Whittaker News

BWW Reviews: SPINACH, The Kings Head Theatre, June 15 2012

by Gary Naylor — June 16, 2012

Gary Naylor sees a sexy, sung show called Spinach.

MUSIC CITY CONFIDENTIAL: Offstage, Onstage, Backstage and Beyond With Tennessee's Theaterati

by Jeffrey Ellis — June 13, 2012

Just when you thought it was safe to go to the theater once again, we welcome you to the debut installment of Music City Confidential, all the news that's fit to print (or not-depending on your perspective) from Nashville's ever-growing, ever-fascinating (okay, so we obviously don't have enough to o

Photo Flash: First Look at Old Globe's AS YOU LIKE IT

by Nicole Rosky — June 13, 2012

The Old Globe is all set for the 2012 Shakespeare Festival, performed in repertory in the outdoor Lowell Davies Festival Theatre.

Photo Flash: Sneak Peek at Cassandra Compton, Ben Gerrard & Co. in Sung-Play SPINACH London Premiere

by James T Harding — June 13, 2012

Check out these production images for the London premiere of the sung-play SPINACH at the King's Head Theatre, Islington, from Tuesday 12 June - Saturday 7 July.

Photo Coverage: It's Intermission at ARSENIC AND OLD LACE and FIDDLER ON THE ROOF

by Jeffrey Ellis — June 11, 2012

In the coming weeks, we'll give you a sneak peek to what happens backstage as we presents photographs taken during intermission at some of the hottest shows to be mounted during these hot summer months (which always leads to mischief).

Photo Coverage: It's Intermission at FIDDLER, BIRDIE and 101 DALMATIANS!

by Jeffrey Ellis — June 10, 2012

Something's afoot at various Nashville area and Tennessee theaters this summer with all sorts of fun and frivolity being served up for audiences.

Photo Flash: The Old Globe Presents Jay Whittaker as Shakespeare's RICHARD III

by BWW News Desk — June 7, 2012

The Old Globe's 2012 Shakespeare Festival is underway, with its production of Shakespeare's Richard III, starring Jay Whittaker in the title role, running now through September 29, 2012, at the Lowell Davies Festival Theatre.

BWW Reviews: Whittaker Leads A Charmed Production of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Chaffin's Barn

by Jeffrey Ellis — June 2, 2012

There comes a moment late in Act Two when Tevye, the beleaguered dairyman at the center of Fiddler on the Roof, remembers his daughters in childhood and laments the loss of his beloved "Chavaleh" to marriage to a gentile, which completely encapsulates the joy and the sadness that permeates this clas

Carlos Mencia Brings 'C 4 Urself' Tour to Treasure Island, 7/6

by Kelsey Denette — May 31, 2012

On the road with his "C 4 URself" Tour, comedic superstar Carlos Mencia will perform at Treasure Island July 6 at 9 p.

Whittaker, Kraski Star in Chaffin's Barn's FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, Opening Tonight, 5/31

by Jeffrey Ellis — May 31, 2012

Nine-time First Night Award-winner Martha Wilkinson directs Derek Whittaker, Debbie Kraski and a cast of Nashville's stage favorites in the Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre production of Fiddler on the Roof, opening tonight, May 31, and running through July 8 at the theater in West Nashville.

The Penny Seats Presents SHE LOVES ME, 7/26-8/11

by BWW News Desk — May 29, 2012

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Whittaker, Kraski Star in Chaffin's Barn's FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, Helmed by Wilkinson and Opening 5/31

by Jeffrey Ellis — May 26, 2012

Nine-time First Night Award-winner Martha Wilkinson directs Derek Whittaker, Debbie Kraski and a cast of Nashville's stage favorites in the Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre production of Fiddler on the Roof, opening Thursday, May 31, and running through July 8 at the theater in West Nashville.

Photo Flash: Rubicon's GEM OF THE OCEAN Opens Tonight, May 24

by BWW News Desk — May 24, 2012

RUBICON THEATRE continues the company's 14th season tonight, May 24 with August Wilson's powerful and poignant drama GEM OF THE OCEAN.

Summer Stages: BWW's Top Summer Theatre Picks - Nashville!

by Jeffrey Ellis — June 7, 2012

According to the weather forecasters, it's going to be a long, hot summer in Tennessee and if you're looking to cool off at the theatre, you could probably use some help in making the right selections, right? Here are our top five picks for the theater offerings that are sure to satisfy your hankeri

Photo Flash: James O'Neil Directs Rubicon's GEM OF THE OCEAN, Beg. Previews Tonight, 5/16

by BWW News Desk — May 16, 2012

RUBICON THEATRE continues the company's 14th season May 24 with August Wilson's powerful and poignant drama GEM OF THE OCEAN (first preview tonight, May 16).

Photo Flash: Jay Whittaker & Co Get Ready for The Old Globe's SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL, June-September

by James T Harding — May 11, 2012

The Old Globe is all set for the 2012 Shakespeare Festival, performed in repertory in the outdoor Lowell Davies Festival Theatre.

Cast and Creative Team Announced for the Old Globe's 2012 Shakespeare Festival

by Kelsey Denette — May 10, 2012

The Old Globe today announced the complete cast and creative team for the 2012 Shakespeare Festival, performed in repertory in the outdoor Lowell Davies Festival Theatre.

Rubicon's GEM OF THE OCEAN to Open May 24, Ventura - Directed by James O'Neil - Cast Pictures

by James T Harding — May 8, 2012

RUBICON THEATRE continues the company's 14th season May 24 with August Wilson's powerful and poignant drama GEM OF THE OCEAN (first preview May 16).

BWW Reviews: Wilkinson, Waller and Gary Hoff's Killer Set Highlight Tennessee Rep's LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

by Jeffrey Ellis — May 1, 2012

Martha Wilkinson is a force of nature-onstage, offstage, no matter where she goes, the woman is a force of nature and, throughout her career, she's taken on some of musical theater's most coveted roles proving along the way that she can do virtually anything.