MR. MYSTERIO PODCAST Premieres First Episode on iTunes Today
by BWW News Desk - July 20, 2016
MR. MYSTERIO PODCAST, a twice-monthly narrative audio show which follows our host, Mr. Mysterio, through all the hopes, struggles, and triumphs of your average amateur astrologer and untrained advice columnist will premiere its first episode via iTunes on July 20th.
by BWW News Desk - July 20, 2016
MR. MYSTERIO PODCAST, a twice-monthly narrative audio show which follows our host, Mr. Mysterio, through all the hopes, struggles, and triumphs of your average amateur astrologer and untrained advice columnist will premiere its first episode via iTunes on July 20th.
BWW Review: Nate Eppler's THE ICE TREATMENT Closes Actors Bridge's 20th Anniversary Season with Knee-capping Fun
by Jeffrey Ellis - July 20, 2016
Rachel Agee's bravura performance - which, arguably, any actor would love to add to a resume - as a fictionalized Tonya Harding-like personality is enough to guarantee that audiences will continue to talk about the world premiere production of Nate Eppler's latest work, The Ice Treatment, for years to come.
by Jeffrey Ellis - July 20, 2016
Rachel Agee's bravura performance - which, arguably, any actor would love to add to a resume - as a fictionalized Tonya Harding-like personality is enough to guarantee that audiences will continue to talk about the world premiere production of Nate Eppler's latest work, The Ice Treatment, for years to come.
Photo Coverage: 2016 First Night Preview Party
by Jeffrey Ellis - July 20, 2016
Two Broadway veterans join with a group of seven of Tennessee's most enduring, influential and outstanding theater artists to comprise the Class of 2016 First Night Honorees, who were revealed Monday night during the annual First Night preview party, hosted by First Night founder and executive producer Jeffrey Ellis.
by Jeffrey Ellis - July 20, 2016
Two Broadway veterans join with a group of seven of Tennessee's most enduring, influential and outstanding theater artists to comprise the Class of 2016 First Night Honorees, who were revealed Monday night during the annual First Night preview party, hosted by First Night founder and executive producer Jeffrey Ellis.
Tanya Tucker, Oak Ridge Boys, Mark Wills & More Headline Benefit Concert To Support Dallas Police Association Foundation
by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2016
Country music superstars didn't hesitate to come together for STARS BEHIND THE STARS to support the families of slain Dallas police officers. In light of the tragedy, more than fourteen artists, including Tanya Tucker, The Oak Ridge Boys, Mark Wills, Collin Raye, Janie Fricke, T.G. Sheppard, Kelly Lang, The Bellamy Brothers, T. Graham Brown, Johnny Lee, Gene Watson, John Conlee, Ronnie McDowell, Mickey Gilley and Moe Bandy, will travel from Nashville and beyond to perform during a benefit concert at the world-famous Billy Bob's Texas Wednesday, July 27.
by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2016
Country music superstars didn't hesitate to come together for STARS BEHIND THE STARS to support the families of slain Dallas police officers. In light of the tragedy, more than fourteen artists, including Tanya Tucker, The Oak Ridge Boys, Mark Wills, Collin Raye, Janie Fricke, T.G. Sheppard, Kelly Lang, The Bellamy Brothers, T. Graham Brown, Johnny Lee, Gene Watson, John Conlee, Ronnie McDowell, Mickey Gilley and Moe Bandy, will travel from Nashville and beyond to perform during a benefit concert at the world-famous Billy Bob's Texas Wednesday, July 27.
Lakewood Theatre Co. to Present REX'S EXES
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2016
Rex's Exes is being performed by the Lakewood Theatre Company in Old Hickory, TN!
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2016
Rex's Exes is being performed by the Lakewood Theatre Company in Old Hickory, TN!
FEARLESS! THE GOLDEN LOVE MUSICAL Continues This Month at Cookeville Performing Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2016
Actors Valerie Connelly (second from left) and John Armstrong celebrate after performing as characters Nikki and Daniel in the Broadway-style show 'FEARLESS! The Golden Love Musical'.
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2016
Actors Valerie Connelly (second from left) and John Armstrong celebrate after performing as characters Nikki and Daniel in the Broadway-style show 'FEARLESS! The Golden Love Musical'.
Barter Theatre and Symphony of the Mountains to Present CHICAGO in Concert
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2016
Barter Theatre of Abingdon, Virginia and The Symphony of the Mountains of Kingsport, Tennessee announce a one-time performance of the Broadway musical 'Chicago' on November 13 at 3:00 PM at the Toy Reid Center in Kingsport.
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2016
Barter Theatre of Abingdon, Virginia and The Symphony of the Mountains of Kingsport, Tennessee announce a one-time performance of the Broadway musical 'Chicago' on November 13 at 3:00 PM at the Toy Reid Center in Kingsport.
Roxy Regional Theatre Announces Changes to 34th Season
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2016
? The Roxy Regional Theatre is gearing up to celebrate 34 years of presenting live theatre in the heart of Historic Downtown Clarksville on the corner of Franklin and First. The Roxy has long been regarded as 'the cornerstone of downtown re-development,' and SEASON 34 will see new productions and exciting changes to the programming and structure of the theatre.
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2016
? The Roxy Regional Theatre is gearing up to celebrate 34 years of presenting live theatre in the heart of Historic Downtown Clarksville on the corner of Franklin and First. The Roxy has long been regarded as 'the cornerstone of downtown re-development,' and SEASON 34 will see new productions and exciting changes to the programming and structure of the theatre.
Red River Breeze Returnign to Roxy Regional Theatre, 7/16
by BWW News Desk - June 27, 2016
? On the heels of last December's sold-out 'Celtic Christmas Concert,' popular local music group Red River Breeze returns to the Roxy Regional Theatre this summer for a concert featuring world folk music with a Celtic flair on Saturday, July 16, at 7:00pm.
by BWW News Desk - June 27, 2016
? On the heels of last December's sold-out 'Celtic Christmas Concert,' popular local music group Red River Breeze returns to the Roxy Regional Theatre this summer for a concert featuring world folk music with a Celtic flair on Saturday, July 16, at 7:00pm.
Lakewood Theatre Co. to Present REX'S EXES
by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2016
Rex's Exes is being performed by the Lakewood Theatre Company in Old Hickory, TN!
by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2016
Rex's Exes is being performed by the Lakewood Theatre Company in Old Hickory, TN!
The Lakewood Theatre's THE RYMAN DIARIES Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2016
Two former educators and local playwrights have collaborated to develop a Multi-Media Musical play chronicling the Life and times of historic Riverboat Captain Tom Ryman, builder of what we now know to be the Ryman Auditorium. The piece is uniquely told through the eyes of Tom Ryman's wife, Bettie Baugh circa ( 1847 -1926) The work is entitled 'The Ryman Diaries'. It is based from a book of the same title authored by Ms. Debbie Watts, a twenty-five year veteran of the Sumner County, Tennessee, School System. Ms. Watts interest in the Ryman's story date back to her student years working as a performer in the Opryland Theme Park singing as the female soloist in Roy Acuff's 'Smokey Mountain Boys Band'.
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2016
Two former educators and local playwrights have collaborated to develop a Multi-Media Musical play chronicling the Life and times of historic Riverboat Captain Tom Ryman, builder of what we now know to be the Ryman Auditorium. The piece is uniquely told through the eyes of Tom Ryman's wife, Bettie Baugh circa ( 1847 -1926) The work is entitled 'The Ryman Diaries'. It is based from a book of the same title authored by Ms. Debbie Watts, a twenty-five year veteran of the Sumner County, Tennessee, School System. Ms. Watts interest in the Ryman's story date back to her student years working as a performer in the Opryland Theme Park singing as the female soloist in Roy Acuff's 'Smokey Mountain Boys Band'.
PCG Nashville to Hold 3rd Annual Summer Bootcamp for Aspiring Singer-Songwriters
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2016
Continuing on its mission to change the lives and fortunes of established, new and up-and-coming artists and musicians, leading artist development company PCG Nashville (www.pcgnashville.com) proudly announces its 3rd Annual PCG Summer Bootcamp, set to take place in Nashville Friday and Saturday, July 22-23.
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2016
Continuing on its mission to change the lives and fortunes of established, new and up-and-coming artists and musicians, leading artist development company PCG Nashville (www.pcgnashville.com) proudly announces its 3rd Annual PCG Summer Bootcamp, set to take place in Nashville Friday and Saturday, July 22-23.
The Friday 5: OKLAHOMA's Baugher, Bupp, Riggs and Lamb
by Jeffrey Ellis - June 17, 2016
2015 First Night Honoree Martha Wilkinson directs - with musical direction by Tim Fudge, and choreography by Curtis Reid and Lauri Gregoire - the first collaboration from Music City Theatre Collective and Metro Parks Theatre Department of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma!, running at the Centennial Park Bandshell June 17-July 2.
by Jeffrey Ellis - June 17, 2016
2015 First Night Honoree Martha Wilkinson directs - with musical direction by Tim Fudge, and choreography by Curtis Reid and Lauri Gregoire - the first collaboration from Music City Theatre Collective and Metro Parks Theatre Department of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma!, running at the Centennial Park Bandshell June 17-July 2.
The Friday 5: JUDY's Linda Sue Runyeon & Chase Miller
by Jeffrey Ellis - June 17, 2016
Dickson's Gaslight Dinner Theatre continues its 16th Anniversary Season and 75th show with JUDY! A Musical Tribute, which opened yesterday. JUDY! A Musical Tribute is a two-act revue that includes performances of famous Garland tunes. Compiled and created by stage veterans Linda Sue Simmons Runyeon and Joe Grizzel, this cabaret revue is a musical collection of songs, video and documentary, taking the audience "down memory lane" about the life of America's sweet heart, Judy Garland.
by Jeffrey Ellis - June 17, 2016
Dickson's Gaslight Dinner Theatre continues its 16th Anniversary Season and 75th show with JUDY! A Musical Tribute, which opened yesterday. JUDY! A Musical Tribute is a two-act revue that includes performances of famous Garland tunes. Compiled and created by stage veterans Linda Sue Simmons Runyeon and Joe Grizzel, this cabaret revue is a musical collection of songs, video and documentary, taking the audience "down memory lane" about the life of America's sweet heart, Judy Garland.
The Friday 5: CCP's THE LITTLE MERMAID's Ruff, Cooper & Graham
by Jeffrey Ellis - June 17, 2016
Cumberland County Playhouse starts the summer with a splash as Disney's The Little Mermaid opens on tonight! Based on Hans Christian Andersen's timeless tale, Disney's The Little Mermaid is a family musical that features classic songs: "Part of Your World," "Kiss the Girl," and the Academy Award-winning "Under the Sea."
by Jeffrey Ellis - June 17, 2016
Cumberland County Playhouse starts the summer with a splash as Disney's The Little Mermaid opens on tonight! Based on Hans Christian Andersen's timeless tale, Disney's The Little Mermaid is a family musical that features classic songs: "Part of Your World," "Kiss the Girl," and the Academy Award-winning "Under the Sea."
Actors Bridge Slates Auditions for 2016/17 Season
by Jeffrey Ellis - June 14, 2016
Nashville's Actors Bridge Ensemble is pleased to announce open call auditions for their 21st professional theatre season. Auditions will be held Sunday, June 26, at the Actors Bridge Studio at Darkhorse Theatre by appointment. Actors are asked to please prepare a contemporary monologue of their choice under 2 minutes in length and to provide both a headshot and resume for consideration. Callbacks for each production will occur by invitation.
by Jeffrey Ellis - June 14, 2016
Nashville's Actors Bridge Ensemble is pleased to announce open call auditions for their 21st professional theatre season. Auditions will be held Sunday, June 26, at the Actors Bridge Studio at Darkhorse Theatre by appointment. Actors are asked to please prepare a contemporary monologue of their choice under 2 minutes in length and to provide both a headshot and resume for consideration. Callbacks for each production will occur by invitation.
The Friday 5 (On Thursday): THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE's Samuel & Smith
by Jeffrey Ellis - June 09, 2016
Nashville's summer theater season continues its fast clip with tonight's opening of the blockbuster musical Thoroughly Modern Millie at The Larry Keeton Theatre in Donelson. Running through June 25, the tap-happy musical features Keeton favorite Stella London in the title role of Millie Delmount, with Austin Jeffrey Smith and Tyler Samuel playing Jimmy and Miss Dorothy, respectively.
by Jeffrey Ellis - June 09, 2016
Nashville's summer theater season continues its fast clip with tonight's opening of the blockbuster musical Thoroughly Modern Millie at The Larry Keeton Theatre in Donelson. Running through June 25, the tap-happy musical features Keeton favorite Stella London in the title role of Millie Delmount, with Austin Jeffrey Smith and Tyler Samuel playing Jimmy and Miss Dorothy, respectively.
FEARLESS! to Premiere at Cookeville Performing Arts Center, 7/7-17
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2016
The Broadway-style play 'FEARLESS! The Golden Love Musical' will hold its world premiere in Middle Tennessee from July 7-17, bringing music, dance and comedy to the 450-seat Cookeville (Tenn.) Performing Arts Center.
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2016
The Broadway-style play 'FEARLESS! The Golden Love Musical' will hold its world premiere in Middle Tennessee from July 7-17, bringing music, dance and comedy to the 450-seat Cookeville (Tenn.) Performing Arts Center.
IF/THEN's Stunning Performances Intrigue Nashville Audiences
by Jeffrey Ellis - June 08, 2016
Who would have ever thought a musical about urban planning could be as effective and engaging, and as thoroughly compelling (if somewhat confusing and confounding, by turns) as If/Then, the latest work from the Pulitzer Prize-winning (for next to normal) duo of Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey?
by Jeffrey Ellis - June 08, 2016
Who would have ever thought a musical about urban planning could be as effective and engaging, and as thoroughly compelling (if somewhat confusing and confounding, by turns) as If/Then, the latest work from the Pulitzer Prize-winning (for next to normal) duo of Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey?
GRACE AMONG THE LEAVINGS to Play Roxy Regional Theatre's theotherspace, 6/20-28
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2016
The journey from the page to the stage does not always follow an established route: sometimes a new path must be forged. Following months of adapting, rewriting and workshopping, Beverly Fisher's Civil War novella GRACE AMONG THE LEAVINGS completes its journey to the stage of the Roxy Regional Theatre's theotherspace with four staged readings, June 20 - June 28.
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2016
The journey from the page to the stage does not always follow an established route: sometimes a new path must be forged. Following months of adapting, rewriting and workshopping, Beverly Fisher's Civil War novella GRACE AMONG THE LEAVINGS completes its journey to the stage of the Roxy Regional Theatre's theotherspace with four staged readings, June 20 - June 28.
Nashville's Theater Calendar 6/6/16
by Jeffrey Ellis - June 06, 2016
Summertime is here, what with Memorial Day and all that it encompasses, and we can think of no better seasonal activity than taking in some local theater. No matter where you are in the Volunteer State, Tennessee theater companies are ready and willing to help transport you to a different world, another time and place where your life can be is transformed magically on a stage very near you!
by Jeffrey Ellis - June 06, 2016
Summertime is here, what with Memorial Day and all that it encompasses, and we can think of no better seasonal activity than taking in some local theater. No matter where you are in the Volunteer State, Tennessee theater companies are ready and willing to help transport you to a different world, another time and place where your life can be is transformed magically on a stage very near you!
SUMMER STAGES: What's Hot In Nashville Theater in 2016
by Jeffrey Ellis - June 06, 2016
Although the calendar tells us we're still in the spring season, things are quickly heating up in Nashville - theatrically speaking - and theater-goers have a plethora of shows coming up from which to choose, including some summer musicals that are sure to set feet a-tapping and a classic drama that's sure to provoke more thought and discussion than perhaps ever before.
by Jeffrey Ellis - June 06, 2016
Although the calendar tells us we're still in the spring season, things are quickly heating up in Nashville - theatrically speaking - and theater-goers have a plethora of shows coming up from which to choose, including some summer musicals that are sure to set feet a-tapping and a classic drama that's sure to provoke more thought and discussion than perhaps ever before.
BWW Review: Arts Center of Cannon County's ALWAYS, PATSY CLINE
by Jeffrey Ellis - June 06, 2016
Savannah Gannon makes a startling - and, no doubt, star-making - debut as country music superstar Patsy Cline in the Matt Smith-directed production of Ted Swindley's play with music Always, Patsy Cline, now onstage at Woodbury's Arts Center of Cannon County through June 18.
by Jeffrey Ellis - June 06, 2016
Savannah Gannon makes a startling - and, no doubt, star-making - debut as country music superstar Patsy Cline in the Matt Smith-directed production of Ted Swindley's play with music Always, Patsy Cline, now onstage at Woodbury's Arts Center of Cannon County through June 18.
FEARLESS Begins in July at Cookeville Performing Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2016
The Broadway-style play 'FEARLESS! The Golden Love Musical' will hold its world premiere on July 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16 and 17 at the 450-seat Cookeville Performing Arts Center, 10 E. Broad St. in Cookeville, Tennessee. Show times for 'FEARLESS!' are 7 p.m. from Thursday-Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis for $16 (adults age 18 and over), $12 (seniors age 62 and over), and $10 (students age 17 and under, and individuals in groups of five or more).
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2016
The Broadway-style play 'FEARLESS! The Golden Love Musical' will hold its world premiere on July 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16 and 17 at the 450-seat Cookeville Performing Arts Center, 10 E. Broad St. in Cookeville, Tennessee. Show times for 'FEARLESS!' are 7 p.m. from Thursday-Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis for $16 (adults age 18 and over), $12 (seniors age 62 and over), and $10 (students age 17 and under, and individuals in groups of five or more).
The Friday 5: SPELLING BEE's Myers and Pendergrast
by Jeffrey Ellis - June 03, 2016
Opening tonight at Franklin's Pull-Tight Playhouse is the ever-popular The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, directed by Brett Myers (who last year starred as Vice Principal Panch in Circle Players' production of the show) and starring Benjamin Pendergrast, who takes on the role of Panch in this production. Find out what makes these two talented men tick - why do they think you should come see their show - and then try to score some tickets as quickly as possible.
by Jeffrey Ellis - June 03, 2016
Opening tonight at Franklin's Pull-Tight Playhouse is the ever-popular The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, directed by Brett Myers (who last year starred as Vice Principal Panch in Circle Players' production of the show) and starring Benjamin Pendergrast, who takes on the role of Panch in this production. Find out what makes these two talented men tick - why do they think you should come see their show - and then try to score some tickets as quickly as possible.
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