Nashville Symphony Announce Their November Events
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 28, 2011
Nashville Symphony has announced their November lineup of events, kicking off with Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto SunTrust Classical Series.
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 28, 2011
Nashville Symphony has announced their November lineup of events, kicking off with Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto SunTrust Classical Series.
With 10 Shows Opening This Week, Nashville Audiences Have A Theaterpalooza In Store
by Jeffrey Ellis - September 27, 2011
Audiences in Nashville and Middle Tennessee will have a wealth of new offerings awaiting them at the theater this weekend, as companies throughout the region roll out the red carpet for the opening of no fewer than ten new productions. Ranging from the tried and true (Arthur Miller's All My Sons from Tennessee Repertory Theatre, Belmont University Theatre's Dancing at Lughnasa, Lakewood Village Theatre's A Few Good Men and Annie at Towne Centre Theatre) to edgier fare (like The Rocky Horror Show at Boiler Room Theatre and David Mamet's American Buffalo at ACT 1) and newer, less familiar works (Trying from Tennessee Women's Theater Project and the debuting Sideshow Fringe Festival, a new endeavor from Actors Bridge Ensemble that features all manner of new offerings, including a 48-hour playwriting competition from which I'll be tweeting live reviews while the shows happen on Saturday from 6 to 7 p.m.), audiences have a full slate of offerings from which to choose this weekend.
by Jeffrey Ellis - September 27, 2011
Audiences in Nashville and Middle Tennessee will have a wealth of new offerings awaiting them at the theater this weekend, as companies throughout the region roll out the red carpet for the opening of no fewer than ten new productions. Ranging from the tried and true (Arthur Miller's All My Sons from Tennessee Repertory Theatre, Belmont University Theatre's Dancing at Lughnasa, Lakewood Village Theatre's A Few Good Men and Annie at Towne Centre Theatre) to edgier fare (like The Rocky Horror Show at Boiler Room Theatre and David Mamet's American Buffalo at ACT 1) and newer, less familiar works (Trying from Tennessee Women's Theater Project and the debuting Sideshow Fringe Festival, a new endeavor from Actors Bridge Ensemble that features all manner of new offerings, including a 48-hour playwriting competition from which I'll be tweeting live reviews while the shows happen on Saturday from 6 to 7 p.m.), audiences have a full slate of offerings from which to choose this weekend.
Tennessee Performing Arts Center 2011-2012 Broadway Series Begins With BLAST!
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2011
Variety is what distinguishes the mix of styles and stories in the 2011-12 series of HCA/TriStar Broadway at TPAC.
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2011
Variety is what distinguishes the mix of styles and stories in the 2011-12 series of HCA/TriStar Broadway at TPAC.
Nashville Children's Theatre Partners with HLAA for October 15 Performance of HOLES
by Jeffrey Ellis - September 26, 2011
As Nashville Children's Theatre continues to celebrate its 80th birthday, the company continues to break new ground as it partners with The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) - Nashville Chapter to present a captioned performance of Holes at NCT on Saturday, October 15, at 2 p.m., utilizing recently developed technology to strengthen the play-going experience for audience members who are deaf or hard of hearing.
by Jeffrey Ellis - September 26, 2011
As Nashville Children's Theatre continues to celebrate its 80th birthday, the company continues to break new ground as it partners with The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) - Nashville Chapter to present a captioned performance of Holes at NCT on Saturday, October 15, at 2 p.m., utilizing recently developed technology to strengthen the play-going experience for audience members who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Street Theatre Co Presents Macabaret 10/20-30
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 26, 2011
Macabaret is an irreverent, racy evening of gallows humor, song, and dance. This cabaret-style show takes an outrageous look at the morbid and the macabre.
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 26, 2011
Macabaret is an irreverent, racy evening of gallows humor, song, and dance. This cabaret-style show takes an outrageous look at the morbid and the macabre.
BWW Reviews: Ludwig's Gender-Bending LEADING LADIES Opens Lipscomb Theatre's New Season
by Jeffrey Ellis - September 24, 2011
Lipscomb University Theatre brings Nashville audiences the never-before-seen-locally Leading Ladies, a gender-bending take-off that pays homage to Shakespeare's own gender-bending Twelfth Night, for the opening production of its 2011-12 season. Directed by Robyn Berg and featuring a focused cast of Lipscomb's most capable theatre students, Leading Ladies is onstage at the Shamblin Theatre through October 2, taking audiences on a raucous, riotous and nostalgic trip to a small town in Pennsylvania, circa 1952.
by Jeffrey Ellis - September 24, 2011
Lipscomb University Theatre brings Nashville audiences the never-before-seen-locally Leading Ladies, a gender-bending take-off that pays homage to Shakespeare's own gender-bending Twelfth Night, for the opening production of its 2011-12 season. Directed by Robyn Berg and featuring a focused cast of Lipscomb's most capable theatre students, Leading Ladies is onstage at the Shamblin Theatre through October 2, taking audiences on a raucous, riotous and nostalgic trip to a small town in Pennsylvania, circa 1952.
Frist Center Executive Director Susan H. Edwards, PhD Honored by Government of France
by Kelsey Denette - September 23, 2011
Frist Center Executive Director Susan H. Edwards, Ph.D., was decorated today as a Chevalier dans l'Ordre des Arts et Lettres (Knight in the Order of Arts and Letters) in a ceremony at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts. The medal was presented by the Consul General of France in Atlanta, Pascal Le Deunff.
by Kelsey Denette - September 23, 2011
Frist Center Executive Director Susan H. Edwards, Ph.D., was decorated today as a Chevalier dans l'Ordre des Arts et Lettres (Knight in the Order of Arts and Letters) in a ceremony at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts. The medal was presented by the Consul General of France in Atlanta, Pascal Le Deunff.
Dance Theatre of Tennessee Fetes Elaine Thomas in Gala Second Season Opening
by Jeffrey Ellis - September 23, 2011
Dance Theatre of Tennessee (DTT) brings to life one of best-loved classical ballets of all time - Swan Lake Act 2. DTT will present this timeless classic as part of its 2011-12 opening season series entitled At 75 - A Tribute to Elaine Thomas, DTT's assistant artistic director on Friday, September 30 and Saturday, October 1 at 8 p.m. at Harpeth Hall Auditorium.
by Jeffrey Ellis - September 23, 2011
Dance Theatre of Tennessee (DTT) brings to life one of best-loved classical ballets of all time - Swan Lake Act 2. DTT will present this timeless classic as part of its 2011-12 opening season series entitled At 75 - A Tribute to Elaine Thomas, DTT's assistant artistic director on Friday, September 30 and Saturday, October 1 at 8 p.m. at Harpeth Hall Auditorium.
A FEW GOOD MEN Next Up at Lakewood Theatre Company
by Jeffrey Ellis - September 23, 2011
A Few Good Men is the gripping drama of the trial of two Marines stationed at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, accused of killing one of their own during a disciplinary action gone wrong - a 'Code Red.' Lt. Daniel Kaffee, a Navy JAG lawyer who practices in plea bargains but has never seen the inside of a courtroom, defends the two with the help of colleagues Lt. Cmdr. Joanne Galloway and Lt. Sam Weinberg.
by Jeffrey Ellis - September 23, 2011
A Few Good Men is the gripping drama of the trial of two Marines stationed at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, accused of killing one of their own during a disciplinary action gone wrong - a 'Code Red.' Lt. Daniel Kaffee, a Navy JAG lawyer who practices in plea bargains but has never seen the inside of a courtroom, defends the two with the help of colleagues Lt. Cmdr. Joanne Galloway and Lt. Sam Weinberg.
STAGE TUBE: Nashville Ballet's 2011-12 Season Photo Shoot
by Jeffrey Ellis - September 23, 2011
Photographer Martin E. O'Connor captures the artistry of Nashville Ballet with his collection of works highlighting the 2011-12 season offerings.
by Jeffrey Ellis - September 23, 2011
Photographer Martin E. O'Connor captures the artistry of Nashville Ballet with his collection of works highlighting the 2011-12 season offerings.
BWW Reviews: HOLES offers an engrossing tale to open Nashville Children Theatre's 80th season
by Jeffrey Ellis - September 21, 2011
Now onstage at the nationally renowned and venerated company's Ann Stahlman Hill Theatre through October 16, Holes features an extraordinary cast of some of the region's finest actors bringing the beloved tale to life with such vigorous energy that audiences of any age (not just the ones 'age 8 and up' noted in the program) will become engaged in the story, its twists and turns and revelatory moments sparking their very imaginations (and, I suspect, to the library to once again experience the book).
by Jeffrey Ellis - September 21, 2011
Now onstage at the nationally renowned and venerated company's Ann Stahlman Hill Theatre through October 16, Holes features an extraordinary cast of some of the region's finest actors bringing the beloved tale to life with such vigorous energy that audiences of any age (not just the ones 'age 8 and up' noted in the program) will become engaged in the story, its twists and turns and revelatory moments sparking their very imaginations (and, I suspect, to the library to once again experience the book).
TPAC Ed Chosen to Pilot Disney Musicals in Schools’ New National Initiative
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 21, 2011
The Tennessee Performing Arts Center has been selected by Disney Theatrical Group to pilot 'Disney Musicals in Schools,' an outreach initiative formerly only available to New York City public schools.
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 21, 2011
The Tennessee Performing Arts Center has been selected by Disney Theatrical Group to pilot 'Disney Musicals in Schools,' an outreach initiative formerly only available to New York City public schools.
Regina Taylor to Create First Work Commissioned Expressly for Tennessee Women's Theater Project
by Jeffrey Ellis - September 21, 2011
Maryanna Clarke, founder and artistic director of Tennessee Women's Theater Project (TWTP), has announced that renowned playwright and actress Regina Taylor will create the first original script for the company, thanks to a 'creation grant' awarded the company by the Metropolitan Nashville Arts Commission.
by Jeffrey Ellis - September 21, 2011
Maryanna Clarke, founder and artistic director of Tennessee Women's Theater Project (TWTP), has announced that renowned playwright and actress Regina Taylor will create the first original script for the company, thanks to a 'creation grant' awarded the company by the Metropolitan Nashville Arts Commission.
Jason Aldean, Brad Paisley Join Lineup Of 45th Annual CMA Awards
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 20, 2011
The star-packed lineup for 'The 45th Annual CMA Awards' launches with today's announcement that all five nominees for Entertainer of the Year, Jason Aldean, Brad Paisley, Blake Shelton, Taylor Swift,and Keith Urban, are the first group of performers confirmed for 'Country Music's Biggest Night(TM).
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 20, 2011
The star-packed lineup for 'The 45th Annual CMA Awards' launches with today's announcement that all five nominees for Entertainer of the Year, Jason Aldean, Brad Paisley, Blake Shelton, Taylor Swift,and Keith Urban, are the first group of performers confirmed for 'Country Music's Biggest Night(TM).
Ten Minute Playhouse To Return in November With Full Slate of New Scripts
by Jeffrey Ellis - September 20, 2011
Set for November 6 and 7 at the Darkhorse Theater, 4610 Charlotte Avenue, The Ten Minute Playhouse will again feature brand new ten-minute plays by Middle Tennessee playwrights. In addition, two scripts read at the May event will be produced and staged in New Works Nashville's ongoing commitment to nurturing emerging playwrights in Music City.
by Jeffrey Ellis - September 20, 2011
Set for November 6 and 7 at the Darkhorse Theater, 4610 Charlotte Avenue, The Ten Minute Playhouse will again feature brand new ten-minute plays by Middle Tennessee playwrights. In addition, two scripts read at the May event will be produced and staged in New Works Nashville's ongoing commitment to nurturing emerging playwrights in Music City.
TWTP Opens New Season With TRYING at Looby Theatre
by Jeffrey Ellis - September 20, 2011
The time is November, 1967, and a young woman has just been hired as a secretary for Judge Francis Biddle, Attorney General to Franklin Roosevelt, and famous as the former Chief Judge of the American Military Tribunal at Nuremberg. Now 81 and in failing health, Judge Biddle is still a Main Line Philadelphia aristocrat. Sarah Schorr, the latest in a string of secretaries, is a plain-spoken 25 year old from the Canadian prairie town of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
by Jeffrey Ellis - September 20, 2011
The time is November, 1967, and a young woman has just been hired as a secretary for Judge Francis Biddle, Attorney General to Franklin Roosevelt, and famous as the former Chief Judge of the American Military Tribunal at Nuremberg. Now 81 and in failing health, Judge Biddle is still a Main Line Philadelphia aristocrat. Sarah Schorr, the latest in a string of secretaries, is a plain-spoken 25 year old from the Canadian prairie town of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
SIDESHOW FRINGE Lines Up Wide Array of Emerging Talent for 9/29-10/2 Fest.
by Jeffrey Ellis - September 20, 2011
Sideshow Fringe is a Nashville-based four-day performing arts extravaganza connecting innovative artists with adventurous audiences and showcasing Nashville's diverse talent. The festival will be housed in the Belmont Black Box Theatre, Bongo Java After Hours Theatre, Belmont University's Troutt Theatre, and on an outdoor stage on Compton Avenue sponsored by the Belmont-Hillsboro Neighborhood Association.
by Jeffrey Ellis - September 20, 2011
Sideshow Fringe is a Nashville-based four-day performing arts extravaganza connecting innovative artists with adventurous audiences and showcasing Nashville's diverse talent. The festival will be housed in the Belmont Black Box Theatre, Bongo Java After Hours Theatre, Belmont University's Troutt Theatre, and on an outdoor stage on Compton Avenue sponsored by the Belmont-Hillsboro Neighborhood Association.
Nashville Children's Theatre to Host Touring Production of KNUFFLE BUNNY 10/17
by Jeffrey Ellis - September 19, 2011
Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical tells the story of toddler Trixie who has a beloved stuffed bunny, which she misplaces while on a trip to the laundromat with her slightly disheveled dad. Luckily, she finds the stuffed animal and speaks her first words: 'Knuffle Bunny!' The production is a story about family, best friends, baby steps and memories that last a lifetime.
by Jeffrey Ellis - September 19, 2011
Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical tells the story of toddler Trixie who has a beloved stuffed bunny, which she misplaces while on a trip to the laundromat with her slightly disheveled dad. Luckily, she finds the stuffed animal and speaks her first words: 'Knuffle Bunny!' The production is a story about family, best friends, baby steps and memories that last a lifetime.
Melodie Madden Adams takes the stage as LINDA LANE on 9/19
by Jeffrey Ellis - September 19, 2011
Melodie Madden Adams takes to the stage as her fictional alter ego in The Linda Lane Show: Pageants, Prayers & Pianos, presented by MAS Nashville on Monday, September 19 at The Basement. In her new one-woman cabaret show, Madden Adams takes her audience back to the 1960s to embody the fictional Linda Lane - described as 'a journey of song and storytelling' - a simple girl with a simple dream.
by Jeffrey Ellis - September 19, 2011
Melodie Madden Adams takes to the stage as her fictional alter ego in The Linda Lane Show: Pageants, Prayers & Pianos, presented by MAS Nashville on Monday, September 19 at The Basement. In her new one-woman cabaret show, Madden Adams takes her audience back to the 1960s to embody the fictional Linda Lane - described as 'a journey of song and storytelling' - a simple girl with a simple dream.
BWW Reviews: Keeton's Scintillating and Scandalous CHICAGO Wows 'em in Donelson
by Jeffrey Ellis - September 18, 2011
In short, Chicago is the best production ever presented by The Keeton Theatre. In fact, it's one of the finest versions of the tuneful musical we've ever seen on any stage, from any production company - and trust me, we've seen a bunch of 'em, ranging from Broadway and national touring companies to mountings from academic theaters, professional regional theaters and community playhouses.
by Jeffrey Ellis - September 18, 2011
In short, Chicago is the best production ever presented by The Keeton Theatre. In fact, it's one of the finest versions of the tuneful musical we've ever seen on any stage, from any production company - and trust me, we've seen a bunch of 'em, ranging from Broadway and national touring companies to mountings from academic theaters, professional regional theaters and community playhouses.
BWW Reviews: Stirring Production of RING OF FIRE Opens at The Renaissance Center
by Jeffrey Ellis - September 18, 2011
You don't necessarily have to be a fan of Johnny Cash or his music to enjoy Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash now onstage at Dickson's Renaissance Center in a professional production from The Gaslight Theatre. But you can be certain that when you leave the theater you will be a Johnny Cash fan of the highest order, humming the songs you've just heard performed by a remarkable group of artists.
by Jeffrey Ellis - September 18, 2011
You don't necessarily have to be a fan of Johnny Cash or his music to enjoy Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash now onstage at Dickson's Renaissance Center in a professional production from The Gaslight Theatre. But you can be certain that when you leave the theater you will be a Johnny Cash fan of the highest order, humming the songs you've just heard performed by a remarkable group of artists.
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows for Nashville - 9/18
by BWW - September 18, 2011
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 9/18 for Nashville
by BWW - September 18, 2011
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 9/18 for Nashville
Nashville Shakes Festival Presents ROMEO AND JULIET, Closes 9/18
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2011
The Nashville Shakespeare Festival will perform Romeo and Juliet, one of the Bard's best-known and most beloved dramas, from Aug. 18 through Sept. 18 in Centennial Park.
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2011
The Nashville Shakespeare Festival will perform Romeo and Juliet, one of the Bard's best-known and most beloved dramas, from Aug. 18 through Sept. 18 in Centennial Park.
BWW Reviews: Plodding WRITER'S BLOCK Debuts At Chaffin's Barn
by Jeffrey Ellis - September 17, 2011
There's nobody who loves a tautly written thriller more than I - you know, the type of mystery where there's much conniving going on, one's baser desires are satiated, intelligence triumphs over the dull and commonplace. Unfortunately, despite having the requisite components, Writer's Block (the new play now onstage at Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre) just doesn't measure up; it is neither thrilling nor is it tautly written.
by Jeffrey Ellis - September 17, 2011
There's nobody who loves a tautly written thriller more than I - you know, the type of mystery where there's much conniving going on, one's baser desires are satiated, intelligence triumphs over the dull and commonplace. Unfortunately, despite having the requisite components, Writer's Block (the new play now onstage at Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre) just doesn't measure up; it is neither thrilling nor is it tautly written.
Free Entry Offered For Quadraphonic Sounds at Schermerhorn Symph Center
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 16, 2011
A morning performance by the Nashville Symphony, an outdoor stage on Symphony Place and nighttime salsa dancing are just some of the highlights of the Regions FREE Day of Music, taking place 10 a.m.-11 p.m. on Saturday, October 1, at Schermerhorn Symphony Center.
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 16, 2011
A morning performance by the Nashville Symphony, an outdoor stage on Symphony Place and nighttime salsa dancing are just some of the highlights of the Regions FREE Day of Music, taking place 10 a.m.-11 p.m. on Saturday, October 1, at Schermerhorn Symphony Center.
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King Hedley II
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