Mamet's AMERICAN BUFFALO To Kick Off ACT 1's 2011-12 Season
by Jeffrey Ellis - September 16, 2011
Three men clash violently over business, friendship, honor and ego in Mamet's award-winning drama. The owner of a junk shop in 1970s Chicago wrestles with morality and his own pride as he plots and schemes to recoup his losses by stealing back a rare coin he unwittingly sold to a local collector. Mamet paints a raw and compelling portrait of working-class hoods who believe they have a right to take whatever they want - and who are slowly drowning in their own shortcomings and personal failures.
by Jeffrey Ellis - September 16, 2011
Three men clash violently over business, friendship, honor and ego in Mamet's award-winning drama. The owner of a junk shop in 1970s Chicago wrestles with morality and his own pride as he plots and schemes to recoup his losses by stealing back a rare coin he unwittingly sold to a local collector. Mamet paints a raw and compelling portrait of working-class hoods who believe they have a right to take whatever they want - and who are slowly drowning in their own shortcomings and personal failures.
Sixties Musical BEEHIVE to Open Roxy's 29th Season 9/16
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2011
BEEHIVE: The '60s Musical Sensation will open the Roxy Regional Theatre's 29th Season on Friday, September 16, at 8pm.
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2011
BEEHIVE: The '60s Musical Sensation will open the Roxy Regional Theatre's 29th Season on Friday, September 16, at 8pm.
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit Play Knucklehead's on 9/16
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2011
Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit will continue their tour in support of the critically-praised album, 'Here We Rest.' The tour schedule is as follows:
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2011
Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit will continue their tour in support of the critically-praised album, 'Here We Rest.' The tour schedule is as follows:
Robyn Berg Directs LEADING LADIES To Open Lipscomb University Theatre's New Season
by Jeffrey Ellis - September 15, 2011
Could Robyn Berg lay claim to the title of the hardest working woman in show business? She could certainly stake a claim given her burgeoning Nashville theater resume. Since her arrival in town - just two years ago - she's directed Lipscomb University's critically acclaimed production of Death of a Salesman while also teaching at the university, starred in productions from Rhubarb Theater Company, played Hannah Jelks in ACT 1's production of Tennessee Williams' The Night of the Iguana, starred in Actors Bridge Ensemble's production of John Patrick Shanley's Sailor's Song, and has proven herself a vital - and much sought-after - member of the local theatrical scene.
by Jeffrey Ellis - September 15, 2011
Could Robyn Berg lay claim to the title of the hardest working woman in show business? She could certainly stake a claim given her burgeoning Nashville theater resume. Since her arrival in town - just two years ago - she's directed Lipscomb University's critically acclaimed production of Death of a Salesman while also teaching at the university, starred in productions from Rhubarb Theater Company, played Hannah Jelks in ACT 1's production of Tennessee Williams' The Night of the Iguana, starred in Actors Bridge Ensemble's production of John Patrick Shanley's Sailor's Song, and has proven herself a vital - and much sought-after - member of the local theatrical scene.
RING OF FIRE opens at The Gaslight Theatre in Dickson for 9/15-10/13 run
by Jeffrey Ellis - September 15, 2011
Ring of Fire - The Music of Johnny Cash opens September 15 at the Gaslight Dinner Theatre at Dickson's Renaissance Center, running through October 13. The 'jukebox musical', which opened on Broadway in March 2006, is not a biography of Cash, but instead it's described as 'a unique mosaic that follows the life and times of Johnny Cash through his most famous songs.'
by Jeffrey Ellis - September 15, 2011
Ring of Fire - The Music of Johnny Cash opens September 15 at the Gaslight Dinner Theatre at Dickson's Renaissance Center, running through October 13. The 'jukebox musical', which opened on Broadway in March 2006, is not a biography of Cash, but instead it's described as 'a unique mosaic that follows the life and times of Johnny Cash through his most famous songs.'
BWW Reviews: Street Theatre Company's ALTAR BOYZ will win your heart and soul
by Jeffrey Ellis - September 14, 2011
Street Theatre Company scores yet another great big hit with its inspired production of Altar Boyz - the musical tale of four devout young Catholics and one very talented Jew, on a divine path toward pop music superstardom. Impressively sung and acted, STC's Altar Boyz is great fun from start to finish, as the earnest young men attest to their faith while delivering a fast-moving concert that sends up every boy band group ever to be created by some Machiavellian agent on the make.
by Jeffrey Ellis - September 14, 2011
Street Theatre Company scores yet another great big hit with its inspired production of Altar Boyz - the musical tale of four devout young Catholics and one very talented Jew, on a divine path toward pop music superstardom. Impressively sung and acted, STC's Altar Boyz is great fun from start to finish, as the earnest young men attest to their faith while delivering a fast-moving concert that sends up every boy band group ever to be created by some Machiavellian agent on the make.
BWW Reviews: 800 MILES OFF BROADWAY from The Glory Bugles
by Jeffrey Ellis - September 13, 2011
Bonnie Keen, apparently, can do anything. Heretofore known for having one of the most memorable voices in the music business, she's also left her mark in theatrical circles as one of the most fearless comedic actresses to ever take the stage. But who knew she could also twirl the baton - and do the splits? Bonnie Keen is one amazing human being, for certain, and she puts all her many talents on display in 800 Miles Off Broadway, the latest stage spectacle to feature The Glory Bugles, the gospel-singing pride of fictional Box Springs, Tennessee, featuring the tremendously talented Nan Gurley, Wayne Gurley and Stevan Pippin (with scene-stealing Ted Wilson joining in on the fun at the piano).
by Jeffrey Ellis - September 13, 2011
Bonnie Keen, apparently, can do anything. Heretofore known for having one of the most memorable voices in the music business, she's also left her mark in theatrical circles as one of the most fearless comedic actresses to ever take the stage. But who knew she could also twirl the baton - and do the splits? Bonnie Keen is one amazing human being, for certain, and she puts all her many talents on display in 800 Miles Off Broadway, the latest stage spectacle to feature The Glory Bugles, the gospel-singing pride of fictional Box Springs, Tennessee, featuring the tremendously talented Nan Gurley, Wayne Gurley and Stevan Pippin (with scene-stealing Ted Wilson joining in on the fun at the piano).
RING OF FIRE opens at The Gaslight Theatre in Dickson for 9/15-10/13 run
by Jeffrey Ellis - September 13, 2011
Ring of Fire - The Music of Johnny Cash opens September 15 at the Gaslight Dinner Theatre at Dickson's Renaissance Center, running through October 13. The 'jukebox musical', which opened on Broadway in March 2006, is not a biography of Cash, but instead it's described as 'a unique mosaic that follows the life and times of Johnny Cash through his most famous songs.'
by Jeffrey Ellis - September 13, 2011
Ring of Fire - The Music of Johnny Cash opens September 15 at the Gaslight Dinner Theatre at Dickson's Renaissance Center, running through October 13. The 'jukebox musical', which opened on Broadway in March 2006, is not a biography of Cash, but instead it's described as 'a unique mosaic that follows the life and times of Johnny Cash through his most famous songs.'
Shawn Whitsell's latest play, IN THE PREACHER'S SHADOW, opens 9/15 at Darkhorse Theater
by Jeffrey Ellis - September 12, 2011
Shawn Whitsell, arguably the busiest man in Nashville theater - well, theater anywhere, we would wager - will unveil his latest play, In The Preacher's Shadow on Thursday night, September 15, in its debut production from Destiny Theatre Experience.
by Jeffrey Ellis - September 12, 2011
Shawn Whitsell, arguably the busiest man in Nashville theater - well, theater anywhere, we would wager - will unveil his latest play, In The Preacher's Shadow on Thursday night, September 15, in its debut production from Destiny Theatre Experience.
LA TRAVIATA opens Nashville Opera's 2011-12 season in October
by Jeffrey Ellis - September 12, 2011
John Hoomes, Nashville Opera's artistic director, will helm the 2011-12 season opening production of Verdi's La Traviata, featuring the Nashville Symphony Orchestra under the baton of conductor Christopher Larkin. Sung in Italian, the production will feature projected English translations.
by Jeffrey Ellis - September 12, 2011
John Hoomes, Nashville Opera's artistic director, will helm the 2011-12 season opening production of Verdi's La Traviata, featuring the Nashville Symphony Orchestra under the baton of conductor Christopher Larkin. Sung in Italian, the production will feature projected English translations.
Nashville's Erin Parker stars in Barter Theatre's THE ROAD TO APPOMATOX
by Jeffrey Ellis - September 12, 2011
Almost one hundred and fifty years later, who knew that the final actions and decisions of General Robert E. Lee during the Civil War, paired with the relationship between the North and the South in the 1800s, could mirror, parallel and relate to the feelings of a modern day couple facing their own decision? Catherine Bush, the prolific playwright, did.
by Jeffrey Ellis - September 12, 2011
Almost one hundred and fifty years later, who knew that the final actions and decisions of General Robert E. Lee during the Civil War, paired with the relationship between the North and the South in the 1800s, could mirror, parallel and relate to the feelings of a modern day couple facing their own decision? Catherine Bush, the prolific playwright, did.
BWW Interviews: Dance Theatre of Tennessee's AMANDA WHITES, This Dancer's Life
by Jeffrey Ellis - September 12, 2011
Amanda Whites is a vital member of Dance Theatre of Tennessee's company and, like all the other company dancers, she's hard at work on the season-opening tribute to ballet mistress Elaine Thomas on the occasion of her 75th birthday. Yet, somehow, she found time to consider our questions and to give some thoughtful answers to our regular queries in our continued attempt to get inside the minds of all the talented dancers in the Nashville area.
by Jeffrey Ellis - September 12, 2011
Amanda Whites is a vital member of Dance Theatre of Tennessee's company and, like all the other company dancers, she's hard at work on the season-opening tribute to ballet mistress Elaine Thomas on the occasion of her 75th birthday. Yet, somehow, she found time to consider our questions and to give some thoughtful answers to our regular queries in our continued attempt to get inside the minds of all the talented dancers in the Nashville area.
Photo Coverage: First Night: The After-Party 2011
by Jeffrey Ellis - September 12, 2011
When the last performers had sung the final song and the late honoree had been feted, the crowds at Belmont University's Troutt Theatre for the presentation of First Night, the Nashville Theatre Honors' 2011 Gala Concert, headed downtown to Cummins Station for the After-Party at The Listening Room Cafe.
by Jeffrey Ellis - September 12, 2011
When the last performers had sung the final song and the late honoree had been feted, the crowds at Belmont University's Troutt Theatre for the presentation of First Night, the Nashville Theatre Honors' 2011 Gala Concert, headed downtown to Cummins Station for the After-Party at The Listening Room Cafe.
Nashville Children's Theatre's new season opens with HOLES on 9/20
by Jeffrey Ellis - September 12, 2011
Nashville Children's Theatre (NCT) presents the stage adaptation of Louis Sachar's Holes, opening on Tuesday, September 20 and running through October 16. Based on the popular novel by Louis Sachar, who also wrote the script, Holes tells the tale of young Stanley Yelnats who is sentenced (despite his innocence) to the wasteland of Camp Green Lake. He and his fellow juvenile detainees are forced to dig holes in the hot desert sun day after day after day by the Warden. What is she looking for? And how is the mystery connected to Stanley's 'no-good-dirty-rotten-pig-stealing-great-great-grandfather' and a long-dead outlaw named Kissing Kate Barlow?
by Jeffrey Ellis - September 12, 2011
Nashville Children's Theatre (NCT) presents the stage adaptation of Louis Sachar's Holes, opening on Tuesday, September 20 and running through October 16. Based on the popular novel by Louis Sachar, who also wrote the script, Holes tells the tale of young Stanley Yelnats who is sentenced (despite his innocence) to the wasteland of Camp Green Lake. He and his fellow juvenile detainees are forced to dig holes in the hot desert sun day after day after day by the Warden. What is she looking for? And how is the mystery connected to Stanley's 'no-good-dirty-rotten-pig-stealing-great-great-grandfather' and a long-dead outlaw named Kissing Kate Barlow?
Harry Bryce directs DREAMGIRLS for Cumberland County Playhouse revival
by Jeffrey Ellis - September 12, 2011
A stellar group of theater artists from throughout Tennessee and the rest of the American South will join members of Cumberland County Playhouse's resident company for Dreamgirls, the Tony Award-winning stage musical that inspired the Academy Award-winning movie starring starring Beyonce, Eddie Murphy and Jennifer Hudson.
by Jeffrey Ellis - September 12, 2011
A stellar group of theater artists from throughout Tennessee and the rest of the American South will join members of Cumberland County Playhouse's resident company for Dreamgirls, the Tony Award-winning stage musical that inspired the Academy Award-winning movie starring starring Beyonce, Eddie Murphy and Jennifer Hudson.
Actor Scott Rice unveils new production company with IT'S ONLY LIFE 10/7-10/9
by Jeffrey Ellis - September 12, 2011
Nashville actor Scott Rice's new production company, Falling Frog Creations, presents John Bucchino's It's Only Life in celebration of Rice's birthday, at Street Theatre Company, 1933 Elm Hill Pike, October 7-9. While this cabaret retrospective of the music of composer John Bucchino is the inaugural production of this new production company, it also coincides with the birthday celebration of its founder, Rice. Joining Rice onstage will be Megan Chambers, Tyson Laemmel and Olivia Skurka. Rollie Mains serves as musical director and accompanist.
by Jeffrey Ellis - September 12, 2011
Nashville actor Scott Rice's new production company, Falling Frog Creations, presents John Bucchino's It's Only Life in celebration of Rice's birthday, at Street Theatre Company, 1933 Elm Hill Pike, October 7-9. While this cabaret retrospective of the music of composer John Bucchino is the inaugural production of this new production company, it also coincides with the birthday celebration of its founder, Rice. Joining Rice onstage will be Megan Chambers, Tyson Laemmel and Olivia Skurka. Rollie Mains serves as musical director and accompanist.
Melodie Madden Adams takes the stage as LINDA LANE on 9/19
by Jeffrey Ellis - September 12, 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 12, 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.
CHICAGO opens '11-'12 season at The Keeton Theatre
by Jeffrey Ellis - September 12, 2011
Tonya Pewitt and Stacie Riggs star as Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly as The Keeton Theatre will present Chicago, the first show of its 2011-2012 season, running September 15 - October 1 at the theatre in Donelson. Directed by Keeton artistic director Kate Adams-Johnson, with musical direction by Ginger Newman, Chicago is the Tony Award winning musical about Roxie Hart, a chorus girl who kills her lover as a career move, Billy Flynn, her sharp, razzle-dazzle lawyer, who turns her into an instant celebrity, and Velma Kelly, a dancing jailbird with an ear for headlines and an eye for talent!
by Jeffrey Ellis - September 12, 2011
Tonya Pewitt and Stacie Riggs star as Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly as The Keeton Theatre will present Chicago, the first show of its 2011-2012 season, running September 15 - October 1 at the theatre in Donelson. Directed by Keeton artistic director Kate Adams-Johnson, with musical direction by Ginger Newman, Chicago is the Tony Award winning musical about Roxie Hart, a chorus girl who kills her lover as a career move, Billy Flynn, her sharp, razzle-dazzle lawyer, who turns her into an instant celebrity, and Velma Kelly, a dancing jailbird with an ear for headlines and an eye for talent!
John Chaffin's WRITER'S BLOCK debuts at Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre
by Jeffrey Ellis - September 11, 2011
John Chaffin's original comic mystery, Writer's Block, is onstage at Nashville's historic Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre through October 15, in a production directed by the playwright himself.
by Jeffrey Ellis - September 11, 2011
John Chaffin's original comic mystery, Writer's Block, is onstage at Nashville's historic Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre through October 15, in a production directed by the playwright himself.
STAGE TUBE: The ALTAR BOYZ open First Night 2011 at The Troutt Theatre
by Jeffrey Ellis - September 11, 2011
Street Theatre Company's ALTAR BOYZ - aka Michael Holder, Taylor Casey, Bakari King, Humberto Figueroa and Alan Smith - made a special video appearance at First Night 2011, opening the show with their introduction of host David Compton.
by Jeffrey Ellis - September 11, 2011
Street Theatre Company's ALTAR BOYZ - aka Michael Holder, Taylor Casey, Bakari King, Humberto Figueroa and Alan Smith - made a special video appearance at First Night 2011, opening the show with their introduction of host David Compton.
Photo Coverage: First Night: The Red (Orange) Carpet Event
by Jeffrey Ellis - September 11, 2011
Hosted by Jennifer Richmond and Trey Palmer, First Night, the Nashville Theater Honors Gala was preceded by the Red Carpet Event just before the tribute concert on a rainy Sunday, September 4, at Belmont University's Troutt Theatre.
by Jeffrey Ellis - September 11, 2011
Hosted by Jennifer Richmond and Trey Palmer, First Night, the Nashville Theater Honors Gala was preceded by the Red Carpet Event just before the tribute concert on a rainy Sunday, September 4, at Belmont University's Troutt Theatre.
Warhol Live Opens in Frist's Ingram Gallery, On View Thru 9/11
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2011
Warhol Live: Music and Dance in Andy Warhol's Work, the first exhibition to delve deeply into the roles music and dance played in the artist's life and work, opens at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts on June 24 in the Ingram Gallery and will remain on view through Sept. 11, 2011.
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2011
Warhol Live: Music and Dance in Andy Warhol's Work, the first exhibition to delve deeply into the roles music and dance played in the artist's life and work, opens at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts on June 24 in the Ingram Gallery and will remain on view through Sept. 11, 2011.
Photo Coverage: First Night: The Women In Theatre Luncheon
by Jeffrey Ellis - September 10, 2011
One of the new events added to the line-up for 2011 First Night, The Theatre Honors was The Women In Theatre Luncheon - which saluted the inaugural eight recipients of The First Night Star Award - held Tuesday, August 30, at The Listening Room Cafe in Cummins Station. Co-chaired by Corrie Miller and Neely O'Brien Green, the event was produced by Jeffrey Ellis, founder and executive producer of First Night.
by Jeffrey Ellis - September 10, 2011
One of the new events added to the line-up for 2011 First Night, The Theatre Honors was The Women In Theatre Luncheon - which saluted the inaugural eight recipients of The First Night Star Award - held Tuesday, August 30, at The Listening Room Cafe in Cummins Station. Co-chaired by Corrie Miller and Neely O'Brien Green, the event was produced by Jeffrey Ellis, founder and executive producer of First Night.
STAGE TUBE: First Night: Honors Gala highlights
by Jeffrey Ellis - September 10, 2011
With almost 150 performers taking to the stage of Belmont University's Troutt Theatre on Sunday night, September 4, members of the theater community throughout Tennessee joined together to fete the six members of the 2011 Class of First Night Honorees.
by Jeffrey Ellis - September 10, 2011
With almost 150 performers taking to the stage of Belmont University's Troutt Theatre on Sunday night, September 4, members of the theater community throughout Tennessee joined together to fete the six members of the 2011 Class of First Night Honorees.
STAGE TUBE: First Night Nashville Red Carpet Event
by Jeffrey Ellis - September 09, 2011
Tennessee's glittering theaterati gathered in Nashville for the 2011 edition of First Night, the Nashville Theatre Honors, paying tribute to six of the leading lights of the theater community -- PAM ATHA, DAN BREWER, GARY C. HOFF, DANNY PROCTOR, LAYNE SASSER and HELEN OLAKETI SHUTE-PETTAWAY -- on Sunday, September 4, the culmination of a nine-day long celebration of live theater in the Volunteer State. Hosted by two-time First Night Award winner David Compton, the Honors Gala featured staged musical and dramatic tributes to the six honorees, starring some of the best-known names in Tennessee theater.
by Jeffrey Ellis - September 09, 2011
Tennessee's glittering theaterati gathered in Nashville for the 2011 edition of First Night, the Nashville Theatre Honors, paying tribute to six of the leading lights of the theater community -- PAM ATHA, DAN BREWER, GARY C. HOFF, DANNY PROCTOR, LAYNE SASSER and HELEN OLAKETI SHUTE-PETTAWAY -- on Sunday, September 4, the culmination of a nine-day long celebration of live theater in the Volunteer State. Hosted by two-time First Night Award winner David Compton, the Honors Gala featured staged musical and dramatic tributes to the six honorees, starring some of the best-known names in Tennessee theater.
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Back to the Future: The Musical
Tennessee Performing Arts Center (3/17 - 3/22) | |
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Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra & Wynton Marsalis at Schermerhorn Symphony Center
Schermerhorn Symphony Center (2/11 - 2/11) | |
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BIRDIE
OZ Arts (1/30 - 1/31) | |
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Swan Lake
TPAC (2/27 - 3/1) | |
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Hadestown (Non-Equity)
SKyPAC (5/28 - 5/28) | |
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The Way Way West in Concert
The Center for Contemplative Justice (1/30 - 1/30) | |
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Some Like It Hot
Tennessee Performing Arts Center (4/21 - 4/26) | |
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