A new Tennessee Performing Arts Center is one step closer to reality. The State Building Commission approved $200 million for the project. Metro officials and TPAC are in talks to see if it can be constructed in East Bank, the same area that will house the new Titans Stadium.
What’s different for Nashville’s performing arts scene this holiday season
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.
Local actors join Broadway stars to perform Elton John’s musical ‘AIDA’ at TPAC
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.
Nutty Professor Producers Say Hamlisch Left Completed Score
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.
After Years of Work, Musical’s Future Hinges on Nashville Preview
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.
Jerry Lewis Hopes Nashville Performances of New Musical Lead to Broadway Success
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
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