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Hey, Jef, Here's My Headshot: KARISSA WHEELER
by Jeffrey Ellis - June 14, 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 damn good? We're gonna tell ya…Today's actor/subject/model is the beautiful and talented Karissa Wheeler, photographed by 3 Kings Photography.
UNDER THE STREETLAMP Brings 'The American Radio Songbook' to TPAC Audiences Tonight, 6/14
by Jeffrey Ellis - June 13, 2012
Timing just seems right for the four men who make up Under the Streetlamp-the quartet that's taking American stages by storm this summer-to share their mantra that "retro never sounded so now!" with the legions of fans of "The American Radio Songbook of the '50's, '60's and '70's" while bringing a whole new audience over to their side of the musical dial. The four-Christopher Kale Jones, Shonn Wiley and the two Michaels: Cunio and Ingersoll-will be singing to the faithful when their first national tour brings them to Nashville's Tennessee Performing Arts Center for a June 14 performance (curtain's at 7:30 p.m.) at the James K. Polk Theatre.
MUSIC CITY CONFIDENTIAL: Offstage, Onstage, Backstage and Beyond With Tennessee's Theaterati
by Jeffrey Ellis - June 13, 2012
Just when you thought it was safe to go to the theater once again, we welcome you to the debut installment of Music City Confidential, all the news that's fit to print (or not-depending on your perspective) from Nashville's ever-growing, ever-fascinating (okay, so we obviously don't have enough to occupy ourselves) live theater industry (we're trying that out-does it work? Let us know, theaterati!) Here amid the florid prose and flowery praise, you'll find all the stories that don't quite fit elsewhere, some of 'em kind of gossipy, some of 'em stone-cold serious, some of 'em just lists of names you need to know. You'll also find photos from our new "Intermission@" series, details about the latest cast parties and various and sundry minutiae-the veritable flotsam and jetsam-from backstage, onstage, offstage and beyond…
Chris Isaak to Perform at Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 9/13
by Kelsey Denette - June 12, 2012
Nashville Symphony announces tickets for the Chris Isaak concert, September 13, 2012, will available at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 15, at Schermerhorn Symphony Center. Tickets are available at NashvilleSymphony.org, at the Schermerhorn box office or by phone at 615.687.6400.
Nashville Symphony Earns Award for Adventurous Programming
by Kelsey Denette - June 11, 2012
Nashville Symphony is one of 24 American orchestras honored with an ASCAP Award for Adventurous Programming. The awards were announced on June 8, at the League of American Orchestras' annual conference in Dallas, and recognize orchestras that challenge the audience, build the repertoire and increase interest in the music of our time. Nashville Symphony was recognized with a second-place award for Programming of Contemporary Music because of its focus on showcasing the work of contemporary American composers, including Bela Fleck, Terry Riley and Richard Danielpour.
CAPTAIN LOUIE Takes To The Roxy Regional Theatre Stage on 6/22
by Jeffrey Ellis - June 11, 2012
This family-friendly musical is based on the beloved children's story The Trip by Ezra Jack Keats, who wrote and illustrated more than two dozen children's books during his lifetime, including the Caldecott Medal award-winning The Snowy Day. The child of struggling immigrant parents in the 1920s, Keats was known for populating his books with characters of different ethnicities, introducing multiculturalism into mainstream American children's literature.
Oscar-Nominated, Emmy Award-Winner Chris Boardman Debuts New Play SO SHE LIVED At Darkhorse Theatre
by Jeffrey Ellis - June 11, 2012
Six-time Emmy Award-winning-and Oscar nominee for scoring Steven Spielberg's film adaptation of The Color Purple-composer Chris Boardman makes his debut as a playwright with So She Lived, his new play debuting at Nashville's Darkhorse Theatre this weekend for a two performance run June 15 and 16.
Photo Coverage: It's Intermission at ARSENIC AND OLD LACE and FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
by Jeffrey Ellis - June 11, 2012
In the coming weeks, we'll give you a sneak peek to what happens backstage as we presents photographs taken during intermission at some of the hottest shows to be mounted during these hot summer months (which always leads to mischief). Today, we continue our series with photos from Daron Bruce (our lensman at Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre's Fiddler on the Roof) and Matthew Hayes Hunter (who's clicking away backstage at Arts Center of Cannon County's Arsenic and Old Lace).
Photo Coverage: It's Intermission at FIDDLER, BIRDIE and 101 DALMATIANS!
by Jeffrey Ellis - June 10, 2012
Something's afoot at various Nashville area and Tennessee theaters this summer with all sorts of fun and frivolity being served up for audiences. Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre offers its sparkling revival of Fiddler On The Roof, starring Derek Whittaker and Debbie Kraski, while at Dickson's Renaissance Center, the Renaissance Players presents its new production of Bye Bye Birdie, starring Carl Blunt, Michelle Valenti, Marilyn Fair and Brad Burns. Meanwhile, up in Clarksville-at The Roxy Regional Theatre-audiences are enjoying 101 Dalmatians Jr. The Musical, featuring favorite Ryan Bowie in the role of a lifetime: Cruella DeVille.
Peter Sinn Nachtrieb's BOOM Brings First Sideshow Season to a Close 6/14-17
by Jeffrey Ellis - June 10, 2012
Peter Sinn Nachtrieb's boom (the most produced play in America 2009-2010) debuts Thursday, June 14 as the final production from the emerging artists of the Actor's Bridge's Sideshow Ensemble, bringing to Nashville what theatre audiences all over the country have been raving about.
Hey, Jef, Here's My Headshot: GREG FREY
by Jeffrey Ellis - June 10, 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 damn good? We're gonna tell ya…Today's actor/subject/model is the handsome and talented Greg Frey.
BWW Reviews: FORUM Proves A Timely - And Timeless - Season Offering at The Keeton Theatre
by Jeffrey Ellis - June 09, 2012
Silly, fun and farcical, A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum is a delightful musical theater diversion, certain to entertain and delight. Brought to the stage in a Keeton Theatre production directed by Kate Adams, with music direction by Ginger Newman, the Stephen Sondheim- Burt Shevelove-Larry Gelbart confection packs as much of a laugh-filled wallop in 2012 as it did when it first premiered on Broadway almost 50 years ago, proving that a well-written and conceived show just never grows old.
BWW Reviews: Browder Directs Proud Revival of THE BOYS IN THE BAND For Out Front on Main
by Jeffrey Ellis - June 08, 2012
There's not a lot to be proud of in Crowley's epochal play that made history as the first piece for mainstream theater to look at homosexuality with a clear, if assuredly off-putting, gaze. The playwright took off the rose-colored glasses that his character Emory would likely have worn to present a no-holds-barred examination of the modern homosexual's manners and sexual mores that now come across as a shocking blend of witheringly disdainful glances, the then-surprising and liberal use of expletives, and the evisceration of the modern gay man's voyeuristic and wanton interactions.
Laura Harrington Brings Her New Novel ALICE BLISS to Nashville For A PERFECT 36 Reunion
by Jeffrey Ellis - June 08, 2012
This weekend will be a homecoming of sorts for award-winning writer Laura Harrington, as she returns to the Nashville for the first time since 1996, in support of her new book Alice Bliss and a reunion with some of the city's best-known and best-loved theater artists who worked with her on the creation and production of The Perfect 36, an original musical staged by Mac Pirkle and Tennessee Repertory Theatre to celebrate the Volunteer State's Bicentennial.
Hey, Jef, Here's My Headshot: ELLIOTT WINSTON ROBINSON
by Jeffrey Ellis - June 08, 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-thespians. And have you ever wondered who the amazing photographers are who make them look damn good? We're gonna tell ya…Today's actor/subject/model is the handsome and talented Elliott Winston Robinson.
BWW Interviews: Playwright/Actress Whitney Vaughn Takes on The Friday Five
by Jeffrey Ellis - June 08, 2012
Today's spotlight falls upon Whitney Vaughn, who this season has gained quite the following-and added some impressive reviews to her book-with her performances as Tracy Turnblad in separate productions of Hairspray from Lipscomb University Theatre and Circle Players. A student, an actor, a legislative intern and a future attorney, Whitney Vaughn is a bundle of energy, always on the move and always with a bright smile on her face.
The Circuit Playhouse Presents TUNA DOES VEGAS, Now thru 7/8
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2012
The latest installment from the creators of Greater Tuna, A Tuna Christmas, and Red, White and Tuna gets its regional premier at The Circuit Playhouse beginning June 8th. When a conservative radio host announces on the air that he and his wife will renew their vows in Sin City, all of the residents of Tuna, Texas's third smallest town, come along for the ride. Favorite characters from past 'Tuna' productions return, and new ones are introduced by a cast of two actors.
SAY GOODNIGHT, GRACIE Kicks Off Summer Season for Nashville's Street Theatre Company Tonight, 6/8
by Jeffrey Ellis - June 08, 2012
Ralph Pape's Say Goodnight, Gracie tells the story of life, dreams, high school reunions and Devil Dogs. It is New York City, 1976, and we meet five members of the first Television Generation: Jerry, a struggling actor, his girlfriend Ginny, a secretary, Steve, a prankish would-be poet and television writer, Bobby, a musician who has been scraping by with dates in small clubs in suburban New Jersey, and his girlfriend, Catherine, a beautiful and rather kinky airline stewardess.
Street Theatre Company Presents The Comedy SAY GOODNIGHT, GRACIE, Now thru 6/24
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2012
SAY GOODNIGHT, GRACIE by Ralph Pape tells the story of life, dreams, high school reunions and Devil Dogs. It is New York City, 1976, and we meet five members of the first Television Generation: Jerry, a struggling actor, his girlfriend Ginny, a secretary, Steve, a prankish would-be poet and television writer, Bobby, a musician who has been scraping by with dates in small clubs in suburban New Jersey, and his girlfriend, Catherine, a beautiful and rather kinky airline stewardess.
BWW Interviews: THE BOYS IN THE BAND Cast Takes On The Friday Five On A Thursday
by Jeffrey Ellis - June 07, 2012
Director Richard W. Browder (who plays Bernard) directs a cast that includes Asa Ambrister, Patrick Goedicke, George W. Manus Jr., Thomas Prunier, Ryan Vogel, Zach Parker, Peter Depp (from the Sundance Channel's Girls Who Like Boys Who Like Boys) and Blair Thompson (who took to his dressing room and refused to answer our questions-well, not really, but it sounds more interesting than "he missed the deadline, apparently.")
Hey, Jef, Here's My Headshot: PAULA MAKAR
by Jeffrey Ellis - June 07, 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 beautiful, talented and very busy Paula Makar, photographed by Kelly Dickson, when she visited the Gregory Agency (http://www.thegregoryagency.com/) in Wichita, Kansas..
Summer Stages: BWW's Top Summer Theatre Picks - Nashville!
by Jeffrey Ellis - June 07, 2012
According to the weather forecasters, it's going to be a long, hot summer in Tennessee and if you're looking to cool off at the theatre, you could probably use some help in making the right selections, right? Here are our top five picks for the theater offerings that are sure to satisfy your hankering for good entertainment...ranging from the revival of a comedy hit from Street Theatre Company's 2009 season, new takes on two classic Broadway musicals, the 25th annual Shakespeare in the Park presentation of the internationally known Nashville Shakespeare Festival and the Broadway-bound debut of a new musical comedy based on a classic film comedy, directed by the legendary Jerry Lewis and featuring the music of Marvin Hamlisch and lyrics of Rupert Holmes...
Untitled Nashville's HOT MESS Set for 6/15
by Kelsey Denette - June 06, 2012
Untitled Nashville's summer art show, Hot Mess, will take place June15 from 6-10 p.m. at Welcome to 1979, an analog recording studio at 1110 48th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37209.
Neil Simon's GOD'S FAVORITE Next Up for Hendersonville's Actor's Point Theatre Company 6/15-24
by Jeffrey Ellis - June 05, 2012
Neil Simon's God's Favorite is the next production from Hendersonville's Actors Point Theatre Company, running June 15-24 at the company's new venue at GodsWhy (across from Glenbrook shopping center). God's Favorite is Simon's retelling of the biblical story of Job with a modern-day setting and characters based in Long Island, New York.
STAGE TUBE: BOYS IN THE BAND Commemorates Pride Month at Out Front On Main
by Jeffrey Ellis - June 05, 2012
The Boys in the Band-Mart Crowley's trenchant comedy about the gay community, circa 1968-is revived at Murfreesboro's Out Front on Main Inc. as part of its celebration of Pride Month in the university town, running June 7-17 at the theater, located at 1511 E. Main Street.

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