Douglas Waterbury-Tieman

The Lobbyists to Reunite for One Night Only for 10th Anniversary Concert of SEAWIFE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2025

After a multi-year hiatus, The Lobbyists reunite from all corners of America for a very special, one-night-only 10th anniversary concert of their Drama Desk-nominated concert-play, SeaWife. Learn more!

WAITRESS Kicks Off Nashville Repertory Theatre 40th Anniversary Season
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 30, 2024

Nashville Repertory Theatre has announced the opening of its 40th Anniversary season with the smash-hit musical Waitress, running at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center from September 13 – 22, 2024.

New Musical Theatre Nashville To Present An Evening of Songs and Stories From Local Artists
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 14, 2024

Experience an evening of fresh music, voices, and narratives from the Nashville community. Enjoy new works from Jenna Cox-Hadley, Krista Knight + Barry Bringar, and Douglas Waterbury-Tieman.

Take A Holiday of 'Pure Imagination' With NCT's CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
by Jeffrey Ellis - Nov 9, 2023

While the debate rages on about the proper time to start celebrating the holidays, Nashville Children’s Theatre may have devised the ideal plan with their current onstage offering – the world premiere of the theater-for-younger-audiences version of the recent Broadway musical Charlie and The Chocolate Factory.

Cast Announced For JOHNNY & THE DEVIL'S BOX In Concert At The Williamson County Performing Arts Center
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2023

The Williamson County Performing Arts Center at Academy Park (WCPAC) and Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department (WCPR) are excited to share cast details for the upcoming concert performance of new musical Johnny & the Devil's Box.

The Williamson County Performing Arts Center Announces SCHOOL OF ROCK, Motown Tribute Concert, And More In June
by A.A. Cristi - May 4, 2023

The Williamson County Performing Arts Center (WCPAC) at Academy Park and the Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department (WCPR) have announced upcoming events for June 2023.

Review: Presented in the Perfect Setting, Studio Tenn's SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN Will Revive Your Spirit
by Jeffrey Ellis - Mar 29, 2023

It was in Fall 1995 that I first was introduced to the gospel singing Sanders Family of “up near Siler City, North Carolina,” in a production of Smoke on the Mountain at Nashville's venerable Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre. In 2023, the family returns again, as if by magic or perhaps accompanied by flights of angels, in a warmly nostalgic, sweetly sentimental and altogether lovely production from Studio Tenn -- playing through April 2 -- at the historic sanctuary of the First United Methodist Church in downtown Franklin, which stands in quite nicely for the First Baptist Church of Mount Pleasant, North Carolina, on a Saturday night in 1938.

The Johnny Mercer Foundation Writers Grove Continues New Musical Salons In Nashville With New Musical Theater Nashville
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2023

The Johnny Mercer Foundation (JMF) is continuing to work with New Musical Theater Nashville (NMTN) running monthly gatherings for songwriters and playwrights in Nashville writing new musicals. Based on the successful JMF Writers Grove at Goodspeed Musicals, the evening salons are a peer to peer program. JMF's and NMTN's goal is to help establish and grow the musical theater writing community in the Nashville area.

Photos: First Look at JOHNNY & The DEVIL'S BOX at The Cumberland County Playhouse
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 17, 2022

JOHNNY & the DEVIL’S BOX a new bluegrass musical by Douglas Waterbury-Tieman has proven to be a box office hit.  Currently making its regional premiere in Crossville, Tennessee at the Cumberland County Playhouse the show has not only sold out but called for an added matinee performance on December 16th. Check out the photos here!

Special Offer: New Bluegrass Musical JOHNNY & THE DEVIL'S BOX in Concert at The Franklin Theatre | September 16th
by BWW Special Offer - Aug 8, 2022

Special Offer: New Bluegrass Musical JOHNNY & THE DEVIL'S BOX in Concert at The Franklin Theatre | September 16th

The Johnny Mercer Foundation Writers Grove Expands With New Musical Theatre Nashville
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2022

The Johnny Mercer Foundation (JMF) has joined forces with New Musical Theater Nashville (NMTN) to create a new monthly gathering for songwriters and playwrights in the Nashville area interested in creating new musicals.

Bluegrass Musical JOHNNY & The DEVIL'S BOX Releases Concept Album
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2022

After the Broadway shutdown in 2020, NYC based composer Douglas Waterbury-Tieman returned to Nashville, TN to dig into his musical roots. JOHNNY & the DEVIL'S BOX: The Concept Album is an exciting first look into the real and rustic world of his Broadway bound musical bearing the same name.

Rockwood Music Hall To Host JOHNNY & the DEVIL'S BOX EP Release
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2021

Wielding his fiery fiddle, composer/performer Douglas Waterbury-Tieman (THE ROBBER BRIDEGROOM), is joined by his wife Annabelle Fox (DISNEY'S FREAKY FRIDAY), along with Jennifer Fouché (CHICKEN & BISCUITS), Larry Tobias (THE GRAND TOUR), Erikka Walsh (ONCE), and Maggie Stallings (KINKY BOOTS), for a concert version of the foot-stompin' new musical JOHNNY & the DEVIL'S BOX.

Rockwood Music Hall to Host HOST JOHNNY & THE DEVIL'S BOX EP Release
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2021

Wielding his fiery fiddle, composer/performer Douglas Waterbury-Tieman, is joined by his wife Annabelle Fox along with Jennifer Fouché, Larry Tobias, and a surprise guest for a concert version of the foot-stompin' new musical Johnny and the Devil's Box.

Johnny and The Devil's Box: In Concert With Zach & Maggie Heads To The Mockingbird Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 4, 2021

Wielding his fiery fiddle, composer/performer Douglas Waterbury-Tieman, is joined by his wife/muse Annabelle Fox, Zach & Maggie White, Laura Ray, Mike Gaisbacher, and special guest Rachel Potter for a concert version of the foot-stompin' new musical Johnny and the Devil's Box.

VIDEO: Get A First Look At JOHNNY & THE DEVIL'S BOX: IN CONCERT At Goodspeed
by Alan Henry - Jul 27, 2021

Get a first look at Johnny and The Devil's Box: In Concert! Goodspeed by the River is back - and it's bigger and better than ever! All summer long Goodspeed Musicals will offer up a series of musical performances that are sure to entertain. This highly anticipated return to live events promises to bring families a safe, fun, song-filled Goodspeed experience!

Chris Rayis' TRANSCRIBER OF DREAMS To Feature A.J. Shively, Douglas Waterbury-Tieman, Eleri Ward and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 9, 2021

Composer-lyricist Chris Rayis has compiled his best theatre work on Transcriber of Dreams, releasing June 14th on Spotify, Apple Music, and other streaming and digital services.

VIDEO: Watch a Preview For Goodspeed Musicals' GOODSPEED BY THE RIVER Series
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2021

Beginning June 8, Goodspeed by the River returns bigger and better than ever. The summer-long series offers a variety of musical events under a big tent alongside the iconic Goodspeed Opera House.

Paper Mill's Brookside Cabaret Returns This Summer With Susan Speidel and Joe Regan, Gavin Lee, Rema Webb & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2021

Paper Mill has announced the return of its wildly popular Brookside Cabaret starting Wednesday, June 9. The outdoor series, which debuted last summer, features world-class performers and fine dining under the stars at the F.M. Kirby Carriage House Restaurant.

Jackie Burns, Joe Cassidy, Dee Roscioli, Ben Clark & More Announced for Goodspeed by the River Summer Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2021

Goodspeed by the River is back – and it’s bigger and better than ever! All summer long Goodspeed Musicals will offer up a series of musical performances that are sure to entertain. This highly anticipated return to live events promises to bring families a safe, fun, song-filled Goodspeed experience!