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The hills are alive with The Sound of (Black) Music! Experience Rodgers and Hammerstein’s songs in a unique way during this one-night-only concert at Tennessee Performing Arts Center‘s Polk Theater on Oct. 13. Tickets on sale now at TPAC.org , by phone at 615-782-4040 and in person at the TPAC Box Office, 505 Deaderick St., in downtown Nashville. Patrons are encouraged to have tickets delivered to the TPAC Concierge App. MORE TPAC NEWS Recognized among the “Best Theater of 2021″ by The New York Times, The Sound of (Black) Music is a vibrant concert reimagining of a musical classic through a utopian, Afrofuturistic lens full of love. Cherished songs such as “Do-Re-Mi,” “Edelweiss” and “Climb Ev’ry Mountain” are recast through a Black roots music kaleidoscope of jazz, gospel, blues, soul, funk and Afrobeat. The Sound of (Black) Music is presented by Electric Root, a nationwide curator, producer and facilitator focused exclusively on Black roots music in the performing a...

An all-new tour of the iconic Tony-Award®-winning musical ANNIE returns to Nashville at Tennessee Performing Arts Center’s Jackson Hall for five performances March 27-30, 2024. Single tickets can be purchased at TPAC.org , by phone at 615-782-4040 and in person at the TPAC Box Office, 505 Deaderick St., in downtown Nashville. For groups of 10 or more, call 615-782-4060. Patrons are encouraged to have tickets delivered to the TPAC Concierge App. Holding onto hope when times are tough can take an awful lot of determination, and sometimes, an awful lot of determination comes in a surprisingly small package. Little Orphan Annie has reminded generations of theatergoers that sunshine is always right around the corner, and now the best-loved musical of all time is set to return in this new production – just as you remember it and just when we need it most. This celebration of family, optimism and the American spirit remains the ultimate cure for all the hard knocks life throws your wa...

The stunning brand-new production of the Tony Award-winning musical THE CHER SHOW will makes its Nashville premiere at Tennessee Performing Arts Center’s Jackson Hall for three performances Jan. 19-20, 2024. Single tickets go on sale Friday, Aug. 18, at TPAC.org , by phone at 615-782-4040 and in person at the TPAC Box Office, 505 Deaderick St., in downtown Nashville. For groups of 10 or more, call 615-782-4060. Patrons are encouraged to have tickets delivered to the TPAC Concierge App. THE CHER SHOW is 35 smash hits, six decades of stardom, two rock-star husbands, a Grammy, an Oscar, an Emmy and enough Tony Award-winning Bob Mackie gowns to cause a sequin shortage in New York City, all in one unabashedly fabulous new musical that will have audiences dancing in the aisles. Superstars come and go. Cher is forever. For six straight decades, only one unstoppable force has flat-out dominated popular culture – breaking down barriers, pushing boundaries and letting nothing and no o...

Prepare for an evening of spontaneous comedy when The Improvised Shakespeare Company performs four hysterical performances at Tennessee Performing Arts Center’s Johnson Theater Nov. 10-11. Tickets go on sale Aug. 11, at 10 a.m. at TPAC.org , by phone at 615-782-4040 and in person at the TPAC Box Office, 505 Deaderick St., in downtown Nashville. Patrons are encouraged to have tickets delivered to the TPAC Concierge App. Based on one audience suggestion for a title of a show that has never been written, The Improvised Shakespeare Company creates a fully impromptu masterpiece with the language and themes of William Shakespeare. Nothing has been planned out or rehearsed, and all of the dialogue is said for the first time. So, if you ever wonder where the story is going… they are too! TimeOut Chicago calls it “staggeringly brilliant” and “downright hilarious!” You’ve never seen The Bard like this before. The Improvised Shakespeare Company is one of the funniest and most criticall...

"Funny Girl", the sensational musical comedy revival, makes its Nashville premiere at Tennessee Performing Arts Center’s Jackson Hall Jan. 2-7, 2024. Single tickets can be purchased at TPAC.org , by phone at 615-782-4040 and in person at the TPAC Box Office, 505 Deaderick St., in downtown Nashville. For groups of 10 or more, call 615-782-4060. Patrons are encouraged to have tickets delivered to the TPAC Concierge App. Welcome to musical comedy heaven! The “vivacious and delightfully glitzy” (Vogue) Broadway revival features iconic songs, including “Don’t Rain On My Parade,” “I’m the Greatest Star”and “People.” Breaking box office records week after week and receiving unanimous raves on Broadway, this bittersweet comedy is the story of the indomitable Fanny Brice. As a girl from the Lower East Side who dreamed of a life on the stage, everyone told her she’d never be a star, but then something funny happened—she became one of the most beloved performers in history, shin...

Everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny takes the stage in Nashville when Mrs. Doubtfire comes to Tennessee Performing Arts Center’s Jackson Hall for a limited one-week engagement Nov. 7-12. Single tickets can be purchased at TPAC.org , by phone at 615-782-4040 and in person at the TPAC Box Office, 505 Deaderick St., in downtown Nashville. For groups of 10 or more, call 615-782-4060. Patrons are encouraged to have tickets delivered to the TPAC Concierge App. Critics call Mrs. Doubtfire “wonderful, heartwarming and laugh-out-loud funny” (Manchester Evening News) and “a feel-good, family-friendly comedy that delivers” (The Hollywood Reporter). The internationally acclaimed new hit musical is based on the beloved film and directed by four-time Tony Award® winner Jerry Zaks. Mrs. Doubtfire will star beloved Broadway leading man, Rob McClure, who drew critical raves, standing ovations and a Tony Award nomination when he created Euphegenia Doubtfire (everybody’s favorite Scottish nanny...

Studio Tenn Theatre Company and Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC) will co-present their unique Cabaret On Stage series for a third exciting year in 2023, featuring intimate evenings on the stage in TPAC’s Polk Theater with Broadway stars JASON DANIELEY (“The Full Monty,” “Pretty Woman: The Musical”); KEN PAGE (“CATS,” “The Wiz”) and EMILY SKINNER (“Side Show,” “Billy Elliot,” “New York, New York”). Tickets on sale now at TPAC.org , by phone at 615-782-4040 and in person at the TPAC Box Office, 505 Deaderick St., in downtown Nashville. Save 10% on this phenomenal series by purchasing tickets to all three shows now. The 2023 Cabaret On Stage series takes the audience on an unforgettable musical journey. JASON DANIELEY uses his award-winning talent to share songs that marked significant moments in his personal and professional life; KEN PAGE combines Broadway with Rhythm & Blues as he performs pieces from well-known composers and talks about his extraordinary career spannin...

Here are six live shows to see this week. Duran Duran photo from Bridgestone Arena Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville Tuesday, June 13, 7 pm Duran   Duran  are icons of British music. Continuing to perform to huge concert audiences around the world since the band first formed in 1980, their career has seen more than 100 million record sales worldwide. 21 UK Top 20 tunes and 18 American hit singles, six Platinum-selling records, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Find tickets here.  Styx photo from Ryman Auditorium Ryman Auditorium, 116 John Rep Lewis Way, Nashville Saturday, June 17, 7:30 pm With over four decades of barn-burning chart hits, joyous singalongs, and hard-driving deep cuts, the STYX show is promising to be one to remember. From the progressively-sweeping splendor that is “The Grand Illusion,” to the majestic spiritual love for a special “Lady”; and the regal reach-for-the-stars bravado of “Come Sail Away” to the rugged “Renegade.” ...

Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC) announces the selection of a global architecture team including the innovative and internationally acclaimed BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group), the national award-winning performing arts architecture firm William Rawn Associates and the award-winning Nashville-based EOA Architects for the design of a new performance home. The selection is a significant step toward relocation for the almost 50-year-old performing arts non-profit following recent approval by the Tennessee General Assembly of Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee’s 2023-24 budget proposal for $200 million to support TPAC’s move from the State-owned James K. Polk Cultural Center. The State made an initial investment in 1974 to establish TPAC and construct its current facility as part of the James K. Polk State Office Building. After a comprehensive review of its real estate assets, the State has determined the building is antiquated and there is a higher and better use for the site. Included with ...

Nashville Ballet will be concluding their 2022-23 Season April 21–23 at TPAC with New in Nashville . A celebration of long-time Artistic Director Paul Vasterling, who has been a part of the company for more than three decades, this unique sampling of music and movement will highlight the growth of the company under Vasterling’s leadership.  “Nashville Ballet is rapidly becoming one of the top artistic institutions in the country, and we owe a tremendous amount of that success to Paul,” shared CEO and incoming Artistic Director Nick Mullikin. “Over the last 34 years, he has built an organization that pushes boundaries, exceeds expectations, and inspires everyone to think bigger and do more. Because of him and his commitment to Nashville Ballet, we are going to be able to take this company to the next level. He has laid the foundation, and now we get to build upon it.” Throughout his 30-plus years with Nashville Ballet, Vasterling has propelled the organization’s growth both ph...

TPAC (Tennessee Performing Arts) is located in downtown Nashville close to the Capital Building. Nashville is a major market for Broadway touring productions that stop at TPAC along with special engagements of musical guests and other performances. TPAC is located at   505 Deaderick St, Nashville, TN 37243. If you are looking to grab a bite before a show, here are a few places to try. The Library [caption id="attachment_18029" align="aligncenter" width="800"] photo by Donna Vissman[/caption] 623 Union Street, Nashville The Library is located inside the Sheraton Grand Nashville right off of the lobby. It offers a limited menu of sandwiches and salads for a quick dinner. After the show, you can stop by the Sheraton and visit the 28th floor Skye lounge for a drink of try one of the snacks offered like Nashville caramel popcorn or bbq short rib flatbread. Deacon’s New South [caption id="attachment_18030" align="aligncenter...

Headed to a show at TPAC? Here are a few places to park. TPAC is located at 505 Deaderick St, Nashville, TN 37243. Valet Parking [caption id="attachment_18021" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Stock Photo[/caption] Valet parking is provided by Metropolis for most publicly ticketed events by Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC’s Jackson Hall, TPAC’s Polk Theater, and TPAC’s Johnson Theater). Metropolis utilizes a parking app to provide a convenient way for customers to pay for valet and request their vehicles at the end of the performances. For convenience, visit  Metropolis online  to create your account in advance. Drop-off  is located on 6 th  Avenue by the marquee entrance to TPAC near the corner of Deaderick Street. Paying for valet  is convenient via a link texted to your cell phone upon drop off. The current rate is $40 per vehicle. Metropolis is unable to accept cash payment for valet services. Street Parking [caption i...

Tennessee Performing Arts often called TPAC was founded in 1980 and is located in downtown Nashville. For over four decades, TPAC has welcomed more than 14 million audience members and served more than 2 million students, educators, and adults with performances, teacher resources, professional development opportunities, classroom residencies, and enrichment programs. Performances you can see include Broadway at TPAC series; purposefully-curated series in Dance, Theatre, and Family programming; a wide variety of special engagements, and the productions of three resident artistic companies – Nashville Ballet, Nashville Opera, and Nashville Repertory Theatre. Here’s what you need to know before you attend an event at TPAC. You can purchase tickets to shows at TPAC.org or by visiting the box office located at 505 Deaderick Street, Nashville. TPAC offers limited view seats- meaning you won’t be able to see the entire stage. For many fans the limited view is not a problem, ...

Enchantment abounds in a magical 2023-24 HCA Healthcare/TriStar Health Broadway at TPAC Season, Presented in Partnership with Nissan and filled with the hottest titles direct from New York and on tour. Featuring six Nashville premieres, including a two-week engagement of the Tony®-nominated Best Musical Disney’s FROZEN ; MRS. DOUBTFIRE , based on the beloved film and directed by four-time Tony Award® winner Jerry Zaks; FUNNY GIRL , featuring one of the greatest musical scores of all time; the Tony Award®-winning reimagination of Bob Dylan’s legendary songs in GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY ; the inspiring story of the Queen of Rock n’ Roll, TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL; and BEETLEJUICE , the Broadway smash hit based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film. The 2023-24 Broadway at TPAC lineup also includes the highly-anticipated return of WICKED, the sensational untold true story of the Witches of Oz , and the Tony Award®-winning musical comedy HAIRSPRAY . In addition, TPAC will have...

Single tickets on sale Friday, Feb. 3, at 10 a.m. Disney Theatrical Productions, under the direction of  Thomas Schumacher , and Tennessee Performing Arts Center announce that tickets for the long-awaited engagement of  Disney’s ALADDIN   will go on sale to the public on Friday, Feb. 3, at 10 a.m. The hit Broadway musical comedy will begin performances in TPAC’s Jackson Hall on Tuesday, May 2, and play a limited one-week engagement through Sunday, May 7. Tickets can be purchased at  TPAC.org , by phone at 615-782-4040 and in person at the TPAC Box Office, 505 Deaderick St., in downtown Nashville. For groups of 10 or more, call 615-782-4060. Patrons are encouraged to have tickets delivered to the TPAC Concierge App. Ticket buyers are reminded that TPAC is the only official retail ticket outlet for all performances. Those who purchase tickets from a ticket broker or a third party should be aware that TPAC is unable to reprint or replace lost or stolen tickets and is unable to c...