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?...
by Catherine Burford - February 28, 2026
What did our critic think of SWAN LAKE at TPAC'S Jackson Hall?...
by Catherine Burford - February 16, 2026
“To be or not to be? That is the question.” Everyone is familiar with this iconic quote from William Shakespeare’s Hamlet, despite the fact that not everyone has seen the actual show or a film adaptation. However, there is no shortage of movies influenced by the Bard’s works. ...
Past Shows
The Williamson County Performing Arts Center is excited to announce the return of Sweet Soul Music, back with new songs and the powerhouse performers you...
The Williamson County Performing Arts Center is excited to announce the return of Sweet Soul Music, back with new songs and the powerhouse performers you...
The Williamson County Performing Arts Center is excited to announce the return of Sweet Soul Music, back with new songs and the powerhouse performers you...
Hugh Blackburn was a legend in country music (before the whiskey, women and well… the warden) and this writing session with the newest Taylor Swift...
Join us for an elegant evening featuring performances from Tony Award-winning musicals, performed by 32 of Williamson County's incredibly talented residents! Walk the red carpet and...
Sweet Soul Music, an original musical written and directed by Victoria Reed, pays tribute to legendary soul artists such as Ray Charles, Sam Cooke, and...
Widely regarded as one of the most important and influential figures of 20th-century popular music, Burt Bacharach has enjoyed major hits in all genres of...
Ahoy, mateys! Experience the charm of Gilbert & Sullivan's beloved operetta, "The Pirates of Penzance", as Franklin Light Opera returns to the WCPAC stage this...
With book by Joe Tracz and Music and Lyrics by Rob Rokicki, this dynamic musical adaptation of Rick Riordan’s bestselling book opened on Broadway in...
Widely regarded as one of the most important and influential figures of 20th-century popular music, Burt Bacharach has enjoyed major hits in all genres of...
Join us for a concert performance of the award winning new musical JOHNNY & THE DEVIL'S BOX, written by Franklin local Douglas Waterbury-Tieman. The show...
The Williamson County Performing Arts Center is delighted to welcome to Franklin for the first time the Chattanooga Ballet! Chattanooga Ballet will present its professional...
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