Desk - August 07, 2012
On August 2, 2012, US Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) introduced a Statement for the Congressional Record honoring the life and accomplishments of Gore Vidal. The statement Congressman Cohen made is seen below.
Conductor Stephen Kummer Discusses THE NUTTY PROFESSOR's Impact on Theater in Music City
by Jeffrey Ellis - August 06, 2012
Kummer, who has a lengthy resume of Nashville productions he's either music directed or conducted, leads the band onstage when they are assembled on the bandstand for The Nutty Professor's pep rally production number that closes the show. Clad in sparkly purple vests and green ties (the school colors of fictional Korwin University) designed by Tony Award-winning costumer Ann Hould-Ward, it's a rousing moment when the musicians take the stage. Suffice it to say, Nashville audiences have been vocal and expressive in their reactions since the show's first preview performance on July 24.
by Jeffrey Ellis - August 06, 2012
Kummer, who has a lengthy resume of Nashville productions he's either music directed or conducted, leads the band onstage when they are assembled on the bandstand for The Nutty Professor's pep rally production number that closes the show. Clad in sparkly purple vests and green ties (the school colors of fictional Korwin University) designed by Tony Award-winning costumer Ann Hould-Ward, it's a rousing moment when the musicians take the stage. Suffice it to say, Nashville audiences have been vocal and expressive in their reactions since the show's first preview performance on July 24.
BWW Reviews: Didactic, Dismal ANGELS WITHOUT WINGS Premieres at Darkhorse Theater
by Jeffrey Ellis - August 03, 2012
Despite the best efforts of some of Nashville's finest and most promising young actresses, who do their best with such a disappointing script, they can't bring the show to life. The play's characters-who represent some of the 1,800-plus real women who entered training in 1943 to become Womens Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) a paramilitary organization designed to allow women to provide support for the male pilots of the Army Air Forces-represent a cross-section of American women who wanted to aid the war effort in the best possible way.
by Jeffrey Ellis - August 03, 2012
Despite the best efforts of some of Nashville's finest and most promising young actresses, who do their best with such a disappointing script, they can't bring the show to life. The play's characters-who represent some of the 1,800-plus real women who entered training in 1943 to become Womens Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) a paramilitary organization designed to allow women to provide support for the male pilots of the Army Air Forces-represent a cross-section of American women who wanted to aid the war effort in the best possible way.
BWW Interviews: Jekyll & Hyde's STEPHEN MICHAEL JONES Tackles The Friday Five
by Jeffrey Ellis - August 03, 2012
Inspired by BroadwayWorld.com's Friday Six, welcome to Nashville.BroadwayWorld.com's latest installment of The Friday Five: five questions designed to help you learn more about the talented people you'll find on stages in the Volunteer State. Today, the spotlight focuses on Stephen Michael Jones, who tonight will debut as Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde in Stones River Theatre Company's concert mounting of the classic Frank Wildhorn musical Jekyll & Hyde.
by Jeffrey Ellis - August 03, 2012
Inspired by BroadwayWorld.com's Friday Six, welcome to Nashville.BroadwayWorld.com's latest installment of The Friday Five: five questions designed to help you learn more about the talented people you'll find on stages in the Volunteer State. Today, the spotlight focuses on Stephen Michael Jones, who tonight will debut as Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde in Stones River Theatre Company's concert mounting of the classic Frank Wildhorn musical Jekyll & Hyde.
Act Too Players' Theatre Camp Presents LES MIS: SCHOOL EDITION, 8/3-6
by BWW News Desk - August 03, 2012
The Act Too Players (ATP), Williamson County's premier training program for all youths interested in the performing arts are producing the beloved classic Les Miserables: School Edition with their Summer Intensive Program with the Boiler Room Theatre. The Act Too Players and Boiler Room Theatre are located in the historic Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Rd., in Franklin, Tenn. The show runs August 3 through 6.
by BWW News Desk - August 03, 2012
The Act Too Players (ATP), Williamson County's premier training program for all youths interested in the performing arts are producing the beloved classic Les Miserables: School Edition with their Summer Intensive Program with the Boiler Room Theatre. The Act Too Players and Boiler Room Theatre are located in the historic Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Rd., in Franklin, Tenn. The show runs August 3 through 6.
The Nutty Professor's DANNY YOUNG Knows What He Wants To Be When He Grows Up
by Jeffrey Ellis - August 02, 2012
Danny Young grew up in the small Wisconsin town of Viola (population 500), the son of a band director, so it should come as absolutely no surprise that he's now plying his trade as a professional musician-a drummer, to be exact-and he's part of the blue-ribbon orchestra playing a brand-new Marvin Hamlisch score every night during performances of The Nutty Professor, A New Musical now onstage at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center.
by Jeffrey Ellis - August 02, 2012
Danny Young grew up in the small Wisconsin town of Viola (population 500), the son of a band director, so it should come as absolutely no surprise that he's now plying his trade as a professional musician-a drummer, to be exact-and he's part of the blue-ribbon orchestra playing a brand-new Marvin Hamlisch score every night during performances of The Nutty Professor, A New Musical now onstage at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center.
SIDESHOW FRINGE FESTIVAL SPOTLIGHT: Gnimn Takes the Bongo Java Stage for Two Shows
by Jeffrey Ellis - August 02, 2012
Gnimn has a secret that may be revealed during performances that are part of the second Sideshow Fringe Festival, happening this weekend at various Belmont-area venues and featuring a plethora of events ranging from puppetry to dance, a 90-minute Hamlet and comedy.
by Jeffrey Ellis - August 02, 2012
Gnimn has a secret that may be revealed during performances that are part of the second Sideshow Fringe Festival, happening this weekend at various Belmont-area venues and featuring a plethora of events ranging from puppetry to dance, a 90-minute Hamlet and comedy.
BWW Interviews: Angels Without Wings' HALEE-CATHERINE CULICERTO With The Friday Five on Thursday
by Jeffrey Ellis - August 02, 2012
Inspired by BroadwayWorld.com's Friday Six, welcome to Nashville.BroadwayWorld.com's latest installment of The Friday Five: five questions designed to help you learn more about the talented people you'll find on stages in the Volunteer State. Sure, it might be Thursday on your calendar (same as mine, actually), but with Angels Without Wings premiering tonight at Darkhorse Theatre, it just seems like perfect timing to talk to Halee-Catherine Culicerto, who's been part of Angels for quite some time now.
by Jeffrey Ellis - August 02, 2012
Inspired by BroadwayWorld.com's Friday Six, welcome to Nashville.BroadwayWorld.com's latest installment of The Friday Five: five questions designed to help you learn more about the talented people you'll find on stages in the Volunteer State. Sure, it might be Thursday on your calendar (same as mine, actually), but with Angels Without Wings premiering tonight at Darkhorse Theatre, it just seems like perfect timing to talk to Halee-Catherine Culicerto, who's been part of Angels for quite some time now.
Nashville Symphony to Offer Free Parking for 2012-13 Season
by Kelsey Denette - August 02, 2012
New for the 2012/13 season, Nashville Symphony has arranged for FREE parking in Lot R at LP Field. Shuttles will be provided to and from Lot R for just $3 per person roundtrip. This shuttle service will be available for all concerts, starting in September 2012
by Kelsey Denette - August 02, 2012
New for the 2012/13 season, Nashville Symphony has arranged for FREE parking in Lot R at LP Field. Shuttles will be provided to and from Lot R for just $3 per person roundtrip. This shuttle service will be available for all concerts, starting in September 2012
2 HOUSEHOLDS Plays Sideshow Fringe Festival, Now thru 8/4
by BWW News Desk - August 02, 2012
Actors SAM MUÑOZ and AARON MUÑOZ have been invited to perform their two man show, 2 HOUSEHOLDS, 2 ASSHOLES: SHAKEPEARE'S R & J at the 2012 SIDESHOW FRINGE FESTIVAL (tonight, August 2 through August 4) and the 2012 NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL FRINGE FESTIVAL (August 10-26).
by BWW News Desk - August 02, 2012
Actors SAM MUÑOZ and AARON MUÑOZ have been invited to perform their two man show, 2 HOUSEHOLDS, 2 ASSHOLES: SHAKEPEARE'S R & J at the 2012 SIDESHOW FRINGE FESTIVAL (tonight, August 2 through August 4) and the 2012 NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL FRINGE FESTIVAL (August 10-26).
The Boiler Room Theatre Opens STEEL MAGNOLIAS 8/17
by Kelsey Denette - August 01, 2012
The Boiler Room Theatre (BRT), Williamson County's original and longest-running professional theatre company, will stage Robert Harling's classic comedic drama Steel Magnolias in August. The production will run from August 17th through September 8that the theatre's iconic namesake venue in the historic Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Rd., Building Six, in Franklin, Tenn.
by Kelsey Denette - August 01, 2012
The Boiler Room Theatre (BRT), Williamson County's original and longest-running professional theatre company, will stage Robert Harling's classic comedic drama Steel Magnolias in August. The production will run from August 17th through September 8that the theatre's iconic namesake venue in the historic Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Rd., Building Six, in Franklin, Tenn.
Broadway Bound? Tonight's Official Opening of THE NUTTY PROFESSOR is Only Hours Away
by Jeffrey Ellis - July 31, 2012
Tonight's the night: The brain trust behind The Nutty Professor, The New Musical will officially roll out the red carpet for the new musical's opening night at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center's James K. Polk Theatre. Directed by "the king of comedy" himself, Jerry Lewis, upon whose classic 1963 film comedy the brand new musical is based upon, The Nutty Professor company has already delivered a week of preview performances, garnering rave reviews from audience members.
by Jeffrey Ellis - July 31, 2012
Tonight's the night: The brain trust behind The Nutty Professor, The New Musical will officially roll out the red carpet for the new musical's opening night at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center's James K. Polk Theatre. Directed by "the king of comedy" himself, Jerry Lewis, upon whose classic 1963 film comedy the brand new musical is based upon, The Nutty Professor company has already delivered a week of preview performances, garnering rave reviews from audience members.
MUSIC CITY CONFIDENTIAL #6: All The News from Onstage, Offstage, Backstage and Beyond
by Jeffrey Ellis - July 29, 2012
We've been doing our part to prepare ye the way, watching the action onstage, taking some furtive peeks backstage, listening to all the offstage gossip and venturing beyond the confines of the theater to gain the informed knowledge to see more shows in the Volunteer State than you ever thought possible. So, good people of the theaterati, read on and get all the information you need to know in this, our latest installment of Music City Confidential. This is #6…
by Jeffrey Ellis - July 29, 2012
We've been doing our part to prepare ye the way, watching the action onstage, taking some furtive peeks backstage, listening to all the offstage gossip and venturing beyond the confines of the theater to gain the informed knowledge to see more shows in the Volunteer State than you ever thought possible. So, good people of the theaterati, read on and get all the information you need to know in this, our latest installment of Music City Confidential. This is #6…
Seal Brings 2012 Tour to TPAC Tonight, 7/29
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2012
Multi-Grammy-winning singer and songwriter Seal will bring his North American tour to the Tennessee Performing Arts Center's Andrew Jackson Hall tonight, July 29th at 7:00 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2012
Multi-Grammy-winning singer and songwriter Seal will bring his North American tour to the Tennessee Performing Arts Center's Andrew Jackson Hall tonight, July 29th at 7:00 p.m.
BWW Interviews: The Nutty Professor's AUTUMN GUZZARDI Takes On THE NUTTY FIVE
by Jeffrey Ellis - July 28, 2012
In an ensemble filled with triple threats, Atlanta native Autumn Guzzardi is sure to claim her moment in the spotlight, plus she's a brand-new Nashvillian, moving here recently to make our fair city her homebase. We're thrilled she's here (for now!) and we want you to get to know her so that when she's online, waiting for a table at a local restaurant or trying to figure out where the hell Old Hickory Boulevard really is taking her, you'll know who you're talking to…
by Jeffrey Ellis - July 28, 2012
In an ensemble filled with triple threats, Atlanta native Autumn Guzzardi is sure to claim her moment in the spotlight, plus she's a brand-new Nashvillian, moving here recently to make our fair city her homebase. We're thrilled she's here (for now!) and we want you to get to know her so that when she's online, waiting for a table at a local restaurant or trying to figure out where the hell Old Hickory Boulevard really is taking her, you'll know who you're talking to…
STAGE TUBE: Dance Theatre of Tennessee Celebrates National Dance Day
by Jeffrey Ellis - July 28, 2012
Dance Theatre of Tennessee celebrates National Dance Day with a day long free classes to the community. Here are the attendees dancing the So You Think You Can Dance Zumba routine with Academy at Dance Theatre of Tennessee instructor Kelvin Amburgey.
by Jeffrey Ellis - July 28, 2012
Dance Theatre of Tennessee celebrates National Dance Day with a day long free classes to the community. Here are the attendees dancing the So You Think You Can Dance Zumba routine with Academy at Dance Theatre of Tennessee instructor Kelvin Amburgey.
BWW Reviews: Ginger Rogers Dances Onto the Stage Via BACKWARDS IN HIGH HEELS at CCP
by Jeffrey Ellis - July 28, 2012
McGovern creatively opens and closes the musical with an image that evokes all the glitter and glamor of old Hollywood: the presentation of the Academy Awards in 1941, the year that Ginger Rogers beat out such adversaries as Katharine Hepburn, Bette Davis, Joan Fontaine and Martha Scott for the best actress Oscar for her performance of "knocked-up shopgirl" Kitty Foyle.
by Jeffrey Ellis - July 28, 2012
McGovern creatively opens and closes the musical with an image that evokes all the glitter and glamor of old Hollywood: the presentation of the Academy Awards in 1941, the year that Ginger Rogers beat out such adversaries as Katharine Hepburn, Bette Davis, Joan Fontaine and Martha Scott for the best actress Oscar for her performance of "knocked-up shopgirl" Kitty Foyle.
Britt Byrd Leads Cast of ANGELS WITHOUT WINGS in World Premiere Production at Darkhorse 8/2-5
by Jeffrey Ellis - July 27, 2012
Angels Without Wings, described as "the patriotic story of six women who beat the odds to become the first women in flight in the Army Air Corps during the World War II era" will land at Nashville's Darkhorse Theatre for an August 2-5 world premiere engagement.
by Jeffrey Ellis - July 27, 2012
Angels Without Wings, described as "the patriotic story of six women who beat the odds to become the first women in flight in the Army Air Corps during the World War II era" will land at Nashville's Darkhorse Theatre for an August 2-5 world premiere engagement.
Dance Theatre of Tennessee Announces 'Many Faces of Eve' 2012-13 Season
by Jeffrey Ellis - July 27, 2012
Dance Theatre of Tennessee celebrates strong female voices, stories and the diversity of the arts with its 2012/2013 line-up The Many Faces of Eve. Christopher Mohnani, DTT artistic director, promises "the upcoming season will hold something for everyone with its rich offering of professional performances."
by Jeffrey Ellis - July 27, 2012
Dance Theatre of Tennessee celebrates strong female voices, stories and the diversity of the arts with its 2012/2013 line-up The Many Faces of Eve. Christopher Mohnani, DTT artistic director, promises "the upcoming season will hold something for everyone with its rich offering of professional performances."
BWW Interviews: CCP's Ginger Rogers, JESSICA WOCKENFUSS and The Friday Five on Thursday
by Jeffrey Ellis - July 26, 2012
Inspired by BroadwayWorld.com's Friday Six, welcome to Nashville.BroadwayWorld.com's latest installment of The Friday Five: five questions designed to help you learn more about the talented people you'll find on stages in the Volunteer State. Today-which is Thursday, not Friday, a fact of which I am well aware-we focus our spotlight on Jessica Wockenfuss, the lovely star of Cumberland County Playhouse's Backwards in High Heels, which opens tomorrow night (which actually is a Friday-July 27) and continues through November 2.
by Jeffrey Ellis - July 26, 2012
Inspired by BroadwayWorld.com's Friday Six, welcome to Nashville.BroadwayWorld.com's latest installment of The Friday Five: five questions designed to help you learn more about the talented people you'll find on stages in the Volunteer State. Today-which is Thursday, not Friday, a fact of which I am well aware-we focus our spotlight on Jessica Wockenfuss, the lovely star of Cumberland County Playhouse's Backwards in High Heels, which opens tomorrow night (which actually is a Friday-July 27) and continues through November 2.
Hey, Jef, Here's My Headshot: BRITT BYRD
by Jeffrey Ellis - July 26, 2012
Who's who in Tennessee theater? Sometimes, without a program in your hand, it's difficult to know who's playing whom-hence, our newest feature: Hey, Jef, Here's My Headshot...featuring some of the Volunteer State's best-known-or soon-to-be-known all over the freakin' world-thespians. And have you ever wondered who the amazing photographers are who make them look so damn good? We're gonna tell ya…Today's actor/subject/model is the hot, beautiful, funny, capricious and talented Britt Byrd, photographed by Mike Chow.
by Jeffrey Ellis - July 26, 2012
Who's who in Tennessee theater? Sometimes, without a program in your hand, it's difficult to know who's playing whom-hence, our newest feature: Hey, Jef, Here's My Headshot...featuring some of the Volunteer State's best-known-or soon-to-be-known all over the freakin' world-thespians. And have you ever wondered who the amazing photographers are who make them look so damn good? We're gonna tell ya…Today's actor/subject/model is the hot, beautiful, funny, capricious and talented Britt Byrd, photographed by Mike Chow.
Frist Center Announces 2013 Exhibition Schedule
by Caryn Robbins - July 25, 2012
The Frist Center for the Visual Arts' 2013 exhibition schedule offers a wide variety of exhibitions in the Center's Ingram Gallery.
by Caryn Robbins - July 25, 2012
The Frist Center for the Visual Arts' 2013 exhibition schedule offers a wide variety of exhibitions in the Center's Ingram Gallery.
BWW Interviews: Backwards in High Heels' DOUGLAS WATERBURY-TIEMAN Takes on The Friday Five...on Wednesday!
by Jeffrey Ellis - July 25, 2012
Inspired by BroadwayWorld.com's Friday Six, welcome to Nashville.BroadwayWorld.com's latest installment of The Friday Five: five questions designed to help you learn more about the talented people you'll find on stages in the Volunteer State. Yes, I'm well aware that the calendar says today is Wednesday, but there's a method to my madness: Opening Friday night at Cumberland County Playhouse in Crossville is Backwards in High Heels: The Ginger Rogers Musical which stars today's Friday Fiver-Douglas Waterbury-Tieman-in the pivotal role of Fred Astaire!
by Jeffrey Ellis - July 25, 2012
Inspired by BroadwayWorld.com's Friday Six, welcome to Nashville.BroadwayWorld.com's latest installment of The Friday Five: five questions designed to help you learn more about the talented people you'll find on stages in the Volunteer State. Yes, I'm well aware that the calendar says today is Wednesday, but there's a method to my madness: Opening Friday night at Cumberland County Playhouse in Crossville is Backwards in High Heels: The Ginger Rogers Musical which stars today's Friday Fiver-Douglas Waterbury-Tieman-in the pivotal role of Fred Astaire!
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