BWW INTERVIEWS: Kaye Ayers-Sowell, A Life in the Theatre
by Jeffrey Ellis - November 24, 2009
Most recently, she appeared in Picasso at the Lapin Agile at Boiler Room Theatre and now serves as secretary of the board of directors for Street Theatre Company. She's appeared in productions for Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre, Actors Bridge Ensemble, Circle Players, ACT I, Nashville Shakespeare Festival - well, you get the idea...this woman has built an impressive resume in Nashville, including an acclaimed turn as the Stage Manager in ACT I's production of Our Town, Nurse Ratched in Street Theatre Company's One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest and one amazing turn as Magenta in The Rocky Horror Show for one very lucky and grateful director (yours truly).
by Jeffrey Ellis - November 24, 2009
Most recently, she appeared in Picasso at the Lapin Agile at Boiler Room Theatre and now serves as secretary of the board of directors for Street Theatre Company. She's appeared in productions for Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre, Actors Bridge Ensemble, Circle Players, ACT I, Nashville Shakespeare Festival - well, you get the idea...this woman has built an impressive resume in Nashville, including an acclaimed turn as the Stage Manager in ACT I's production of Our Town, Nurse Ratched in Street Theatre Company's One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest and one amazing turn as Magenta in The Rocky Horror Show for one very lucky and grateful director (yours truly).
Tim Fudge Does Double Duty on 'Sanders Family Christmas' Backstage at the Barn
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2009
In this musical sequel to Smoke on the Mountain, the Sanders family returns to Mount Pleasant, North Carolina, home of the Mount Pleasant Pickle Factory for Christmas Eve in 1941. Reverend Oglethorpe, of the Mount Pleasant Baptist Chruch, has invited them to sing and witness, getting his congregation into the down-home holiday spirit before the boys, including one of the Sanders' own, are shipped off to serve in World War II. The show's score features more than two dozen Christmas carols - many of them vintage hymns - and hilarious yuletide stories from the Sanders family keep the audience laughing, clapping and singing along with some bluegrass Christmas favorites.
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2009
In this musical sequel to Smoke on the Mountain, the Sanders family returns to Mount Pleasant, North Carolina, home of the Mount Pleasant Pickle Factory for Christmas Eve in 1941. Reverend Oglethorpe, of the Mount Pleasant Baptist Chruch, has invited them to sing and witness, getting his congregation into the down-home holiday spirit before the boys, including one of the Sanders' own, are shipped off to serve in World War II. The show's score features more than two dozen Christmas carols - many of them vintage hymns - and hilarious yuletide stories from the Sanders family keep the audience laughing, clapping and singing along with some bluegrass Christmas favorites.
Kenny Rogers To Perform Second Concert Date With Nashville Symphony 2/5/2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 23, 2009
Country and pop music icon Kenny Rogers has added a second date to his scheduled appearance with the Nashville Symphony in early 2010.
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 23, 2009
Country and pop music icon Kenny Rogers has added a second date to his scheduled appearance with the Nashville Symphony in early 2010.
Pull Tight Players Announce Auditions For TAMING OF THE SHREW 11/23
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2009
Taming Of The Shrew auditions to be held Sunday, November 22 and Monday, November 23 at 6:30pm at St. Paul's Episcopal Church on W. Main Street in downtown Franklin.
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2009
Taming Of The Shrew auditions to be held Sunday, November 22 and Monday, November 23 at 6:30pm at St. Paul's Episcopal Church on W. Main Street in downtown Franklin.
REVIEW: 'A Christmas Story' at Tennessee Repertory Theatre
by Jeffrey Ellis - November 22, 2009
Tennessee Rep's A Christmas Story may be as good as it gets this holiday season. Wrapped up in a spectacularly designed package by Gary Hoff and featuring the cleverly imaginative direction of Rene Dunshee Copeland, it's the one Christmas gift you owe yourself this year. And it's a surefire way to lift your spirits and make you forget all the bad news that inundates your everyday life.
by Jeffrey Ellis - November 22, 2009
Tennessee Rep's A Christmas Story may be as good as it gets this holiday season. Wrapped up in a spectacularly designed package by Gary Hoff and featuring the cleverly imaginative direction of Rene Dunshee Copeland, it's the one Christmas gift you owe yourself this year. And it's a surefire way to lift your spirits and make you forget all the bad news that inundates your everyday life.
Reindeer revolt in post-Thanksgiving respite at Roxy Theatre's theotherspace
by Jeffrey Ellis - November 22, 2009
Directed by Brendan Cataldo, The Eight: Reindeer Monologues features Alicia Kelly, Drew Torkelson, Adam Kurtz and Humberto Figueroa. The dark Christmas comedy plays two nights only - Firday, November 27, and Saturday, November 28, at 8 p.m. in theotherspace, the 50-seat black box theatre located upstairs at Clarksville's Roxy Regional Theatre.
by Jeffrey Ellis - November 22, 2009
Directed by Brendan Cataldo, The Eight: Reindeer Monologues features Alicia Kelly, Drew Torkelson, Adam Kurtz and Humberto Figueroa. The dark Christmas comedy plays two nights only - Firday, November 27, and Saturday, November 28, at 8 p.m. in theotherspace, the 50-seat black box theatre located upstairs at Clarksville's Roxy Regional Theatre.
‘The Guy Fieri Road Show’ Hosts Special Guests in Nashville 11/22
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2009
‘The Guy Fieri Road Show' hosts special guests in Nashville, Nov. 22 at TPAC. Performance date: November 22, 2009; Andrew Jackson Hall. Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC), 505 Deaderick Street, Nashville Performance time: 8:00 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2009
‘The Guy Fieri Road Show' hosts special guests in Nashville, Nov. 22 at TPAC. Performance date: November 22, 2009; Andrew Jackson Hall. Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC), 505 Deaderick Street, Nashville Performance time: 8:00 p.m.
GUY FIERI ROAD SHOW Comes To TPAC'S Jackson Hall 11/22
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2009
Guy Fieri, star of three shows on Food Network including Diners, Drive-ins and Dives is taking American food culture to new heights by combining the worlds of food and rock-n-roll.
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2009
Guy Fieri, star of three shows on Food Network including Diners, Drive-ins and Dives is taking American food culture to new heights by combining the worlds of food and rock-n-roll.
THE SCREWTAPE LETTERS Comes To Chattanooga At The Fellowship For The Performing Arts At Tivoli Theatre 11/21, 11/22
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2009
THE SCREWTAPE LETTERS, the entertaining hit theatre production is being presented by Fellowship for the Performing Arts at Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad St, Chattanooga, TN on Saturday, November 21st and Sunday, November 22nd. The play has enjoyed sold-out runs in Chicago, New York, and Washington, D.C. and now makes its way to Chattanooga.
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2009
THE SCREWTAPE LETTERS, the entertaining hit theatre production is being presented by Fellowship for the Performing Arts at Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad St, Chattanooga, TN on Saturday, November 21st and Sunday, November 22nd. The play has enjoyed sold-out runs in Chicago, New York, and Washington, D.C. and now makes its way to Chattanooga.
Mannheim Steamroller Adds Second Show In Nashville 11/21
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2009
This holiday season, Mannheim Steamroller will celebrate a quarter-century of being America's favorite Christmas music artist with a 58-city, 25th Christmas Anniversary Tour of their spectacular and beloved holiday show.
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2009
This holiday season, Mannheim Steamroller will celebrate a quarter-century of being America's favorite Christmas music artist with a 58-city, 25th Christmas Anniversary Tour of their spectacular and beloved holiday show.
Mannheim Steamroller Launches 25th Anniversary Tour, Hits TPAC's Andrew Jackson Hall 11/21
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2009
This holiday season, Mannheim Steamroller will celebrate a quarter-century of being America's favorite Christmas music artist with a 58-city, 25th Christmas Anniversary Tour of their spectacular and beloved holiday show.
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2009
This holiday season, Mannheim Steamroller will celebrate a quarter-century of being America's favorite Christmas music artist with a 58-city, 25th Christmas Anniversary Tour of their spectacular and beloved holiday show.
THE MAGIC WORD: Featuring New Work by Jared Freihoefer Opens At Blend Studio 11/7, Artist Talk 11/21
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2009
THE MAGIC WORD Featuring New Work by Jared Freihoefer runs November 7-28, 2009 Opening Reception: First Saturday Gallery Crawl; November 7; 6-9pm Artist Talk: Saturday, November 21; 1-2pm
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2009
THE MAGIC WORD Featuring New Work by Jared Freihoefer runs November 7-28, 2009 Opening Reception: First Saturday Gallery Crawl; November 7; 6-9pm Artist Talk: Saturday, November 21; 1-2pm
THE SCREWTAPE LETTERS Comes To Chattanooga At The Fellowship For The Performing Arts At Tivoli Theatre 11/21, 11/22
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2009
THE SCREWTAPE LETTERS, the entertaining hit theatre production is being presented by Fellowship for the Performing Arts at Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad St, Chattanooga, TN on Saturday, November 21st and Sunday, November 22nd. The play has enjoyed sold-out runs in Chicago, New York, and Washington, D.C. and now makes its way to Chattanooga.
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2009
THE SCREWTAPE LETTERS, the entertaining hit theatre production is being presented by Fellowship for the Performing Arts at Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad St, Chattanooga, TN on Saturday, November 21st and Sunday, November 22nd. The play has enjoyed sold-out runs in Chicago, New York, and Washington, D.C. and now makes its way to Chattanooga.
The Youth Actor's Guild Of Pull-Tight Closes THE MATCH GIRL'S GIFT, 12/12
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 20, 2009
The Youth Actor's Guild of Pull-Tight Players is proud to present The Match Girl's Gift, a Christmas show for the whole family. Come show your support for our young thespians by attending our holiday concert and heartwarming play!
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 20, 2009
The Youth Actor's Guild of Pull-Tight Players is proud to present The Match Girl's Gift, a Christmas show for the whole family. Come show your support for our young thespians by attending our holiday concert and heartwarming play!
MAME Brings 'A Little Christmas' to Looby Theatre thanks to Circle Players
by Jeffrey Ellis - November 20, 2009
Mame begins in the roaring '20s, when Mame Dennis is rolling in the dough and leads the life of an eccentric, Bohemian socialite. Things change when she is appointed guardian to her 10-year-old nephew Patrick. When the Great Depression hits, Mame becomes virtually penniless overnight - trying to make ends meet at any number of odd jobs, including one as a retail sales clerk, quite often failing but refusing to allow the times to dictate her mood or dampen her spirits.
by Jeffrey Ellis - November 20, 2009
Mame begins in the roaring '20s, when Mame Dennis is rolling in the dough and leads the life of an eccentric, Bohemian socialite. Things change when she is appointed guardian to her 10-year-old nephew Patrick. When the Great Depression hits, Mame becomes virtually penniless overnight - trying to make ends meet at any number of odd jobs, including one as a retail sales clerk, quite often failing but refusing to allow the times to dictate her mood or dampen her spirits.
REVIEW: 'Christmas Belles' at Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre
by Jeffrey Ellis - November 20, 2009
Directed by Nate Eppler, Christmas Belles is staged in the round at Chaffin's Barn (as are all their shows), which works well for the play's hilariously overblown situations. Audiences have a birds-eye view of everything that's happening and that lends an even greater ring of authenticity to the hijinks unfolding onstage. By using every square foot of the Barn's playing area, Eppler involves the audience more intimately in the yuletide frivolities at the Tabernacle of the Lamb Church.
by Jeffrey Ellis - November 20, 2009
Directed by Nate Eppler, Christmas Belles is staged in the round at Chaffin's Barn (as are all their shows), which works well for the play's hilariously overblown situations. Audiences have a birds-eye view of everything that's happening and that lends an even greater ring of authenticity to the hijinks unfolding onstage. By using every square foot of the Barn's playing area, Eppler involves the audience more intimately in the yuletide frivolities at the Tabernacle of the Lamb Church.
Nashville Ballet Presents The Encore Season Of THE NUTCRACKER 12/11-20
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 19, 2009
Nashville Ballet presents the encore season of the acclaimed Nashville-based Nutcracker December 11-20, 2009.
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 19, 2009
Nashville Ballet presents the encore season of the acclaimed Nashville-based Nutcracker December 11-20, 2009.
Chaffin's Barn Readies 'Christmas Belles' for 11/19-12/31 Holiday Season Run
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2009
With the holiday season just around the corner, Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre has a special gift all wrapped up for the Nashville theatre-going public with their production of Christmas Belles, opening November 19 and running through December 31. The hilarious Futrelle sisters and all the other denizens of fictional Fayro, Texas return in this holiday-themed sequel to the smash hit comedy, Dearly Beloved by the playwriting trio of Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten. Directed by Nate Eppler, the cast features some of Nashville's best-loved actors and promises to be one of the hottest tickets in town this season.
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2009
With the holiday season just around the corner, Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre has a special gift all wrapped up for the Nashville theatre-going public with their production of Christmas Belles, opening November 19 and running through December 31. The hilarious Futrelle sisters and all the other denizens of fictional Fayro, Texas return in this holiday-themed sequel to the smash hit comedy, Dearly Beloved by the playwriting trio of Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten. Directed by Nate Eppler, the cast features some of Nashville's best-loved actors and promises to be one of the hottest tickets in town this season.
Celtic Thunder Storms into Nashville for A Concert at TPAC 11/19
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2009
Celtic Thunder, the hit Irish and Scottish male pop vocal group that has been dazzling audiences worldwide, makes is first Nashville appearance November 19 at TPAC's Andrew Jackson Hall.
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2009
Celtic Thunder, the hit Irish and Scottish male pop vocal group that has been dazzling audiences worldwide, makes is first Nashville appearance November 19 at TPAC's Andrew Jackson Hall.
A LIFE IN THE THEATRE: Brenda Sparks
by Jeffrey Ellis - November 17, 2009
You can tell a great deal about the Nashville theatre community through the productions staged, you can read feature stories and reviews until the cows come home, but to really know what a life in the theatre is all about in Nashville, you have to get to know the people, the personalities who give Music City its dramatic flair. The first person profiled in this series is Brenda Sparks, an accomplished actress, respected director, competent producer and stage manager, wife and mother...Brenda wears a lot of different hats in her day-to-day life and she wears them well.
by Jeffrey Ellis - November 17, 2009
You can tell a great deal about the Nashville theatre community through the productions staged, you can read feature stories and reviews until the cows come home, but to really know what a life in the theatre is all about in Nashville, you have to get to know the people, the personalities who give Music City its dramatic flair. The first person profiled in this series is Brenda Sparks, an accomplished actress, respected director, competent producer and stage manager, wife and mother...Brenda wears a lot of different hats in her day-to-day life and she wears them well.
The Belcourt Theatre Offers A Night of WINE, FOOD & FILM 11/17
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2009
WINE, FOOD & FILM at the Belcourt Theatre Tuesday, November 17 @ 5:30 pm Followed by a 7:00 pm screening of COCO BEFORE CHANEL
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2009
WINE, FOOD & FILM at the Belcourt Theatre Tuesday, November 17 @ 5:30 pm Followed by a 7:00 pm screening of COCO BEFORE CHANEL
Nashville Symphony Offers $20 Tickets During Week-Long Thanksgiving Sale
by Blair Ingenthron - November 16, 2009
Just in time for the holiday gift-buying season, the Nashville Symphony's week-long Thanksgiving sale offers the chance to purchase $20 tickets for select seats at all remaining SunTrust Classical Series concerts and Bank of America Pops Series concerts.
by Blair Ingenthron - November 16, 2009
Just in time for the holiday gift-buying season, the Nashville Symphony's week-long Thanksgiving sale offers the chance to purchase $20 tickets for select seats at all remaining SunTrust Classical Series concerts and Bank of America Pops Series concerts.
GroundWorks Theatre debuts 'Christmas on the Pecos' for 12/4-12/20 run at Darkhorse Theatre
by Jeffrey Ellis - November 16, 2009
Director/playwright Robert A. O'Connell's latest work, Christmas on the Pecos, opens in a new production at Darkhorse Theatre December 4-20, the latest offering from GroundWorks Theatre. Described as 'a gentle comedy,' Christmas on the Pecos takes place on Christmas Eve as two modern cowboys, sheltering from a storm, find themselves playing host to a couple seeking protection from the elements and the law.
by Jeffrey Ellis - November 16, 2009
Director/playwright Robert A. O'Connell's latest work, Christmas on the Pecos, opens in a new production at Darkhorse Theatre December 4-20, the latest offering from GroundWorks Theatre. Described as 'a gentle comedy,' Christmas on the Pecos takes place on Christmas Eve as two modern cowboys, sheltering from a storm, find themselves playing host to a couple seeking protection from the elements and the law.
REVIEW: 'Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day' at Nashville Children's Theatre
by Jeffrey Ellis - November 15, 2009
As can be expected from Nashville Children's Theatre, the production is colorful and fun, cleverly staged and superbly acted by the seven-member ensemble under the capable direction of NCT's producing artistic director Scot Copeland. With music direction by the gifted Paul Carrol Binkley, the musical's on a strong artistic footing and the versatility of the seven actors onstage, who enact the book's cast of characters, give winning performances that are made all the more entertaining by Viorst's focused storytelling.
by Jeffrey Ellis - November 15, 2009
As can be expected from Nashville Children's Theatre, the production is colorful and fun, cleverly staged and superbly acted by the seven-member ensemble under the capable direction of NCT's producing artistic director Scot Copeland. With music direction by the gifted Paul Carrol Binkley, the musical's on a strong artistic footing and the versatility of the seven actors onstage, who enact the book's cast of characters, give winning performances that are made all the more entertaining by Viorst's focused storytelling.
REVIEW: 'The Great American Trailer Park Musical' at Street Theatre Company
by Jeffrey Ellis - November 15, 2009
Created by Jean Doumanian, Jeffrey Richards and Rick Steiner ('in association with Janet Pailet,' according to the program), The Great American Trailer Park Musical is about all the rednecks, hicks and white trash you've ever met - well, if you know anybody from the aforementioned groups - and the whole set-up is beyond hilarious and so inspired by the tasteless that you simply cannot go and not enjoy yourself. Unless, of course, you hope to hear every word and see every bit of onstage business.
by Jeffrey Ellis - November 15, 2009
Created by Jean Doumanian, Jeffrey Richards and Rick Steiner ('in association with Janet Pailet,' according to the program), The Great American Trailer Park Musical is about all the rednecks, hicks and white trash you've ever met - well, if you know anybody from the aforementioned groups - and the whole set-up is beyond hilarious and so inspired by the tasteless that you simply cannot go and not enjoy yourself. Unless, of course, you hope to hear every word and see every bit of onstage business.
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