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COLLEGIATE THEATRICS: Connor Adair of Lipscomb University

COLLEGIATE THEATRICS: Connor Adair of Lipscomb University

by Jeffrey Ellis — November 20, 2023

Today, we continue to celebrate the return of Collegiate Theatrics featuring one of our favorites from the theatre department at Nashville’s Lipscomb University: Connor Adair, a native of Edmond, Oklahoma.

Lipsomb University Theatre's Emotional and Whimsical BIG FISH THE MUSICAL

Lipsomb University Theatre's Emotional and Whimsical BIG FISH THE MUSICAL

by Jeffrey Ellis — November 5, 2023

On its surface, there is so much about which to alternately fall in love with/wonder quizzically about in Big Fish, the musical with book by John August (based on his screenplay for the 2003 film version) and a score by Andrew Lippa, that there’s no wonder the show had trouble finding its audience

BWW Review: Hatty Ryan King's Star Shines Brightly in Lipscomb's BRIGHT STAR

BWW Review: Hatty Ryan King's Star Shines Brightly in Lipscomb's BRIGHT STAR

by Jeffrey Ellis — November 7, 2019

There is something about Hatty Ryan King a?" the young woman playing Alice Murphy in Lipscomb University Theatre's superb production of Bright Star (the recent Broadway musical by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell) now onstage at Collins Alumni Auditorium through November 10 a?" that sets her apart fro

High School Drama: Lipscomb Academy's LINDSEY REYNOLDS and ANNA McRAE

High School Drama: Lipscomb Academy's LINDSEY REYNOLDS and ANNA McRAE

by Jeffrey Ellis — April 4, 2019

Lindsey Reynolds (who plays the title character) and Anna McRae (The Cheshire Cat) shared some of their own theatrical backgrounds and interests, as well as offering some compelling reasons for you to join them and their castmates at the show this weekend in today's edition of High School Drama.

First Night's Top Ten of 2018 Announced in Nashville Tonight

First Night's Top Ten of 2018 Announced in Nashville Tonight

by Jeffrey Ellis — December 10, 2018

In anticipation of the gala 30th anniversary celebration of The First Night Awards, Tennessee's best and brightest in live theater were revealed tonight as First Night's Top Ten of 2018 - reviewer and critic Jeffrey Ellis' annual recognition for theater in the Volunteer State - were announced during

BWW Review: Lipscomb University Theatre's GODSPELL Filled With Heart and Soul

BWW Review: Lipscomb University Theatre's GODSPELL Filled With Heart and Soul

by Jeffrey Ellis — November 3, 2018

Patriq James' graceful portrayal of Jesus Christ in Lipscomb University Theatre's production of Godspell - now onstage in Collins Alumni Auditorium on the school's Nashville campus - shines like a beacon in the very center of the show, providing the very heart of every story told by director Scott B

First Night's Top Ten for 2018 Announced in Nashville

First Night's Top Ten for 2018 Announced in Nashville

by Jeffrey Ellis — December 29, 2017

First Night's Top Ten for 2018 - critic Jeffrey Ellis' annual review of the best in Tennessee theater were revealed last night during a live Facebook broadcast, with the hosts of Midwinter's First Night (Ashley Wolfe, J.

BWW Review: Lipscomb University's SHE LOVES ME Has So Much to Love About It

BWW Review: Lipscomb University's SHE LOVES ME Has So Much to Love About It

by Jeffrey Ellis — November 6, 2017

Based on Hungarian playwright Miklos Lazlo's Parfumerie (which has also served as the inspiration for the movies The Shop Around the Corner, In the Good Ole Summertime and You've Got Mail), She Loves Me is, for most musical theater aficionados, one of those infrequently-produced theatrical gems vene

Collegiate Theatrics: Lipscomb University's SARAH JOHNSON

Collegiate Theatrics: Lipscomb University's SARAH JOHNSON

by Jeffrey Ellis — September 29, 2017

Lipscomb University Theatre opens its 2017-18 season with the Kari Smith-directed version of William Gibson's The Miracle Worker, the timeless and dramatically driven stage rendition of the life of Helen Keller and her relationship with her devoted teacher, Annie Sullivan.

GOOD MORNING, THEATERATI for May 15, 2017

GOOD MORNING, THEATERATI for May 15, 2017

by Jeffrey Ellis — May 15, 2017

GOOD MORNING, THEATERATI! It's Monday, May 15, 2017, which begs the question: What's on your theatrical agenda this week? There's plenty to see and do, so we simply won't allow any excuses: Get thee to a darkened auditorium, settle into your seats and allow yourself to be transported and, in the pro

2017 Spotlight Award Nominees Announced

2017 Spotlight Award Nominees Announced

by Jeffrey Ellis — May 3, 2017

As Tony Award nominations were being revealed on Tuesday to honor productions and performances during the 2016-17 season, organizers of The 2017 Spotlight Awards - honoring the best in high school musical theater throughout Middle Tennessee -  were tallying scores and assembling all the names of no


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