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What’s different for Nashville’s performing arts scene this holiday season

Rose Gilbert

December 2, 2022

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In this episode, we’re joined by musicians, vocalists and a representative from the Tennessee Performing Arts Center to talk about some of our city’s beloved traditions — from Christmas carols to the ballet.

Filed Under: Programs Tagged With: holiday concerts, holiday season, juvenile justice, Nashville Symphony, Tennessee Supreme Court, TPAC

Local actors join Broadway stars to perform Elton John’s musical ‘AIDA’ at TPAC

Khalil Ekulona

September 29, 2022

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This weekend, Studio Tenn and TPAC will present the Elton John and Tim Rice musical AIDA at the James K. Polk Theater for a two-night run. It brings together local actors and Broadway stars to perform the Tony and Grammy Award winning pop opera.

Filed Under: Arts, Culture & Music, WPLN News Tagged With: Broadway, Elton John, musical, Studio Tenn, theatre, TPAC

Nutty Professor Producers Say Hamlisch Left Completed Score

Nina Cardona

August 8, 2012

The old adage “the show must go on” is particularly true this week for The Nutty Professor. Its composer, Marvin Hamlisch, died suddenly Tuesday. That means one less voice on the creative team that’s putting final touches on the musical in Nashville before trying to take it to Broadway.

Filed Under: Arts, Culture & Music, WPLN News Tagged With: Mac Pirkle, marvin hamlisch, Nutty Professor, TPAC

After Years of Work, Musical’s Future Hinges on Nashville Preview

Bradley George

July 20, 2012

Actor and Comedian Jerry Lewis will be in Nashville for the next month so, but don’t expect to run into him in Five Points or Centennial Park. He’s spending his days and nights, deep in the bowels of the Tennessee Performing Arts Center.

Filed Under: Arts, Culture & Music, WPLN News Tagged With: Audio News Features, Jerry Lewis, joann hunter, marvin hamlisch, michael andrew, rupert holmes, the nutty professor, TPAC

Jerry Lewis Hopes Nashville Performances of New Musical Lead to Broadway Success

Bradley George

July 11, 2012

Actor Jerry Lewis held court today in the lobby of the Tennessee Performing Arts Center, fielding questions about the musical version of his 1963 film, The Nutty Professor.He’s trying to use Nashville performances of the show to get it to Broadway

Filed Under: Arts, Culture & Music, WPLN News Tagged With: Jerry Lewis, the nutty professor, TPAC

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