Tennessee Playwrights Studio Introduces 2019 Fellows and Associates
by Jeffrey Ellis - January 22, 2019
Tennessee Playwrights Studio, a Nashville-based new-play development lab in partnership with Actors Bridge Ensemble, has announced its fellows and associates for 2019. Five TPS fellows, chosen from a competitive application process, will work under the direction of Kenley Smith to develop new full-length scripts that will be presented in public readings at the Darkhorse Theatre Chapel later this year. Two associates will contribute to monthly workshop sessions in the first year and will become TPS Fellows in 2020. TPS will continue to cast actors from the Nashville community for workshops and readings.
by Jeffrey Ellis - January 22, 2019
Tennessee Playwrights Studio, a Nashville-based new-play development lab in partnership with Actors Bridge Ensemble, has announced its fellows and associates for 2019. Five TPS fellows, chosen from a competitive application process, will work under the direction of Kenley Smith to develop new full-length scripts that will be presented in public readings at the Darkhorse Theatre Chapel later this year. Two associates will contribute to monthly workshop sessions in the first year and will become TPS Fellows in 2020. TPS will continue to cast actors from the Nashville community for workshops and readings.
The Arts Company Presents SIDE BY SIDE Next Month
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2019
The Arts Company presents its February exhibition, Side by Side, showcasing contempo- rary diptychs from current and new gallery artists. Highlighting a diversity of styles, materials and techniques, fea- tured artists were asked to create new pieces reflecting February's diptych theme. Works will range from traditional diptychs to pieces that offer a unique take on the diptych style. Opening during FirstBank First Saturday Art Crawl on February 2 from 6-9 p.m., the exhibition will continue through February 21 during regular gallery hours, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday, at The Arts Company's downtown Nashville location.
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2019
The Arts Company presents its February exhibition, Side by Side, showcasing contempo- rary diptychs from current and new gallery artists. Highlighting a diversity of styles, materials and techniques, fea- tured artists were asked to create new pieces reflecting February's diptych theme. Works will range from traditional diptychs to pieces that offer a unique take on the diptych style. Opening during FirstBank First Saturday Art Crawl on February 2 from 6-9 p.m., the exhibition will continue through February 21 during regular gallery hours, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday, at The Arts Company's downtown Nashville location.
Jada Scott to Give Astronomy Talk
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2019
Jada Scott, a fifth-grade student at Homer Pittard Campus School, will present an astronomy talk based on her first book, 'Talking Planets: The Night Problem,' from 11 a.m.-noon Feb. 9 (Saturday) at Shelby Bottoms Nature Center, 1900 Davidson St. in Nashville, Tennessee. Her talk will occur immediately after the 'Mr. Bond and the Science Guys.'
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2019
Jada Scott, a fifth-grade student at Homer Pittard Campus School, will present an astronomy talk based on her first book, 'Talking Planets: The Night Problem,' from 11 a.m.-noon Feb. 9 (Saturday) at Shelby Bottoms Nature Center, 1900 Davidson St. in Nashville, Tennessee. Her talk will occur immediately after the 'Mr. Bond and the Science Guys.'
BWW Review: Nashville Shakespeare Festival's JULIUS CAESAR Serves Up Political Intrigue at its Best
by Jeffrey Ellis - January 21, 2019
As the century was about to turn when Shakespeare first unveiled his tragic masterpiece, Julius Caesar - it's believed to have been written around 1599 - political turmoil was afoot in Britain as worries mounted about who would succeed the aging virgin queen on the throne upon her demise. Thus, all the political intrigue and conspiratorial backbiting of Elizabeth I's reign no doubt proved fertile enough to inspire Shakespeare's epic tale of the demise of the Roman leader.
by Jeffrey Ellis - January 21, 2019
As the century was about to turn when Shakespeare first unveiled his tragic masterpiece, Julius Caesar - it's believed to have been written around 1599 - political turmoil was afoot in Britain as worries mounted about who would succeed the aging virgin queen on the throne upon her demise. Thus, all the political intrigue and conspiratorial backbiting of Elizabeth I's reign no doubt proved fertile enough to inspire Shakespeare's epic tale of the demise of the Roman leader.
Source One Five Announces Auditions For THE LATCHKEY BRIGADE
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2019
Source One Five Presents: THE LATCHKEY BRIGADE, A New Musical with original music by Michael W. Smith.
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2019
Source One Five Presents: THE LATCHKEY BRIGADE, A New Musical with original music by Michael W. Smith.
BWW Review: Renee Elise Goldsberry Revives the Spirit in Concerts with The Nashville Symphony
by Jeffrey Ellis - January 19, 2019
Last week, while talking with Tony Award-winning actress/singer/songwriter Renee Elise Goldsberry - during which we discussed her upcoming series of concerts with the Nashville Symphony Orchestra - she responded to my query about how much of 'Renee' is in each of the myriad characters by which she's come to be known and loved by her legions of fans.
by Jeffrey Ellis - January 19, 2019
Last week, while talking with Tony Award-winning actress/singer/songwriter Renee Elise Goldsberry - during which we discussed her upcoming series of concerts with the Nashville Symphony Orchestra - she responded to my query about how much of 'Renee' is in each of the myriad characters by which she's come to be known and loved by her legions of fans.
Photo Coverage: Midwinter's First Night 2019 at The Larry Keeton Theatre in Nashville
by Jeffrey Ellis - January 18, 2019
Actors Bridge Ensemble's acclaimed production of Sarah DeLappe's The Wolves and Cumberland County Playhouse's rendition of Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler's Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street were named as the top shows of the year during Midwinter's First Night, the annual tribute to theater in Tennessee, held at Nashville's The Larry Keeton Theatre last Sunday night, January 13. Photographer Rae Lynn Whetzel-Stickney captured many of the night's biggest moments with her camera, which are shared on BroadwayWorld Nashville today.
by Jeffrey Ellis - January 18, 2019
Actors Bridge Ensemble's acclaimed production of Sarah DeLappe's The Wolves and Cumberland County Playhouse's rendition of Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler's Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street were named as the top shows of the year during Midwinter's First Night, the annual tribute to theater in Tennessee, held at Nashville's The Larry Keeton Theatre last Sunday night, January 13. Photographer Rae Lynn Whetzel-Stickney captured many of the night's biggest moments with her camera, which are shared on BroadwayWorld Nashville today.
MY WAY Opens at Gaslight Dinner Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2019
The Renaissance Players are eager to present the first performance of their 2019 season. My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra is directed by Brett Myers and runs from February 7 - February 16 in the Gaslight Dinner Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2019
The Renaissance Players are eager to present the first performance of their 2019 season. My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra is directed by Brett Myers and runs from February 7 - February 16 in the Gaslight Dinner Theatre.
BWW Review: Circle Players' AVENUE Q Ushers in 2019 With Fast-Paced Hilarity
by Jeffrey Ellis - January 17, 2019
For legions of musical theater fans brought up on daily trips to Sesame Street, thanks to the fine folks at Children's Television Workshop, there is quite possibly no show more beloved than Avenue Q - the grown-up version of the kind of programming directed at children in hopes of helping them navigate the vagaries of childhood and adolescence. To be certain, Avenue Q is not for the easily offended or politically conservative, but the Tony Award-winning best musical of the 2004 Broadway season is an ideal outing for anyone with a highly developed sense of humor and a fondness for pushing the envelope, musical theatre-wise.
by Jeffrey Ellis - January 17, 2019
For legions of musical theater fans brought up on daily trips to Sesame Street, thanks to the fine folks at Children's Television Workshop, there is quite possibly no show more beloved than Avenue Q - the grown-up version of the kind of programming directed at children in hopes of helping them navigate the vagaries of childhood and adolescence. To be certain, Avenue Q is not for the easily offended or politically conservative, but the Tony Award-winning best musical of the 2004 Broadway season is an ideal outing for anyone with a highly developed sense of humor and a fondness for pushing the envelope, musical theatre-wise.
Eric Brace, Peter Cooper & Thomm Jutz To Release RIVERLAND
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2019
Riverland is the new album from Eric Brace, Peter Cooper & Thomm Jutz on Nashville based Red Beet Records. It's a concept album, a daring thing in these days of shuffle modes and short attention. It's about Mississippi - both the big river and the troubled-but-beautiful state - though Brace is a Washington, D.C. guy, Cooper is from South Carolina, and Jutz grew up in Germany's Black Forest. On paper, it's a suspect idea. In song, it shines like a bright Natchez morning, and hurts like a lonesome Meridian motel room.
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2019
Riverland is the new album from Eric Brace, Peter Cooper & Thomm Jutz on Nashville based Red Beet Records. It's a concept album, a daring thing in these days of shuffle modes and short attention. It's about Mississippi - both the big river and the troubled-but-beautiful state - though Brace is a Washington, D.C. guy, Cooper is from South Carolina, and Jutz grew up in Germany's Black Forest. On paper, it's a suspect idea. In song, it shines like a bright Natchez morning, and hurts like a lonesome Meridian motel room.
Tony Award winner Renee Elise Goldsberry Performs With The Nashville Symphony This Weekend
by Jeffrey Ellis - January 17, 2019
No matter the role for which you may best remember Renee Elise Goldsberry - whether it's her Tony Award winning turn as Hamilton's Angelica Schuyler, The Good Wife's assistant state's attorney Geneva Pine, One Life to Live's Evangeline Williamson, Altered Carbon's Quellcrist Falconer on Netflix, or the title character in HBO's acclaimed film adaptation of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks - you may be certain they all come from within the heart and soul of the multi-talented actress/singer/songwriter who makes her first appearance with the Grammy Award-winning Nashville Symphony Orchestra, beginning tonight for a three-performance run through Saturday, January 19 at Schermerhorn Symphony Center.
by Jeffrey Ellis - January 17, 2019
No matter the role for which you may best remember Renee Elise Goldsberry - whether it's her Tony Award winning turn as Hamilton's Angelica Schuyler, The Good Wife's assistant state's attorney Geneva Pine, One Life to Live's Evangeline Williamson, Altered Carbon's Quellcrist Falconer on Netflix, or the title character in HBO's acclaimed film adaptation of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks - you may be certain they all come from within the heart and soul of the multi-talented actress/singer/songwriter who makes her first appearance with the Grammy Award-winning Nashville Symphony Orchestra, beginning tonight for a three-performance run through Saturday, January 19 at Schermerhorn Symphony Center.
Lineup Announced For Leon Kiser Memorial Tribute Show
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2019
Three individuals who have contributed to East Tennessee's rich musical heritage will be honored at the 23rd annual Leon Kiser Memorial Tribute Show at Northeast State Community College on Saturday, February 23.
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2019
Three individuals who have contributed to East Tennessee's rich musical heritage will be honored at the 23rd annual Leon Kiser Memorial Tribute Show at Northeast State Community College on Saturday, February 23.
BWW Review: ON YOUR FEET Heats Up A Cold Winter's Night in Music City
by Jeffrey Ellis - January 16, 2019
Looking for the perfect way to ward off winter's chill on a particularly cold and damp Nashville night? Then take our word for it: There's no better way than by immersing oneself in On Your Feet: The Emilio & Gloria Estefan Broadway Musical, now onstage at Tennessee Performing Arts Center's Andrew Jackson Hall through Sunday, January 20.
by Jeffrey Ellis - January 16, 2019
Looking for the perfect way to ward off winter's chill on a particularly cold and damp Nashville night? Then take our word for it: There's no better way than by immersing oneself in On Your Feet: The Emilio & Gloria Estefan Broadway Musical, now onstage at Tennessee Performing Arts Center's Andrew Jackson Hall through Sunday, January 20.
THE WOLVES, SWEENEY TODD Win Top Awards at 2019 Midwinter's First Night
by Jeffrey Ellis - January 15, 2019
Actors Bridge Ensemble's critically acclaimed production of Sarah DeLappe's The Wolves and Cumberland County Playhouse's stunning mounting of Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler's Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street were named as the top shows of the year during Midwinter's First Night, the annual tribute to theater in Tennessee, held at Nashville's The Larry Keeton Theatre Sunday night, January 13.
by Jeffrey Ellis - January 15, 2019
Actors Bridge Ensemble's critically acclaimed production of Sarah DeLappe's The Wolves and Cumberland County Playhouse's stunning mounting of Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler's Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street were named as the top shows of the year during Midwinter's First Night, the annual tribute to theater in Tennessee, held at Nashville's The Larry Keeton Theatre Sunday night, January 13.
The Theater Bug Presents SECONDHAND WINGS
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2019
Theater Bug proudly presents a new original play, Secondhand Wings, by Cori Anne Laemmel. Secondhand Wings is being produced in partnership with The Rainbow Squad, East Nashville's first middle school LGBTQ+ group, as well as the mentorship of adult members from the trans community.
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2019
Theater Bug proudly presents a new original play, Secondhand Wings, by Cori Anne Laemmel. Secondhand Wings is being produced in partnership with The Rainbow Squad, East Nashville's first middle school LGBTQ+ group, as well as the mentorship of adult members from the trans community.
Hendersonville Performing Arts Company Presents SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2019
The Hendersonville Performing Arts Company Presents Seven Brides for Seven Brothers February 7th and running through February 24th. Shows will be on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 and on Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00 at The Hendersonville Performing Arts Company located in the City Square Shopping Center, 260 West Main Street, Suite 204 in Hendersonville.
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2019
The Hendersonville Performing Arts Company Presents Seven Brides for Seven Brothers February 7th and running through February 24th. Shows will be on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 and on Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00 at The Hendersonville Performing Arts Company located in the City Square Shopping Center, 260 West Main Street, Suite 204 in Hendersonville.
The 17th Annual THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES At The Roxy Regional Theatre Supports The Sexual Assault Center
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2019
Funny, outrageous, emotionally affecting and occasionally angry ... Eve Ensler's wildly popular series of monologues about women and performed by women is back for the seventeenth year with the Roxy Regional Theatre's presentation of THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES, January 18 - February 2. This year, members of the theatre's professional company and special guests from the community will take the stage of theotherspace, the 50-seat black-box theatre located upstairs at the Roxy, in readings of these monologues based on interviews Eve Ensler conducted with 200 women about their views on sex, relationships and violence against women:
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2019
Funny, outrageous, emotionally affecting and occasionally angry ... Eve Ensler's wildly popular series of monologues about women and performed by women is back for the seventeenth year with the Roxy Regional Theatre's presentation of THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES, January 18 - February 2. This year, members of the theatre's professional company and special guests from the community will take the stage of theotherspace, the 50-seat black-box theatre located upstairs at the Roxy, in readings of these monologues based on interviews Eve Ensler conducted with 200 women about their views on sex, relationships and violence against women:
BWW Review: Pipeline Collective's WELLESLEY GIRL Offers a Provocative View of the Future
by Jeffrey Ellis - January 11, 2019
Times are tough in the 25th century, judging from the world on view in Brendan Pelsue's Wellesley Girl, now onstage at the Belmont Little Theatre in a superbly acted and staged production from Pipeline-Collective. While our imaginations of how the 25th century will actually play out - what with various incarnations of that time period, as represented by the science-fictional universe of the myriad Star Trek iterations - Pelsue's interpretation, informed by the current political climate of the 21st century, offers a far more dystopian vision, but it's one which will hit close to home for every audience member left in thrall by the performances of director David Ian Lee's exceptional ensemble of actors.
by Jeffrey Ellis - January 11, 2019
Times are tough in the 25th century, judging from the world on view in Brendan Pelsue's Wellesley Girl, now onstage at the Belmont Little Theatre in a superbly acted and staged production from Pipeline-Collective. While our imaginations of how the 25th century will actually play out - what with various incarnations of that time period, as represented by the science-fictional universe of the myriad Star Trek iterations - Pelsue's interpretation, informed by the current political climate of the 21st century, offers a far more dystopian vision, but it's one which will hit close to home for every audience member left in thrall by the performances of director David Ian Lee's exceptional ensemble of actors.
Nashville Story Garden Presents SHE/HER/HERS
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2019
NASHVILLE STORY GARDEN an incubator of original theatre, film and new media projects will be presenting SHE/HER/HERS: 5 One-Act World Premiere plays featuring female leads on THURSDAY, JANUARY 17th at THE CORDELLE (45 Lindsley Ave, Downtown). The evening will also be accompanied with performances by singer/actor MEGAN MURPHY CHAMBERS, making SHE/HER/HERS a special night celebrating the community and artistry of women in Music City.
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2019
NASHVILLE STORY GARDEN an incubator of original theatre, film and new media projects will be presenting SHE/HER/HERS: 5 One-Act World Premiere plays featuring female leads on THURSDAY, JANUARY 17th at THE CORDELLE (45 Lindsley Ave, Downtown). The evening will also be accompanied with performances by singer/actor MEGAN MURPHY CHAMBERS, making SHE/HER/HERS a special night celebrating the community and artistry of women in Music City.
Winners Announced for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Nashville Awards
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2019
We are pleased to announce the winners for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Nashville Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Nominations were reader-submitted and voted on by you - the local theatergoers!
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2019
We are pleased to announce the winners for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Nashville Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Nominations were reader-submitted and voted on by you - the local theatergoers!
Nashville Theater Scene Heats Up at Midwinter's First Night 2019
by Jeffrey Ellis - January 06, 2019
Performances from productions of director Brian Jones' Avenue Q, for Nashville's Circle Players - Middle Tennessee's oldest community theater organization - and Center for the Arts' Newsies, directed by 2019 Theaterati of the Year nominee Mark David Williams, are among highlights of next Sunday's Midwinter's First Night - Celebrating 30 Years in Nashville.
by Jeffrey Ellis - January 06, 2019
Performances from productions of director Brian Jones' Avenue Q, for Nashville's Circle Players - Middle Tennessee's oldest community theater organization - and Center for the Arts' Newsies, directed by 2019 Theaterati of the Year nominee Mark David Williams, are among highlights of next Sunday's Midwinter's First Night - Celebrating 30 Years in Nashville.
William Shatner and Jeff Cook to Perform at Grand Ole Opry
by BWW News Desk - January 04, 2019
Actor William Shatner will continue his foray into music, with a debut performance at the Grand Ole Opry on Friday, February 15, alongside Jeff Cook, co-founding member of the iconic country-rock band Alabama. Shatner will also emcee part of the show.
by BWW News Desk - January 04, 2019
Actor William Shatner will continue his foray into music, with a debut performance at the Grand Ole Opry on Friday, February 15, alongside Jeff Cook, co-founding member of the iconic country-rock band Alabama. Shatner will also emcee part of the show.
Hendersonville Performing Arts Company Announces Auditions For SHREK!
by BWW News Desk - January 03, 2019
The Hendersonville Performing Arts Company announces auditions for Shrek The Musical to be held January 19th & 20th from 1:00pm - 5:00pm at The Hendersonville Performing Arts Company, located in the City Square Shopping Center, 260 West Main St., Suite 204 in Hendersonville.
by BWW News Desk - January 03, 2019
The Hendersonville Performing Arts Company announces auditions for Shrek The Musical to be held January 19th & 20th from 1:00pm - 5:00pm at The Hendersonville Performing Arts Company, located in the City Square Shopping Center, 260 West Main St., Suite 204 in Hendersonville.
Final Chance to Vote for the BWW Nashville Awards!
by BWW Staff - December 24, 2018
It's the last week to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Nashville Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites. Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included in the awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2018.
by BWW Staff - December 24, 2018
It's the last week to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Nashville Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites. Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included in the awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2018.
Jeannie Seely Performs At The Fifth Annual Nashville Senior Christmas ShinnDig
by BWW News Desk - December 18, 2018
Country music royalty and a fifty-one year member of the Grand Ole Opry, Jeannie Seely, took the stage on Friday, December 14 at Lipscomb University's Allen Arena for the Fifth Annual Nashville Senior Christmas ShinnDig for a very special performance of "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" and "I'll Be Home For Christmas." Seely also joined Tim Atwood on his performance of "Something About that Name". Performers in addition to Seely and Atwood included Kathie Lee Gifford, Charlie McCoy, Julie Roberts, Matt Bagher, Paul Allen Coon and Sarah Martin.
by BWW News Desk - December 18, 2018
Country music royalty and a fifty-one year member of the Grand Ole Opry, Jeannie Seely, took the stage on Friday, December 14 at Lipscomb University's Allen Arena for the Fifth Annual Nashville Senior Christmas ShinnDig for a very special performance of "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" and "I'll Be Home For Christmas." Seely also joined Tim Atwood on his performance of "Something About that Name". Performers in addition to Seely and Atwood included Kathie Lee Gifford, Charlie McCoy, Julie Roberts, Matt Bagher, Paul Allen Coon and Sarah Martin.
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