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Tennessee Repertory Theatre

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Since 1985, Tennessee Repertory Theatre has been a critically acclaimed regional theatre, creating the highest quality professional productions and by serving as a prime cultural, educational, and economic resource within the Nashville and Middle Tennessee communities. Tennessee Rep produces work that is designed, built, and rehearsed in Nashville by highly skilled actors, designers, directors, and technicians. A non-profit organization, Tennessee Rep is committed to consistently delivering thought-provoking theatre each year.

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    Tennessee Repertory Theatre

    161 Rains Avenue
    Nashville, TN 37203

    Phone: (615) 244-4878   |   Official Website

  • Current Events

    02/02/12- 02/18/12

    God of Carnage TPAC - Andrew Johnson Theater God of Carnage Presented by Tennessee Repertory Theatre at TPAC - Andrew Johnson Theater February 2-February 18, 2012 2009 Tony Award-winner for Best Play by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton. The other day in the neighborhood park, little Benjamin whacked his playmate Henry with a stick, breaking two teeth. So it is important that the parents of the boys set the right example and sit down to discuss the matter calmly and reasonably, right? After all, nothing will be gained by behaving like children… Human nature, red in tooth and claw. Yasmina...

  • Upcoming Events

    02/24/12	REPaloud: "Red" by John Logan Frist Center for the Visual Arts REPaloud: "Red" by John Logan Presented by Frist Center for the Visual Arts and Frist Center for the Visual Arts at Frist Center for the Visual Arts February 24, 2012 Tennessee Repertory Theatre’s REPaloud (“Reading Excellent Plays” aloud) series features contemporary, award-winning dramas in a staged reading format. Winner of the 2010 Tony Award for Best Play, Red paints the vivid picture of master Abstract Expressionist Mark Rothko who has just landed the biggest commission in the history of modern art, a series of murals for New York’s famed Four Seasons Restaurant. In the two fascinating years that follow, Rothko works...
    02/25/12	REPaloud: "Red" by John Logan Frist Center for the Visual Arts REPaloud: "Red" by John Logan Presented by Frist Center for the Visual Arts and Frist Center for the Visual Arts at Frist Center for the Visual Arts February 25, 2012 Tennessee Repertory Theatre’s REPaloud (“Reading Excellent Plays” aloud) series features contemporary, award-winning dramas in a staged reading format. Winner of the 2010 Tony Award for Best Play, Red paints the vivid picture of master Abstract Expressionist Mark Rothko who has just landed the biggest commission in the history of modern art, a series of murals for New York’s famed Four Seasons Restaurant. In the two fascinating years that follow, Rothko works...
    03/06/12	LookIn: Tennessee Repertory Theatre's Superior Donuts Nashville Public Television Council Inc. LookIn: Tennessee Repertory Theatre's Superior Donuts Presented by Tennessee Repertory Theatre and Tennessee Performing Arts Center, TPAC at Nashville Public Television Council Inc. March 6, 2012 Come "look in" at what happens before the curtain goes up. Walk into the private world of rehearsal and learn about the creative process of the director, set designer, and costume designer. View an excerpt of the performance as it is being shaped in the rehearsal process. LookIns are a fun way to see what goes on behind the scenes. And they're free! Details: This LookIn will feature ... Please Note: This event takes place in...
    03/15/12- 03/31/12	Superior Donuts TPAC - Andrew Johnson Theater Superior Donuts Presented by Tennessee Repertory Theatre at TPAC - Andrew Johnson Theater March 15-March 31, 2012 By Tony Award-winning playwright Tracy Letts. Welcome to Superior Donuts—a forlorn donut shop in a diverse, slowly gentrifying uptown Chicago neighborhood. Both sweet and substantive, Superior Donuts tells the story of how an unlikely friendship can emerge in the most unexpected places as a downtrodden donut shop owner hires a street-savvy, aspiring young writer with hustle and bright ideas. Filled with humor, humanity, and characters found in our...
    04/26/12- 05/19/12	Little Shop of Horrors TPAC - Andrew Johnson Theater Little Shop of Horrors Presented by Tennessee Repertory Theatre at TPAC - Andrew Johnson Theater April 26-May 19, 2012 Music and lyrics by Alan Menken, book by Howard Ashman. Seymour Krelborn is a nerdy orphan working in a flower show with a huge crush on Audrey, a bleach-blond in spike heels. But there's one problem: Audrey has a boyfriend, a dentist in a black leather jacket with sadistic tendencies. So what's Seymour to do? Enter Audrey II, an anthromorphic cross between a Venus flytrap and an avocado that Seymour finds. Audrey II offers help… but for a cost; the...

• Current &
  Upcoming Events

  • Current Events

    02/02/12- 02/18/12

    God of Carnage TPAC - Andrew Johnson Theater God of Carnage Presented by Tennessee Repertory Theatre at TPAC - Andrew Johnson Theater February 2-February 18, 2012 2009 Tony Award-winner for Best Play by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton. The other day in the neighborhood park, little Benjamin whacked his playmate Henry with a stick, breaking two teeth. So it is important that the parents of the boys set the right example and sit down to discuss the matter calmly and reasonably, right? After all, nothing will be gained by behaving like children… Human nature, red in tooth and claw. Yasmina...

  • Upcoming Events

    02/24/12	REPaloud: "Red" by John Logan Frist Center for the Visual Arts REPaloud: "Red" by John Logan Presented by Frist Center for the Visual Arts and Frist Center for the Visual Arts at Frist Center for the Visual Arts February 24, 2012 Tennessee Repertory Theatre’s REPaloud (“Reading Excellent Plays” aloud) series features contemporary, award-winning dramas in a staged reading format. Winner of the 2010 Tony Award for Best Play, Red paints the vivid picture of master Abstract Expressionist Mark Rothko who has just landed the biggest commission in the history of modern art, a series of murals for New York’s famed Four Seasons Restaurant. In the two fascinating years that follow, Rothko works...
    02/25/12	REPaloud: "Red" by John Logan Frist Center for the Visual Arts REPaloud: "Red" by John Logan Presented by Frist Center for the Visual Arts and Frist Center for the Visual Arts at Frist Center for the Visual Arts February 25, 2012 Tennessee Repertory Theatre’s REPaloud (“Reading Excellent Plays” aloud) series features contemporary, award-winning dramas in a staged reading format. Winner of the 2010 Tony Award for Best Play, Red paints the vivid picture of master Abstract Expressionist Mark Rothko who has just landed the biggest commission in the history of modern art, a series of murals for New York’s famed Four Seasons Restaurant. In the two fascinating years that follow, Rothko works...
    03/06/12	LookIn: Tennessee Repertory Theatre's Superior Donuts Nashville Public Television Council Inc. LookIn: Tennessee Repertory Theatre's Superior Donuts Presented by Tennessee Repertory Theatre and Tennessee Performing Arts Center, TPAC at Nashville Public Television Council Inc. March 6, 2012 Come "look in" at what happens before the curtain goes up. Walk into the private world of rehearsal and learn about the creative process of the director, set designer, and costume designer. View an excerpt of the performance as it is being shaped in the rehearsal process. LookIns are a fun way to see what goes on behind the scenes. And they're free! Details: This LookIn will feature ... Please Note: This event takes place in...
    03/15/12- 03/31/12	Superior Donuts TPAC - Andrew Johnson Theater Superior Donuts Presented by Tennessee Repertory Theatre at TPAC - Andrew Johnson Theater March 15-March 31, 2012 By Tony Award-winning playwright Tracy Letts. Welcome to Superior Donuts—a forlorn donut shop in a diverse, slowly gentrifying uptown Chicago neighborhood. Both sweet and substantive, Superior Donuts tells the story of how an unlikely friendship can emerge in the most unexpected places as a downtrodden donut shop owner hires a street-savvy, aspiring young writer with hustle and bright ideas. Filled with humor, humanity, and characters found in our...
    04/26/12- 05/19/12	Little Shop of Horrors TPAC - Andrew Johnson Theater Little Shop of Horrors Presented by Tennessee Repertory Theatre at TPAC - Andrew Johnson Theater April 26-May 19, 2012 Music and lyrics by Alan Menken, book by Howard Ashman. Seymour Krelborn is a nerdy orphan working in a flower show with a huge crush on Audrey, a bleach-blond in spike heels. But there's one problem: Audrey has a boyfriend, a dentist in a black leather jacket with sadistic tendencies. So what's Seymour to do? Enter Audrey II, an anthromorphic cross between a Venus flytrap and an avocado that Seymour finds. Audrey II offers help… but for a cost; the...

• Past
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  • Past Events

    01/24/12	LookIn: Tennessee Repertory Theatre's God of Carnage Nashville Public Television Council Inc.
    01/10/12	An Evening with Steven Dietz Nashville Children's Theatre
    12/11/11- 12/12/11	Holiday Special 3: David Alford's Christmas Down Home TPAC - Andrew Johnson Theater
    12/08/11- 12/22/11	Holiday Special 2: A Christmas Story TPAC - Andrew Johnson Theater
    11/19/11- 12/03/11	Holiday Special 1: The Santaland Diaries TPAC - Andrew Johnson Theater
    11/08/11	LookIn: Tennessee Repertory Theatre Holiday Specials Nashville Public Television Council Inc.
    10/27/11- 10/29/11	REPaloud presents: In The Next Room
    10/01/11- 10/15/11	Arthur Miller's All My Sons TPAC - Andrew Johnson Theater
    08/25/11- 08/27/11	REPaloud presents Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
    08/25/11	REPaloud presents 2011 Brooks Fund Speaker Series Kick-Off: Tennessee Williams
    06/01/11- 06/11/11	Ingram New Works Festival Vanderbilt University - Neely Auditorium
    05/19/11- 05/21/11	Intern Showcase: Graceland
    04/23/11- 05/14/11	Pump Boys and Dinettes TPAC - Andrew Johnson Theater
    04/12/11	LookIn: Pump Boys and Dinettes Nashville Public Television Council Inc.
    04/08/11- 04/09/11	REPaloud Series: August: Osage County
    03/19/11- 04/02/11	Alfred Hitchcock’s The 39 Steps TPAC - Andrew Johnson Theater
    03/08/11	LookIn: 39 Steps Nashville Public Television Council Inc.
    02/17/11	InsideOut of the Lunch Box: The Melodores TPAC - Andrew Jackson Hall
    02/05/11- 02/19/11	Yankee Tavern TPAC - Andrew Johnson Theater
    01/25/11	LookIn: Yankee Tavern Nashville Public Television Council Inc.
    01/20/11	InsideOut of the Lunch Box: Tennessee Rep's Yankee Tavern TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    01/14/11- 01/15/11	REPaloud Series: Ruined
    11/20/10- 12/18/10	A Christmas Story TPAC - Andrew Johnson Theater
    11/09/10	LookIn: A Christmas Story Nashville Public Television Council Inc.
    10/02/10- 10/30/10	To Kill a Mockingbird TPAC - Andrew Johnson Theater
    09/14/10	LookIn: To Kill a Mockingbird Nashville Public Television Council Inc.
    08/27/10- 08/28/10	REPaloud Series: Take Me Out
    04/28/10- 05/10/10	Ingram New Works Festival Nashville Children's Theatre
    04/22/10	New Works Festival Playwright Meet-and-Greet Davis-Kidd Booksellers (CLOSED)
    04/12/10	Mondays with Tennessee Rep: Auditions: The Callback
    04/12/10	Mondays with Tennessee Rep: Stage Combat: Rapier 101 and 102 Nashville Public Television Council Inc.
    04/05/10	Mondays with Tennessee Rep: Film Scene Study: On Camera Nashville Public Television Council Inc.
    03/29/10	Mondays at Tennessee Rep: Auditions: Insights from the Other Side of the Table Nashville Public Television Council Inc.
    03/20/10- 04/17/10	Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn TPAC - Andrew Johnson Theater
    03/09/10	LookIn: Big River Nashville Public Television Council Inc.
    02/15/10	Mondays with Tennessee Rep: Noises on: Discover the Voice You Didn't Know You Had Nashville Public Television Council Inc.
    02/06/10- 02/20/10	Proof TPAC - Andrew Johnson Theater
    02/01/10- 02/08/10	Mondays with Tennessee Rep: Essential Shakespeare Nashville Public Television Council Inc.
    01/26/10	LookIn: Proof Nashville Public Television Council Inc.
    01/21/10	InsideOut of the Lunch Box: Proof TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    12/07/09	Mondays with Tennessee Rep: Audition: TV and Film Nashville Public Television Council Inc.
    11/21/09- 12/19/09	A Christmas Story TPAC - Andrew Johnson Theater
    10/26/09	Mondays with Tennessee Rep: Staged Combat: Unarmed Nashville Public Television Council Inc.
    10/26/09	Producing 101 Nashville Public Television Council Inc.
    10/19/09	Mondays with Tennessee Rep: Introduction to Voice and Diction for the Stage
    10/19/09	Mondays with Tennessee Rep: Make Your Head Shot Work For You Nashville Public Television Council Inc.
    10/12/09	Mondays with Tennessee Rep: Auditions: The Monologue
    10/05/09- 11/09/09	Mondays with Tennessee Rep: Musical Theatre Dance Series (Jazz and Tap) Nashville Public Television Council Inc.
    10/05/09	Mondays with Tennessee Rep: Acting Tableaux Nashville Public Television Council Inc.
    10/03/09- 10/24/09	Steel Magnolias TPAC - Andrew Johnson Theater
    05/24/09	Sundays with Tennessee Rep: Musical Theatre Dance Styles Nashville Public Television Council Inc.
    05/17/09	Sundays with Tennessee Rep: Film Scene Workshop for Advanced Actors Nashville Public Television Council Inc.
    05/10/09	Sundays with Tennessee Rep: Unarmed Combat and Fighting for Film Nashville Public Television Council Inc.
    05/04/09	Make Your Headshot Work for You Nashville Public Television Council Inc.
    05/03/09	Tennessee Rep on the River
    05/03/09	Rapier and Dagger Combat Workshop Nashville Public Television Council Inc.
    05/02/09	First Night Supper Club Nashville City Center Plaza
    05/02/09- 05/16/09	Darwin in Malibu TPAC - Andrew Johnson Theater
    04/26/09	Sundays with Tennessee Rep: Basics of Jazz Dance Nashville Public Television Council Inc.
    04/19/09	Sundays with Tennessee Rep: The Callback Nashville Public Television Council Inc.
    04/15/09	Benefit for the Tennessee Repertory Theatre featuring Debbie and Doyle Mercy Lounge
    04/05/09	Sundays with Tennessee Rep: Stage Management 101 Nashville Public Television Council Inc.
    04/05/09	Sundays with Tennessee Rep: Shakespearean Monologues Nashville Public Television Council Inc.
    04/05/09	Sundays with Tennessee Rep: Acting for TV/Film Nashville Public Television Council Inc.
    03/28/09- 03/29/09	Art a la Carte FiftyForward Knowles Center/Patricia Hart Building
    03/22/09- 04/05/09	Sundays with Tennessee Rep: Essential Shakespeare Workshop Nashville Public Television Council Inc.
    03/21/09- 04/04/09	Rabbit Hole TPAC - Andrew Johnson Theater
    02/07/09- 02/21/09	Glengarry Glen Ross TPAC - Andrew Johnson Theater
    01/12/09- 02/06/09	Tennessee Rep Shows: 3-for-2 Special TPAC - Andrew Johnson Theater
    01/11/09- 05/10/09	Sundays with Tennessee Rep: The Play's the Thing Playwrighting Workshop Nashville Public Television Council Inc.

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    • Event Name: REPaloud Series: Ruined
      "Excellent!"
      Comment posted by: Denise from Nashville, TN, Jan 20, 2011
      

      What an incredible play! What an incredible cast! I really hope TN Rep produces this show in the future. Ruined explores topics that need to be brought to the attention of the world.

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      What an incredible play! What an incredible cast! I really hope TN Rep produces this show in the future. Ruined explores topics that need to be brought to the attention of the world.

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    • Event Name: REPaloud Series: Ruined
      "Excellent!"
      Comment posted by: Denise from Nashville, TN, Jan 20, 2011
      

      What an incredible play! What an incredible cast! I really hope TN Rep produces this show in the future. Ruined explores topics that need to be brought to the attention of the world.

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      What an incredible play! What an incredible cast! I really hope TN Rep produces this show in the future. Ruined explores topics that need to be brought to the attention of the world.

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    • Event Name: To Kill a Mockingbird
      "Great job Tennessee Rep!"
      Review posted by: Lyndsey B. from Nashville, TN, Oct 09, 2010
      

      What a way to kick-off the Tenneessee Rep's 26th season! This production of To Kill a Mockingbird is not to be missed. The acting, set design and overall direction of his classic is outstanding. I am... Expand

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      What a way to kick-off the Tenneessee Rep's 26th season! This production of To Kill a Mockingbird is not to be missed. The acting, set design and overall direction of his classic is outstanding. I am delighted to see that additional shows have been added. Nashville is extramely lucky to have the Tennessee Rep bringing us superb theare year in and year out! Collapse

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    • Event Name: Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
      "Great Show . . . but too much singing"
      Comment posted by: ArtsyGurl from Middle TN, Apr 07, 2010
      

      Thoroughly enjoyed the production, but it was about 6 songs too long. Great singing, dancing and acting. Would highly recommend it to anyone.

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      Thoroughly enjoyed the production, but it was about 6 songs too long. Great singing, dancing and acting. Would highly recommend it to anyone.

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    • Event Name: A Christmas Story
      "A Holiday Classic Comes to Life!"
      Review posted by: Linda Smythe from Nashville, TN, Dec 02, 2009
      

      Take time this holiday season to see A Christmas Story! You won't be disappointed! All of the classic lines and scenes from the movie are brought to life by the fine actors. Funny, charming and an... Expand

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      Take time this holiday season to see A Christmas Story! You won't be disappointed! All of the classic lines and scenes from the movie are brought to life by the fine actors. Funny, charming and an overall fabulous job by the Tennessee Rep! Collapse

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    • Event Name: A Christmas Story
      "Tis the season to see this show!"
      Review posted by: Jeff S. from Nashville, TN, Dec 02, 2009
      

      It's the holiday season and it's as simple as this ... you should see this show! Great acting, fun crowd participation and an overall fun night at the Tennessee Rep!

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      It's the holiday season and it's as simple as this ... you should see this show! Great acting, fun crowd participation and an overall fun night at the Tennessee Rep!

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    • Event Name: Steel Magnolias
      "Strong start to Tennessee Rep season!"
      Review posted by: Joanne from Nashville, TN, Oct 07, 2009
      

      Tennessee Rep hit a homerun with this performance of Steel Magnolias! I have seen the movie, but seeing the story brought to life on stage was incredible. The actresses were brilliant and what a nice... Expand

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      Tennessee Rep hit a homerun with this performance of Steel Magnolias! I have seen the movie, but seeing the story brought to life on stage was incredible. The actresses were brilliant and what a nice story that a real life mother-daughter tandem play M'Lynn and Shelby! Looking forward to the next Rep show in December! Collapse

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    • Event Name: Steel Magnolias
      "They were brilliant!"
      Review posted by: Michelle Boucher from Downtown Nashville, Oct 07, 2009
      

      Tonight I have been reminded how much I absolutely love Tennessee Rep. The entire cast was fantastic. I LOVED the cast and this play was brilliantly done. Having seen the movie I was wondering how it... Expand

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      Tonight I have been reminded how much I absolutely love Tennessee Rep. The entire cast was fantastic. I LOVED the cast and this play was brilliantly done. Having seen the movie I was wondering how it would go. They have put it together so well, you don't feel like anything is missing...at all. I laughed, cried, then laughed again and I am so looking forward to the season. Thank you NowPlayingNashville.com for such a great offering!! Collapse

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    • Event Name: Rabbit Hole
      "Powerful Performance"
      Review posted by: Jeff S. from Nashville, TN, Mar 31, 2009
      

      Simply one of the most powerful plays I have seen. The reviews were good ... the play was incredible!

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      Simply one of the most powerful plays I have seen. The reviews were good ... the play was incredible!

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    • Event Name: Glengarry Glen Ross
      "F*#@&ing;Great Show!"
      Review posted by: Jeff S. from Nashville, TN, Feb 18, 2009
      

      The acting was INCREDIBLE, the f-bombs were plentiful and the lines of business ethics were crossed. Highly recommend seeing this show! It's ironic how a play that was written in the 1980s is still so... Expand

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      The acting was INCREDIBLE, the f-bombs were plentiful and the lines of business ethics were crossed. Highly recommend seeing this show! It's ironic how a play that was written in the 1980s is still so relevant today. Great job, Tennessee Rep! Collapse

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