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The Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC) is one of the most unique facilities of its kind in the U.S. TPAC is home to three beautiful spaces with multiple, state-of-the art capabilities. James K. Polk Theater is an amazingly intimate proscenium theater for its size, with a maximum seating capacity of 1,075, including 44 pit seats. It's special design features allow for interaction between artists and audience.

Rental Information: Please call (615) 782-4000 between 8:30am and 5:30pm, Monday through Friday, or visit web site for more information about rentals.

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    TPAC - James K. Polk Theater

    505 Deaderick Street
    Nashville, TN 37219

    Phone: (615) 782-4000   |   Fax: (615) 782-4001   |   Official Website

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  • • Current Events

      01/02/12- 02/28/12

      The Healing Arts Project Exhibit at TPAC TPAC - James K. Polk Theater The Healing Arts Project Exhibit at TPAC Presented by The Healing Arts Project, Inc. at TPAC - James K. Polk Theater January 2-February 28, 2012  The Healing Arts Project, Inc. (HAPI) sponsors these exhibits of work by artists in mental health and addiction recovery. HAPI provides the opportunity for persons with mental illness and addiction disorders to express creativity through art, increase self-esteem and self-confidence, and to combat stigma within the community about mental illness and alcohol and drug abuse by creating and displaying artwork. These exhibits will include a variety of mediums and styles from artists across...

  • • Upcoming Events

      02/10/12- 02/12/12	Salsa Dreams, with Billy the Kid and Cryin’ Out TPAC - James K. Polk Theater Salsa Dreams, with Billy the Kid and Cryin’ Out Presented by Nashville Ballet at TPAC - James K. Polk Theater February 10-February 12, 2012 This year’s winter production includes three dances selected by Vasterling for their popularity and contribution to American culture. The performance will include Salsa Dreams, where ballet and salsa meet on stage, fueled by the music of a live salsa band. Previously performed in 2005, the infectious music inspired audience members to dance in the aisles and their seats Also featured during the performance is...
      02/11/12	Peter and the Wolf TPAC - James K. Polk Theater Peter and the Wolf Presented by Nashville Ballet at TPAC - James K. Polk Theater February 11, 2012 After performing Peter and the Wolf to a sold-out crowd in February 2011, Nashville Ballet will present the beloved fable to an all-ages crowd again during the upcoming season. In the classic tale, brave young Peter mistakenly leaves his grandfather’s garden gate open, allowing the duck to escape and unleashing an adventure to remember with several other animal characters.
      02/16/12	InsideOut of the Lunch Box: Music Business 101 TPAC - James K. Polk Theater InsideOut of the Lunch Box: Music Business 101 Presented by Tennessee Performing Arts Center, TPAC at TPAC - James K. Polk Theater February 16, 2012 TPAC Education joins Vanderbilt University for this lunchtime series that includes enlightening panel discussions, performance excerpts, and a free lunch. Helpful Information: A free box lunch will be provided to the first 300 people to RSVP. Reservations are accepted no earlier than 3 weeks prior to the event date. To register, call (615) 322-8585.
      03/21/12	TPAC Arts Appetizers: Mary Poppins TPAC - James K. Polk Theater TPAC Arts Appetizers: Mary Poppins Presented by Tennessee Performing Arts Center, TPAC at TPAC - James K. Polk Theater March 21, 2012 TPAC Education provides the perfect pre-show treat to whet your appetite before a performance. Arrive early to enhance your theater experience with a menu of fun facts, delectable discussions, and, yes, appetizers. Mary Poppins is bringing its own brand of Broadway magic to theaters across the country, which has Variety raving, "This is the rare...
      03/24/12- 03/25/12	Legends of Russian Ballet TPAC - James K. Polk Theater Legends of Russian Ballet Presented by Tennessee Performing Arts Center, TPAC at TPAC - James K. Polk Theater March 24-March 25, 2012 Legends of Russian Ballet is coming to Nashville this spring. Yuri Grigorovich, world-renowned choreographer of Bolsoi Theatre, has created a magical ballet show! The performance includes a selection of famous masterpieces from Rimonda (music by Glazunov), Chopeniana (Chopin), Le Spectra de la Rose (Carl Von Weber), Don Quixote (L Minkus), Spring Water (Rachmaninov) and Swan...
      03/31/12	TEDxNashville: Impact - Making a Difference TPAC - James K. Polk Theater TEDxNashville: Impact - Making a Difference Presented by TEDxNashville at TPAC - James K. Polk Theater March 31, 2012 TEDxNashville will host its third annual event titled "Impact — Making a Difference" at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center. Distinguished leaders in technology, entertainment, design, science, art, education, government, public policy, healthcare and other areas will share their remarkable thoughts and ideas focused on creating positive changes in our society. The leadership team of TEDxNashville comprises successful entrepreneurs, artists,...
      04/05/12- 04/08/12	TITANIC the Musical: 100 Year Tribute TPAC - James K. Polk Theater TITANIC the Musical: 100 Year Tribute Presented by Circle Players, Inc. at TPAC - James K. Polk Theater April 5-April 8, 2012 Circle Players is thrilled to announce a very special event to coincide with the 100th anniversary of TITANIC's journey. Circle Players will revive its hit production TITANIC the Musical in an extraordinary theatre experience at TPAC'S Polk Theatre, for four night performances and one matinee from April 5-8, 2012-- just days before the actual 100th anniversary of TITANIC's sinking. Many tributes are planned around the world, and now Middle Tennessee and Circle Players will be among...
      04/27/12- 04/28/12	C.S. Lewis' The Screwtape Letters TPAC - James K. Polk Theater C.S. Lewis' The Screwtape Letters Presented by Fellowship for Performing Arts at TPAC - James K. Polk Theater April 27-April 28, 2012 C.S.Lewis' brilliant novel, The Screwtape Letters, reveals spiritual warfare from a demon's point of view. A sold out hit in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., this funny, provocative, and wickedly witty theatrical adaptation starring Max McLean as Screwtape will change the way you think about how demons influence your everyday life. For Student Discounts, please come in person with your school ID...
      05/02/12	TPAC Arts Appetizers: Rain TPAC - James K. Polk Theater TPAC Arts Appetizers: Rain Presented by Tennessee Performing Arts Center, TPAC at TPAC - James K. Polk Theater May 2, 2012 TPAC Education provides the perfect pre-show treat to whet your appetite before a performance. Arrive early to enhance your theater experience with a menu of fun facts, delectable discussions, and, yes, appetizers. RAIN, the internationally-acclaimed Beatles concert, returns by popular demand! As "the next best thing to seeing The Beatles!" (Associated...

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• Current &
  Upcoming Events

  • Current Events

    01/02/12- 02/28/12

    The Healing Arts Project Exhibit at TPAC TPAC - James K. Polk Theater The Healing Arts Project Exhibit at TPAC Presented by The Healing Arts Project, Inc. at TPAC - James K. Polk Theater January 2-February 28, 2012  The Healing Arts Project, Inc. (HAPI) sponsors these exhibits of work by artists in mental health and addiction recovery. HAPI provides the opportunity for persons with mental illness and addiction disorders to express creativity through art, increase self-esteem and self-confidence, and to combat stigma within the community about mental illness and alcohol and drug abuse by creating and displaying artwork. These exhibits will include a variety of mediums and styles from artists across...

  • Upcoming Events

    02/10/12- 02/12/12	Salsa Dreams, with Billy the Kid and Cryin’ Out TPAC - James K. Polk Theater Salsa Dreams, with Billy the Kid and Cryin’ Out Presented by Nashville Ballet at TPAC - James K. Polk Theater February 10-February 12, 2012 This year’s winter production includes three dances selected by Vasterling for their popularity and contribution to American culture. The performance will include Salsa Dreams, where ballet and salsa meet on stage, fueled by the music of a live salsa band. Previously performed in 2005, the infectious music inspired audience members to dance in the aisles and their seats Also featured during the performance is...
    02/11/12	Peter and the Wolf TPAC - James K. Polk Theater Peter and the Wolf Presented by Nashville Ballet at TPAC - James K. Polk Theater February 11, 2012 After performing Peter and the Wolf to a sold-out crowd in February 2011, Nashville Ballet will present the beloved fable to an all-ages crowd again during the upcoming season. In the classic tale, brave young Peter mistakenly leaves his grandfather’s garden gate open, allowing the duck to escape and unleashing an adventure to remember with several other animal characters.
    02/16/12	InsideOut of the Lunch Box: Music Business 101 TPAC - James K. Polk Theater InsideOut of the Lunch Box: Music Business 101 Presented by Tennessee Performing Arts Center, TPAC at TPAC - James K. Polk Theater February 16, 2012 TPAC Education joins Vanderbilt University for this lunchtime series that includes enlightening panel discussions, performance excerpts, and a free lunch. Helpful Information: A free box lunch will be provided to the first 300 people to RSVP. Reservations are accepted no earlier than 3 weeks prior to the event date. To register, call (615) 322-8585.
    03/21/12	TPAC Arts Appetizers: Mary Poppins TPAC - James K. Polk Theater TPAC Arts Appetizers: Mary Poppins Presented by Tennessee Performing Arts Center, TPAC at TPAC - James K. Polk Theater March 21, 2012 TPAC Education provides the perfect pre-show treat to whet your appetite before a performance. Arrive early to enhance your theater experience with a menu of fun facts, delectable discussions, and, yes, appetizers. Mary Poppins is bringing its own brand of Broadway magic to theaters across the country, which has Variety raving, "This is the rare...
    03/24/12- 03/25/12	Legends of Russian Ballet TPAC - James K. Polk Theater Legends of Russian Ballet Presented by Tennessee Performing Arts Center, TPAC at TPAC - James K. Polk Theater March 24-March 25, 2012 Legends of Russian Ballet is coming to Nashville this spring. Yuri Grigorovich, world-renowned choreographer of Bolsoi Theatre, has created a magical ballet show! The performance includes a selection of famous masterpieces from Rimonda (music by Glazunov), Chopeniana (Chopin), Le Spectra de la Rose (Carl Von Weber), Don Quixote (L Minkus), Spring Water (Rachmaninov) and Swan...
    03/31/12	TEDxNashville: Impact - Making a Difference TPAC - James K. Polk Theater TEDxNashville: Impact - Making a Difference Presented by TEDxNashville at TPAC - James K. Polk Theater March 31, 2012 TEDxNashville will host its third annual event titled "Impact — Making a Difference" at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center. Distinguished leaders in technology, entertainment, design, science, art, education, government, public policy, healthcare and other areas will share their remarkable thoughts and ideas focused on creating positive changes in our society. The leadership team of TEDxNashville comprises successful entrepreneurs, artists,...
    04/05/12- 04/08/12	TITANIC the Musical: 100 Year Tribute TPAC - James K. Polk Theater TITANIC the Musical: 100 Year Tribute Presented by Circle Players, Inc. at TPAC - James K. Polk Theater April 5-April 8, 2012 Circle Players is thrilled to announce a very special event to coincide with the 100th anniversary of TITANIC's journey. Circle Players will revive its hit production TITANIC the Musical in an extraordinary theatre experience at TPAC'S Polk Theatre, for four night performances and one matinee from April 5-8, 2012-- just days before the actual 100th anniversary of TITANIC's sinking. Many tributes are planned around the world, and now Middle Tennessee and Circle Players will be among...
    04/27/12- 04/28/12	C.S. Lewis' The Screwtape Letters TPAC - James K. Polk Theater C.S. Lewis' The Screwtape Letters Presented by Fellowship for Performing Arts at TPAC - James K. Polk Theater April 27-April 28, 2012 C.S.Lewis' brilliant novel, The Screwtape Letters, reveals spiritual warfare from a demon's point of view. A sold out hit in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., this funny, provocative, and wickedly witty theatrical adaptation starring Max McLean as Screwtape will change the way you think about how demons influence your everyday life. For Student Discounts, please come in person with your school ID...
    05/02/12	TPAC Arts Appetizers: Rain TPAC - James K. Polk Theater TPAC Arts Appetizers: Rain Presented by Tennessee Performing Arts Center, TPAC at TPAC - James K. Polk Theater May 2, 2012 TPAC Education provides the perfect pre-show treat to whet your appetite before a performance. Arrive early to enhance your theater experience with a menu of fun facts, delectable discussions, and, yes, appetizers. RAIN, the internationally-acclaimed Beatles concert, returns by popular demand! As "the next best thing to seeing The Beatles!" (Associated...

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  Events

  • Past Events

    02/08/12	TPAC Arts Appetizers: South Pacific TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    01/23/12	Craig Ferguson TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    01/20/12	Anjelah Johnson TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    01/04/12	TPAC Arts Appetizers: The Addams Family TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    12/16/11	Dave Barnes presents A Very Merry Christmas with Special Guests TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    12/15/11	Fruitcake TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    12/02/11- 12/04/11	Pagliacci: Tweet Seats & Mustache and Mohawk Competition TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    11/18/11	Demetri Martin TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    11/16/11	TPAC Arts Appetizers: Memphis TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    10/28/11- 10/30/11	Cinderella TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    10/15/11	Sinbad Live TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    10/14/11	Lisa Lampanelli (CANCELLED) TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    10/11/11	Trailer Park Boys TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    10/05/11	Opening Night Film: "From the Rough" TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    09/30/11- 10/01/11	C.S. Lewis' The Screwtape Letters TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    08/13/11	TN Body Building Championships: Pre-Judging TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    08/13/11	TN Body Building Championships: Finals TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    07/15/11	Comedian Billy Gardell TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    06/09/11	Nashville in Harmony presents "A Home For Us All" at TPAC TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    05/25/11	Tommy Emmanuel & The Australian All Star Band featuring Phil Emmanuel TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    05/18/11	TPAC Arts Appetizers: Les Miserables TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    05/15/11	STARZSTRUCK 2011 TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    05/12/11	Eloise Fashion Show TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    05/11/11	TPAC Arts Appetizers: Young Frankenstein TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    05/07/11	TPAC's Family Field Trip: Performance in which Hopefully Nothing Happens TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    04/21/11	InsideOut of the Lunch Box: Nashville Ballet's Carmina Burana TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    04/09/11	TEDxNashville: Wonder featuring Actress & Activist Ashley Judd, Country Music Star Jimmy Wayne, NASA Scientist Dr. Andrew Keys, and more TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    04/06/11	TPAC's Signature Series featuring Chris Brubeck's Triple Play (CANCELLED) TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    04/02/11	TPAC's Family Field Trip: Before the People Came TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    04/02/11	InsideOut Makeup & Move Workshop: CATS (SOLD OUT) TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    04/02/11	Regions Free Day: Before the People Came TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    03/24/11	InsideOut of the Lunch Box: In the Heights TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    03/23/11	TPAC Arts Appetizers: In the Heights TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    03/16/11	Leo Kottke TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    03/11/11	TPAC's Signature Series featuring Luciana Souza with Romero Lubambo (CANCELLED) TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    03/01/11- 03/06/11	Ella TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    02/27/11	TPAC Arts Appetizers: Spring Awakening TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    02/12/11	Peter and the Wolf TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    02/11/11- 02/13/11	Director's Choice: Postcards from the Boys, Satto and The Storyteller TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    01/28/11- 02/01/11	The Marriage of Figaro TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    01/20/11	InsideOut of the Lunch Box: Tennessee Rep's Yankee Tavern TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    01/10/11- 02/01/11	2011 Exhibition at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    12/16/10	Twisted Tinsel TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    12/15/10	Regions Free Day of Holiday Magic TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    12/11/10	TPAC's Family Field Trip: The Frog Bride TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    11/30/10- 12/05/10	A Tuna Christmas TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    11/26/10	An Evening With Joe Bonamassa TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    11/20/10	Craig Ferguson TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    11/17/10	TPAC Arts Appetizers: Blue Man Group TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    11/13/10	TPAC's Family Field Trip: POST Comedy Theater TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    11/05/10	TPAC's Signature Series featuring DePue / De Hoyos (Cancelled) TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    10/29/10- 10/31/10	Swan Lake TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    10/27/10	TPAC Arts Appetizers: Dreamgirls TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    10/21/10	InsideOut of the Lunch Box: Menopause the Musical TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    10/19/10- 10/23/10	Menopause The Musical TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    10/16/10	Richard Thompson TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    10/02/10	TPAC's Signature Series featuring Tierney Sutton Band TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    09/22/10	TPAC Arts Appetizers: 9 to 5 TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    09/17/10	InsideOut of the Lunch Box: Nashville Opera's Andrea Chénier TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    09/12/10	Popstars Taping featuring Train TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    08/17/10	Neko Case with special guests Lost in the Trees (CANCELED) TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    07/03/10	Henry Rollins - Frequent Flyer Tour TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    06/30/10- 07/01/10	Tennessee Governor's School for the Arts Finale TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    06/13/10	31st Annual Sunday Mornin’ Country ® Celebration to Honor Country Legend Roy Clark with Musical Tribute TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    06/08/10	Chely Wright's 10th Annual Reading, Writing, and Rhythm Concert TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    05/21/10	Topdog/Underdog TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    05/11/10	A Spring Concert TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    05/08/10	Capitol Steps TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    05/06/10	2010 Eloise Fashion Show TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    05/05/10	TPAC Arts Appetizers - A Chorus Line TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    04/26/10	Straight No Chaser (SOLD OUT) TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    04/23/10	Healing for the Soul TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    04/22/10	Todd Rundgren's Johnson Tour with Kasim Sulton, Prairie Prince and Jesse Gress TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    04/15/10	InsideOut of the Lunch Box: A Midsummer Night's Dream TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    04/03/10	David Garrett TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    03/25/10	InsideOut of the Lunch Box: The Color Purple TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    03/24/10	TPAC Arts Appetizers - The Color Purple TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    03/13/10	Jamie Cullum: The Pursuit TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    03/12/10	Laser Spectacular Tribute to Michael Jackson TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    03/12/10	Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    02/20/10	Todd Snider with Jennifer Knapp and Elizabeth Cook TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    02/18/10	InsideOut of the Lunch Box TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    02/16/10	Brandi Carlile with Amy Ray TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    02/12/10- 02/14/10	American Originals TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    02/10/10	TPAC Arts Appetizers - The Drowsy Chaperone TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    01/21/10	InsideOut of the Lunch Box: Proof TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    01/20/10	TPAC Arts Appetizers - 101 Dalmatians TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    12/11/09- 12/20/09	Nutcracker TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    12/08/09	A Holiday Extravaganza - The GrandVista Holiday Show at TPAC TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    12/05/09	TPAC's Family Field Trip: Fiesta Mexicana TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    11/13/09- 11/15/09	The Fall of the House of Usher TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    11/12/09	InsideOut of the Lunch Box: Nashville Opera's The Fall of the House of Usher TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    10/31/09	TPAC's Family Field Trip: The Very Hungry Caterpillar TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    10/28/09	TPAC Arts Appetizers - Little House on the Prairie TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    10/23/09- 10/25/09	Giselle TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    10/17/09	Marianne Faithfull **CANCELLED** TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    10/10/09	TPAC's Family Field Trip: Jason and the Argonauts TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    10/09/09	In Concert With The King TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    09/17/09	Comedy Central Live: Mike Birbiglia - I'm in The Future Also TPAC - James K. Polk Theater
    09/02/09	TPAC Arts Appetizers - Wicked TPAC - James K. Polk Theater