BWW Interviews: Christopher Butler, This Dancer's Life
by Jeffrey Ellis - June 01, 2011
Christopher Butler is one of the stars of Nashville Ballet, taking on some of the most challenging roles to be found for men in the canon of classical ballet and contemporary dance. He's also a critical and audience favorite, veritably dancing his way into the hearts of dance devotees during his career in Nashville.
by Jeffrey Ellis - June 01, 2011
Christopher Butler is one of the stars of Nashville Ballet, taking on some of the most challenging roles to be found for men in the canon of classical ballet and contemporary dance. He's also a critical and audience favorite, veritably dancing his way into the hearts of dance devotees during his career in Nashville.
Franklin Theatre Reopens 6/3 With 1930s-Themed Celebration
by Kelsey Denette - May 31, 2011
The historic Franklin Theatre will reopen June 3 with a 1930s-themed celebration held in its honor in downtown Franklin. Nissan Americas, which opened its Franklin location in 2008, will sponsor the family-friendly weekend events.
by Kelsey Denette - May 31, 2011
The historic Franklin Theatre will reopen June 3 with a 1930s-themed celebration held in its honor in downtown Franklin. Nissan Americas, which opened its Franklin location in 2008, will sponsor the family-friendly weekend events.
THE COLOR PURPLE To Play TPAC June 21-26
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 31, 2011
The Musical about Love, THE COLOR PURPLE will play the Tennessee Performing Arts Center, Tuesday, June 21 through Sunday, June 26 for eight performances.
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 31, 2011
The Musical about Love, THE COLOR PURPLE will play the Tennessee Performing Arts Center, Tuesday, June 21 through Sunday, June 26 for eight performances.
ALMOST HEAVEN Plays the Roxy Regional Theatre June 10
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 31, 2011
The Roxy Regional Theatre pays tribute to the life and music of John Denver with the feel-good hit musical ALMOST HEAVEN, opening Friday, June 10, at 8pm.
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 31, 2011
The Roxy Regional Theatre pays tribute to the life and music of John Denver with the feel-good hit musical ALMOST HEAVEN, opening Friday, June 10, at 8pm.
Music City Celebrates The Tony Awards with Special Concert, 6/6
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 31, 2011
First up is First Night: The Tony Concert, to be presented by Keeping Scores Concerts at Franklin's Boiler Room Theatre on Monday, June 6, at 7:30 p.m. Featuring some of Nashville's biggest and brightest theater stars performing songs from Tony Award-winning musicals, the concert serves as the kick-off of the 2011 First Night Season in Nashville, culminating with First Night, The Nashville Theatre Honors, which will be presented at Belmont University's Troutt Theatre on Sunday, September 4.
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 31, 2011
First up is First Night: The Tony Concert, to be presented by Keeping Scores Concerts at Franklin's Boiler Room Theatre on Monday, June 6, at 7:30 p.m. Featuring some of Nashville's biggest and brightest theater stars performing songs from Tony Award-winning musicals, the concert serves as the kick-off of the 2011 First Night Season in Nashville, culminating with First Night, The Nashville Theatre Honors, which will be presented at Belmont University's Troutt Theatre on Sunday, September 4.
Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Plays The Barter Theatre Through 8/19
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 31, 2011
Disney's Beauty and The Beast is now 'like you've never seen it before,' according to Richard Rose, producing artistic director at Barter Theatre, where the award-winning musical is onstage through August 13.
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 31, 2011
Disney's Beauty and The Beast is now 'like you've never seen it before,' according to Richard Rose, producing artistic director at Barter Theatre, where the award-winning musical is onstage through August 13.
BWW Interviews: On the LINE - Tim Larson from Keeton's A CHORUS LINE
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 31, 2011
Director Kate Adams-Johnson, aka Nashville's busiest choreographer, is putting yet another cast through its paces in preparation for yet another opening night. Only this time, she's serious. Very serious. The show she's helming this time, you see, is every dancer's holy grail: A Chorus Line. In the cast, you'll find a blending of familiar faces and newcomers. During the run-up to the show's June 9 opening night, we'll introduce you to Kate's cast - and next up is her longtime collaborator, the fearless actor/director/choreographer/raconteur Tim Larson, with whom she's worked on numerous musicals of the past few years, including the critically acclaimed Titanic, in which Larson and company sunk a ship.
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 31, 2011
Director Kate Adams-Johnson, aka Nashville's busiest choreographer, is putting yet another cast through its paces in preparation for yet another opening night. Only this time, she's serious. Very serious. The show she's helming this time, you see, is every dancer's holy grail: A Chorus Line. In the cast, you'll find a blending of familiar faces and newcomers. During the run-up to the show's June 9 opening night, we'll introduce you to Kate's cast - and next up is her longtime collaborator, the fearless actor/director/choreographer/raconteur Tim Larson, with whom she's worked on numerous musicals of the past few years, including the critically acclaimed Titanic, in which Larson and company sunk a ship.
DIXIE SWIM CLUB Runs 6/3-18 at Arts Center of Cannon County
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 31, 2011
'Friendships can last a lifetime if you tend to them' - that's the message of The Dixie Swim Club -latest southern-fried comedy from Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten onstage June 3-18 at Woodbury's Arts Center of Cannon County.
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 31, 2011
'Friendships can last a lifetime if you tend to them' - that's the message of The Dixie Swim Club -latest southern-fried comedy from Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten onstage June 3-18 at Woodbury's Arts Center of Cannon County.
June 17-19 Engagement of Stomp at TPAC cancelled
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 31, 2011
The Tennessee Performing Arts Center has announced that the upcoming engagement of Stomp has been cancelled.
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 31, 2011
The Tennessee Performing Arts Center has announced that the upcoming engagement of Stomp has been cancelled.
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows for Nashville - 5/29
by BWW - May 29, 2011
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 5/29 for Nashville
by BWW - May 29, 2011
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 5/29 for Nashville
Frist Center Schedule to Feature Warhol and More
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2011
The Frist Center for the Visual Arts celebrates its tenth year and continues to gain prominence as a major center for art exhibitions with the 2011 Ingram Gallery exhibition schedule that includes the Frist-organized Vishnu: Hinduism's Blue-Skinned Savior, Warhol Live: Music and Dance in Andy Warhol's Work and the stunning exhibition of Egyptian antiquities, To Live Forever: Egyptian Treasures from the Brooklyn Museum.
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2011
The Frist Center for the Visual Arts celebrates its tenth year and continues to gain prominence as a major center for art exhibitions with the 2011 Ingram Gallery exhibition schedule that includes the Frist-organized Vishnu: Hinduism's Blue-Skinned Savior, Warhol Live: Music and Dance in Andy Warhol's Work and the stunning exhibition of Egyptian antiquities, To Live Forever: Egyptian Treasures from the Brooklyn Museum.
Rhoda Penmark Comes to Life in Street Theatre's THE BAD SEED, 6/10-26
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 25, 2011
Little Rhoda Penmark may have the 'prettiest mother,' she might be sweet, charming, and full of old-fashioned graces, loved by her parents, admired by all her elders. Delve deeper into Rhoda's psyche, however, and you might find something darker and far more sinister. And when one of Rhoda's schoolmates is mysteriously drowned at a picnic, her mother Christine Penmark (played by Lisa Marie Wright) is alarmed. For the boy who was drowned won the penmanship medal that Rhoda (played by Lucy Turner) felt she deserved.
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 25, 2011
Little Rhoda Penmark may have the 'prettiest mother,' she might be sweet, charming, and full of old-fashioned graces, loved by her parents, admired by all her elders. Delve deeper into Rhoda's psyche, however, and you might find something darker and far more sinister. And when one of Rhoda's schoolmates is mysteriously drowned at a picnic, her mother Christine Penmark (played by Lisa Marie Wright) is alarmed. For the boy who was drowned won the penmanship medal that Rhoda (played by Lucy Turner) felt she deserved.
Street Theatre Company Presents Bad Seed
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 25, 2011
Little Rhoda Penmark is sweet, charming, full of old-fashioned graces, loved by her parents, admired by all her elders.
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 25, 2011
Little Rhoda Penmark is sweet, charming, full of old-fashioned graces, loved by her parents, admired by all her elders.
Renaissance Nashville Hotel Hosts RLife LIVE June 3
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 23, 2011
On June 3, 2011, at 6 p.m. the Renaissance Nashville Hotel will host an exclusive and intimate performance by 'gangsta-rocker' Hugo.
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 23, 2011
On June 3, 2011, at 6 p.m. the Renaissance Nashville Hotel will host an exclusive and intimate performance by 'gangsta-rocker' Hugo.
Kandace Christian stars as Margaret Mitchell at Atlanta's Ansley Park Playhouse
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 23, 2011
Nashville actress Kandace Christian - fresh off an acclaimed performance of her one woman-show in which she portrays Margaret Mitchell, the creator of such time-honored characters as Scarlett O'Hara and Rhett Butler as the writer of one of the biggest novels of the 20th century, Gone With the Wind - is taking her show deep into Georgia's Tara-tory, as it were, from June 2-19 as Atlanta's Ansley Park Playhouse presents Mrs. John Marsh: The World Knew Her as Margaret Mitchell.
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 23, 2011
Nashville actress Kandace Christian - fresh off an acclaimed performance of her one woman-show in which she portrays Margaret Mitchell, the creator of such time-honored characters as Scarlett O'Hara and Rhett Butler as the writer of one of the biggest novels of the 20th century, Gone With the Wind - is taking her show deep into Georgia's Tara-tory, as it were, from June 2-19 as Atlanta's Ansley Park Playhouse presents Mrs. John Marsh: The World Knew Her as Margaret Mitchell.
BWW Interviews: On The LINE: Donna Driver of Keeton Theatre's A CHORUS LINE
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 23, 2011
Director Kate Adams-Johnson, aka Nashville's busiest choreographer, is putting yet another cast through its paces in preparation for yet another opening night. Only this time, she's serious. Very serious. The show she's helming this time, you see, is every dancer's holy grail: A Chorus Line. In the cast, you'll find a blending of familiar faces and newcomers. During the run-up to the show's June 9 opening night, we'll introduce you to Kate's cast - and, as you'll see, some of them have much to learn about being interviewed by 'Nashville's favorite theater critic.' Next up is Donna 'The Pride of Irvine' Driver...obviously, this ain't her first time at the rodeo...
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 23, 2011
Director Kate Adams-Johnson, aka Nashville's busiest choreographer, is putting yet another cast through its paces in preparation for yet another opening night. Only this time, she's serious. Very serious. The show she's helming this time, you see, is every dancer's holy grail: A Chorus Line. In the cast, you'll find a blending of familiar faces and newcomers. During the run-up to the show's June 9 opening night, we'll introduce you to Kate's cast - and, as you'll see, some of them have much to learn about being interviewed by 'Nashville's favorite theater critic.' Next up is Donna 'The Pride of Irvine' Driver...obviously, this ain't her first time at the rodeo...
Street Theatre Company to host public performance of NO MORE SECRETS 5/23
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2011
Street Theatre Company is presenting a free public performance of the play, No More Secrets, on Monday, May 23 at 6 p.m. at the Martha O'Bryan Center in East Nashville. No More Secrets is being presented through the partnerships of the Metro Nashville Arts Commission and the Martha O'Bryan Center.
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2011
Street Theatre Company is presenting a free public performance of the play, No More Secrets, on Monday, May 23 at 6 p.m. at the Martha O'Bryan Center in East Nashville. No More Secrets is being presented through the partnerships of the Metro Nashville Arts Commission and the Martha O'Bryan Center.
Auditions for THE SOUND OF MUSIC Held At the Roxy Regional Theatre 5/23
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2011
Local youth will have the opportunity to work alongside professional actors in THE SOUND OF MUSIC this summer, when the Roxy Regional Theatre holds auditions for the Von Trapp children on Monday, May 23, at 5pm.
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2011
Local youth will have the opportunity to work alongside professional actors in THE SOUND OF MUSIC this summer, when the Roxy Regional Theatre holds auditions for the Von Trapp children on Monday, May 23, at 5pm.
BWW Reviews: I DO! I DO! at Boiler Rom Theatre
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 23, 2011
I Do! I Do!, the Tom Jones-Harvey Schmidt musical now onstage at Franklin's Boiler Room Theatre through June 11, is a heartfelt two-character musical that - by the end of its two-hour running time - is more like a visit with two old friends, so completely engaging are the show's stars and the sweetly crafted production that plays out in front of you during that time.
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 23, 2011
I Do! I Do!, the Tom Jones-Harvey Schmidt musical now onstage at Franklin's Boiler Room Theatre through June 11, is a heartfelt two-character musical that - by the end of its two-hour running time - is more like a visit with two old friends, so completely engaging are the show's stars and the sweetly crafted production that plays out in front of you during that time.
BWW Interviews: Mollie Sansone, This Dancer's Life
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 23, 2011
How do I even begin to describe Nashville Ballet's Mollie Sansone? She's exquisitely beautiful and superbly talented, with a spectacular line and an amazingly athletic yet graceful ability to bring any dance to more vivid life than you might first expect. Okay, I'm a huge fan of Molly Sansone and I could heap praise upon her until the cows come home (which, when talking about a ballerina, sounds kind of off-putting and incongruous, but you get my drift). In fact, I've already heaped praise on her for the cavalcade of performances she has delivered during her career with Nashville Ballet.
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 23, 2011
How do I even begin to describe Nashville Ballet's Mollie Sansone? She's exquisitely beautiful and superbly talented, with a spectacular line and an amazingly athletic yet graceful ability to bring any dance to more vivid life than you might first expect. Okay, I'm a huge fan of Molly Sansone and I could heap praise upon her until the cows come home (which, when talking about a ballerina, sounds kind of off-putting and incongruous, but you get my drift). In fact, I've already heaped praise on her for the cavalcade of performances she has delivered during her career with Nashville Ballet.
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows for Nashville - 5/22
by BWW - May 22, 2011
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 5/22 for Nashville
by BWW - May 22, 2011
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 5/22 for Nashville
Regions FREE Day of Music Held At Schermerhorn Symphony Center 5/22
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2011
Nashville Symphony will open its doors at noon with the Nashville Pipes and Drums marching down the Shelby Street Pedestrian Bridge at 12:15 to start the Regions FREE Day of Music.
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2011
Nashville Symphony will open its doors at noon with the Nashville Pipes and Drums marching down the Shelby Street Pedestrian Bridge at 12:15 to start the Regions FREE Day of Music.
BWW Reviews: MY FAIR LADY at Crossville's Cumberland County Playhouse
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 21, 2011
Nicole Begue Hackman is so perfectly cast as Eliza Doolittle in Lerner and Loewe classic My Fair Lady at Cumberland County Playhouse that all those other characters that people the musical may seem superfluous, despite the splendid performances of the rest of the cast. Oh, certainly, their characters aren't really extraneous, but Hackman's portrayal of the Cockney flower girl is so spot-on, so multi-dimensional and delightful - and she sings the role so exquisitely - that you may just find yourself aching to attend the races at Ascot or to hear your favorite opera Aida at Covent Garden when you are transported by onstage magic to 1912 England.
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 21, 2011
Nicole Begue Hackman is so perfectly cast as Eliza Doolittle in Lerner and Loewe classic My Fair Lady at Cumberland County Playhouse that all those other characters that people the musical may seem superfluous, despite the splendid performances of the rest of the cast. Oh, certainly, their characters aren't really extraneous, but Hackman's portrayal of the Cockney flower girl is so spot-on, so multi-dimensional and delightful - and she sings the role so exquisitely - that you may just find yourself aching to attend the races at Ascot or to hear your favorite opera Aida at Covent Garden when you are transported by onstage magic to 1912 England.
Studio Tenn Named Resident Theater Company at Historic Franklin Theatre
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 20, 2011
The historic Franklin Theatre, which re-opens June 3 after extensive renovations, today announced that critically acclaimed Studio Tenn - the professional theater troupe headed by Matt Logan and Jake Speck - will be the resident live theatre company at the venue, presenting classic plays and musicals as part of the new mission to offer the highest quality live entertainment in Middle Tennessee.
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 20, 2011
The historic Franklin Theatre, which re-opens June 3 after extensive renovations, today announced that critically acclaimed Studio Tenn - the professional theater troupe headed by Matt Logan and Jake Speck - will be the resident live theatre company at the venue, presenting classic plays and musicals as part of the new mission to offer the highest quality live entertainment in Middle Tennessee.
Nashville's Favorite Divas Reunite for FIVE: AN ENCORE PERFORMANCE, 6/27
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 20, 2011
The quintet of captivating, sexy, sultry, uber talented women of FIVE return to the stage on Monday, June 27, with Five: An Encore Performance, hot on the heels of their near-legendary debut performance in March, this time presented onstage at Nashville's historic Belcourt Theatre in Hillsboro Village.
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 20, 2011
The quintet of captivating, sexy, sultry, uber talented women of FIVE return to the stage on Monday, June 27, with Five: An Encore Performance, hot on the heels of their near-legendary debut performance in March, this time presented onstage at Nashville's historic Belcourt Theatre in Hillsboro Village.
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Back to the Future: The Musical
Tennessee Performing Arts Center (3/17 - 3/22) | |
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Hadestown (Non-Equity)
SKyPAC (5/28 - 5/28) | |
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The Book of Mormon (Non-Equity)
Tennessee Performing Arts Center (6/2 - 6/7) | |
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Hamilton (Angelica Company)
Tennessee Performing Arts Center (6/16 - 6/28) | |
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King Hedley II
Chattanooga Theatre Centre (1/23 - 2/8) | |
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Swan Lake
TPAC (2/27 - 3/1) | |
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Foo Fighters, Queens of the Stone Age & Mannequin Pussy at Nissan Stadium
Nissan Stadium (8/15 - 8/15) | |
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