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SOUTH JACKSON PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

404 South Jackson Street
Tullahoma, TN 37388

Upcoming Shows

Legacy of the Ghost Army in WW II
Legacy of the Ghost Army in WW II
May 21

A part of America 250, this wonderful presentation shows the creative way America fooled the enemy during WW II with cardboard cutouts and inflatable artillery. ...

Gatsby Gala
Gatsby Gala
Jun 6

Join us for a evening of music, fun, food, and games as the annual fundraiser for the Performing Arts Center gets underway.  Wear your favorite...

International Folk Dancers
International Folk Dancers
Jun 9

The International Folk Dancers join us in Tullahoma to show us the culture of other nations.  Enjoy their beautiful costumes, dance, and music.  ...

1776
1776
Jun 19 – Jun 28, 2026

As a part of the TN250 celebration, join us for a look at our Founding Fathers as they argue, discuss, agree, disagree and finally sign...

Mary Poppins
Mary Poppins
Jul 17 – Jul 26, 2026

Based on the P. L. Travers children's books, this enchanting story takes us to London with a magical nanny, her friend Bert, and the Banks...



Review: BLOOD SUCKING LEECH at Noah Lift Opera Center


by Catherine Burford - May 16, 2026

What did our critic think of BLOOD SUCKING LEECH at Noah Lift Opera Center?...

Review: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at TPAC'S Jackson Hall


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. ...

Review: THE ECSTATIC at Oz Arts Nashville


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....

Review: PENNY SAUNDERS’ SHERLOCK at TPAC’s James K Polk


by Catherine Burford - May 02, 2026

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

Review: SOME LIKE IT HOT at TPAC’s Jackson Hall


by Catherine Burford - April 23, 2026

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

Review: THAT'S SO HIGH SCHOOL at The Analog At The Hutton Hotel


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....

Review: SISTER ACT at TPAC'S James K Polk Theater


by Catherine Burford - April 12, 2026

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

Review: WE ARE THE TIGERS at The Barbershop Theater


by Catherine Burford - March 22, 2026

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

Review: BOEING BOEING at Turner Theater


by Carolan Trbovich - March 21, 2026

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

Review: BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL at TPAC'S Jackson Hall


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....

Past Shows

Legacy of the Ghost Army in WW II
Legacy of the Ghost Army in WW II
May 21

A part of America 250, this wonderful presentation shows the creative way America fooled the enemy during WW II with cardboard cutouts and inflatable artillery. ...

Jazz on Jackson with Karla Harris
Jazz on Jackson with Karla Harris
Apr 30

Live Jazz concert with Karla Harris, renowned award winning artist.  Join us for special cabaret tables on the stage and down front.  Regular seating available...

The Enchanted Bookshop
The Enchanted Bookshop
Apr 17 – Apr 26, 2026

During the day, A Likely Story may look like any other used bookstore.  But at night, it’s a place where magic happens.  That’s when the...

Piping on the Green
Piping on the Green
Apr 11

Spend the day listening to the lilting sounds of Celtic Music on the grounds of South Jackson Performing Arts Center.  Highland Games, music, vendors and...

A Chorus Line
A Chorus Line
Mar 20 – Mar 29, 2026

A Chorus Line examines one day in the lives of seventeen dancers, all vying for a spot in the “chorus line” of a Broadway musical. ...

Little Women, The Musical
Little Women, The Musical
Feb 20 – Mar 1, 2026

Based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott, this charming play tells the story of the 4 March sisters and their lives during the American Civil...

Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn
Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn
Dec 12 – Dec 21, 2025

Holiday Inn follows the story of Jim Hardy, a talented performer who leaves the showbiz world behind for a farmhouse in Connecticut. As he enjoys the...

Trees of Christmas
Trees of Christmas
Dec 3 – Dec 7, 2025

Visit the glowing halls of South Jackson Performing Arts Center and see 40+ Christmas trees shine their light and brighten your Christmas season.  ...

Christkindlmarkt
Christkindlmarkt
Dec 6

Wander the ground of South Jackson Performing Arts Center and see the Christmas vendors.  Eat great food and sip cider and mulled wine as you...

Disney's 101 Dalmatians
Disney's 101 Dalmatians
Nov 7 – Nov 9, 2025

The classic story of Cruella de Ville and her desire for fur.  Pongo and Perdita save the day!...

Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show
Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show
Oct 17 – Oct 18, 2025

A campy musical that follows a young couple, Brad and Janet, who stumble upon a bizarre mansion inhabited by eccentric characters, including the flamboyant Dr....

Evil Dead, The Musical
Evil Dead, The Musical
Oct 2 – Oct 5, 2025

Five college students go to an abandoned cabin in the woods, and accidentally unleash an evil force that turns them all into demons. It’s all...

Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest
Sep 27

Grab the whole family and join in on the FREE fun during Oktoberfest 2025 on the grounds of SJPAC in Tullahoma, TN!...

Midsummer Night's Swing
Midsummer Night's Swing
Sep 18

Dance undder the stars to your favorite Big Band music.  Enjoy ice cream and other treats while you ger "in the Mood" for a "Moonlight...

Anne of Green Gables
Anne of Green Gables
Sep 11 – Sep 14, 2025

Set in the 19th century, Lucy Maud Montgomery’s story focuses on Anne Shirley, an imaginative and talkative orphan. She is mistakenly sent to live with...

WannaBeatles
WannaBeatles
Aug 23

Awarding winning Beatles Tribute Band, the WannaBeatles, transport you back in time to the fabulous age of Beatlemania!!...

Peggy Burton's South Jackson Goes Country
Peggy Burton's South Jackson Goes Country
Aug 8 – Aug 10, 2025

Music, comedy and just plain fun for the whole family.  ...

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)
Jul 24 – Jul 27, 2025

Can three guys really cover thirty-seven Shakespeare plays in less than two hours? This fast-firing comedy does just that as it parodies all of the...

Seussical
Seussical
Jul 11 – Jul 20, 2025

A musical perfect for the whole family, Seussical takes us into the world of Dr. Seuss, where we revisit beloved characters including The Cat in the Hat,...

Seussical
Seussical
Jul 11 – Jul 20, 2025

A musical perfect for the whole family, Seussical takes us into the world of Dr. Seuss, where we revisit beloved characters including The Cat in the Hat,...

Jazz on Jackson with Karla Harris
Jazz on Jackson with Karla Harris
Apr 30

Join us for an evening of light jazz with award winning singer Karla Harris.  Specialty tables on the stage can be purchased for your whole...

Hunchback of Notre Dame
Hunchback of Notre Dame
Apr 4 – Apr 13, 2025

Don't miss the iconic tale of Quasimodo, the deformed bell ringer of Notre Dame and his unrequitted love for the beautiful dancer Esmerelda.  ...

Piping on the Green
Piping on the Green
Apr 5

Join us for a day of all things Scottish.  Vendors, musical performances, food and beverages.  ...

Generic Male with PUSH Theater
Generic Male with PUSH Theater
Mar 15

Physical Theater at it's finest!  ...

Aladdin, Jr
Aladdin, Jr
Feb 21 – Mar 2, 2025

Disney’s Aladdin JR. is based on the 1992 Academy-Award®-winning film and the 2014 hit Broadway show about the “diamond in the rough” street rat who...

Steel Magnolias
Steel Magnolias
Jan 31 – Feb 9, 2025

A group of Southern women in a small town in Louisiana bond their friendship over the years in Truvy's Salon.  They support each other as they...

Videos


Alison Krauss and Union Station in Nashville Alison Krauss and Union Station
Alison Krauss and Union Station at Ryman Auditorium (9/18-9/18)
Tribute in Nashville Tribute
Tellico Community Playhouse (6/04-6/21) PHOTOS
Mary Poppins in Nashville Mary Poppins
South Jackson Performing Arts Center (7/17-7/26)
Jack Johnson at Ascend Amphitheater in Nashville Jack Johnson at Ascend Amphitheater
Ascend Amphitheater (8/25-8/25)
NMTN Presents: The First Stage in Nashville NMTN Presents: The First Stage
Analog @ The Hutton Hotel with ASCAP (6/13-6/13)
Frozen in Nashville Frozen
Chattanooga Theatre Centre (7/17-8/02)
Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!” in Nashville Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!”
Source One Five (6/26-6/28)
The WordPlayers presents Hairspray: The Musical in Nashville The WordPlayers presents Hairspray: The Musical
Bijou Theatre (7/10-7/12)
ATRIUM in Nashville ATRIUM
TheatreWorks@TheSquare (1/08-1/24)
Five Finger Death Punch, Cody Jinks & Eva Under Fire in Nashville Five Finger Death Punch, Cody Jinks & Eva Under Fire
FirstBank Amphitheater (10/08-10/08)