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Blackbird Theatre Mounts World Premiere of MYTH Musical

Blackbird Theatre Mounts World Premiere of MYTH Musical

by Jeffrey Ellis — July 14, 2015

After four critically acclaimed seasons, Nashville's Blackbird Theater (winner of the 2013 First Night Award for outstanding theater company) opens what company founders Greg Greene and Wes Driver call their “magnum opus,” the new musical Myth, opening this Friday night, July 17, running throug

SUMMER STAGES: What's Hot in Nashville

SUMMER STAGES: What's Hot in Nashville

by Jeffrey Ellis — June 12, 2015

It's already heating up in Nashville and it's not even summer yet! But Nashville area theater companies are hard at work to ensure that audiences have a lot to choose from in the way of live theater presented in cool, darkened theaters.

BWW Reviews: Geoff Davin's REPENTANT PROSTITUTE Debuts

BWW Reviews: Geoff Davin's REPENTANT PROSTITUTE Debuts

by Jeffrey Ellis — May 30, 2015

For, make no bones about it: The First Church of Mary, The Repentant Prostitute's Fifth Annual Benefit Concert, Revival and Pot Luck Dinner (or “Prostitute's Picnic,” as it was called by director Martha Wilkinson in her pre-show welcome to the congregants gathered at BLDG Nashville for opening n

CRITICS' CHOICE: The Weekend's Best Bets

CRITICS' CHOICE: The Weekend's Best Bets

by Jeffrey Ellis — May 29, 2015

The weekend is upon us and that means that tonight is opening night for a couple of new shows (with performances continuing through the weekend) and closing performances of several others, including Newsies (at TPAC), Circle Players' The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and the farewell produc

Geoff Davin's THE FIRST CHURCH OF MARY... Premieres Today

Geoff Davin's THE FIRST CHURCH OF MARY... Premieres Today

by Jeffrey Ellis — May 29, 2015

Subtitled 'a play about Faith, Narcissism, & Red Velvet Cake,' The First Church of Mary (which is how we will refer to it hereafter) allows Davin to don a wig and heels - 'yet again,' according to the show's press release - to play his newest creation Adamenses Huckster, the protagonist of his 'new

CRITICS' CHOICE: What's Happening This Week?

CRITICS' CHOICE: What's Happening This Week?

by Jeffrey Ellis — May 26, 2015

Disney's Newsies will claim Nashville as their own hometown with a weeklong run at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center beginning Tuesday, Osborne and Eppler's Southern Fried Nuptials takes the stage in Woodbury, and local favorite Geoff Davin unveils his latest theatrical creation - Adamenses Hucks

Geoff Davin's THE FIRST CHURCH OF MARY... Premieres Next Week

Geoff Davin's THE FIRST CHURCH OF MARY... Premieres Next Week

by Jeffrey Ellis — May 22, 2015

Subtitled 'a play about Faith, Narcissism, & Red Velvet Cake,' The First Church of Mary (which is how we will refer to it hereafter) allows Davin to don a wig and heels - 'yet again,' according to the show's press release - to play his newest creation Adamenses Huckster, the protagonist of his 'new

CRITICS CHOICE: Resistance is Futile

CRITICS CHOICE: Resistance is Futile

by Jeffrey Ellis — May 15, 2015

The weekend is upon us, which means you have just a few hours to figure out a game plan so you don't miss out on all the fun that's happening all around you.

CRITICS' CHOICE: What's Happening This Week?

CRITICS' CHOICE: What's Happening This Week?

by Jeffrey Ellis — May 12, 2015

There always seems to be so much to do in Nashville, from a creative and theatrical standpoint, we're often asked for recommendations of what's not to be missed on our calendar.

CRITICS' CHOICE: This Weekend's Best Bets

CRITICS' CHOICE: This Weekend's Best Bets

by Jeffrey Ellis — May 8, 2015

Of course, Nashville's Iroquois Steeplechase is Saturday (and despite weather forecasts to the contrary, chances are that means it's going to be raining), so when it comes time to dry off, we suggest you head to the theater, where there's all sorts of good stuff onstage.

BWW Reviews: MOTHERHOOD THE MUSICAL at TPAC

BWW Reviews: MOTHERHOOD THE MUSICAL at TPAC

by Jeffrey Ellis — May 7, 2015

Just in time for Mother's Day, Fabisch and her Faby Baby Productions LLC bring their rollicking – and oh-so-entertaining – revue, Motherhood the Musical, to TPAC's Andrew Johnson Theatre.

THE FRIDAY 5 ON WEDNESDAY: Focus on Motherhood the Musical

THE FRIDAY 5 ON WEDNESDAY: Focus on Motherhood the Musical

by Jeffrey Ellis — May 6, 2015

Today, the spotlight shines on Jennifer Whitcomb-Oliva, Sue Fabisch, Jaclyn Lisenby Brown and Corrie Miller, the cast of director Kim Nygren's ensemble for Motherhood the Musical, opening tonight at TPAC's Andrew Johnson Theatre.

CRITICS' CHOICE: What's Happening This Week in Music City?

CRITICS' CHOICE: What's Happening This Week in Music City?

by Jeffrey Ellis — May 5, 2015

Looking for something fun to do in Nashville this week? We 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 delighted to present you with our newest edition of Critic's Choic

CRITICS' CHOICE: What's Happening in the Volunteer State?

CRITICS' CHOICE: What's Happening in the Volunteer State?

by Jeffrey Ellis — May 1, 2015

We assume you are aware that the Kentucky Derby is this Saturday and that the Iroquois Steeplechase runs the following weekend in Nashville, so we have you covered with suggestions for non-equestrian events.

AT Pro (Act Too Pro) to Present MARY POPPINS

AT Pro (Act Too Pro) to Present MARY POPPINS

by Tyler Peterson — March 30, 2015

The Act Too Players (ATP), Williamson County's premier training program for all youths interested in the performing arts is introducing a new program called AT Pro (Act Too Pro) will be dedicated to providing live professional theatre by utilizing the talents of Act Too Players teachers, alumni, and

Blackbird Theatre Announces Premiere of MYTH Musical

Blackbird Theatre Announces Premiere of MYTH Musical

by Jeffrey Ellis — March 4, 2015

?After four critically acclaimed seasons, Nashville's Blackbird Theater will produce what company founders call their 'magnum opus,' the new musical Myth, set for a world premiere run July 16-26.


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