Mary McCallum's FLY, GIRL! Opens at Darkhorse Theatre, 2/19
by Jeffrey Ellis - February 08, 2010
In celebration of Black History Month, SistaStyle Productions presents the world premiere of Mary McCallum's Fly, Girl!, a fictionalized look at the life of aviatrix Bessie Coleman. The play, directed by noted Nashville actor/director/educator Barry Scott, opens at Darkhorse Theatre on Friday, February 19, continuing through February 27. Coleman (1892-1926) was the first African-American to become a licensed airplane pilot and was the first American of any race or gender to hold an international pilot's license. McCallum's play follows Bessie from her girlhood in Texas, where she picked cotton and dreamed of flying, then on to Chicago and ultimately to France, becoming known in the process as 'Queen Bess' the aviatrix.
by Jeffrey Ellis - February 08, 2010
In celebration of Black History Month, SistaStyle Productions presents the world premiere of Mary McCallum's Fly, Girl!, a fictionalized look at the life of aviatrix Bessie Coleman. The play, directed by noted Nashville actor/director/educator Barry Scott, opens at Darkhorse Theatre on Friday, February 19, continuing through February 27. Coleman (1892-1926) was the first African-American to become a licensed airplane pilot and was the first American of any race or gender to hold an international pilot's license. McCallum's play follows Bessie from her girlhood in Texas, where she picked cotton and dreamed of flying, then on to Chicago and ultimately to France, becoming known in the process as 'Queen Bess' the aviatrix.
Gladys Knight to Perform With Nashville Symphony
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 08, 2010
The Nashville Symphony is pleased to announce the addition of two Valentine's Day weekend concerts with Motown legend Gladys Knight to its recently announced 2010/11 concert season.
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 08, 2010
The Nashville Symphony is pleased to announce the addition of two Valentine's Day weekend concerts with Motown legend Gladys Knight to its recently announced 2010/11 concert season.
BWW Reviews: 'john and jen' at Chaffin's Backstage at the Barn
by Jeffrey Ellis - February 08, 2010
There may be actors who could give better performances as john and jen than Patrick Waller and Martha Wilkinson but they would have to be some sort of imaginary, dream-like apparitions to even come close to the stunningly brave and thoroughly focused interpretations given by these two exemplary Nashville artists. Consider it an ideal marriage of actors and characters, the perfect confluence of artists at their creative best coming together to breathe life and renewed vitality into their fictional counterparts, who are so richly drawn and evocatively written by Andrew Lippa and Tom Greenwald in their chamber musical now onstage at Chaffin's Backstage at the Barn in the debut production of Johnny Peppers' 3Ps Productions.
by Jeffrey Ellis - February 08, 2010
There may be actors who could give better performances as john and jen than Patrick Waller and Martha Wilkinson but they would have to be some sort of imaginary, dream-like apparitions to even come close to the stunningly brave and thoroughly focused interpretations given by these two exemplary Nashville artists. Consider it an ideal marriage of actors and characters, the perfect confluence of artists at their creative best coming together to breathe life and renewed vitality into their fictional counterparts, who are so richly drawn and evocatively written by Andrew Lippa and Tom Greenwald in their chamber musical now onstage at Chaffin's Backstage at the Barn in the debut production of Johnny Peppers' 3Ps Productions.
Osborne-helmed 'Blithe Spirit' opens at Chaffin's Barn for 2/11-3/13 run
by Jeffrey Ellis - February 07, 2010
Noel Coward's Blithe Spirit, the big comedy hit of last season on Broadway in a revival starring Angela Lansbury as the wacky medium Madame Arcati, comes to the stage of Nashville's Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre in a new production directed by J. Dietz Osborne and starring Martha Manning in the role that won Lansbury her latest Tony Award. Opening Thursday, February 11, Blithe Spirit runs at Chaffin's Barn, the city's premiere dinner theatre that was voted one of Nashville's Top 10 Tourist Destinations, through March 13.
by Jeffrey Ellis - February 07, 2010
Noel Coward's Blithe Spirit, the big comedy hit of last season on Broadway in a revival starring Angela Lansbury as the wacky medium Madame Arcati, comes to the stage of Nashville's Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre in a new production directed by J. Dietz Osborne and starring Martha Manning in the role that won Lansbury her latest Tony Award. Opening Thursday, February 11, Blithe Spirit runs at Chaffin's Barn, the city's premiere dinner theatre that was voted one of Nashville's Top 10 Tourist Destinations, through March 13.
'Swing!' opens at Senior Center for the Arts 2/12
by Jeffrey Ellis - February 07, 2010
Directed by Kate Adams-Johnson, with music direction by Ginger Newman, the show features a cast of 18, a live band, more than 30 dance numbers and vocal performances that feature some of the Swing era's greatest hits, including 'Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy' and 'It Don't Mean a Thing (If it Ain't Got That Swing)'.
by Jeffrey Ellis - February 07, 2010
Directed by Kate Adams-Johnson, with music direction by Ginger Newman, the show features a cast of 18, a live band, more than 30 dance numbers and vocal performances that feature some of the Swing era's greatest hits, including 'Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy' and 'It Don't Mean a Thing (If it Ain't Got That Swing)'.
Pull-Tight Offers Thrifty Thursday Deal for 2/11 Show of TAMING OF THE SHREW
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2010
Pull-Tight will again be offering our Thrifty Thursday deal for the February 11 performance of The Taming of the Shrew. For that night only, you may buy one ticket and get one free. This offer is only available at the door, beginning at 7:00pm on Thursday, February 11. This offer is not valid with previously paid reservations. Thrifty Thursday tickets are based on availability and will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis.
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2010
Pull-Tight will again be offering our Thrifty Thursday deal for the February 11 performance of The Taming of the Shrew. For that night only, you may buy one ticket and get one free. This offer is only available at the door, beginning at 7:00pm on Thursday, February 11. This offer is not valid with previously paid reservations. Thrifty Thursday tickets are based on availability and will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis.
David Auburn's PROOF opens at Tennessee Rep, Saturday 2/6
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2010
'Proof is the kind of play directors live to work on: a Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winner.,' says Tennessee Rep Producing Artistic Director René D. Copeland. 'When a play wins both awards you can figure that not only is it of excellent quality as a script, but it has also been successful at winning over audiences. I love a smart, moving play that is also highly entertaining. The structure of it is clever, and it is one of those plays with many layers. The characters are fascinating; the dialogue is brilliant; the story is rich. This is a play that I have wanted to direct, and I am just delighted that the circumstances of the 25th anniversary have given me the opportunity to bring it back.'
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2010
'Proof is the kind of play directors live to work on: a Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winner.,' says Tennessee Rep Producing Artistic Director René D. Copeland. 'When a play wins both awards you can figure that not only is it of excellent quality as a script, but it has also been successful at winning over audiences. I love a smart, moving play that is also highly entertaining. The structure of it is clever, and it is one of those plays with many layers. The characters are fascinating; the dialogue is brilliant; the story is rich. This is a play that I have wanted to direct, and I am just delighted that the circumstances of the 25th anniversary have given me the opportunity to bring it back.'
SIGNS OF A NEW DAY Closes at Looby Theatre, 2/6
by Jeffrey Ellis - February 06, 2010
Signs of a New Day: The Z. Alexander Looby Story will close on February 6, 2010.
by Jeffrey Ellis - February 06, 2010
Signs of a New Day: The Z. Alexander Looby Story will close on February 6, 2010.
Street Theatre Company Holds Auditions For 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2010
Auditions for 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, directed by Lauren Shouse, will be held on Saturday, February 6th from 10-3pm , with callbacks on Sunday, February 7th at 2:00pm at Tulip Street United Methodist Church , 522 Russell St. , in East Nashville .
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2010
Auditions for 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, directed by Lauren Shouse, will be held on Saturday, February 6th from 10-3pm , with callbacks on Sunday, February 7th at 2:00pm at Tulip Street United Methodist Church , 522 Russell St. , in East Nashville .
WorkForce Rebellion And the Oasis Center's Street Art Style Mural Now On Display
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2010
WorkForce Rebellion and the Oasis Center join together in a collaborative visual arts project by creating a large street-art style mural.
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2010
WorkForce Rebellion and the Oasis Center join together in a collaborative visual arts project by creating a large street-art style mural.
PETER RABBIT & FRIENDS Plays The Roxy Regional Theater
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2010
Join Peter Rabbit, Flopsy, Mopsy and Cottontail when they meet Mr. McGregor, Jemima Puddle-Duck and Mittens, Moppet and Tom Kitten, all in a colorful, wonderful revival of the Beatrix Potter classics in PETER RABBIT & FRIENDS at the Roxy Regional Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2010
Join Peter Rabbit, Flopsy, Mopsy and Cottontail when they meet Mr. McGregor, Jemima Puddle-Duck and Mittens, Moppet and Tom Kitten, all in a colorful, wonderful revival of the Beatrix Potter classics in PETER RABBIT & FRIENDS at the Roxy Regional Theatre.
Nashville Children's Theatre & Nashville Film Festival to partner for Young Filmmakers' Competition
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2010
Nashville Film Festival (NaFF) and Nashville Children's Theater are partnering to present the Fresh Filmmakers Competition for students between the ages of 13 and 18 years old-this time with a 'diary' twist. The call-for-entries continues through January 4. Finalists will be screened at NCT on Saturday, February 6, 2010, as part of a joint evening that will include a performance of The Diary of Anne Frank.
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2010
Nashville Film Festival (NaFF) and Nashville Children's Theater are partnering to present the Fresh Filmmakers Competition for students between the ages of 13 and 18 years old-this time with a 'diary' twist. The call-for-entries continues through January 4. Finalists will be screened at NCT on Saturday, February 6, 2010, as part of a joint evening that will include a performance of The Diary of Anne Frank.
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF To Open Boiler Room's 10th Season
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2010
The Boiler Room Theatre (in The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Bldg Six, Franklin, 37064) opens its 10th Anniversary season with the classic musical 'Fiddler on the Roof.'
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2010
The Boiler Room Theatre (in The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Bldg Six, Franklin, 37064) opens its 10th Anniversary season with the classic musical 'Fiddler on the Roof.'
Kenny Rogers To Perform Second Concert Date With Nashville Symphony 2/5/2010
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2010
Country and pop music icon Kenny Rogers has added a second date to his scheduled appearance with the Nashville Symphony in early 2010.
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2010
Country and pop music icon Kenny Rogers has added a second date to his scheduled appearance with the Nashville Symphony in early 2010.
Kenny Rogers to perform with Nashville Symphony 2/5/2010
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2010
Country and pop music icon Kenny Rogers is the latest addition to the Nashville Symphony's 2009/10 concert season as the Symphony announces a special performance with Rogers at Schermerhorn Symphony Center on Friday, February 5, 2010, at 8 p.m. The concert will be Rogers' first-ever appearance with the orchestra.
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2010
Country and pop music icon Kenny Rogers is the latest addition to the Nashville Symphony's 2009/10 concert season as the Symphony announces a special performance with Rogers at Schermerhorn Symphony Center on Friday, February 5, 2010, at 8 p.m. The concert will be Rogers' first-ever appearance with the orchestra.
Johnny Peppers, A Life in the Theatre
by Jeffrey Ellis - February 04, 2010
No matter what anyone else may say, Johnny Peppers is definitely the hardest working man in Nashville theatre. Sure, there are those people who might give him a run for his money, but this week there's just no contest. Not only is he producing two shows opening on successive nights, he's playing the lead in one of them.
by Jeffrey Ellis - February 04, 2010
No matter what anyone else may say, Johnny Peppers is definitely the hardest working man in Nashville theatre. Sure, there are those people who might give him a run for his money, but this week there's just no contest. Not only is he producing two shows opening on successive nights, he's playing the lead in one of them.
BWW Interviews: THE john & jen CHRONICLES, Part Three - Martha Wilkinson
by Jeffrey Ellis - February 03, 2010
'Martha' is Martha Wilkinson, an actress who's been on the scene for more than 20 years, performing on stages all over town, racking up glowing notices other actresses would kill for, carting off nine - count 'em, nine! - First Night Awards, being named the Nashville Scene's best actress, ranking atop Nashville.BroadwayWorld.com's year-end review for 2009, and winning hearts every time she walks onstage.
by Jeffrey Ellis - February 03, 2010
'Martha' is Martha Wilkinson, an actress who's been on the scene for more than 20 years, performing on stages all over town, racking up glowing notices other actresses would kill for, carting off nine - count 'em, nine! - First Night Awards, being named the Nashville Scene's best actress, ranking atop Nashville.BroadwayWorld.com's year-end review for 2009, and winning hearts every time she walks onstage.
Belcourt Theatren Presents Wine, Food And Film 2/2
by BWW News Desk - February 02, 2010
PLEASE JOIN US FOR The final WINE, FOOD & FILM at the Belcourt Theatre. Buy your tickets now!!!!
by BWW News Desk - February 02, 2010
PLEASE JOIN US FOR The final WINE, FOOD & FILM at the Belcourt Theatre. Buy your tickets now!!!!
BWW Interviews: THE john & jen CHRONICLES, Part Two - Patrick Waller
by Jeffrey Ellis - February 01, 2010
Good naturedly, Waller takes the ribbing from Wilkinson and Fudge in stride, which is quite a good thing considering they are masters of the game. Longtime friends and professional collaborators, the worldly wise and experienced pair have welcomed Waller into their charmed inner circle with open arms - and the easy camaraderie among the three is by turns compelling, rollicking and, quite frankly, amazing. In conversation (particularly in an interview about their current project) , where one starts, another takes off and the third continues, with punch-lines abounding, self-deprecation the rule of the day and laughter at every turn. It's an easy give-and-take that promises a particularly entertaining production of the Andrew Lippa-Tom Greenwald chamber musical, john and jen.
by Jeffrey Ellis - February 01, 2010
Good naturedly, Waller takes the ribbing from Wilkinson and Fudge in stride, which is quite a good thing considering they are masters of the game. Longtime friends and professional collaborators, the worldly wise and experienced pair have welcomed Waller into their charmed inner circle with open arms - and the easy camaraderie among the three is by turns compelling, rollicking and, quite frankly, amazing. In conversation (particularly in an interview about their current project) , where one starts, another takes off and the third continues, with punch-lines abounding, self-deprecation the rule of the day and laughter at every turn. It's an easy give-and-take that promises a particularly entertaining production of the Andrew Lippa-Tom Greenwald chamber musical, john and jen.
David Auburn's PROOF opens at Tennessee Rep, Saturday 2/6
by Jeffrey Ellis - February 01, 2010
'Proof is the kind of play directors live to work on: a Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winner.,' says Tennessee Rep Producing Artistic Director René D. Copeland. 'When a play wins both awards you can figure that not only is it of excellent quality as a script, but it has also been successful at winning over audiences. I love a smart, moving play that is also highly entertaining. The structure of it is clever, and it is one of those plays with many layers. The characters are fascinating; the dialogue is brilliant; the story is rich. This is a play that I have wanted to direct, and I am just delighted that the circumstances of the 25th anniversary have given me the opportunity to bring it back.'
by Jeffrey Ellis - February 01, 2010
'Proof is the kind of play directors live to work on: a Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winner.,' says Tennessee Rep Producing Artistic Director René D. Copeland. 'When a play wins both awards you can figure that not only is it of excellent quality as a script, but it has also been successful at winning over audiences. I love a smart, moving play that is also highly entertaining. The structure of it is clever, and it is one of those plays with many layers. The characters are fascinating; the dialogue is brilliant; the story is rich. This is a play that I have wanted to direct, and I am just delighted that the circumstances of the 25th anniversary have given me the opportunity to bring it back.'
MAMMA MIA! Comes To The Stage In Nashville At Andrew Jackson Hall
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 01, 2010
Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus' MAMMA MIA!, the smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, returns to the Tennessee Performing Arts Center's Andrew Jackson Hall, March 2-7, 2010, as part of HCA/TriStar Broadway at TPAC.
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 01, 2010
Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus' MAMMA MIA!, the smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, returns to the Tennessee Performing Arts Center's Andrew Jackson Hall, March 2-7, 2010, as part of HCA/TriStar Broadway at TPAC.
The Frist Center Welcomes GEORGIA O'KEEFFE AND HER TIMES Exhibit 10/2-1/31/2010
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2010
The Frist Center for the Visual Arts closes the 2009 exhibition year and welcomes the new with Georgia O'Keeffe and Her Times: American Modernism from the Lane Collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston on view in the Ingram Gallery from Oct. 2, 2009 through January 31, 2010.
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2010
The Frist Center for the Visual Arts closes the 2009 exhibition year and welcomes the new with Georgia O'Keeffe and Her Times: American Modernism from the Lane Collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston on view in the Ingram Gallery from Oct. 2, 2009 through January 31, 2010.
The Frist Center Closes GEORGIA O'KEEFFE AND HER TIMES Exhibit 1/31
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2010
The Frist Center for the Visual Arts closes the 2009 exhibition year and welcomes the new with Georgia O'Keeffe and Her Times: American Modernism from the Lane Collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston on view in the Ingram Gallery from Oct. 2, 2009 through January 31, 2010.
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2010
The Frist Center for the Visual Arts closes the 2009 exhibition year and welcomes the new with Georgia O'Keeffe and Her Times: American Modernism from the Lane Collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston on view in the Ingram Gallery from Oct. 2, 2009 through January 31, 2010.
THE john & jen CHRONICLES, part one: Tim Fudge
by Jeffrey Ellis - January 30, 2010
Poor Tim Fudge! Could we all just join hands, figuratively speaking, and lift our voices in prayer (to whomever or whatever you feel like praying) for this multi-talented man who is faced with a most daunting task: He's the musical director for john & jen, the Andrew Lippa-Tom Greenwald musical being mounted by Johnny Peppers' 3Ps Productions and starring Martha Wilkinson and Patrick Waller, for a three week run at Backstage at the Barn.
by Jeffrey Ellis - January 30, 2010
Poor Tim Fudge! Could we all just join hands, figuratively speaking, and lift our voices in prayer (to whomever or whatever you feel like praying) for this multi-talented man who is faced with a most daunting task: He's the musical director for john & jen, the Andrew Lippa-Tom Greenwald musical being mounted by Johnny Peppers' 3Ps Productions and starring Martha Wilkinson and Patrick Waller, for a three week run at Backstage at the Barn.
Pull Tight Players' THE TAMING OF THE SHREW Adds New Performances Due to Cancelled Shows
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2010
Due to the inclement weather, yesterday and tonight's performance of The Taming of the Shrew were cancelled. We are happy exchange your tickets for another performance or refund your money. Please call Box Office Manager Heather Bottoms on our Pull-Tight Reservations Line at 791-5007 to make your exchange or refund arrangements. Thanks for your patience and understanding. We have added two additional performances to replace the ones we've had to cancel this weekend. Those new show times are Thursday, February 11th at 7:30pm and Saturday, February 13th matinee at 2:30pm. Please be aware when you are ordering tickets that there are now 2 performances on Saturday, February 13. Make sure that you choose the correct performance time.
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2010
Due to the inclement weather, yesterday and tonight's performance of The Taming of the Shrew were cancelled. We are happy exchange your tickets for another performance or refund your money. Please call Box Office Manager Heather Bottoms on our Pull-Tight Reservations Line at 791-5007 to make your exchange or refund arrangements. Thanks for your patience and understanding. We have added two additional performances to replace the ones we've had to cancel this weekend. Those new show times are Thursday, February 11th at 7:30pm and Saturday, February 13th matinee at 2:30pm. Please be aware when you are ordering tickets that there are now 2 performances on Saturday, February 13. Make sure that you choose the correct performance time.
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