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BWW Review: Keeton Theatre's THE MUSIC MAN

BWW Review: Keeton Theatre's THE MUSIC MAN

by Jeffrey Ellis — October 11, 2015

If you were to ask me to list my five favorite musicals (or even my top ten), there is a very good chance I would not include Meredith Willson's The Music Man among my chosen favorites.

Nashville Theater Calendar 9/9/15

Nashville Theater Calendar 9/9/15

by Jeffrey Ellis — September 9, 2015

Sometimes it seems there is so much theater happening that it's difficult to keep track of it all.

CRITICS' CHOICE: This Weekend's Best Bets

CRITICS' CHOICE: This Weekend's Best Bets

by Jeffrey Ellis — June 19, 2015

Looking for a way to beat the heat this weekend? What's better than sinking into a seat in a darkened auditorium and letting the talented actors onstage whisk you way to a whole different world from the world iin which you toil Monday through Friday? Theater companies throughout the midstate are rea

CRITICS' CHOICE: Cool Down in the Dark

CRITICS' CHOICE: Cool Down in the Dark

by Jeffrey Ellis — June 16, 2015

Looking for an early summer diversion? We're happy to suggest some theatrical offerings to occupy your time, to keep you out of the heat and humidity - which seems to have really descended upon us this past week - and place you smack in the middle of a darkened auditorium that's certain to cool you

CRITICS' CHOICE: Get Some Southern Hospitality

CRITICS' CHOICE: Get Some Southern Hospitality

by Jeffrey Ellis — June 12, 2015

We pride ourselves on our bounteous Southern hospitality here in Nashville, so who's gonna explain this: On Thursday, as thousands of country music fans gathered downtown for CMA Fest and thousands more fans of every musical genre you can think of were headed southward for the Bonnaroo Music Festiva

CRITICS' CHOICE: We Saw What You Did Last Summer

CRITICS' CHOICE: We Saw What You Did Last Summer

by Jeffrey Ellis — June 9, 2015

It's another busy theater week in Tennessee, and in Nashville there are an extra 50,000 to 100,000 country music fans jamming up traffic and increasing wait times at local restaurants, thanks to CMA Music Fest, which natives and longtimers will remember as Fan Fair.

BWW Reviews: The Keeton's GUYS AND DOLLS

BWW Reviews: The Keeton's GUYS AND DOLLS

by Jeffrey Ellis — June 5, 2015

Is there anything more magical or more transformative than live theater? Honestly, I can't think of anything which can take you from the depths of despair to the fanciful heights of imagination so quickly - and there certainly is no art form in which things can change so capriciously or quicker, eit

CRITICS' CHOICE: To The Theater Post-Haste

CRITICS' CHOICE: To The Theater Post-Haste

by Jeffrey Ellis — June 5, 2015

It's another busy weekend of new shows opening and many others continuing to delight audiences, with ACT 1's Dog Sees God and Street Theatre Company's Dogfight both opening tonight, while two shows that opened yesterday will continue to treat audiences to some especially wonderful music.

GUYS & DOLLS Opens at The Keeton Theatre Tonight

GUYS & DOLLS Opens at The Keeton Theatre Tonight

by Jeffrey Ellis — June 4, 2015

Jenny Norris Light plays Sarah Brown, with Michael Maupins as Sky Masterson, Hallie Long as Miss Adelaide and Brian Best as Nathan Detroit in The Larry Keeton Theatre's eagerly anticipated production of the classic Broadway music Guys and Dolls.

CRITICS' CHOICE: Go Theater-Hopping This Week

CRITICS' CHOICE: Go Theater-Hopping This Week

by Jeffrey Ellis — June 2, 2015

No matter what the calendar says, we're in early summer already - insofar as theater in Tennessee is concerned, at least - and there are four new shows opening this week that should command your attention.

GUYS & DOLLS Opens at The Keeton Theatre 6/4

GUYS & DOLLS Opens at The Keeton Theatre 6/4

by Jeffrey Ellis — May 28, 2015

Jenny Norris Light plays Sarah Brown, with Michael Maupins as Sky Masterson, Hallie Long as Miss Adelaide and Brian Best as Nathan Detroit in The Larry Keeton Theatre's eagerly anticipated production of the classic Broadway music Guys and Dolls.

BWW Reviews: Gaslight's THE ANDREWS BROTHERS

BWW Reviews: Gaslight's THE ANDREWS BROTHERS

by Jeffrey Ellis — April 24, 2015

Perhaps no singing group more aptly captures the spirit of America during World War II than the glorious Andrews Sisters: the sound of Patty, Maxene and Laverne somehow encapsulates the romantic notions of a world at war that still delights audiences and conjures up visions of all-American spirit an

CRITICS' CHOICE: What's Happening This Week in Nashville

CRITICS' CHOICE: What's Happening This Week in Nashville

by Jeffrey Ellis — April 19, 2015

Looking for something fun to do in Nashville this week? Have no fear, gentle BWW Nashville readers, our team of writers have done the necessary legwork - we're all about saving you time and helping you make informed decisions about how to spend your entertainment dollar, after all - and we are delig

Photo Coverage: Street Theatre Company's MEMPHIS THE MUSICAL

Photo Coverage: Street Theatre Company's MEMPHIS THE MUSICAL

by Jeffrey Ellis — March 13, 2015

Photographer Kenn Stilger and Heavnly Perspective Photography have captured some gorgeous photographic images of Street Theatre Company's production of Memphis the Musical, which opens at Bailey STEM Middle School in Nashville tonight.

THE FRIDAY FIVE: Lauren Frances Johnson from STC'S MEMPHIS

THE FRIDAY FIVE: Lauren Frances Johnson from STC'S MEMPHIS

by Jeffrey Ellis — March 13, 2015

This week the spotlight shines on Lauren Frances Johnson, who has made her mark in Music City, performing on stages all over town and sharing the remarkable talents that have won her legions of followers.

BWW Reviews: Circle Players' RAGTIME THE MUSICAL

BWW Reviews: Circle Players' RAGTIME THE MUSICAL

by Jeffrey Ellis — January 16, 2015

Celebrating its 65th season, Nashville's Circle Players is Middle Tennessee's oldest community theater organization and I can think of no better way to celebrate that milestone than with the company's current show, the Tim Larson-directed version of Ragtime, the musical adaptation of the acclaimed E

BWW Reviews: Nashville Meets THE ADDAMS FAMILY

BWW Reviews: Nashville Meets THE ADDAMS FAMILY

by Alaina Rocci — October 25, 2014

Looking for a fun fright this Halloween? The Circle Players production of THE ADDAMS FAMILY sure to give you all the giggles and screams you'll need.


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