| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | | Outside Paradise: A New Play by the members of the Actors Bridge Ensemble | Actors Bridge Ensemble | 07/27/12-
08/05/12 | Nashville |
Boom by Peter Sinn NachtreibPresented by Actors Bridge Ensemble at Belmont University - Black Box Theatre in Troutt Theatre Complex June 14-June 17, 2012 Directed By Mitch Massaro; Featuring the SIDESHOW Ensemble
Jules, a grad student in marine biology, and Jo, a journalism student, meet one Saturday night in Jules’s small underground laboratory on a university campus, after Jo answers Jules’s online personal ad offering an encounter that promises “to change the course of the world.” During his research on a deserted tropical island, Jules discovered patterns among the behavior of fish that seemed to portend a... | Actors Bridge Ensemble | 06/14/12-
06/17/12 | Nashville |
Time Stands Still By Donald MarguliesPresented by Actors Bridge Ensemble at Belmont University - Black Box Theatre in Troutt Theatre Complex May 11-May 20, 2012 Following Sarah and James, a photojournalist and foreign correspondent trying to find happiness in a world that seems to have gone mad. Theirs is a partnership based on telling the toughest stories, and together, making a difference. But when their own story takes a sudden turn, the adventurous couple confronts the prospect of a more conventional life... and everything changes -- in a flash.
"A powerful drama... crackles with bright wit and intelligence." -- The... | Actors Bridge Ensemble | 05/11/12-
05/20/12 | Nashville |
Natural Selection: Darwin's Mystery of MysteriesPresented by Adventure Science Center at Adventure Science Center March 1-June 30, 2012 Join young Charles Darwin on an adventurous voyage of exploration circumnavigating the globe on the HMS Beagle. Witness the thrill of scientific discovery by seeing the world through Darwin’s eyes. Make observations of the most beautiful natural scenery and let the pieces of the scientific puzzle slowly but surely fall into place. Allow Darwin himself to reveal the simple and beautiful mechanism that explains the origin of species: Natural Selection.
Natural Selection is... | Adventure Science Center | 03/01/12-
06/30/12 | Nashville |
Boo's Black History BluesPresented by American Negro Playwright Theatre at The Next Level-Arts & Entertainment Mindset May 26, 2012 A children’s show written and directed by Mary McCallum. Boo has one thing she loves more than anything—watching TV! And she hates when her granny comes over to talk about people from Black History such as Mae Jemison, Jackie Robinson and Marian Anderson. When Boo loses her TV privileges, she wakes up in the Land of Awk where Black History has been banned. Join Boo in this Wizard-of-Oz-like adventure as she tries to find her way home and learns a little Black History along the... | American Negro Playwright Theatre | 05/26/12 | Nashville |
The Magic Mirror DiariesPresented by Belmont Mansion at Belmont Mansion May 26, 2012 Mirror, mirror – tell me please, who’s joining us this May for tea? We hope you will!
The Belmont Mansion welcomes “The Magic Mirror Diaries,” a unique retelling of Snow White’s story as told by the mirror that saw it all. And joining the Magic Mirror as he narrates his take on the dysfunctional fairytale family are none other than Snow White and the Queen.
Following the performance, families are invited to meet the characters, and... | Belmont Mansion | 05/26/12 | Nashville |
Bye Bye Liver: The Nashville Drinking PlayPresented by Blue Bar and Rack Room at Blue Bar and Rack Room May 19-December 29, 2012 Bye Bye Liver: The Philadelphia Drinking Play is back and better than ever! Performing every Saturday at Blue Bar and Rack Room until further notice at 8:00pm.
The show offers a rowdy evening of drinking paired with entertainment. The instant classic distills the best and worst of the bars into 75-min of booze-culture themed skits,... | Blue Bar and Rack Room | 05/19/12-
12/29/12 | Nashville |
Next To Normal (Tennessee Premiere)Presented by Boiler Room Theatre at Boiler Room Theatre May 25-June 16, 2012 The most talked about new show on Broadway is Next To Normal -- the acclaimed, groundbreaking musical "that pushes Broadway in new directions" (Rolling Stone). With a thrilling contemporary score, Next To Normal is an emotional powerhouse of a musical about a family trying to take care of themselves and each other. | Boiler Room Theatre | 05/25/12-
06/16/12 | Franklin |
PippinPresented by Boiler Room Theatre at Boiler Room Theatre July 6-July 28, 2012 Once upon a time, the young prince Pippin longed to discover the secret of true happiness and fulfillment. He sought it in the glories of the battlefield, the temptations of the flesh and the intrigues of political power (after disposing of his father King Charlemagne the Great). In the end, he found it in the simple pleasures of home and family.
This hip, tongue-in-cheek, anachronistic fairy tale captivated Broadway audiences and continues to appeal to the young at heart everywhere... | Boiler Room Theatre | 07/06/12-
07/28/12 | Franklin |
Steel MagnoliasPresented by Boiler Room Theatre at Boiler Room Theatre August 17-September 1, 2012 A first play which met with immediate critical and popular acceptance in its premier production by New York's WPA Theatre. Concerned with a group of gossipy southern ladies in a small-town beauty parlor, the play is alternately hilarious and touchin -- and, in the end, deeply revealing of the strength and purposefulness which underlies the antic banter of its characters. "Harling has given his women sharp, funny dialogue…The play builds to a conclusion that is deeply... | Boiler Room Theatre | 08/17/12-
09/01/12 | Franklin |
ParadePresented by Boiler Room Theatre at Boiler Room Theatre October 12-November 3, 2012 The tragic, true story of the trial and lynching of a man wrongly accused of murder is brought to emotional and theatrical life by acclaimed playwright Alfred Uhry ("Driving Miss Daisy") and Jason Robert Brown, one of Broadway's most promising young composers ("Songs For A New World").
In 1913, Leo Frank, a Brooklyn-raised Jew living in Georgia, is put on trial for the murder of 13-year-old Mary Phagan, a factory worker under his employ. Already guilty in the eyes... | Boiler Room Theatre | 10/12/12-
11/03/12 | Franklin |
A Year With Frog and ToadPresented by Boiler Room Theatre at Boiler Room Theatre November 24-December 23, 2012 Arnold Lobel's well-loved characters hop from the page to the stage in Robert and Willie Reale's musical A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD. Conceived by Mr. Lobel's daughter, Adrianne Lobel, A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD remains true to the spirit of the original stories as it follows two great friends, the cheerful and popular Frog and the rather grumpy Toad through four fun-filled seasons. Waking from hibernation in the spring, they proceed to plant gardens, swim, rake leaves and go sledding,... | Boiler Room Theatre | 11/24/12-
12/23/12 | Franklin |
Mrs. Bob Cratchit's Wild Christmas BingePresented by Boiler Room Theatre at Boiler Room Theatre November 30-December 22, 2012 Mrs. Bob Cratchit’s Wild Christmas Binge is a playful, cracked look at the perennial Dickens Christmas classic about mean Ebenezer Scrooge and his discovering the true meaning of Christmas through the visitation of Three Ghosts. In Duran's giddy version, the Ghost's magic is off, and Scrooge and the Ghost keep showing up at Bob Cratchit’s house way too early, where Mrs. Bob Cratchit – a long suffering saint in the Dickens – is in a state of fury, hating her life and... | Boiler Room Theatre | 11/30/12-
12/22/12 | Franklin |
Forbidden BroadwayPresented by Bongo After Hours Theatre and Act Too Players at Bongo After Hours Theatre May 18-May 19, 2012 Hosted at the Bongo Java After Hours Theatre, the teens (ages 13-17) with the Act Too Players will be performing this campy off beat musical. In this long-running Off-Broadway hit musical revue, Broadway's greatest musical legends meet Broadway's greatest satirist in this hilarious, loving, and endlessly entertaining tribute to some of the theatre's greatest stars and songwriters. Rated PG. (Recommended for ages 10+) Bongo After Hours Theatre has been known as "Nashville's Most Intimate... | Bongo After Hours Theatre | 05/18/12-
05/19/12 | Nashville |
AUDITIONS: White Orchid TheaterPresented by Bongo After Hours Theatre at Bongo After Hours Theatre May 20, 2012 The Caretaker is a play about three generations and their perplexing relationships by Harold Pinter.
“It is a triangle plot: an old tramp falls in with two incalculable young men, brothers, fancies himself siding with one against the other, overreaches himself. Harold Pinter has devised a dazzling series of comic and sinister variations. The brothers live in a state of disconnection from the outside world and from one another. The tramp, homeless... | Bongo After Hours Theatre | 05/20/12 | Nashville |
| Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour presented by Cirque du Soleil | Bridgestone Arena | 06/12/12-
06/13/12 | Nashville |
THE ODD COUPLE by NEIL SIMONPresented by Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre at Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre April 26-May 27, 2012 Simon's play centers on a pair of desperately mismatched roommates--one sloppy and one neat--who are arguably the most memorable pair of characters that the successful playwright has ever written. Felix Ungar, a neurotic fusspot news writer, and Oscar Madison, a slovenly sports journalist. The laughs are non-stop in this classic hit from one of America’s greatest comedy writers. | Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre | 04/26/12-
05/27/12 | Nashville |
FIDDLER ON THE ROOFPresented by Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre at Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre May 31-July 8, 2012 FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, the Tony Award® winning musical that has captured the hearts of people all over the world with its universal appeal. Based on the stories of Sholom Aleichem, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF has been lauded by critics again and again. Filled with a rousing, heartwarming score, which includes "Tradition," "Matchmaker, Matchmaker," "If I Were A Rich Man" and "Sunrise, Sunset," FIDDLER ON THE ROOF is a timeless classic. No other musical has so... | Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre | 05/31/12-
07/08/12 | Nashville |
A Sanders Family ChristmasPresented by Cumberland County Playhouse at Cumberland County Playhouse November 1-December 22, 2012 The holiday sequel to the wildly popular Smoke on the Mountain! It’s Christmas Eve, 1941 and the always unpredictable Sanders Family gathers at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church for one last holiday singing before son Dennis ships out for boot camp. Celebrate the holidays with faith, family and old-fashioned fun with this heavenly evening of music, laughter and a romantic surprise!
Come to the Cumberland County Playhouse for its performance of A Sanders Family Christmas!... | Cumberland County Playhouse | 11/01/12-
12/22/12 | Crossville |
The Moving of Lilla BartonPresented by Cumberland County Playhouse at Cumberland County Playhouse March 1-May 25, 2012 Showbiz bible Variety called this heartwarming play “a warm, witty, well-made comedy that delighted an audience deeply familiar with its cast of Deep South characters.” You won’t want to miss Patty Payne’s delightful portrait of an unforgettable Southern woman who defies small-town church politics and rediscovers the courage that’s waiting to be found in each of us.
Come to Cumberland County Playhouse for a... | Cumberland County Playhouse | 03/01/12-
05/25/12 | Crossville |
Bob Gunton in Walking on Water: A Journey in Musical Theater & SongPresented by Cumberland County Playhouse at Cumberland County Playhouse May 18-June 16, 2012 Bob shares his life in song and story, from a high school gymnasium where he was a guitar-playing folk singer, to a seminary science lab in Baltimore where he first sang for Paul Crabtree, to the stage of the Playhouse where the role of Johnny Timberlake made him a teenage heartthrob in 1965. His journey takes him – and his audience --back to Vietnam, back to the loss of a first love, on to Broadway and his becoming a husband and father, then on to Hollywood, a new career, and a... | Cumberland County Playhouse | 05/18/12-
06/16/12 | Crossville |
| See Rock City | Cumberland County Playhouse | 05/31/12-
08/17/12 | Crossville |
Smoke on the MountainPresented by Cumberland County Playhouse at Cumberland County Playhouse June 7-August 10, 2012 The great bluegrass and gospel favorite, in its longest run ANYWHERE! Rated G except for "one word that ought not to be used in church." But Mama and the family must have something to forgive Uncle Stanley for in the second act. | Cumberland County Playhouse | 06/07/12-
08/10/12 | Crossville |
The Music ManPresented by Cumberland County Playhouse at Cumberland County Playhouse June 22-September 1, 2012 One of the most popular musicals of all time, this lilting tribute to Small Town America is bursting at the seams with comedy, romance and an award-winning score of unforgettable hits like “Till There Was You,” “76 Trombones,” and the show-stopping “Ya Got Trouble.” Put some celebration in your summer and join the lovable rogue Harold Hill as he sets out to swindle the good townsfolk of River City Iowa with a scheme to create a children’s band, but... | Cumberland County Playhouse | 06/22/12-
09/01/12 | Crossville |
| Backwards in High Heels | Cumberland County Playhouse | 07/27/12-
11/02/12 | Crossville |
Little House on the PrairiePresented by Cumberland County Playhouse at Cumberland County Playhouse September 27-November 9, 2012 The premiere production of the musical that swept the country in a recent national tour, now newly revised and ready for its next step - to get it ready for Broadway!
You loved the books. You loved the series. Now fall in love with the musical! Follow the Ingalls family‘s journey westward to South Dakota where Ma and Pa Ingalls strive to make a better life for their children. You and your family will love this life-affirming story that celebrates the pioneering spirit and... | Cumberland County Playhouse | 09/27/12-
11/09/12 | Crossville |
Five Guys Named MoePresented by Cumberland County Playhouse at Cumberland County Playhouse September 6-October 27, 2012 His woman left him, he's broke, and it's almost five o'clock in the morning. But things are about to change for our hero Nomax when “five guys named Moe” suddenly pop out of his radio! They proceed to cajole, wheedle, comfort and jazz him with the whimsical hit songs of Louis Jordan, beloved songwriting talent of the 20th century, and one of the first African-American musical artists to cross over into the mainstream. Now his unforgettable ‘30s and ‘40s era hits are... | Cumberland County Playhouse | 09/06/12-
10/27/12 | Crossville |
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor DreamcoatPresented by Cumberland County Playhouse at Cumberland County Playhouse November 16-December 23, 2012 Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s joyous retelling of the Biblical saga of Joseph and his brothers returns to the Playhouse stage in a glorious holiday production. Set to a vibrant mix of musical styles, from country-western and calypso to bubble-gum pop and rock 'n' roll, this Old Testament tale proves both timely and timeless… and is one theatrical experience you won’t forget!
Come to the Cumberland County Playhouse for its performance of Joseph and the... | Cumberland County Playhouse | 11/16/12-
12/23/12 | Crossville |
Koresh Dance CompanyPresented by Cumberland County Playhouse at Cumberland County Playhouse October 9, 2012 The Playhouse is pleased to present this internationally-renowned, contemporary dance company, known for superbly trained dancers, exciting choreography, and big, explosive finales.
"For both Koresh and the eight dancers, there are no movements without eloquence. That they are technically superb is a given; what sets them apart is their explosive energy, their big-heartedness, and their humor." — Reading Eagle
Come to the Cumberland County... | Cumberland County Playhouse | 10/09/12 | Crossville |
Fresh Amish Produce presents: "Go Fetch!" improv comedyPresented by Fresh Amish Produce at The Building (formerly Billups Art) May 25, 2012 Fresh Amish Produce offers comedy improv based on audience suggestions. Man's best friend is the inspriation for our next show, "Go Fetch." There are plenty of "dog-gone" puns we could throw in but instead, we ask that you check us out for the comedy and if you bring dog food, we'll donate it to the East C.A.N. Dog Rescue and knock $2 off your price of admission.
| Fresh Amish Produce | 05/25/12 | Nashville |
General Jackson Midday Cruise: Steve Hall & The Shotgun Red ShowPresented by General Jackson Showboat at Opryland - General Jackson Showboat March 9-November 11, 2012 Steve Hall & Shotgun Red return for another season aboard the General Jackson Showboat! This popular duo will bring their jaw-droppin', gut-bustin' show to the stage, offering one of the most animated and entertainingly interactive shows to cruise the Cumberland River, complete with a mouth-watering Southern dinner prepared by the boat's own sous chef. Beginning March 9, enjoy a delicious Big Buffet that will be chocked full of delicious options for you to choose from.
| General Jackson Showboat | 03/09/12-
11/11/12 | Nashville |
| General Jackson Evening Cruise: Heart of Tennessee: A Musical Journey | General Jackson Showboat | 03/08/12-
12/23/12 | Nashville |
GHS presents Les MiserablesPresented by Greenbrier High School May 17-May 19, 2012 Greenbrier High School presents Les Miserables - School Version. Advance tickets can be purchased at Greenbrier's F&M Bank, Greenbrier High School and through any cast member. This is the only spring high school production in Robertson County this year so don't miss this exciting opportunity!
| Greenbrier High School | 05/17/12-
05/19/12 | |
Swing Magic RevuePresented by John Pyka Productions and The Palace Theatre at The Palace Theatre June 16-June 17, 2012 It Don't Mean A Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing, so get In The Mood to Jump, Jive & Wail and feel that Old Black Magic in this high octane time travel trip to the 20s, 30s, and 40s!
Big Daddy Cool & The Swing Kittens return to the stage with The Swing Magic Revue!
Starring:
Brandy Sunshine as Lana LaMoore
Sohia Prose as Rose LaMoore
Crystal Bumpus as Ginger Lee | John Pyka Productions | 06/16/12-
06/17/12 | Gallatin |
Share A BookPresented by Mayor's Office, Metropolitan Government of Nashville at Nashville Public Library - Main Library May 19, 2012 Saturday, May 19th, join us in the courtyard of the downtown library (615 Church Street) for a fun kick-off of the Mayor’s “Share A Book” reading campaign, from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
It’s open to all Nashvillians, all ages, and no library card is required. Come share a book, Nashville!
Meet the Mayor, a Predators player, and the Sounds mascot, Ozzie. Enjoy a puppet show at 1:00pm. Learn about the library and other literacy resources, sign up your young... | Mayor's Office, Metropolitan Government of Nashville | 05/19/12 | Nashville |
The Altos...a little lower than the Sopranos Presented by Mel O'Drama Theater May 30, 2012 The Altos!! A Little Lower than the Sorpranos
Written by: Mary Brasased & Monque Derr
with special arrangement by Hunt Mysteries
It's Big Louie's anniversary dinner. All are here to celebrate. "Big" intends to announce his successor this evening.
Is Blood thicker than water? Who will be the next in line to head the family? BANG! You got to see it to believe it! The audience will determine (vote) on the punishment....it... | Mel O'Drama Theater | 05/30/12 | Gallatin |
The Altos...a little lower than the Sopranos Presented by Mel O'Drama Theater June 7, 2012 The Altos!! A Little Lower than the Sorpranos
Written by: Mary Brasased & Monque Derr
with special arrangement by Hunt Mysteries
It's Big Louie's anniversary dinner. All are here to celebrate. "Big" intends to announce his successor this evening. Is Blood thicker than water? Who will be the next in line to head the family? BANG! You got to see it to believe it! The audience will determine (vote) on the punishment....it might be... | Mel O'Drama Theater | 06/07/12 | Goodlettsville |
The Altos...a little lower than the Sopranos Presented by Mel O'Drama Theater June 15, 2012 The Altos!! A Little Lower than the Sorpranos
Written by: Mary Brasased & Monque Derr
with special arrangement by Hunt Mysteries
It's Big Louie's anniversary dinner. All are here to celebrate. "Big" intends to announce his successor this evening. Is Blood thicker than water? Who will be the next in line to head the family? BANG! You got to see it to believe it! The audience will determine... | Mel O'Drama Theater | 06/15/12 | Pleasant View |
The Altos...a little lower than the Sopranos Presented by Mel O'Drama Theater June 16, 2012 The Altos!! A Little Lower than the Sorpranos
Written by: Mary Brasased & Monque Derr
with special arrangement by Hunt Mysteries
It's Big Louie's anniversary dinner. All are here to celebrate. "Big" intends to announce his successor this evening. Is Blood thicker than water? Who will be the next in line to head the family? BANG! You got to see it to believe it! The audience will determine (vote) on the punishment....it might be... | Mel O'Drama Theater | 06/16/12 | Hendersonville |
| Artober 2012 | Metro Arts | 10/01/12-
10/31/12 | |
| It's A Ruff Life | Metro Nashville Parks Theatre Department | 05/21/12 | Nashville |
| 5th Annual Gimme Awards | Miss Jeanne's Dinner Theatre | 05/19/12 | Nashville |
| 5th Annual Gimme Awards | Miss Jeanne's Dinner Theatre | 05/26/12 | Nashville |
| 5th Annual Gimme Awards | Miss Jeanne's Dinner Theatre | 06/30/12 | Nashville |
| 5th Annual Gimme Awards | Miss Jeanne's Dinner Theatre | 06/23/12 | Nashville |
| 5th Annual Gimme Awards | Miss Jeanne's Dinner Theatre | 06/02/12 | Nashville |
| 5th Annual Gimme Awards | Miss Jeanne's Dinner Theatre | 06/14/12 | Nashville |
| 5th Annual Gimme Awards | Miss Jeanne's Dinner Theatre | 06/16/12 | Nashville |
Into the Woods Jr.Presented by Mt. Juliet Middle School at Mt. Juliet Middle School May 18, 2012 Into the Woods Jr. is a Sondheim production. It is a Broadway musical that is full of life and wishes. Cinderella, Rapunzel, Jack (from the beanstalk), Little Red, the Baker and his wife all go into the woods to fulfill their wish and to lift the Witches spell. The wolf has his own agenda. The princes both find their damsels. All is well, everafter. | Mt. Juliet Middle School | 05/18/12 | Mount Juliet |
| Golden Dragon Acrobats | Nashville Children's Theatre | 06/14/12-
06/17/12 | Nashville |
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