THE BUTLER DONE IT Debuts at Chaffin's Barn 4/29-6/5
by Jeffrey Ellis - April 26, 2010
In Chaffin's comedy, an inept private detective (whose car breaks down on a lonely stretch of country road late at night in a rain storm) seeks shelter in a secluded country mansion, only to be greeted at the door by a beautiful yet strange young woman - and a corpse lying on the foyer floor. It's the butler and hes been stabbed to death!
by Jeffrey Ellis - April 26, 2010
In Chaffin's comedy, an inept private detective (whose car breaks down on a lonely stretch of country road late at night in a rain storm) seeks shelter in a secluded country mansion, only to be greeted at the door by a beautiful yet strange young woman - and a corpse lying on the foyer floor. It's the butler and hes been stabbed to death!
BWW Reviews: Circle Players & SCA's TITANIC THE MUSICAL
by Jeffrey Ellis - April 25, 2010
A revival of Circle Players' 2008 production, which was staged at the company's then-home at the Z. Alexander Looby Theatre, this 'new and improved' mounting (a collaboration between Circle and SCA) is astounding in its sheer chutzpah. Who'd have ever thought a community theatre could take on such a daunting task and be so imminently successful in doing so? Frankly, it boggles the mind.
by Jeffrey Ellis - April 25, 2010
A revival of Circle Players' 2008 production, which was staged at the company's then-home at the Z. Alexander Looby Theatre, this 'new and improved' mounting (a collaboration between Circle and SCA) is astounding in its sheer chutzpah. Who'd have ever thought a community theatre could take on such a daunting task and be so imminently successful in doing so? Frankly, it boggles the mind.
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BWW Reviews: WAITING FOR GODOT at Amun Ra Theatre
by Jeffrey Ellis - April 25, 2010
Keifer's superbly cast five-member ensemble delivers a performance that is compelling and provocative, bringing Beckett's rather nonsensical, although altogether shocking and introspective, premise to vivid life. Since its 1953 premiere, Waiting for Godot has left many of the world's greatest writers and thinkers pondering the meaning of Beckett's work; the significance - or perhaps insignificance - of the five characters; and the meaning behind the characters and their situation. Every word has been parsed, every exchange debated and still we are left to question and to wonder.
by Jeffrey Ellis - April 25, 2010
Keifer's superbly cast five-member ensemble delivers a performance that is compelling and provocative, bringing Beckett's rather nonsensical, although altogether shocking and introspective, premise to vivid life. Since its 1953 premiere, Waiting for Godot has left many of the world's greatest writers and thinkers pondering the meaning of Beckett's work; the significance - or perhaps insignificance - of the five characters; and the meaning behind the characters and their situation. Every word has been parsed, every exchange debated and still we are left to question and to wonder.
Premiere of Vasterling's MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Caps Nashville Ballet Season, 4/23
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2010
Nashville Ballet promises to unveil 'magical surprises' in one of Shakespeare's favorite comedies with the world premiere of Paul Vasterling's original adaptation of A Midsummer Night's Dream, April 23-25, in Andrew Jackson Hall at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center. Bringing the written word to life through Mendelssohn's music and the narrative of dance, audiences will watch as Puck plays tricks on the ill-fated lovers in the enchanted forest and as the antics of the midsummer's night become resolved by the light of the day.
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2010
Nashville Ballet promises to unveil 'magical surprises' in one of Shakespeare's favorite comedies with the world premiere of Paul Vasterling's original adaptation of A Midsummer Night's Dream, April 23-25, in Andrew Jackson Hall at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center. Bringing the written word to life through Mendelssohn's music and the narrative of dance, audiences will watch as Puck plays tricks on the ill-fated lovers in the enchanted forest and as the antics of the midsummer's night become resolved by the light of the day.
BWW Reviews: Nashville Ballet's World Premiere of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by Jeffrey Ellis - April 24, 2010
The resulting production that comes from Vasterling's unerringly skillful choreography and his clearly developed vision for the piece - exquisitely expressed through Baird's costume and scenic design, Scott Leathers' stunningly evocative lighting design and the beautiful music of Felix Mendelssohn performed by members of the Nashville Symphony under the baton of Nashville Ballet music director Paul Gambill - is a rousing and fitting conclusion to the company's 24th season, clearly paving the way to a stellar silver anniversary season that will open next fall with a full production of Swan Lake.
by Jeffrey Ellis - April 24, 2010
The resulting production that comes from Vasterling's unerringly skillful choreography and his clearly developed vision for the piece - exquisitely expressed through Baird's costume and scenic design, Scott Leathers' stunningly evocative lighting design and the beautiful music of Felix Mendelssohn performed by members of the Nashville Symphony under the baton of Nashville Ballet music director Paul Gambill - is a rousing and fitting conclusion to the company's 24th season, clearly paving the way to a stellar silver anniversary season that will open next fall with a full production of Swan Lake.
BWW Interviews: Nate Eppler, A Life in the Theatre
by Jeffrey Ellis - April 24, 2010
As talented as Nate Eppler is as an actor (and he's got the reviews to prove that he is, indeed, just that), it may be his writing talents that will ensure his place in theatre history (and he has a growing file of reviews to prove that, as well). Of course, only time will tell on that score, but for now Nate Eppler is keeping busy, adding to the opus of work to be delivered from his imaginative brain.
by Jeffrey Ellis - April 24, 2010
As talented as Nate Eppler is as an actor (and he's got the reviews to prove that he is, indeed, just that), it may be his writing talents that will ensure his place in theatre history (and he has a growing file of reviews to prove that, as well). Of course, only time will tell on that score, but for now Nate Eppler is keeping busy, adding to the opus of work to be delivered from his imaginative brain.
CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTOR next up for GroundWorks Theatre at Darkhorse
by Jeffrey Ellis - April 24, 2010
The Nashville premiere of Michael Murphy's The Conscientious Objector is next up for GroundWorks Theatre, running April 30-May 8 at the Darkhorse Theater. A joint production with Destiny Theatre Experience, the play is directed by Shawn Whitsell.
by Jeffrey Ellis - April 24, 2010
The Nashville premiere of Michael Murphy's The Conscientious Objector is next up for GroundWorks Theatre, running April 30-May 8 at the Darkhorse Theater. A joint production with Destiny Theatre Experience, the play is directed by Shawn Whitsell.
Blend Studio Presents Photovoice: Visual Studies of Social Life 4/3-24
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2010
'Photovoice' is a collaborative project created by students in the course 'Seeing Social Life' at Vanderbilt University, under the supervision of Professor Laura Carpenter.
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2010
'Photovoice' is a collaborative project created by students in the course 'Seeing Social Life' at Vanderbilt University, under the supervision of Professor Laura Carpenter.
FRANKLY, MY DEAR Debuts at Chaffin's Barn 3/18-4/24
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2010
The time is 1939 and Selznick has already begun filming Gone With the Wind, but needs a new script. There's only one writer up to the task - the legendary Ben Hecht. The only problem is that Hecht has never read the book and there's only one week to re-write the script. Selznick locks himself, Hecht and director Victor Fleming (pulled off the set of The Wizard of Oz, which he is also directing) in his office to get the job done.
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2010
The time is 1939 and Selznick has already begun filming Gone With the Wind, but needs a new script. There's only one writer up to the task - the legendary Ben Hecht. The only problem is that Hecht has never read the book and there's only one week to re-write the script. Selznick locks himself, Hecht and director Victor Fleming (pulled off the set of The Wizard of Oz, which he is also directing) in his office to get the job done.
Pull-tight Players' JOSEPH Hold Over, Added Matinée Set For 5/1
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 23, 2010
Due to the continued demand for tickets, we are happy to announce that we are adding another holdover performance of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. We are adding a matinee on Saturday, May 1 at 2:30pm.
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 23, 2010
Due to the continued demand for tickets, we are happy to announce that we are adding another holdover performance of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. We are adding a matinee on Saturday, May 1 at 2:30pm.
Nashville Shakes fetes Shakespeare's birthday with BIGGEST BALCONY SCENE EVER 4/23
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2010
William Shakespeare's 446th birthday will be celebrated in grand and proper style in Nashville this month - Friday, April 23 - as Nashville Shakepeare Festival calls on would-be Romeos and Juliets to take part in 'The Biggest Balcony Scene Ever!' at 6 p.m. on the south steps of The Parthenon in Centennial Park.
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2010
William Shakespeare's 446th birthday will be celebrated in grand and proper style in Nashville this month - Friday, April 23 - as Nashville Shakepeare Festival calls on would-be Romeos and Juliets to take part in 'The Biggest Balcony Scene Ever!' at 6 p.m. on the south steps of The Parthenon in Centennial Park.
Premiere of Vasterling's MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Caps Nashville Ballet Season, 4/23
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2010
Nashville Ballet promises to unveil 'magical surprises' in one of Shakespeare's favorite comedies with the world premiere of Paul Vasterling's original adaptation of A Midsummer Night's Dream, April 23-25, in Andrew Jackson Hall at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center. Bringing the written word to life through Mendelssohn's music and the narrative of dance, audiences will watch as Puck plays tricks on the ill-fated lovers in the enchanted forest and as the antics of the midsummer's night become resolved by the light of the day.
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2010
Nashville Ballet promises to unveil 'magical surprises' in one of Shakespeare's favorite comedies with the world premiere of Paul Vasterling's original adaptation of A Midsummer Night's Dream, April 23-25, in Andrew Jackson Hall at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center. Bringing the written word to life through Mendelssohn's music and the narrative of dance, audiences will watch as Puck plays tricks on the ill-fated lovers in the enchanted forest and as the antics of the midsummer's night become resolved by the light of the day.
Nashville Symphony Receives $90,000 in NEA Grants
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 22, 2010
The National Endowment for the Arts today announced that the Nashville Symphony will receive two awards totaling $90,000 for fiscal year 2010/11. A $40,000 award, in the category of 'Learning in the Arts for Children and Youth,' will be used to expand the Symphony's innovative One Note, One Neighborhood education initiative.
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 22, 2010
The National Endowment for the Arts today announced that the Nashville Symphony will receive two awards totaling $90,000 for fiscal year 2010/11. A $40,000 award, in the category of 'Learning in the Arts for Children and Youth,' will be used to expand the Symphony's innovative One Note, One Neighborhood education initiative.
WAITING FOR GODOT Plays Amun Ra Theatre, 4//2 - 5/9
by Jeffrey Ellis - April 22, 2010
Hot on the heels of the Nashville premiere of Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye, Amun Ra Theatre shows no sign of slowing down its pace this season as it prepares to tackle Samuel Beckett's absurdist classic Waiting For Godot, directed by guest artist Robert Kiefer and starring a virtual 'who's who' of ART Ensemble members. Waiting For Godot, the second show in ART's 2010 'The Future Is Now Season,' opens April 22 and runs through May 9 at the Amun Ra Theatre Playhouse, 2508 Clifton Avenue.
by Jeffrey Ellis - April 22, 2010
Hot on the heels of the Nashville premiere of Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye, Amun Ra Theatre shows no sign of slowing down its pace this season as it prepares to tackle Samuel Beckett's absurdist classic Waiting For Godot, directed by guest artist Robert Kiefer and starring a virtual 'who's who' of ART Ensemble members. Waiting For Godot, the second show in ART's 2010 'The Future Is Now Season,' opens April 22 and runs through May 9 at the Amun Ra Theatre Playhouse, 2508 Clifton Avenue.
The Golden Age of Couture: Paris and London 1947-1957 Opens at Frist Center 5/17
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 20, 2010
The Golden Age of Couture: Paris and London 1947-1957, an exhibition that transports visitors to the most glamorous fashion houses of Paris and London in the years after WWII, opens in the Ingram Gallery of the Frist Center for the Visual Arts on June 18, 2010, and remains on view through Sept. 12, 2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 20, 2010
The Golden Age of Couture: Paris and London 1947-1957, an exhibition that transports visitors to the most glamorous fashion houses of Paris and London in the years after WWII, opens in the Ingram Gallery of the Frist Center for the Visual Arts on June 18, 2010, and remains on view through Sept. 12, 2010
First Center Shows Sato's Japanese Photography, 6/18 - 9/12
by Ryan Simmons - April 20, 2010
Nashville's Frist Center for the Visual Arts' Gordon Contemporary Artists Project Gallery will feature 'Presence or Absence: The Photographs of Tokihiro Sato', an exhibition of 13 landscape photographs by one of Japan's best-known contemporary artists, June 18-September 12, 2010.
by Ryan Simmons - April 20, 2010
Nashville's Frist Center for the Visual Arts' Gordon Contemporary Artists Project Gallery will feature 'Presence or Absence: The Photographs of Tokihiro Sato', an exhibition of 13 landscape photographs by one of Japan's best-known contemporary artists, June 18-September 12, 2010.
'The Golden Age of Couture' Shows in Nashville, 6/18
by Ryan Simmons - April 20, 2010
The Golden Age of Couture: Paris and London 1947-1957 opens in Nashville at the Ingram Gallery of the Frist Center for the Visual Arts on June 18, 2010, and remains on view through Sept. 12, 2010.
by Ryan Simmons - April 20, 2010
The Golden Age of Couture: Paris and London 1947-1957 opens in Nashville at the Ingram Gallery of the Frist Center for the Visual Arts on June 18, 2010, and remains on view through Sept. 12, 2010.
Designer Isaac Mizrahi Featured During 2010 Symphony Spring Fashion Show 4/20
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2010
Internationally acclaimed fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi will team with Gus Mayer, a luxury designer clothing store with a longstanding presence in Green Hills, to present the 2010 Symphony Spring Fashion Show on April 20, 2010.
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2010
Internationally acclaimed fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi will team with Gus Mayer, a luxury designer clothing store with a longstanding presence in Green Hills, to present the 2010 Symphony Spring Fashion Show on April 20, 2010.
BWW Reviews: Street Theatre Company's PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
by Jeffrey Ellis - April 19, 2010
Thanks to Street Theatre Company's stellar production of the William Finn-Rachel Sheinkin-Rebecca Feldman musical comedy, I'll be wallowing in self-pity (or maybe I'll be just a little melancholy and sanguine) until I find better ways to occupy my time and better memories to fill my mind - or a bright, shiny object catches my eye. But for now I am happy to reflect on the joyous and frivolous fun that is director Lauren Shouse's superb and sparkling staging of the musical that somehow manages to be both completely contemporary and gloriously traditional in a musical-comedy-sort-of-way. Shouse's exceptional cast of actors, accompanied by music director Rollie Mains' talented musicians and featuring the sprightly choreography of Paul Cook, are sheer perfection as The Bee's crew of over-achieving - sometimes cringeworthy, yet always lovable - middle school spelling phenoms. You'd be hard-pressed to experience a more satisfying night at the theatre.
by Jeffrey Ellis - April 19, 2010
Thanks to Street Theatre Company's stellar production of the William Finn-Rachel Sheinkin-Rebecca Feldman musical comedy, I'll be wallowing in self-pity (or maybe I'll be just a little melancholy and sanguine) until I find better ways to occupy my time and better memories to fill my mind - or a bright, shiny object catches my eye. But for now I am happy to reflect on the joyous and frivolous fun that is director Lauren Shouse's superb and sparkling staging of the musical that somehow manages to be both completely contemporary and gloriously traditional in a musical-comedy-sort-of-way. Shouse's exceptional cast of actors, accompanied by music director Rollie Mains' talented musicians and featuring the sprightly choreography of Paul Cook, are sheer perfection as The Bee's crew of over-achieving - sometimes cringeworthy, yet always lovable - middle school spelling phenoms. You'd be hard-pressed to experience a more satisfying night at the theatre.
TPAC Announces 'An Evening With Liza Minnelli' 11/13
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 19, 2010
The Tennessee Performing Arts Center announces an evening with the legendary Liza Minnelli in Andrew Jackson Hall on November 13, 2010, at 8 pm. A highlight of TPAC's 30th anniversary celebration and a rare Nashville appearance, Liza will sing sensational American standards in a glamorous and intimate concert.
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 19, 2010
The Tennessee Performing Arts Center announces an evening with the legendary Liza Minnelli in Andrew Jackson Hall on November 13, 2010, at 8 pm. A highlight of TPAC's 30th anniversary celebration and a rare Nashville appearance, Liza will sing sensational American standards in a glamorous and intimate concert.
Boiler Room's THE FANTASTICKS Concludes 4/17
by Jeffrey Ellis - April 17, 2010
Laura Thomas Sonn and Ciaran McCarthy lead the cast as Luisa and Matt, the star-crossed lovers in Boiler Room Theatre's production of The Fantasticks, opening Friday, March 19 and running through Saturday, April 17, at the theatre located in The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Building Six. Will Sevier stars as El Gallo.
by Jeffrey Ellis - April 17, 2010
Laura Thomas Sonn and Ciaran McCarthy lead the cast as Luisa and Matt, the star-crossed lovers in Boiler Room Theatre's production of The Fantasticks, opening Friday, March 19 and running through Saturday, April 17, at the theatre located in The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Building Six. Will Sevier stars as El Gallo.
BWW Interviews: Alice Raver, A Life in the Theatre
by Jeffrey Ellis - April 16, 2010
Over the past few seasons, Alice Raver has gained a reputation as one of the 'go-to actresses' for Actors Bridge Ensemble, appearing in some of the company's most compelling new works, including this season's production of Judevine and my personal favorite, Sarah Ruhl's Dead Man's Cell Phone, in which she played the tart-tongued Hermia. It was clearly a case of going against type: You would be hard-pressed to meet anyone, onstage or off, who's nicer than Alice Raver. Perhaps that's why her performance in Dead Man's Cell Phone was so exhilaratingly fun - both for audiences and Raver, herself: 'I loved playing Hermia in Dead Man Cell Phone because the ensemble was so wonderful and the play was both funny and thought-provoking.'
by Jeffrey Ellis - April 16, 2010
Over the past few seasons, Alice Raver has gained a reputation as one of the 'go-to actresses' for Actors Bridge Ensemble, appearing in some of the company's most compelling new works, including this season's production of Judevine and my personal favorite, Sarah Ruhl's Dead Man's Cell Phone, in which she played the tart-tongued Hermia. It was clearly a case of going against type: You would be hard-pressed to meet anyone, onstage or off, who's nicer than Alice Raver. Perhaps that's why her performance in Dead Man's Cell Phone was so exhilaratingly fun - both for audiences and Raver, herself: 'I loved playing Hermia in Dead Man Cell Phone because the ensemble was so wonderful and the play was both funny and thought-provoking.'
Street Theatre Presents THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE 4/16-5/2
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2010
Get your dictionaries out and get on board with The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. A story about the angst of six quirky middle school students (played by adults) vying to win a spelling championship, this smash-hit, Tony award winning musical is sure to knock your socks off.
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2010
Get your dictionaries out and get on board with The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. A story about the angst of six quirky middle school students (played by adults) vying to win a spelling championship, this smash-hit, Tony award winning musical is sure to knock your socks off.
Photo Coverage: Circle Players' TITANIC at Titanic Exhibit Opens in Pigeon Forge
by Jeffrey Ellis - April 15, 2010
But the week before the show, cast members from the production of Titanic, the Musical took part in the opening ceremonies for the Titanic Museum Attraction in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. The cast performed the opening number from the show which introduces many of the people who were on the ill-fated voyage of the Titanic and ends with the stirring anthem 'Godspeed, Titanic.'
by Jeffrey Ellis - April 15, 2010
But the week before the show, cast members from the production of Titanic, the Musical took part in the opening ceremonies for the Titanic Museum Attraction in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. The cast performed the opening number from the show which introduces many of the people who were on the ill-fated voyage of the Titanic and ends with the stirring anthem 'Godspeed, Titanic.'
Pull-Tight Adds 4/29 Show To JOSEPH & THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
by Mary Hanrahan - April 15, 2010
Due to the incredible demand for tickets, we are happy to announce that we are adding a holdover performance of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat on Thursday, April 29 at 7:30pm. The holdover performance date will go on sale Thursday morning, April 15.
by Mary Hanrahan - April 15, 2010
Due to the incredible demand for tickets, we are happy to announce that we are adding a holdover performance of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat on Thursday, April 29 at 7:30pm. The holdover performance date will go on sale Thursday morning, April 15.
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