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Hey, Jef, Here's My Headshot: ALAN LEE
by Jeffrey Ellis - June 05, 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 handsome and talented Alan Lee, photographed by Rick Malkin.
BWW Reviews: PARALLEL LIVES Gives Nashville Another Chance to Revel in the Talents of Lauren Shouse
by Jeffrey Ellis - June 04, 2012
So, when it was announced that the almost obscenely talented duo of Holly Allen and Cathy Street would be reviving their performances for a summer 2012 run, I knew that I, fueled by a nostalgic bent and wistful sentimentality of a sort, should give it another once-over, as much for the winning portrayals from Allen and Street, as for the opportunity to doff my fedora (as a man with a hat-head, I've often worn a fedora, just not to the theater-I have a hard and fast set of the rules that keep me on the fashion straight-and-narrow, as it were) to director Lauren Shouse, a woman of honor and skill who will be leaving Nashville by summer's end to pursue education of a higher sort at Northwestern University.
Hey, Jef, Here's My Headshot: CHAD DAVID WEBB
by Jeffrey Ellis - June 04, 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 handsome and talented Chad David Webb, photographed by Jeremy Ryan.
BWW Reviews: The Renaissance Players' BYE BYE BIRDIE Brings Nostalgic Fun and Frivolity To The Stage
by Jeffrey Ellis - June 04, 2012
Valenti (playing Rose Alvarez, Albert's girl Friday/girlfriend) and Fair (as his overbearing mother, Mae Peterson) pretty much dominate the action as they deliver perfectly-timed, expertly crafted performances as the two women in feckless Albert's life, ensuring that a good time will be had by all in the fast-moving, quick-paced and altogether entertaining show. Directed and choreographed by Bryan J. Wlas (who celebrated a birthday during the show's first weekend of shows) with musical direction by Nathan W. Brown, Bye Bye Birdie offers a delightfully nostalgic look back at the beginnings of rock-star idolatry and the evolving manners and social mores of the early 1960s.
BWW Reviews: Whittaker Leads A Charmed Production of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Chaffin's Barn
by Jeffrey Ellis - June 02, 2012
There comes a moment late in Act Two when Tevye, the beleaguered dairyman at the center of Fiddler on the Roof, remembers his daughters in childhood and laments the loss of his beloved "Chavaleh" to marriage to a gentile, which completely encapsulates the joy and the sadness that permeates this classic work of the musical theater. Derek Whittaker, playing the role of a lifetime as he leads the cast of Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre's new production of the Jerry Bock/Sheldon Harnick/Joseph Stein musical, is at his best in this scene, artfully blending his finely honed comic sensibilities with a genuine pathos that creates a heart-tugging moment that is genuinely effective.
A NIGHT AT THE STONE BURLESK Plays The Belcourt, 6/22
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2012
A Night at the Stone Burlesk comes to Nashville's Belcourt Theater on Friday, June 22 at 10:30 p.m.
BWW Reviews: Studio Tenn Delivers a Refreshing SOUND OF MUSIC to the Stage of The Franklin Theatre
by Jeffrey Ellis - June 01, 2012
With a cast led by Broadway veterans Jessica Grove (who ideally captures the spirit and charm of Maria in her thoroughly captivating performance) and Ben Davis (tall and commanding as the naval captain torn by conflicting loyalties and social upheaval), Logan presents The Sound of Music you would expect from him, although in no way can you call it predictable or expected. To the contrary, Logan excels at delivering the unexpected and while The Sound of Music is probably the one show you would expect to be played out in the traditional, often-seen manner you've encountered in numerous other productions, he manages to surprise and delight you with his vision, his concept and his daring.
BWW Interviews: Just in Time For Her Sound of Music Opening, EMILY WEBB Tackles The Friday Five
by Jeffrey Ellis - June 01, 2012
Today's spotlight falls upon Emily Webb, who opened last night as Sister Sophia in Studio Tenn's production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's The Sound of Music at The Franklin Theatre, where it runs through June 17. Find out more about Emily (who has been working as a session singer in Nashville since the very young age of 12!) as she tackles today's Friday Five and learn what makes this busy mom/career woman/actress tick…
Hey, Jef, Here's My Headshot: PATRICK KRAMER
by Jeffrey Ellis - June 01, 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 Patrick Kramer.
BYE, BYE, BIRDIE Runs Now thru 6/17 at Dickson's Renaissance Center
by Jeffrey Ellis - June 01, 2012
Bye Bye Birdie-conjuring up memories of Elvis Presley and the fan fervor that greeted a lot of musical acts in the 1950s and '60s-takes center stage at Dickson's Renaissance Center in June as the Renaissance Players present the musical theater classic tonight, June 1 through June 17.
Belcourt Theatre Presents Studio Ghibli Film Series, Now thru 6/13
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2012
The Belcourt Theatre presents Castles in the Sky: Miyazaki, Takahata and the Masters of Studio Ghibli, a film retrospective of the renowned Japanese animation studio from tonight, June 1 through June 13. In addition to the series' 15 animated films, the Belcourt will also feature Studio Ghibli's most recent release, THE SECRET WORLD OF ARRIETY.
Tennessee Repertory Theatre Receives First Regional Rights for THE COLUMNIST
by Kelsey Denette - May 31, 2012
Tennessee Repertory Theatre announced the regional premiere of The Columnist by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winner David Auburn. This major new play was featured in staged reading form as a part of the Ingram New Works Festival in 2010 and premiered on Broadway in the spring of 2012. Tennessee Rep is the first regional theatre in the country to receive the rights to produce The Columnist.
Hey, Jef, Here's My Headshot: JOHN SILVESTRO
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 31, 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, busy and talented John Silvestro, photographed at the Tennessee Rep Headshot event.
Whittaker, Kraski Star in Chaffin's Barn's FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, Opening Tonight, 5/31
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 31, 2012
Nine-time First Night Award-winner Martha Wilkinson directs Derek Whittaker, Debbie Kraski and a cast of Nashville's stage favorites in the Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre production of Fiddler on the Roof, opening tonight, May 31, and running through July 8 at the theater in West Nashville.
Lindy and Greg Pendzick Star in World War II-era Themed SEE ROCK CITY, Opening 5/31
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 31, 2012
Real-life acting spouses Lindy and Greg Pendzick play a fictional romantic couple in Arlene Hutton's See Rock City, described as "a tender, moving play" that opens at Crossville's Cumberland County Playhouse tonight, May 31.
Broadway Vets Grové and Davis Star in Studio Tenn's SOUND OF MUSIC, Now thru 6/17
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 31, 2012
Broadway veterans Jessica Grove and Ben Davis will star as Maria Rainer and Captain Georg Von Trapp in Studio Tenn Theatre Company's upcoming production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's The Sound of Music, playing at the historic Franklin Theatre tonight, May 31 through June 17.
Nashville's Sideshow Fringe Seeking Artists for 2012 Festival
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 30, 2012
Looking for a way to express your creativity in a fresh and contemporary theatrical setting? Nashville's Sideshow Fringe, Actor's Bridge Ensemble's foray into that arena, is looking for artists to take part in this summer's Sideshow Fringe Festival-the group's second outing, following their wildly successful 2011 event.
Hey, Jef, Here's My Headshot: EMMA JORDAN
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 29, 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, busy and talented Emma Jordan, photographed by Aly Hilgefort.
Out Front On Main Celebrates Pride Month With THE BOYS IN THE BAND 6/7-17
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 29, 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 the celebration of Pride Month in the university town, running June 7-17 at the theater, located at 1511 E. Main Street. D. Richard Browder directs-and does double-duty, playing Bernard-the play which is presented Thursday through Sunday evenings, with a 7:30 p.m. curtain nightly. Tickets are $10 general admission and $5 for students and seniors.
Kesselring's Classic Comedy ARSENIC AND OLD LACE Next Up at Arts Center of Cannon County
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 29, 2012
Arts Center of Cannon County presents the classic comedy, Arsenic and Old Lace-directed by Matt Smith-at the theater in Woodbury, running June 1-16 and featuring Faye Northcutt-Knox and Becky Coutras as the felonious senior citizens who murder lonely old men by offering them elderberry wine laced with arsenic.
Baum and Chambers Lead BRT's NEXT TO NORMAL to Artistic Heights, Both Expected and Unexpected
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 27, 2012
In fact, in the retrospect afforded me by twelve hours, I have to admit that the production's most revelatory performance is delivered by Mike Baum, as the long-suffering and beleaguered Dan Goodman, Diana's stalwart and steadfast husband. That doesn't mean Chambers' performance is anything less than the spectacular onstage turn that it is-but, truth be told, it was expected from her. When word of her casting became publicly known, it is safe to say that 99% of the theater-going public (and actors themselves) agreed that Chambers' casting was indeed perfect. And she delivers exactly what we all hoped for, showing off the versatility, the confidence and the presence that has long identified her as one of the very best to be found onstage.
Whittaker, Kraski Star in Chaffin's Barn's FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, Helmed by Wilkinson and Opening 5/31
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 26, 2012
Nine-time First Night Award-winner Martha Wilkinson directs Derek Whittaker, Debbie Kraski and a cast of Nashville's stage favorites in the Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre production of Fiddler on the Roof, opening Thursday, May 31, and running through July 8 at the theater in West Nashville.
Hey, Jef, Here's My Headshot: MATTHEW HAYES HUNTER
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 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 damn good? We're gonna tell ya…Today's actor/subject/model is the handsome and talented Matthew Hayes Hunter, photographed by Elizabeth Fletcher.
BWW Interviews: Just in Time for the Opening of The Wedding Singer, TRAVIS KENDRICK's Friday Five
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 25, 2012
Today, the spotlight falls upon Travis Kendrick, who continues his run as one of the go-to guys at Clarksville's Roxy Regional Theatre in The Wedding Singer, opening tonight. Coming up for Travis is the role of Chachi in Happy Days, which will close the company's 2011-2012 season. Not only an actor, Travis is also a certified yoga instructor, teaching classes around Clarksville and at the Roxy, and he's choreographer of note, having choreographed Just Another High School Musical at Clarksville's Northeast High School, Gallantry for Austin Peay State University Opera and he'll be doing a number for The Roxy's 101 Dalmatians the Musical later this year.
Hey, Jef, Here's My Headshot: QUINN ALEXIS
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 25, 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 lovely and talented Quinn Alexis, photographed by Maria Peterson.

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