Tennessee Theatre
Address:
604 South Gay Street
Knoxville, TN 37902
Tennessee Theatre History
Tennessee Theatre has something for everyone: classical music, vintage films, dance, Broadway, and stellar performances by today's hottest musicians and yesterday's favorites. Local arts organizations such as the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, Knoxville Opera, at UT Cultural Attractions use the Tennessee Theatre throughout the year. The Theatre is also the site of special events; wedding receptions, private parties, corporate meetings, and other functions are enhanced by its magnificent interior.
Shows at the Tennessee Theatre
| Dates | Production | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10/2027 | - | 8/15/2027 | |
| 3/23/2027 | - | 3/28/2027 | |
| 2/16/2027 | - | 2/21/2027 | |
| 12/15/2026 | - | 12/20/2026 | |
| 11/24/2026 | - | 11/29/2026 | |
| 5/27/2025 | - | 6/1/2025 | |
| 12/31/2024 | - | 1/5/2025 | |
| 12/3/2024 | - | 6/29/2025 | |
| 7/30/2024 | - | 7/31/2024 | |
| 6/11/2024 | - | 9/14/2025 | |
| 4/2/2024 | - | 6/30/2024 | |
| 3/5/2024 | - | 3/10/2024 | |
| 12/5/2023 | - | 12/10/2023 | |
| 10/31/2023 | - | 11/5/2023 | |
| 4/11/2023 | - | 4/16/2023 | |
| 2/7/2023 | - | 6/25/2023 | |
| 11/15/2022 | - | 11/20/2022 | |
| 11/15/2022 | - | 7/2/2023 | |
| 7/15/2022 | - | 7/17/2022 | Anastasia (2018) [Cancelled] Buy Tickets
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| 2/25/2022 | - | 2/27/2022 | |
| 1/3/2022 | - | 1/8/2022 | |
| 12/21/2021 | - | 12/26/2021 | |
| 5/5/2020 | - | 5/10/2020 | |
| 5/3/2019 | - | 5/5/2019 | |
| 1/2/2019 | - | 1/6/2019 | |
| 12/7/2018 | - | 12/9/2018 | |
| 7/10/2018 | - | 7/15/2018 | |
| 5/1/2018 | - | 5/6/2018 | |
| 4/6/2018 | - | 4/8/2018 | |
| 12/15/2017 | - | 12/17/2017 | |
| 6/2/2017 | - | 6/4/2017 | |
| 3/10/2017 | - | 3/11/2017 | |
| 2/18/2017 | - | 2/19/2017 | |
| 5/14/2016 | - | 5/15/2016 | |
| 4/5/2016 | - | 4/10/2016 | |
| 12/15/2015 | - | 12/27/2015 | |
| 2/6/2015 | - | 2/7/2015 | |
| 1/6/2015 | - | 1/11/2015 | |
| 1/24/2014 | - | 1/25/2014 | |
| 11/16/2013 | - | 11/17/2013 | |
| 4/30/2013 | - | 5/1/2013 | |
| 5/5/2012 | - | 5/5/2012 | |
| 2/14/2012 | - | 2/16/2012 | |
| 1/10/2012 | - | 1/15/2012 | |
| 5/21/2011 | - | 5/22/2011 | |
| 3/5/2011 | - | 3/5/2011 | |
| 12/3/2010 | - | 12/4/2010 | |
| 10/28/2010 | - | 10/30/2010 | |
| 5/10/2010 | - | 5/12/2010 | |
News
Duane Betts and Tab Benoit to Co-Headline THE SOUTHERN GENTLEMEN TOUR 2027
by Rachel Stone - Oct 27, 2026
Duane Betts and Tab Benoit announced a co-headline tour for 2027 with stops in New Orleans, Birmingham, Knoxville, Athens, Macon, and Memphis. Tickets go on sale October 30.
by Rachel Stone - Oct 27, 2026
Duane Betts and Tab Benoit announced a co-headline tour for 2027 with stops in New Orleans, Birmingham, Knoxville, Athens, Macon, and Memphis. Tickets go on sale October 30.
Ben Folds Five to Return April 17 at The BayCare Sound
by Rachel Stone - Oct 21, 2026
The alt-rock trio announced their first U.S. tour in 15 years, with shows starting April 12 in Knoxville and a Clearwater stop at The BayCare Sound on April 17.
by Rachel Stone - Oct 21, 2026
The alt-rock trio announced their first U.S. tour in 15 years, with shows starting April 12 in Knoxville and a Clearwater stop at The BayCare Sound on April 17.
Jimmy Carr to Launch KILLING JOKES Tour June 2027
by Rachel Stone - Oct 19, 2026
Comedian Jimmy Carr announced his KILLING JOKES stand-up tour, presented by Chambers Touring, kicking off the U.S. leg in June 2027 with stops in Portland, Boston, New York, Chicago, Omaha, Memphis, and other cities through November.
by Rachel Stone - Oct 19, 2026
Comedian Jimmy Carr announced his KILLING JOKES stand-up tour, presented by Chambers Touring, kicking off the U.S. leg in June 2027 with stops in Portland, Boston, New York, Chicago, Omaha, Memphis, and other cities through November.
SONGFEST Premieres in Tennessee with Knoxville Symphony Orchestra
by Rachel Stone - Oct 8, 2026
The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra will present the Tennessee premiere of Leonard Bernstein's complete SONGFEST, a rarely performed 12-song cycle featuring six vocalists and poetry by American poets, alongside works by Tchaikovsky and Julia Perry.
by Rachel Stone - Oct 8, 2026
The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra will present the Tennessee premiere of Leonard Bernstein's complete SONGFEST, a rarely performed 12-song cycle featuring six vocalists and poetry by American poets, alongside works by Tchaikovsky and Julia Perry.
Bianca Del Rio to Launch IT GETS BITTER Tour Feb–June 2027
by Rachel Stone - Oct 6, 2026
Bianca Del Rio announced over 50 North American dates for her global stand-up tour IT GETS BITTER, running February through June across the U.S. and Canada. The tour marks the drag superstar's seventh world tour and celebrates her 30-year career.
by Rachel Stone - Oct 6, 2026
Bianca Del Rio announced over 50 North American dates for her global stand-up tour IT GETS BITTER, running February through June across the U.S. and Canada. The tour marks the drag superstar's seventh world tour and celebrates her 30-year career.
Photos: Cirque Alice to Launch North American Tour in January 2027
by Rachel Stone - Oct 6, 2026
ICON LIVE announced the North American tour for CIRQUE ALICE, a theatrical cirque spectacular that reimagines Alice's Adventures in Wonderland through acrobatics and theatricality. The production will visit more than 50 cities across the U.S. and Canada starting in January 2027.
by Rachel Stone - Oct 6, 2026
ICON LIVE announced the North American tour for CIRQUE ALICE, a theatrical cirque spectacular that reimagines Alice's Adventures in Wonderland through acrobatics and theatricality. The production will visit more than 50 cities across the U.S. and Canada starting in January 2027.
A DRAG QUEEN CHRISTMAS to Return for 12th Year With 39-City Tour Hosted by Nina West
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 5, 2026
The world's longest running drag tour is coming back to town with fabulous holiday cheer! “A Drag Queen Christmas” will return for its 12th year, launching a 39-city national tour.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 5, 2026
The world's longest running drag tour is coming back to town with fabulous holiday cheer! “A Drag Queen Christmas” will return for its 12th year, launching a 39-city national tour.
Drew & Ellie Holcomb to Launch RAIN OR SHINE Tour Feb 2027
by Rachel Stone - Sep 25, 2026
Drew & Ellie Holcomb announced Neighborly Christmas shows in Auburn, Nashville, and Memphis in December, followed by their RAIN OR SHINE headline tour beginning February 10 in Birmingham and additional dates with NEEDTOBREATHE.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 25, 2026
Drew & Ellie Holcomb announced Neighborly Christmas shows in Auburn, Nashville, and Memphis in December, followed by their RAIN OR SHINE headline tour beginning February 10 in Birmingham and additional dates with NEEDTOBREATHE.
DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE to Launch 2027 North American Tour
by Rachel Stone - Sep 17, 2026
DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE announced a 2027 North American tour with stops in Nashville, Atlanta, Boston, New York and more. The band also released the official video for "Stone Over Water," the latest single from their eleventh studio album I BUILT YOU A TOWER.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 17, 2026
DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE announced a 2027 North American tour with stops in Nashville, Atlanta, Boston, New York and more. The band also released the official video for "Stone Over Water," the latest single from their eleventh studio album I BUILT YOU A TOWER.
Violinist Bella Hristova 2026-2027 Season Highlights
by Rachel Stone - Sep 16, 2026
Violinist Bella Hristova will present performances with orchestras including the Buffalo Philharmonic and Charlotte Symphony, and release a recording of six newly commissioned solo violin works in spring 2027.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 16, 2026
Violinist Bella Hristova will present performances with orchestras including the Buffalo Philharmonic and Charlotte Symphony, and release a recording of six newly commissioned solo violin works in spring 2027.
Lisa Howard and Dylan Bradford Join THE SOUND OF MUSIC National Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 25, 2026
New faces will join the Abbey in the North American tour of The Sound of Music this fall. The show welcomes Lisa Howard as the Mother Abbess and Dylan Bradford as Rolf Gruber.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 25, 2026
New faces will join the Abbey in the North American tour of The Sound of Music this fall. The show welcomes Lisa Howard as the Mother Abbess and Dylan Bradford as Rolf Gruber.
CLUE Tour to Launch Los Angeles Run In September; Tour Dates Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 24, 2026
The North American tour of CLUE will open its third season at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles September 8-12, 2026, before visiting Memphis, St. Louis, Minneapolis, New Orleans, Boston and dozens of other cities through March 2027.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 24, 2026
The North American tour of CLUE will open its third season at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles September 8-12, 2026, before visiting Memphis, St. Louis, Minneapolis, New Orleans, Boston and dozens of other cities through March 2027.
Review: I’M PROUD OF YOU at Studio 615
by Catherine Burford - Aug 21, 2026
What did our critic think of I’M PROUD OF YOU at Studio 615?
by Catherine Burford - Aug 21, 2026
What did our critic think of I’M PROUD OF YOU at Studio 615?
Photos: Tommy Emmanuel to Release THE MYSTERY 20th Anniversary Edition Sept. 4, Tour Starts Next Week
by Rachel Stone - Aug 13, 2026
Tommy Emmanuel announced a September 4 remastered reissue of his 2006 album THE MYSTERY on vinyl for the first time, with a new bonus live track and U.S. tour dates beginning next week.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 13, 2026
Tommy Emmanuel announced a September 4 remastered reissue of his 2006 album THE MYSTERY on vinyl for the first time, with a new bonus live track and U.S. tour dates beginning next week.
Jersey Boys 20th Anniversary Tour Cast Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 10, 2026
Jersey Boys reveals its full 20th Anniversary tour cast, kicking off in Syracuse before hitting Chicago, Denver, LA, San Francisco and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 10, 2026
Jersey Boys reveals its full 20th Anniversary tour cast, kicking off in Syracuse before hitting Chicago, Denver, LA, San Francisco and more.
Jackie Burns, Kristen Beth Williams and More to Lead DEATH BECOMES HER Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 15, 2026
The full cast has been revealed for the first year of the multi-year North American Tour of Death Becomes Her, launching at Playhouse Square in Cleveland, OH this September.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 15, 2026
The full cast has been revealed for the first year of the multi-year North American Tour of Death Becomes Her, launching at Playhouse Square in Cleveland, OH this September.
DEATH BECOMES HER Tour Cast Will Be Announced Wednesday
by Michael Major - Jul 13, 2026
Death Becomes Her will announce the cast for its upcoming North American tour on Wednesday. Following its final performance on Broadway, the Tony-winning musical will launch its North American tour at Playhouse Square in Cleveland, OH.
by Michael Major - Jul 13, 2026
Death Becomes Her will announce the cast for its upcoming North American tour on Wednesday. Following its final performance on Broadway, the Tony-winning musical will launch its North American tour at Playhouse Square in Cleveland, OH.
Knoxville Opera to Present DIE FLEDERMAUS and MADAME BUTTERFLY in 2026–2027 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 6, 2026
Knoxville Opera announced its 2026–2027 'Dreamers & Deceivers' season, featuring Strauss's DIE FLEDERMAUS and Puccini's MADAME BUTTERFLY at the historic Tennessee Theatre.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 6, 2026
Knoxville Opera announced its 2026–2027 'Dreamers & Deceivers' season, featuring Strauss's DIE FLEDERMAUS and Puccini's MADAME BUTTERFLY at the historic Tennessee Theatre.
A DRAG QUEEN CHRISTMAS to Return for 12th Year With 39-City National Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2026
A DRAG QUEEN CHRISTMAS announced a 39-city U.S. tour, with Nina West returning as host alongside RuPaul's Drag Race winner Myki Meeks, Crystal Methyd, Silky Ganache, and Drag Race Season 18 stars.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2026
A DRAG QUEEN CHRISTMAS announced a 39-city U.S. tour, with Nina West returning as host alongside RuPaul's Drag Race winner Myki Meeks, Crystal Methyd, Silky Ganache, and Drag Race Season 18 stars.
A DRAG QUEEN CHRISTMAS is Coming to San Francisco’s Golden Gate Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2026
You better not pout, you better not cry, because the world’s longest running drag tour is coming back to ATG San Francisco’s Golden Gate Theatre this holiday season.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2026
You better not pout, you better not cry, because the world’s longest running drag tour is coming back to ATG San Francisco’s Golden Gate Theatre this holiday season.
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