Nashville Theatre + Broadway News

Eden Espinosa Headlines Absinthe, A Broadway Cabaret's Launch in Franklin, TN, Tonight

(5/18/2013) - In a city that radiates music, the time has come to provide an innovative experience that celebrates the intimate cabaret infused with the bold sound of Broadway. Enter, Absinthe, A Broadway Cabaret, opening tonight, May 18th in Jamison Hall at The Factory in Franklin, TN.

BWW Reviews: 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL Will Have You Dancing In Your Seat

(5/17/2013) - The Cumberland County Playhouse production of 9 to 5: The Musical brings hilarity and joy to the stage and leaves you dancing along in your seat. But no worries about bothering your seat neighbor; chances are good they are seat-dancing right along with you.

Tickets Go on Sale Today for GHOST BROTHERS OF DARKLAND COUNTY National Tour!

(5/17/2013) - AEG Live has announced that the southern gothic, supernatural musical Ghost Brothers of Darkland County, written by Stephen King, with music by John Mellencamp and T Bone Burnett, has confirmed a tour of 20 American cities throughout the Midwest and Southeast beginning October 10 in Bloomington, IN, and ending November 6 in Grand Rapids, MI. Tickets go on sale today, May 17 at 10am at aeglive.com.

THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES to Open at Roxy Regional Theatre, 5/31

(5/16/2013) - Take a musical trip down memory lane at the Roxy Regional Theatre with the '50s and '60s musical comedy THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES, opening Friday, May 31, at 8pm.

The Nashville Public Library Presents the 2013 Nashville International Puppet Festival, Beginning 6/21

(5/14/2013) - This summer, renowned puppeteers and performers from all over the world will make their way to the Nashville Public Library for the 2013 Nashville International Puppet Festival, underwritten by the Nashville Public Library Foundation and the Nashville Public Library.

Now Playing Onstage in Nashville - Week of 5/12/2013

(5/12/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 5/12/2013 for Nashville

Stephen King, John Mellencamp and T Bone Burnett's GHOST BROTHERS OF DARKLAND COUNTY to Kick Off National Tour, Oct 2013

(5/10/2013) - AEG Live has announced that the southern gothic, supernatural musical Ghost Brothers of Darkland County, written by Stephen King, with music by John Mellencamp and T Bone Burnett, has confirmed a tour of 20 American cities throughout the Midwest and Southeast beginning October 10 in Bloomington, IN, and ending November 6 in Grand Rapids, MI. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 17 at 10am at aeglive.com.

ROCK OF AGES Comes to the Orpheum, Now thru 5/12

(5/10/2013) - ROCK OF AGES, nominated for five Tony Awards, will play at the Orpheum Theatre this weekend, May 10-12, 2013.

THE LION KING Opens Tonight in Nashville

(5/9/2013) - The Nashville return of Disney's THE LION KING opens tonight, Thursday, May 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the Tennessee Performing Arts Center's Andrew Jackson Hall for a limited engagement of four weeks through Sunday, June 2. The show's six-week premiere engagement in 2006 played a sold-out run at TPAC.

Tennessee Rep Announces Celebration of 2012-13 Season

(5/8/2013) - Tennessee Repertory Theatre has announced its season-ending celebration called River REPrise. The festive event will take place on Sunday, May 19.

BWW Reviews: THE LARAMIE PROJECT: 10 YEARS LATER at The Wesley Arena Theatre Through 5/11

(5/7/2013) - The Laramie Project: 10 Years Later is an eye opening look at the continued effects of the horrible murder of Matthew Shepard and the ways in which his death has helped shape social changes in the United States.

East Side Story's Storytellin', VOICES and More Set for May 2013

(5/6/2013) - East Side Story has announced its May 2013 events. Details below!

Now Playing Onstage in Nashville - Week of 5/05/2013

(5/5/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 5/05/2013 for Nashville

STRING CITY: NASHVILLE'S TRADITION OF MUSIC AND PUPPETRY Set for 6/20 at Country Music Hall of Fame

(5/4/2013) - Many of country music's most impactful artists, from early musical architects to contemporary superstars, will perform together on the Ford Theater stage this summerin a manner of speaking: The world premiere of String City: Nashville's Tradition of Music and Puppetry, a colorful telling of the history of country music in Nashville, will take place June 20 at 8 p.m. at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.

Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID Jr. Set for the Roxy Regional Theatre, 5/17-6/1

(5/2/2013) - Go 'under the sea' this summer with the Roxy Regional School of the Arts in Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID Jr., opening Friday, May 17, at 6pm.

Voting Opens for the 2013 BroadwayWorld Awards! Vote Now for the Best of the 2012-13 Theatre Season...

(5/2/2013) - The Tony Awards Nominators had their say earlier this week and now it's your turn! We're pleased to announce that voting has now opened for the 11th Annual BroadwayWorld.com Awards!

Tennessee Rep Announces Schedule for Ingram New Works Festival

(5/2/2013) - Tennessee Repertory Theatre has announced its schedule for the Martha R. Ingram New Works Festival. The festival will be held May 8 - 18 and will feature staged readings of new plays from four regional playwrights as well as nationally-renowned playwright Theresa Rebeck. Rebeck is this year's recipient of the Ingram New Works Fellowship.

Hyatt Place Nashville/Downtown Announces Leadership Team

(5/1/2013) - White Lodging Services has announced Bill Farrell will join the Hyatt Place Nashville/Downtown leadership team as general manager. He will join Director of Sales Nicole Nielsen.

Untitled Artists Group to Present AN EXHIBITION in Nashville, 5/25

(4/30/2013) - On Saturday, May 25, 2013 from 6-10pm, Untitled plays ringmaster to an evening of thrilling entertainment, uncensored art, and a variety of carnival desires at this free, 18-and-up art event in East Nashville's majestic and mysterious East Room. East Room is located at 2412 Gallatin Avenue in East Nashville.

COMPANY Added to Tennessee Rep's 2013-14 Season

(4/30/2013) - Tennessee Repertory Theatre announced that Stephen Sondheim's multiple Tony-winning musical Company will be added to its 2013-14 season.

Aaron Tippin, Joe Diffie & Sammy Kershaw Set Release Date for New Album

(4/30/2013) - This spring, country music legends Aaron Tippin, Joe Diffie and Sammy Kershaw join forces to release All in the Same Boat, a collaborative album inspired by the trio's current tour, 'Roots & Boots'. The 12-track album is set for national sales release on May 28, 2013 (Big Hit Records).

Nashville Symphony Community Concerts Announced for 2013

(4/29/2013) - As part of its mission to bring music to everyone in Middle Tennessee, the Nashville Symphony announces its Community Concerts series for 2013. Enjoy the lazy days and warm summer nights of June, bring your favorite lawn chair, pack a picnic dinner and immerse yourself in an evening of popular classics and favorite movie themes. These Community Concerts are free and open to the public. Summer concerts in the park are an annual tradition and provide the perfect opportunity to enjoy the stunning sound of the Symphony in a casual and relaxed atmosphere.

Now Playing Onstage in Nashville - Week of 4/28/2013

(4/28/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 4/28/2013 for Nashville

50 SHADES! THE MUSICAL Continues North American Tour, Now thru June 2013

(4/26/2013) - Hot on the heels of sold-out engagements in New York and Chicago, "50 SHADES! THE MUSICAL," the original, critically-hailed parody of the phenomenally popular books, is taking its whips, feather dusters and outrageous laughs on a tour of North America.

Roots & Wings Theatrical's 6th Annual 'Duct Tape and A Dream Festival' Set for May

(4/25/2013) - For the sixth installment of the Duct Tape and A Dream Festival, collaborative new works company Roots and Wings will showcase eight fresh premiers divided between two programs running in repertory May 15th-19th, 2013: A "Duct Tape" Program and a "Dream" Program. Both nightly programs are anchored by one longer piece and feature three shorter new works. The festival is truly eclectic including dance, clowning, devised theatre, a multi-media show, and new plays exploring a variety of subjects all written by emerging artists. The programs will play in rotation at the Bridge Theatre @ Shetler Studios, 244 West 54th Street, 12th Floor.

Martin Sheen to Headline 2013 GREAT FUTURES GALA for Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee, Today

(4/25/2013) - For the first time, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee will welcome multiple Emmy and Golden Globe Award winner (and Boys & Girls Clubs Alumnus), Martin Sheen. This beloved, respected and accomplished actor will headline the 2013 Great Futures Gala event that will be held on April 25, 2013 in downtown Nashville. The official location will be announced at www.GreatFuturesGala.com shortly.

CCP Students, Faculty presents Broadway Our Way Today-27

(4/25/2013) - Broadway Our Way, the annual showcase of the Performance Education Center of Cumberland County Playhouse-which features dance, theater, musical theater and all manner of stagecraft-will be presented at the Crossville theater April 25-27.

Arabian Stallion Donated to Boys & Girls Clubs Great Futures Gala Auction, Today

(4/25/2013) - The Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee have announced truly a one-of-a-kind live auction item for the 2013 Great Futures Gala featuring Martin Sheen. The prize live auction item will be an Award Winning Arabian Stallion named Jet (pictures & show record below), donated by Marilyn Hoffman of Hoffman International Properties/Magnificent Properties.

THE LARAMIE PROJECT to Play Wesley Arena Theatre, 5/9-11

(4/24/2013) - Ten local actors are hard at work in rehearsals for The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later by Moises Kaufman, Leigh Fondakowski, Greg Pierotti, Andy Paris and Stephen Belber. The show will be performed at The Wesley Arena Theatre, 271 East 9th Street, Cookeville under the direction of Kathleen Gilpatrick on Saturday, May 4 at 8:00 p.m. as part of the day long Upper Cumberland Pride Festival celebration. Performances will continue on Thursday through Saturday, May 9, 10 & 11 also at 8:00 p.m. All tickets are $10.00 per person except for Thursday, May 9 which is a pay-what-you-can-performance. Thursday, May 9 tickets will not be sold in advance - they will only be available at the door. Tickets are currently on sale at Art a la Carte Gallery, 121 West Broad Street, Cookeville. Tickets will also be available at Upper Cumberland Pride on May 4 from 1-7 pm at Dogwood Park and at the door the night of the performances. The show produced by UC Pride, United Church of Christ and Stan Rodriquez, is an epilogue to The Laramie Project, which was performed in 2006 at the Wesley Arena Theatre also under the direction of Kathleen Gilpatrick.

Nashville Symphony Announces Competition, Scholarship Winners

(4/24/2013) - Every spring, the Nashville Symphony recognizes gifted young musicians through two highly competitive award programs, the Curb Records Young Musicians Concerto Competition and the Thor Johnson Scholarship.

BWW Reviews: Cumberland County Playhouse Presents LES MISERABLES

(4/24/2013) - Heartbreak, injustice, death, redemption, faith, determination, love, and a host of other human experiences are all there for you in Les Miserables. But all you truly need to remember to grasp the theme of the show is in the last song. 'To love another person is to see the face of God.'

BWW Reviews: Pendzick and Sells Shine in Cumberland County Playhouse's THE MIRACLE WORKER

(4/23/2013) - The Cumberland County Playhouse production of The Miracle Worker shares the story of Helen Keller and her teacher Annie Sullivan with honesty and simplicity with stars Lindy Pendzick and Emma Rhea Sells.

Now Playing Onstage in Nashville - Week of 4/21/2013

(4/21/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 4/21/2013 for Nashville

Boiler Room Theatre Stages FLOYD COLLINS, Now thru 5/4

(4/19/2013) - The Boiler Room Theatre, Williamson County's original and longest-running professional theatre company, will stage acclaimed American musical, Floyd Collins. The production will run from tonight, April 19th through May 4th at the theatre's iconic namesake venue in the historic Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Rd., Building Six, in Franklin, Tennessee.

Shakespeare's Twelfth Night Continues Lipscomb University Theatre's 2012-13 Season, Now thru 4/21

(4/18/2013) - William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night-directed by Denice Hicks, artistic director of Nashville Shakespeare Festival-is presented by David Lipscomb University's theatre department, tonight, April 18-21. In what is considered one of the greatest comedies ever written, Shakespeare delivers a night of deep, satisfying laughter, according to Hicks.

Wilkinson Directs Revival of John Chaffin's DED HERRING at Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre, Now thru 5/19

(4/18/2013) - Nine-time First Night Award winner Martha Wilkinson directs a revival of John Chaffin's Ded Herring, running now through May 19 at Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre in Nashville.

Arabian Stallion Donated to Boys & Girls Clubs Great Futures Gala Auction, 4/25

(4/17/2013) - The Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee have announced truly a one-of-a-kind live auction item for the 2013 Great Futures Gala featuring Martin Sheen. The prize live auction item will be an Award Winning Arabian Stallion named Jet (pictures & show record below), donated by Marilyn Hoffman of Hoffman International Properties/Magnificent Properties.

Jersey Boys, Wicked, War Horse and Sister Act On Tap for Nashville Audiences as TPAC Reveals 2013-14 Season

(4/16/2013) - Return engagements of two of Nashville's favorite Broadway musicals and the arrival of a critically lauded international production are among the highlights as The Tennessee Performing Arts Center announced on Tuesday the six Broadway titles in its upcoming 2013-14 HCA/TriStar Health Broadway at TPAC series as well as several special engagements.

ROCK OF AGES Comes to the Orpheum, 5/10-12

(4/15/2013) - ROCK OF AGES, nominated for five Tony Awards, will play at the Orpheum Theatre the weekend of May 10-12, 2013.

Now Playing Onstage in Nashville - Week of 4/14/2013

(4/14/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 4/14/2013 for Nashville