Nashville Repertory Theatre presents “Our Town” from October 25 through November 3, 2024, in TPAC’s Johnson Theater. Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play is one of the most popular of all time. “Our Town” tells the story of two young neighbors, George Gibbs and Emily Webb, whose childhood friendship blossoms into romance, and then culminates in marriage.
Guided by an amiable stage manager, the occurrences of everyday life reveal universal truths and celebrations about love, family, and community. “Our Town” reminds us that there is beauty in the ordinary and brings a sense of wonder through our shared humanity. “Our Town” runs approximately 2 hours, 30 minutes with two intermissions. ASL-interpreted and open-captioned performances are available on Saturday, November 2 at 2pm.
“A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens runs December 6-22, 2024. Back by popular demand, the magic of the yuletide season comes to life once again with the return of Nashville Rep’s adaptation of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” The ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future will lead the miserly prosperous curmudgeon Ebenezer Scrooge on a journey of transformation and redemption.
Through these encounters, Scrooge learns the true meaning of Christmas and the importance of kindness and generosity. This heartwarming and spectacular production features stunning sets and costumes, dazzling special effects, and glorious music that transport the audience to Victorian England. “A Christmas Carol” is a timeless story that is sure to be loved by audiences of all ages.
“Shucked,”presented by HCA Healthcare/TriStar Health Broadway at TPAC in partnership with Nissan runs November 5-10, 2024 in Andrew Jackson Hall. “Shucked”is the Tony Award® –winning musical featuring a book by Tony Award® winner Robert Horn (Tootsie), a score by the Grammy® Award–winning songwriting team of Nashvillians Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally (Kacey Musgraves’ “Follow Your Arrow”), and directed by Tony Award® winner Jack O’Brien (Hairspray).
This corn-fed, corn-bred American musical is sure to satisfy your appetite for great musical theater. Content advisory: “Shucked”is recommended for ages 10+ and contains adult themes, moments of adult language and a harvest of corny innuendo.
Nashville Children’s Theatre (NCT) is presenting “Pippi Longstocking” November 2- December 15, 2024. No school, no parents, no bedtime or rules. Newcomer Pippi’s on her own to live as she pleases at Villekulla Cottage. Befriending Tommy and Annika, brother and sister neighbors, the everyday becomes amazing as the trio visits the circus, spends the day at school and even attends a remarkable tea party.
Will Pippi be forced to conform to the rules, or can she buck the system while waiting for her pirate king father to return? Find out as this timeless classic by one of the world’s most translated authors explodes from the page to the NCT stage. Directed by Abe Reybold, and on the NCT stage for the first time in 93 years!
Also at NCT for children 5 and under, “The Wheels on the Bus” runs through December 1, 2024. “Elijah Rock! A Jubilee Battle” runs January 1- March 2, 2025 for Grades 3-8. “Dino Time!” Runs March 1- May 18, 2025 for Ages 0-5. “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” runs April 5-May 18, 2025 for Grades 3-8. Tickets are available now at: NashvilleChildrensTheatre.org.
