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BWW Review: KB Productions' THE WATER'S EDGE by Theresa Rebeck

BWW Review: KB Productions' THE WATER'S EDGE by Theresa Rebeck

by Jeffrey Ellis — July 5, 2017

Performed amid a gorgeous, bucolic setting, the latest offering from Nashville's KB Productions - a retelling of Theresa Rebeck's Greek tragedy cum American family drama The Water's Edge - is performed upon what may be the most detailed, stunningly conceived and beautifully realized set ever seen on

Photo Coverage: The 2015 First Night Honors, part 5

Photo Coverage: The 2015 First Night Honors, part 5

by Jeffrey Ellis — September 30, 2015

With almost 400 people in the audience, the leading lights of Tennessee theater were heralded with the presentation of the 2015 First Night Honors Gala, Sunday night at the iconic and historic Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre in Nashville.

Photo Coverage: 2015 FIRST NIGHT HONORS, part 4

Photo Coverage: 2015 FIRST NIGHT HONORS, part 4

by Jeffrey Ellis — September 22, 2015

With almost 400 people in the audience, the leading lights of Tennessee theater were heralded with the presentation of the 2015 First Night Honors Gala, Sunday night at the iconic and historic Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre in Nashville.

Photo Coverage: 2015 FIRST NIGHT HONORS, part 3

Photo Coverage: 2015 FIRST NIGHT HONORS, part 3

by Jeffrey Ellis — September 22, 2015

With almost 400 people in the audience, the leading lights of Tennessee theater were heralded with the presentation of the 2015 First Night Honors Gala, Sunday night at the iconic and historic Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre in Nashville.

Photo Coverage: 2015 FIRST NIGHT HONORS, part 2

Photo Coverage: 2015 FIRST NIGHT HONORS, part 2

by Jeffrey Ellis — September 22, 2015

With almost 400 people in the audience, the leading lights of Tennessee theater were heralded with the presentation of the 2015 First Night Honors Gala, Sunday night at the iconic and historic Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre in Nashville.

Photo Coverage: THE 2015 FIRST NIGHT HONORS

Photo Coverage: THE 2015 FIRST NIGHT HONORS

by Jeffrey Ellis — September 22, 2015

With almost 400 people in the audience, the leading lights of Tennessee theater were heralded with the presentation of the 2015 First Night Honors Gala, Sunday night at the iconic and historic Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre in Nashville.

Davin, Jones-Benton and Patterson to Co-Host FIRST NIGHT HONORS

Davin, Jones-Benton and Patterson to Co-Host FIRST NIGHT HONORS

by Jeffrey Ellis — September 9, 2015

Geoff Davin, Stephanie Jones-Benton and Erica Patterson will serve as co-hosts as the leading lights of Tennessee theater are heralded with the presentation of the 2015 First Night Honors Gala, to be held Sunday, September 20, at Nashville's iconic and historic Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre.

The 2015 First Night Honorees: Actress and Educator Kaul Bluestone

The 2015 First Night Honorees: Actress and Educator Kaul Bluestone

by Jeffrey Ellis — August 19, 2015

2015 First Night Honoree Kaul Bluestone claimed her place in the First Night record books in the 20th Century: She was the 1996 Outstanding Leading Actress in a Play for her role in Circle Players' production of Dancing at Lughnasa.

First Night MPAs Featured in Sunday Showcase

First Night MPAs Featured in Sunday Showcase

by Jeffrey Ellis — August 18, 2015

Hosted by 2014 MPA Emily Eytchison (a graduate of Nashville's David Lipscomb University) and 2013 MPA Cade Smith (an alumnus of Trevecca Nazarene University), the 90-minute show will feature members of this year's class of promising young actors performing a wide variety of musical numbers and drama

Photo Coverage: THE 2015 FIRST NIGHT PREVIEW PARTY

Photo Coverage: THE 2015 FIRST NIGHT PREVIEW PARTY

by Jeffrey Ellis — July 28, 2015

More than 150 people gathered at Nashville's venerable Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre Monday night for the announcement of honorees and award winners for the 2015 First Night Honors.

Photo Coverage: The Class of 2015 First Night Honorees

Photo Coverage: The Class of 2015 First Night Honorees

by Jeffrey Ellis — July 28, 2015

Nine individuals who have taken leading roles in making live theater in Tennessee better and more magical have been named as members of the Class of 2015 Honorees for The First Night Honors, the annual celebration of all things theatrical held in Nashville every September.

2015 First Night Honorees, Award Winners Revealed

2015 First Night Honorees, Award Winners Revealed

by Jeffrey Ellis — July 28, 2015

Nine individuals who have taken leading roles in making live theater in Tennessee better and more magical have been named as members of the Class of 2015 Honorees for The First Night Honors, the annual celebration of all things theatrical held in Nashville every September.

The FRIDAY FIVE: TRAILER TRASH HOUSEWIFE's Arnold & Strong

The FRIDAY FIVE: TRAILER TRASH HOUSEWIFE's Arnold & Strong

by Jeffrey Ellis — July 3, 2015

Today, we focus our spotlight on Andrew Strong and Cat Arnold, stars of KB Productions' staging of Del Shores' The Trials and Tribulations of a Trailer Park Housewife, opening tonight at Nashville's iconic Darkhorse Theater for a six performance run over the next two weekends.

CRITICS' CHOICE: Celebrate America's Independence at the Theater

CRITICS' CHOICE: Celebrate America's Independence at the Theater

by Jeffrey Ellis — July 2, 2015

Can you believe that it's already time to celebrate Independence Day - aka The Fourth of July - with the biggest-in-the-country fireworks display right here in Music City USA? We know how to celebrate America's Independence right here in Nashville and we expect even more tourists (playwright/actor/d


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