1865 CLUB

by Catherine Burford - May 14, 2026

All I knew about Water For Elephants was that it is a romantic drama set in a traveling circus during the Great Depression. I expected a circus with a rich color palette, beautiful costumes, acrobatics, and an elephant. ...

by Catherine Burford - May 05, 2026

After being forced to miss Oz Arts Nashville’s last two entries in their “A Cultural Revelation” season, I was more than pleased to return. For this season, productions from around the world are presented in the Oz space, introducing audiences to art forms that they can’t find just anywhere....

by Catherine Burford - May 02, 2026

What did our critic think of PENNY SAUNDERS’ SHERLOCK at TPAC’s James K Polk?...

by Catherine Burford - April 23, 2026

What did our critic think of SOME LIKE IT HOT at TPAC’s Jackson Hall?...

by Catherine Burford - April 20, 2026

High School. A period of confusion, heartbreak, and important life lessons. Even if our high school days weren’t the best days of our lives (I say as I raise my hand), we often look back on them and see how far we’ve come. For better or for worse....

by Catherine Burford - April 12, 2026

What did our critic think of SISTER ACT at TPAC'S James K Polk Theater?...

by Catherine Burford - March 22, 2026

What did our critic think of WE ARE THE TIGERS at The Barbershop Theater?...

by Carolan Trbovich - March 21, 2026

What did our critic think of BOEING BOEING at Turner Theater?...

by Catherine Burford - March 19, 2026

No matter how much time passes, there seems to be no end to the trend of turning movies into musicals. I’m honestly getting a little sick of it, but a few gems have managed to peek through the cracks....

by Catherine Burford - March 06, 2026

What did our critic think of SUFFS at TPAC'S Jackson Hall?...