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Led by a trio of veteran Nashville-area actors - Dan Zeigler, Pat Street and Lynn Yates - the quartet of eponymous characters is completed by Ryan Chavez Richmond, who is quickly making a name for himself (and gaining more than a little notoriety along the way) on local stages. The four of them are joined by Jeanne Valcarcel Drone as Cassandra and Nikki Gavin as Nina in Durang's rollicking comedy that is sure to make you laugh uproariously one moment and bring tears to your eyes in the next.

First Night's Top Ten of 2017 - critic Jeffrey Ellis' annual review of the best in Tennessee theater - were revealed tonight during a live Facebook broadcast at 7:30 p.m. (CST), with Actor's Bridge Ensemble and Studio Tenn/TPAC leading the nods in this year's listing of categories.

The Magnolia Story is the first book from Chip and Joanna, offering their fans a detailed look at their life together. From the very first renovation project they ever tackled together, to the project that nearly cost them everything; from the childhood memories that shaped them, to the twists and turns that led them to the life they share on the farm today.

NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ American Commander: Serving A Country Worth Fighting For And Training The Brave Soldiers Who Lead The Way - the first book from a former Commander at the elite Navy SEAL Team Six, Congressman Ryan Zinke - will be released on September 20, 2016, through the W Publishing Group, an imprint of Thomas Nelson. Written with Scott McEwen, New York Times bestselling author of American Sniper, American Commander (ISBN # 9780718077877, $24.99, hardcover) will take readers behind the scenes and into the heart of America's most-feared fighting force, inspiring a new generation of leaders charged with restoring a bright future for our children's children.

NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 21, 2016 /PRNewswire/ THIS LIFE I LIVE: ONE MAN'S EXTRAORDINARY, ORDINARY LIFE AND THE WOMAN WHO CHANGED IT FOREVER (ISBN# 9780718090197, hardcover, thislifeilivebook.com) the first book from songwriter, performer, filmmaker and blogger Rory Feek will be released on February 14, 2017, through the W Publishing Group, an imprint of Thomas Nelson.

NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 14, 2016 /PRNewswire/ Jimmy Wayne's three-time New York Times best-selling book, Walk to Beautiful celebrates a milestone this week as it crosses the 100,000 sales mark for print copies. Jimmy's memoir, released in October of 2014, has not only captivated readers, it has inspired positive change in the foster care system and compelled individuals to get involved in helping at risk foster kids.

NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 30, 2016 /PRNewswire/ Since its original release in May 2009, The Noticer by Andy Andrews has impacted readers across the globle. With continued word-of-mouth recommendations, marketing initiatives, and retail promotion, HarperCollins Christian Publishing has recently shipped the 500,000 th copy of the acclaimed title out into the marketplace.

2015 First Night Honoree Martha Wilkinson directs - with musical direction by Tim Fudge, and choreography by Curtis Reid and Lauri Gregoire - the first collaboration from Music City Theatre Collective and Metro Parks Theatre Department of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma!, running at the Centennial Park Bandshell June 17-July 2.

Although the calendar tells us we're still in the spring season, things are quickly heating up in Nashville - theatrically speaking - and theater-goers have a plethora of shows coming up from which to choose, including some summer musicals that are sure to set feet a-tapping and a classic drama that's sure to provoke more thought and discussion than perhaps ever before.

Summertime is here, what with Memorial Day and all that it encompasses, and we can think of no better seasonal activity than taking in some local theater. No matter where you are in the Volunteer State, Tennessee theater companies are ready and willing to help transport you to a different world, another time and place where your life can be is transformed magically on a stage very near you!

NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ American Commander: Serving A Country Worth Fighting For And Training The Brave Soldiers Who Lead The Way - the first book from a former Commander at the elite Navy SEAL Team Six, Congressman Ryan Zinke - will be released on September 20, 2016, through the W Publishing Group, an imprint of Thomas Nelson. Written with Scott McEwen, New York Times bestselling author of American Sniper, American Commander (ISBN # 9780718077877, $24.99, hardcover) will take readers behind the scenes and into the heart of America's most-feared fighting force, inspiring a new generation of leaders charged with restoring a bright future for our children's children.

And Sondra Morton, Jayme Smith and co. (that would be Act Too) stages their company's latest work at the historic Franklin Theatre - The Sound of Music - starring Kimberly Rye as Maria, Cameron Bortz as Rolf and the inimitable Matt Baugher as Georg Von Trapp. Check it out!

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ Throughout much of the last century, the world has been captivated by the message of salvation delivered by Billy Graham. In his upcoming release Through My Father's Eyes (W Publishing Group, ISBN# 978-0-7852-2713-7, $24.99, date tbd), Franklin Graham is preparing to share a lifetime of personal memories, anecdotes, and lessons that he has learned from his father. The book has taken almost eight years to complete.

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ Late last week, Christianity Today released its 'picks for the books most likely to shape evangelical life, thought, and culture,' for 2014. Thomas Nelson and Zondervan were both recognized and awardeda total of four Book Awards, for HarperCollins Christian Publishing.

Since its release in November 2010, 'Heaven Is for Real' by Todd Burpo with Lynn Vincent has become a publishing phenomenon. On November 24 th, 'Heaven Is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back' (Thomas Nelson) was No. 12 in the Nonfiction Paperback category on 'The New York Times' Best Seller List its 156 th consecutive week appearing on the list.

The Boiler Room Theatre (BRT), Williamson County's original and longest-running professional theatre company, is excited to announce that it will stage Leslie Brisscue's Scrooge the Musical featuring a classic score and everyone's favorite holiday skinflint. This charming musical will have audiences singing each night as they leave the theatre. This production will run from December 6th until December 22nd with shows on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sundays.

The Boiler Room Theatre, Williamson County's original and longest-running professional theatre company, will kick off its 13th season with the side-splitting farce, Noises Off. The production will run from tonight, February 15th through March 9th at the theatre's iconic namesake venue in the historic Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Rd., Building Six, in Franklin, Tennessee.

The Boiler Room Theatre, Williamson County's original and longest-running professional theatre company, will kick off its 13th season with the side-splitting farce, Noises Off. The production will run from February 15th through March 9th at the theatre's iconic namesake venue in the historic Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Rd., Building Six, in Franklin, Tennessee.