There are many options for lovers of live stage productions this Spring in Music City. Here’s are some of the offerings in local venues, including National Touring productions, local plays, ballet and opera.
Nashville Repertory Theatre presents “Sister Act” April 10 – 19 at TPAC in Polk Theater.
When Deloris Van Cartier, a lounge singer with big dreams, witnesses a crime, she finds herself hiding at the last place she ever expected — a convent. Disguised as a nun, she shakes up the quiet church community and transforms its struggling choir into a sensation. “Sister Act” is a joyful, high-energy musical about friendship, faith, and the power of finding your own voice. “Sister Act” is the feel-good musical comedy smash based on the hit 1992 film that has audiences jumping to their feet featuring original music by Tony- and eight-time Oscar winner, Alan Menken. Learn more at: tpac.org
“Some Like It Hot” is at TPAC April 21 – 26 in Jackson Hall.
Winner of 4 Tony Awards®, including Best Choreography and Best Costumes, and the Grammy Award® for Best Musical Theater Album. Set in Chicago when Prohibition has everyone thirsty for a little excitement, “Some Like It Hot” is the “glorious, big, high-kicking” (Associated Press) story of two musicians forced to flee the Windy City after witnessing a mob hit. With gangsters hot on their heels, they catch a cross-country train for the life-chasing, life-changing trip of a lifetime. And what a trip it is! With its irresistible combination of heart and laughs, song and dance, “Some Like It Hot” won more theater awards than any show in its season. Learn more at: tpac.org
“Meow Meow: Diva and Disruptor” comes to OZ Arts on Saturday, April 11.
Hilarious and highly intoxicating, Meow Meow returns to her adoring fans in Nashville with her unique brand of subversive and sublime cabaret art, which has thrilled, inspired, and occasionally terrified audiences globally — from London’s West End to Lincoln Center, Berlin to Shanghai, and the Hollywood Bowl to the Sydney Opera House. Learn more at: https://www.ozartsnashville.org/
“Stage to Surface” is an art exhibition curated by Ashley Layendecker through August 23. Red Arrow presents this curated selection of works inspired by the Spring & Summer performances at OZ that offer an extra dimension of expression from artists living across Tennessee, as well as Birmingham, Brooklyn, Chicago, and Los Angeles, celebrating cross-disciplinary exchange between artists working across mediums and exploring similar ideas. Featuring works by: Julian Adon Alexander, Eric Cagley, Marlen Lugo, Jean Nagai, Morgan Ogilvie, Amy Pleasant, Pete Schulte, Skyler Simpson, and Dax van Aalten.
Nashville Opera presents “The Barber of Seville” (Il Barbiere di Siviglia), sung in Italian with English supertitles, April 16 and 18, at TPAC in Jackson Hall. Learn more about it at: nashvilleopera.org
Nashville Ballet presents “Sherlock” May 1 – 3, at TPAC in Polk Theater, paired with Donald Byrd’s “Wake the Neighbors” and the World Premiere of Maria A. Konrad’s “Lumina.” Learn more about it at: nashvilleballet.com
April 17 and 18, Nashville Ballet is hosting a weekend of FREE dance activities at the OneC1ty Amphitheater, featuring live performances, story time for little ones, dance classes for all ages, food trucks and more; bring your picnic blanket and come dressed ready to dance with them — no dance experience required to participate. Friday, April 17, 6 – 7 p.m., enjoy a dynamic performance showcasing the talent and artistry of NB2, Nashville Ballet’s official second company. Get more details and Saturday’s schedule at: nashvilleballet.com/upcoming-events/2026/3/18/spring-into-dance-2026
