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Street Theatre Co Presents RAGTIME In Concert
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 28, 2011
Following the sold-out success of Street Theatre Company's local premiere of Chess in Concert this past February, November brings the award-winning Broadway musical, Ragtime, for an In Concert performance.
BWW Interviews: Hair-Hoppin' Questions for LU's HAIRSPRAY Cast: The Nicest Kids in Town, Part IV
by Jeffrey Ellis - October 28, 2011
Even before they hit the stage for Lipscomb University Theatre's production of Hairspray, it's pretty clear that cast members Jamin Craig, Leslie Marberry, Ashley Cobb, Graf Thurman and Mike Knox truly are 'the nicest kids in town.' Bringing the hit musical to life for Nashville audiences, which will include a large contingent of alumni in town for homecoming (Hairspray runs November 3-6 in Collins Auditorium on the David Lipscomb University campus), the large ensemble of more than 40 actors are hard at work, sharpening their skills, running lines, rehearsing like it's nobody's business and immersing themselves in plenty of 1960s pop culture and nostalgia.
Barter Theatre Joins Symphony Of The Mountains for CABARET Performances in Kingsport
by Jeffrey Ellis - October 28, 2011
Billed as 'a special event like no other that the region has hosted or produced,' the professional actors of Barter Theatre will be backed by a full symphony orchestra when the theatre joins forces with Symphony of the Mountains for two unprecedented performances of Cabaret.
Fairy Tale Opens Ballet Season with Nontraditional Flair 10/28-30
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2011
With a classic score from Sergei Prokofiev performed live by The Nashville Symphony and original choreography from Artistic Director & CEO Paul Vasterling, Nashville Ballet opens its performance season Oct. 28-30 in TPAC's Polk Theater with Cinderella.
BWW Reviews: Osborne & Eppler's Latest Version of SOUTHERN FRIED FUNERAL is a Down Home Hit
by Jeffrey Ellis - October 27, 2011
First presented in 2010 by the Bethlehem Players (of Franklin's Bethlehem United Methodist Church), Southern Fried Funeral, now onstage through November 26 at Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre (where Osborne and Eppler staged their First Night Award-winning Rear Widow last year), is aging gracefully, taking on the patina normally reserved for the sterling silver serving pieces in that breakfront in the dining room. Lustrous and heartfelt - yet uproariously funny in a way that only Southerners can be - the story told in Southern Fried Funeral is authentic and genuine, farfetched and unbelievable.
BWW Interviews: Hair-Hoppin' Questions for LU's HAIRSPRAY Cast: The Nicest Kids in Town, Part III
by Jeffrey Ellis - October 27, 2011
Even before they hit the stage for Lipscomb University Theatre's production of Hairspray, it's pretty clear that cast members Nick Hogan, Tyler Ashley, Shelby Smith, Virginia Lodholtz and Day Day Wells truly are 'the nicest kids in town.' Bringing the hit musical to life for Nashville audiences, which will include a large contingent of alumni in town for homecoming (Hairspray runs November 3-6 in Collins Auditorium on the David Lipscomb University campus), the large ensemble of more than 40 actors are hard at work, sharpening their skills, running lines, rehearsing like it's nobody's business and immersing themselves in plenty of 1960s pop culture and nostalgia.
Harms and Kelso To Be Honored at NCT's 13th Annual Grand Day Event
by Jeffrey Ellis - October 27, 2011
Harriet Harms and Karla Cooper Kelso, longtime performing arts sign language intepreters at Nashville Children's Theatre (NCT), will be honored as the theater holds its 13th Annual Grand Day on Saturday, November 12. On this unique day, guests can enjoy a performance of Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! and a grand carnival.
BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER Kicks Off Holiday Season at Cumberland County Playhouse
by Jeffrey Ellis - October 27, 2011
Lindy Pendzick and husband Greg Pendzick take on the roles of Grace and her wisecracking spouse, with leading kids' roles played by Crossville's Mary Kemp, Ellie Burnett, Cory Clark, Phillip Hall, and Molly McKinney of Pikeville, plus Crossville's Katey Dailey, Chelsea Boelter, Aiden Morrison, Alli Crain, Perrianna Evans and Emery Smith, along with Andy Swafford of Bledsoe County, and Jacob Copeland of Jamestown.
Trevecca Nazarene University Celebrates GODSPELL's 40th Anniversary With Upcoming Production
by BWW News Desk - October 27, 2011
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of Stephen Schwartz's groundbreaking musical, Nashville's Trevecca Nazarene University's theatre department will present seven performances of Godspell October 27-November 5 at the Boone Convocation Center on the TNU campus at 333 Murfreesboro Road.
Debut Novelist Finds Unique Path to Publication
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 26, 2011
In a town just 25 miles southwest of Detroit lives a man whose gift of storytelling landed him the opportunity to share that gift with the world. William Sirls of Gibraltar, MI, has just signed as the newest fiction author at Thomas Nelson, Inc.
Nashville Shakespeare Festival to stage Julius Caesar 1/20-29/2012
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 25, 2011
The Nashville Shakespeare Festival will present Julius Caesar, a complex political story with themes of corrupted power, betrayal and tragic consequences, at Belmont University's Troutt Theater Jan. 10-29, 2012.
New Surprises in Store for 2011 Edition of Vasterling's NASHVILLE NUTCRACKER
by Jeffrey Ellis - October 25, 2011
Nashville's Nutcracker - one of the city's newest, yet most respected, holiday traditions - returns to Andrew Jackson Hall in the Tennessee Performing Arts Center, running December 9-18, with additional performances and new surprises to accompany its beloved characters and story.
Nashville’s Nutcracker Brings Holiday Dreams Back to the Stage 12/9-18
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 25, 2011
One of Nashville's newest holiday traditions, Nashville's Nutcracker, will return to TPAC's Jackson Hall December 9-18 with additional performances and new surprises to accompany its beloved characters and story.
Hair-Hoppin' Questions for LU's HAIRSPRAY Cast: The Nicest Kids in Town, Part II
by Jeffrey Ellis - October 25, 2011
Even before they hit the stage for Lipscomb University Theatre's production of Hairspray, it's pretty clear that cast members Justin Tays, Luciano Vignola, Jared Martin and Sydni Hayes truly are 'the nicest kids in town.'
BWW Reviews: Center for the Arts' DRACULA Never Takes Wing
by Jeffrey Ellis - October 25, 2011
With vampires such a hot topic (seriously, could the timing be any more perfect than now for the tale of a legendary bloodsucker like the Transylvanian Count?) in American popular culture, you'd think it would be a slam dunk for a theater company to stage a show like Dracula - and it would be if you had a better script to work with, the sharper focus of the creative team and more assertive direction. No matter how much fake blood you throw on the actors or makeup trickery you employ, if the actors are not all on the same page, your Dracula is more likely to drive a stake through the heart of the audience, rather than to delight them with stage magic that transports them to the play's other-worldly setting.
Some Hair-hoppin' Questions for LU's HAIRSPRAY Cast: The Nicest Kids in Town, Part I
by Jeffrey Ellis - October 24, 2011
Without a doubt - and even before they take to the stage in Lipscomb University Theatre's production of Hairspray - it's pretty clear that the production's cast members are truly 'the nicest kids in town.' Bringing the hit musical to life for local audiences, which will include a large contingent of alumni in town for homecoming at the Nashville university (Hairspray runs November 3-6 in Collins Auditorium on the Lipscomb campus), the large ensemble of more than 40 actors are hard at work, sharpening their skills, running lines and rehearsing like it's nobody's business. And their spirit and energy is palpable!
Auditions for A CHRISTMAS CAROL at the Roxy Regional Theatre 10/24
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2011
Local youth will have the opportunity to work alongside professional actors in A CHRISTMAS CAROL when the Roxy Regional Theatre holds auditions for the Cratchit children on Monday, October 24, at 5pm.
Osborne and Eppler's SOUTHERN FRIED FUNERAL Next Up at Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2011
Southern Fried Funeral, the latest collaboration from playwrights Dietz Osborne and Nate Eppler, opens at Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre on October 22, running through November 26 at the venerable Nashville dinner theater.
Trevecca Nazarene University Celebrates GODSPELL's 40th Anniversary With Upcoming Production
by Jeffrey Ellis - October 21, 2011
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of Stephen Schwartz's groundbreaking musical, Nashville's Trevecca Nazarene University's theatre department will present seven performances of Godspell October 27-November 5 at the Boone Convocation Center on the TNU campus at 333 Murfreesboro Road.
BWW Reviews: WICKED Takes Off For Another Spectacular Run at TPAC
by Jeffrey Ellis - October 21, 2011
Telling a universal tale of friendship and the power of love to overcome hardship, prejudice and the callous disregard of an ill-informed public, Wicked represents musical theater at its very best: The story intrigues you, the characters engage you, the music touches your heart in ways that might surprise you and the production's stunning design aesthetic provides you with an unparalleled visual feast. No wonder the national touring company has found its way back to Nashville a mere two years after it set records at TPAC, pumping millions of dollars into the Music City economy, only to do so once again, no doubt setting new records while entertaining an appreciative audience.
Tennessee Arts Commission Issues Call for Individual Fellowship Grants
by Jeffrey Ellis - October 21, 2011
The Tennessee Arts Commission has issued a call for applications for its Individual Artist Fellowships for Fiscal Year 2013 (July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013). Applications must be submitted electronically (online) and postmark or hand deliver printed copies with supporting documents to the Tennessee Arts Commission office by Monday, January 23, 2012 by 4:30 p.m. (CST).
MARK TWAIN Returns To The Roxy Regional Theatre 10/21-22
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2011
Back by popular demand, America's most famous literary icon comes to life upon the Roxy Regional Theatre stage for three performances only on Friday and Saturday, October 21 and 22.
BWW Interviews: Jody Gelb, WICKED's Madame Morrible, Talks About Her Phenomenal Role
by Jeffrey Ellis - October 20, 2011
For Jody Gelb, who plays Madame Morrible in the national touring company of Wicked now ensconced at TPAC's Andrew Jackson Hall for another record-setting run, every night in the theater is so much more than just another day on the job. For her, it's an inspiring adventure which further proves that Wicked is so much more than musical theater: it's a phenomenon.
The Art Of Educational Series Continues With THE ART OF JACK DANIEL’S
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2011
The fun and educational tasting series, 'The Art of' will begin its second year on Thursday, October 20, with 'The Art of Jack Daniel's'.
Trish Crist's Follow-Up To WHAT is WHO, Debuting at Darkhorse 11/4
by Jeffrey Ellis - October 19, 2011
Trish Crist, the award-winning playwright of What, follows up to that critically acclaimed play with Who, presented by Rhubarb Theater Company November 4-12 at Darkhorse Theater. 'The fast-moving collection of stories are all set in Nashville and the play is a smart sequel to What, which was named Best Original Play of 2009 by the Nashville Scene,' Crist explains.

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