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Chattanooga Theatre Centre

400 River Street
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 267-8534

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About the Theatre

Founded in 1923, the Chattanooga Theatre Centre is a nonprofit community theatre celebrating over a century of bringing quality theatre experiences to the people of Chattanooga and surrounding areas. The mission of the Chattanooga Theatre Centre is to enrich the cultural, intellectual, and emotional development of people of all ages by providing high-quality theatrical experiences and creating opportunities to engage in them.

Upcoming Shows

Come From Away

Come From Away

Sep 1 – Sep 30, 2026

Come From Away is an internationally acclaimed musical about generosity and global connection. The production explores the story of strangers coming together in the days following 9/11. It opens the 2026-2027 season at the Chattanooga Theatre Centre as part of a yearlong...

The American Revolution (in 40 Minutes or Less!)

The American Revolution (in 40 Minutes or Less!)

Sep 1 – Sep 30, 2026

The American Revolution (in 40 Minutes or Less!) is a lightning-fast comedy about the founding of the nation. The production offers a joyful reminder that history belongs to everyone. It is part of the Chattanooga Theatre Centre's 2026-2027 season celebrating the 250th...

See Rock City

Oct 1 – Nov 30, 2026

See Rock City is a tender Southern storytelling production presented in the autumn portion of the 2026-2027 season. The show is part of a sweeping exploration of the American experience at the Chattanooga Theatre Centre. It reflects on the intimate struggles of Southern families...

The Happy Elf

Nov 1 – Dec 31, 2026

The Happy Elf is a jazzy holiday musical by Harry Connick Jr. designed as a festive celebration for families and theatre lovers alike. The production is part of the Chattanooga Theatre Centre's 2026-2027 season and is scheduled for the autumn and holiday period.

Schoolhouse Rock Live!

Jan 1 – Feb 28, 2027

Schoolhouse Rock Live! is a musical stage adaptation that brings the beloved educational songs to life. The production is scheduled for the new year as part of the Chattanooga Theatre Centre's 2026-2027 season. It is part of a yearlong exploration of American stories and history.

Julius Caesar

Feb 1 – Mar 31, 2027

Julius Caesar is Shakespeare's timeless exploration of ambition, loyalty, and the fragile balance of democracy. The production is presented as a reflection on political intrigue and power within the context of the Chattanooga Theatre Centre's American-themed 2026-2027 season.

The Complete History of America (abridged)

Mar 1 – Apr 30, 2027

The Complete History of America (abridged) is a comedic production offering a joyful look at the quirks, contradictions, and dreams that define the nation. It is presented in the spring portion of the Chattanooga Theatre Centre's 2026-2027 season alongside You Can't Take It With...

You Can't Take It With You

Apr 1 – May 31, 2027

You Can't Take It With You is a beloved American classic comedy celebrating the quirks, contradictions, and dreams that define American life. The production is part of the spring lineup in the Chattanooga Theatre Centre's 2026-2027 season. It is presented alongside The Complete...

The Cost of Justice

Sep 1 – Aug 31, 2027

The Cost of Justice is a new work by Brazil Remani presented as a special staged reading in partnership with the Del Shores Foundation. The production is part of the Chattanooga Theatre Centre's new-work initiative aimed at amplifying emerging voices and fostering bold...

West Side Story

Jun 1 – Aug 31, 2027

West Side Story is the iconic musical that reimagines Romeo and Juliet through the lens of identity, belonging, and the American Dream. The production serves as the culminating summer spectacular of the Chattanooga Theatre Centre's 2026-2027 season. It closes a yearlong...

Auditions

Review: UTOPIAS at Kindling Arts Festival

Review: UTOPIAS at Kindling Arts Festival

by Catherine Burford · July 28, 2026

For nine years, the Kindling Arts Festival has been bringing audiences together by giving local artists the chance to display their creativity. From July 23rd to the 26th this year, over one hundred and fifty local artists got to perform twenty-two shows spread across eight venues in Nashville.…

Review: THE ROOM WHERE IT HAPPENED at Analog

Review: THE ROOM WHERE IT HAPPENED at Analog

by Catherine Burford · July 13, 2026

“Politics have no place in theatre,” says a person who has no idea that some of the first-ever plays from Ancient Greece were political. From Antigone by Sophocles to Julius Caesar by Shakespeare, there has been no shortage of bold theatre spreading a message. …

Review: THE VIEW UPSTAIRS at Barbershop Theatre

Review: THE VIEW UPSTAIRS at Barbershop Theatre

by Catherine Burford · June 14, 2026

What did our critic think of THE View UPSTAIRS at Barbershop Theatre? Street Theatre Company opened their final show of their 20th season. Max Vernon’s play was inspired by the 1973 attack at the UpStairs Lounge, a gay bar in New Orleans.…

Review: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Studio Tenn

Review: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Studio Tenn

by Carolan Trbovich · May 21, 2026

Jesus Christ Superstar began as a concept album in 1970 before making its stage debut in 1971. The original 1970 concept album was the brainchild of composer Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyricist Tim Rice.…

Past Shows

Frozen

Frozen

Jul 17 – Aug 2, 2026

Experience the magic of Frozen live on stage, featuring all the beloved songs from the film plus new music by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. When Elsa’s icy powers plunge Arendelle into winter, her sister Anna embarks on a daring journey to save her—with help from...

King Hedley II

King Hedley II

Jan 23 – Feb 8, 2026

Set in 1980s Pittsburgh, King Hedley II follows a man scraping for a better life by selling stolen goods to fund a dream of owning a video store. Haunted by the past and driven by a need for identity and revenge, King confronts hard truths about family, violence, and survival...

Annie

Annie

Dec 5 – Dec 21, 2025

Set in 1930s New York, it follows the plucky orphan Annie as she escapes the clutches of the wicked Miss Hannigan, wins over billionaire Oliver Warbucks, and sets out to find her long-lost parents. With timeless songs like “Tomorrow,” Annie is a beloved, family-friendly favorite...

Memphis

Memphis

Sep 19 – Oct 5, 2025

Set in the turbulent south in the 1950s, Memphis is the story of Huey Calhoun, a white radio DJ whose love of good music transcends race lines and airwaves. Thanks in part to his passionate persistence, "race" music reaches the center of the radio dial, quickly exploding...

The SpongeBob Musical

The SpongeBob Musical

Jul 18 – Aug 3, 2025

Plunge into this stunning all-singing, all-dancing, dynamic stage show based on the beloved animated series! When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of...

MARY POPPINS

MARY POPPINS

Nov 22 – Dec 22, 2019

Mary Poppins is bringing its own brand of Broadway magic to theaters across the country, which has Variety raving, “This is the rare touring production that over-delivers on every level!” Featuring the irresistible story and unforgettable songs from one of the most popular...

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City Winery Nashville (11/01-11/01)
Mamma Mia! in Nashville Mamma Mia!
Tennessee Theatre (2/16-2/21)
The Shark is Broken in Nashville The Shark is Broken
The Circuit Playhouse (5/07-5/30)
ATRIUM in Nashville ATRIUM
TheatreWorks@TheSquare (1/08-1/24)
Sister Act in Nashville Sister Act
Hendersonville Performing Arts Company (5/27-6/13)
Mean Girls the Musical in Nashville Mean Girls the Musical
Playhouse on the Square (8/21-9/13)
The Secret Garden in Nashville The Secret Garden
Hendersonville Performing Arts Company (12/03-12/20)
Barefoot in the Park in Nashville Barefoot in the Park
Hendersonville Performing Arts Company (1/29-2/14)
Come From Away in Nashville Come From Away
Chattanooga Theatre Centre (9/01-9/30)