Nashville Children's Theatre unveils 80th anniverary season
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 11, 2011
Celebrating its 80th year of presenting theatre, inspiration and delight to Nashville and Middle Tennessee children and their families, Nashville Children's Theatre (NCT) has announced its 80th anniversary season offerings. During its 80 years of service and creativity, NCT has played to more than two million people and is the oldest professional children's theatre in the United States.
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 11, 2011
Celebrating its 80th year of presenting theatre, inspiration and delight to Nashville and Middle Tennessee children and their families, Nashville Children's Theatre (NCT) has announced its 80th anniversary season offerings. During its 80 years of service and creativity, NCT has played to more than two million people and is the oldest professional children's theatre in the United States.
Women's Work 2011: Lindsay Terrizzi Hess of A DOG'S TALE
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 11, 2011
Tennessee Women's Theater Project has returned to Nashville's Z. Alexander Looby Theater for the fifth year running - continuing through Sunday, May 22 - for its annual Women's Work festival of performing and visual arts created by women. The festival cuts a broad swath across styles and genres to offer eleven completely different programs: poetry and essays; one-woman shows; staged readings of new plays; film, dance, music and a display of visual art works in the theater lobby. On Saturday night, May 21, audiences will be treated to A Dog's Tale, a one-woman show featuring Lindsay Terrizzi Hess (directed by Anne-Geri Fann and with music direction/accompaniment by featured performer Jeffrey Williams), one of Nashville's favorite young actresses.
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 11, 2011
Tennessee Women's Theater Project has returned to Nashville's Z. Alexander Looby Theater for the fifth year running - continuing through Sunday, May 22 - for its annual Women's Work festival of performing and visual arts created by women. The festival cuts a broad swath across styles and genres to offer eleven completely different programs: poetry and essays; one-woman shows; staged readings of new plays; film, dance, music and a display of visual art works in the theater lobby. On Saturday night, May 21, audiences will be treated to A Dog's Tale, a one-woman show featuring Lindsay Terrizzi Hess (directed by Anne-Geri Fann and with music direction/accompaniment by featured performer Jeffrey Williams), one of Nashville's favorite young actresses.
Local Playwrights Showcased During TEN MINUTE PLAYHOUSE Tonight
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 10, 2011
The Ten Minute plays will be presented as staged readings performed and directed by volunteers from the Nashville theater community. Audiences in attendance will not only get to see exciting new plays, but will also be able to give the playwrights feedback following the readings.
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 10, 2011
The Ten Minute plays will be presented as staged readings performed and directed by volunteers from the Nashville theater community. Audiences in attendance will not only get to see exciting new plays, but will also be able to give the playwrights feedback following the readings.
Roxy Regional Presents BIG RIVER, 5/20
by Nicole Rosky - May 09, 2011
Travel down the mighty Mississippi with Huckleberry Finn and company in BIG RIVER at the Roxy Regional Theatre, beginning Friday, May 20, at 6pm.
by Nicole Rosky - May 09, 2011
Travel down the mighty Mississippi with Huckleberry Finn and company in BIG RIVER at the Roxy Regional Theatre, beginning Friday, May 20, at 6pm.
Auditions for THE SOUND OF MUSIC Held At the Roxy Regional Theatre 5/23
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 09, 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 Gabrielle Sierra - May 09, 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: Nate Eppler's LONG WAY DOWN from 3PS Productions
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 08, 2011
Quite simply, with Long Way Down Eppler proves himself a playwright of the highest order, delivering a well-crafted script that delves into the pro-life movement with an incisive wit that is blended artfully with a gritty realism to create a completely believable premise, peopled by characters so genuine it is as if you know them intimately. To put it succinctly, Nate Eppler is likely to become very famous, with Long Way Down a most worthy vehicle for his success
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 08, 2011
Quite simply, with Long Way Down Eppler proves himself a playwright of the highest order, delivering a well-crafted script that delves into the pro-life movement with an incisive wit that is blended artfully with a gritty realism to create a completely believable premise, peopled by characters so genuine it is as if you know them intimately. To put it succinctly, Nate Eppler is likely to become very famous, with Long Way Down a most worthy vehicle for his success
ALEXANDER'S VERY BAD...DAY onstage at Barter Theatre
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 08, 2011
The Barter Players bring Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day to life at Barter Theatre through May 21, complete with new songs to accompany the story, at the ter in Abingdon, Virginia.
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 08, 2011
The Barter Players bring Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day to life at Barter Theatre through May 21, complete with new songs to accompany the story, at the ter in Abingdon, Virginia.
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows for Nashville - 5/08
by BWW - May 08, 2011
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 5/08 for Nashville
by BWW - May 08, 2011
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 5/08 for Nashville
Dance Theatre of Tennessee Presents CINDERELLA, Closes 5/8
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 08, 2011
Dance Theatre of Tennessee brings the magic and beauty of Cinderella to life through dance in celebration of the Mother's Day weekend at Middle Tennessee State University's Tucker Theatre in Murfreesboro.
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 08, 2011
Dance Theatre of Tennessee brings the magic and beauty of Cinderella to life through dance in celebration of the Mother's Day weekend at Middle Tennessee State University's Tucker Theatre in Murfreesboro.
Circle Players Mounts Nashville Premiere of Jason Robert Brown's 13, Closes 5/8
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 08, 2011
Circle Players' upcoming production of Jason Robert Brown's new musical 13 will close at Larry Keeton Theatre on May 8.
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 08, 2011
Circle Players' upcoming production of Jason Robert Brown's new musical 13 will close at Larry Keeton Theatre on May 8.
Blend Studio Presents Fortress by Tiffany Dyer May 7-28
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2011
Blend Studio Presents: Fortress- Installation by Tiffany Dyer runs May 7 - 28, 2011
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2011
Blend Studio Presents: Fortress- Installation by Tiffany Dyer runs May 7 - 28, 2011
BWW Interviews: Joy Tilley Perryman, A Life in the Theater
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 06, 2011
Joy Tilley Perryman always seems to be in motion, always busy and rushing from one theatrical venture to another and, somehow, she always has a smile on her face. But don't let that smile fool you: beneath that lovely, gentee and quintessentially Southern facade lies a mischievous soul...so keep your eyes open, there's no telling what's really going on behind that smile!
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 06, 2011
Joy Tilley Perryman always seems to be in motion, always busy and rushing from one theatrical venture to another and, somehow, she always has a smile on her face. But don't let that smile fool you: beneath that lovely, gentee and quintessentially Southern facade lies a mischievous soul...so keep your eyes open, there's no telling what's really going on behind that smile!
Nashville celebrates the Tonys at FIRST NIGHT: THE TONY CONCERT 6/6
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 06, 2011
Tennessee's best and brightest theatrical stars will take to the stage of the Boiler Room Theatre -to celebrate The Tony Awards during First Night: The Tony Concert, presented by Keeping Scores Concerts on Monday, June 6 - and to perform an evening of songs from Broadway musicals that have won the Tony Award for best musical.
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 06, 2011
Tennessee's best and brightest theatrical stars will take to the stage of the Boiler Room Theatre -to celebrate The Tony Awards during First Night: The Tony Concert, presented by Keeping Scores Concerts on Monday, June 6 - and to perform an evening of songs from Broadway musicals that have won the Tony Award for best musical.
GroundWorks premieres THE FALL TO EARTH for 5/6-5/14 run
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2011
After much too long an absence, 2010 First Night Honoree A. Sean O'Connell finds herself in the director's chair again, this time helming the latest production from Nashville's GroundWorks Theatre - the regional premiere of Joel Drake Johnson's The Fall to Earth.
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2011
After much too long an absence, 2010 First Night Honoree A. Sean O'Connell finds herself in the director's chair again, this time helming the latest production from Nashville's GroundWorks Theatre - the regional premiere of Joel Drake Johnson's The Fall to Earth.
TWTP gears up for fifth annual Women's Work festival 5/6-5/22
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2011
Tennessee Women's Theater Project returns to Nashville's Z. Alexander Looby Theater for the fifth year running - beginning Friday May 6 - for its annual Women's Work festival of performing and visual arts created by women. Running through Sunday, May 22, the festival cuts a broad swath across styles and genres to offer eleven completely different programs: poetry and essays; one-woman shows; staged readings of new plays; film, dance, music and a display of visual art works in the theater lobby.
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2011
Tennessee Women's Theater Project returns to Nashville's Z. Alexander Looby Theater for the fifth year running - beginning Friday May 6 - for its annual Women's Work festival of performing and visual arts created by women. Running through Sunday, May 22, the festival cuts a broad swath across styles and genres to offer eleven completely different programs: poetry and essays; one-woman shows; staged readings of new plays; film, dance, music and a display of visual art works in the theater lobby.
Dance Theatre of Tennessee's CINDERELLA Set for 5/6-5/8 Run
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2011
Dance Theatre of Tennessee brings the magic and beauty of Cinderella to life through dance in celebration of the Mother's Day weekend at Middle Tennessee State University's Tucker Theatre in Murfreesboro.
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2011
Dance Theatre of Tennessee brings the magic and beauty of Cinderella to life through dance in celebration of the Mother's Day weekend at Middle Tennessee State University's Tucker Theatre in Murfreesboro.
3PS Productions readies workshop production of Nate Eppler's LONG WAY DOWN
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2011
Lauren Shouse directs 3Ps Productions' upcoming workshop production of award-winning playwright Nate Eppler's Long Way Down, described as 'a new dark comedy'starring Rachel Agee, David Compton, Rebekah Durham and Jennifer Richmond, running May 6-28 at Street Theatre Company, 1933 Elm Hill Pike. Set just outside Nashville, Long Way Down tells the story of Maybelline and Karen, two southern women who decide to kidnap babies from undeserving parents. When they run out of room for all of the babies, one of the women decides there is enough room for all of the babies in Heaven.
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2011
Lauren Shouse directs 3Ps Productions' upcoming workshop production of award-winning playwright Nate Eppler's Long Way Down, described as 'a new dark comedy'starring Rachel Agee, David Compton, Rebekah Durham and Jennifer Richmond, running May 6-28 at Street Theatre Company, 1933 Elm Hill Pike. Set just outside Nashville, Long Way Down tells the story of Maybelline and Karen, two southern women who decide to kidnap babies from undeserving parents. When they run out of room for all of the babies, one of the women decides there is enough room for all of the babies in Heaven.
GroundWorks premieres THE FALL TO EARTH for 5/6-5/14 run
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2011
After much too long an absence, 2010 First Night Honoree A. Sean O'Connell finds herself in the director's chair again, this time helming the latest production from Nashville's GroundWorks Theatre - the regional premiere of Joel Drake Johnson's The Fall to Earth.
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2011
After much too long an absence, 2010 First Night Honoree A. Sean O'Connell finds herself in the director's chair again, this time helming the latest production from Nashville's GroundWorks Theatre - the regional premiere of Joel Drake Johnson's The Fall to Earth.
TWTP gears up for fifth annual Women's Work festival 5/6-5/22
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2011
Tennessee Women's Theater Project returns to Nashville's Z. Alexander Looby Theater for the fifth year running - beginning Friday May 6 - for its annual Women's Work festival of performing and visual arts created by women. Running through Sunday, May 22, the festival cuts a broad swath across styles and genres to offer eleven completely different programs: poetry and essays; one-woman shows; staged readings of new plays; film, dance, music and a display of visual art works in the theater lobby.
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2011
Tennessee Women's Theater Project returns to Nashville's Z. Alexander Looby Theater for the fifth year running - beginning Friday May 6 - for its annual Women's Work festival of performing and visual arts created by women. Running through Sunday, May 22, the festival cuts a broad swath across styles and genres to offer eleven completely different programs: poetry and essays; one-woman shows; staged readings of new plays; film, dance, music and a display of visual art works in the theater lobby.
Dance Theatre of Tennessee's CINDERELLA Set for 5/6-5/8 Run
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2011
Dance Theatre of Tennessee brings the magic and beauty of Cinderella to life through dance in celebration of the Mother's Day weekend at Middle Tennessee State University's Tucker Theatre in Murfreesboro.
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2011
Dance Theatre of Tennessee brings the magic and beauty of Cinderella to life through dance in celebration of the Mother's Day weekend at Middle Tennessee State University's Tucker Theatre in Murfreesboro.
Women's Work 2011: Mary McCallum of BLACK GIRL LOST
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 05, 2011
Tennessee Women's Theater Project returns to Nashville's Z. Alexander Looby Theater for the fifth year running - beginning Friday May 6 - for its annual Women's Work festival of performing and visual arts created by women. Running through Sunday, May 22, the festival cuts a broad swath across styles and genres to offer eleven completely different programs: poetry and essays; one-woman shows; staged readings of new plays; film, dance, music and a display of visual art works in the theater lobby. On Friday night, May 20, audiences will be treated to Black Girl Lost, a new play by the prolific Mary McCallum (who also directs her cast), an acclaimed local actress, writer and director who is currently playwright-in-residence at Tennessee Repertory Theatre.
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 05, 2011
Tennessee Women's Theater Project returns to Nashville's Z. Alexander Looby Theater for the fifth year running - beginning Friday May 6 - for its annual Women's Work festival of performing and visual arts created by women. Running through Sunday, May 22, the festival cuts a broad swath across styles and genres to offer eleven completely different programs: poetry and essays; one-woman shows; staged readings of new plays; film, dance, music and a display of visual art works in the theater lobby. On Friday night, May 20, audiences will be treated to Black Girl Lost, a new play by the prolific Mary McCallum (who also directs her cast), an acclaimed local actress, writer and director who is currently playwright-in-residence at Tennessee Repertory Theatre.
BWW Interviews: Christopher Mohnani, This Dancer's Life
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 05, 2011
Since arriving in Nashville from his home in the Philippines a few years back, Christopher Mohnani has gained quite the glowing reputation, first as a dancer for Nashville Ballet, then as a choreographer and arts administrator for the relatively young Dance Theatre of Tennessee. Now in its second full season of offerings for Middle Tennessee audiences, DTT is already looking forward to its third season even while in final rehearsals for its full-length production of Cinderella, which plays this weekend at the Tucker Theatre on the Murfreesboro campus of Middle Tennessee State University.
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 05, 2011
Since arriving in Nashville from his home in the Philippines a few years back, Christopher Mohnani has gained quite the glowing reputation, first as a dancer for Nashville Ballet, then as a choreographer and arts administrator for the relatively young Dance Theatre of Tennessee. Now in its second full season of offerings for Middle Tennessee audiences, DTT is already looking forward to its third season even while in final rehearsals for its full-length production of Cinderella, which plays this weekend at the Tucker Theatre on the Murfreesboro campus of Middle Tennessee State University.
Whited Directs Walsh and Conner in THE RAINMAKER at CBDT
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2011
Popular Nashville actor Sam Whited makes his Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre directorial debut with the revival of N. Richard Nash's The Rainmaker, running May 5-June 11. Elizabeth Walsh and Bryce Conner lead the cast of the revival in the pivotal roles of 'Lizzie' and 'Starbuck,' the rainmaker of the play's title.
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2011
Popular Nashville actor Sam Whited makes his Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre directorial debut with the revival of N. Richard Nash's The Rainmaker, running May 5-June 11. Elizabeth Walsh and Bryce Conner lead the cast of the revival in the pivotal roles of 'Lizzie' and 'Starbuck,' the rainmaker of the play's title.
Women's Work 2011: Lisa Soland of MY FATHER'S CHAIR
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 04, 2011
Tennessee Women's Theater Project returns to Nashville's Z. Alexander Looby Theater for the fifth year running - beginning Friday May 6 - for its annual Women's Work festival of performing and visual arts created by women. Running through Sunday, May 22, the festival cuts a broad swath across styles and genres to offer eleven completely different programs: poetry and essays; one-woman shows; staged readings of new plays; film, dance, music and a display of visual art works in the theater lobby. On Friday night, May 13, audiences will be treated to My Father's Chair, a new play by Lisa Soland (directed by Charles R. Miller), a playwright-in-residence at Tennessee Repertory Theatre.
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 04, 2011
Tennessee Women's Theater Project returns to Nashville's Z. Alexander Looby Theater for the fifth year running - beginning Friday May 6 - for its annual Women's Work festival of performing and visual arts created by women. Running through Sunday, May 22, the festival cuts a broad swath across styles and genres to offer eleven completely different programs: poetry and essays; one-woman shows; staged readings of new plays; film, dance, music and a display of visual art works in the theater lobby. On Friday night, May 13, audiences will be treated to My Father's Chair, a new play by Lisa Soland (directed by Charles R. Miller), a playwright-in-residence at Tennessee Repertory Theatre.
GroundWorks premieres THE FALL TO EARTH for 5/6-5/14 run
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 04, 2011
After much too long an absence, 2010 First Night Honoree A. Sean O'Connell finds herself in the director's chair again, this time helming the latest production from Nashville's GroundWorks Theatre - the regional premiere of Joel Drake Johnson's The Fall to Earth.
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 04, 2011
After much too long an absence, 2010 First Night Honoree A. Sean O'Connell finds herself in the director's chair again, this time helming the latest production from Nashville's GroundWorks Theatre - the regional premiere of Joel Drake Johnson's The Fall to Earth.
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