One of our favorite things about fall is the boost in theater and dance productions on stages across Middle Tennessee. Mark your calendars for these goodies:
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
Oct. 11 – 27 | Ages 16+
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thelarrykeetontheatre.org
The Larry Keeton Dinner Theatre, 108 Donelson Pike, Nashville. Thu – Sat 7 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. $18 – $30 adults, $15 – $20 ages 12 & younger. This musical comedy is about a fictional spelling bee in a middle school. The show contains adult language.
AND THEN THERE WERE NONE
Through Oct. 13 | Ages 8+
615-563-2787
artscenterofcc.com
The Arts Center of Cannon County, 1424 John Bragg Hwy., Woodbury. Fri – Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. $15 adults, $13 students. Experience Agatha Christie’s best-selling murder mystery live on stage.
A DOLL’S HOUSE, PART 2
Oct. 13 – Nov. 3 | Ages 14+
615-782-4040 | nashvillerep.org
Nashville Rep at TPAC’s Johnson Theater, 505 Deaderick St., Nashville. Wed – Thu 6:30 p.m., Fri 7:30 p.m., Sat 2:30 & 7:30 p.m., Sun 2:30 p.m. $25 – $52.50. In this play, a broken family must confront the complexities of feminism and the price of independence.
DRACULA: THE UNDEAD
Oct. 5 – 21 | Ages 12+
615-847-0934
lakewoodtheatre.org
Lakewood Theatre Company, 2211 Old Hickory Blvd., Old Hickory. Fri – Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2:30 p.m. $15 adults, $12 students. The story of Count Dracula comes to life on stage.
FALLING OUT
Oct. 12 – 13 | Ages 12+
615-350-7200
ozartsnashville.org
OZ Arts Nashville, 6172 Cockrill Bend Cir., Nashville. Fri 8 p.m., Sat 7 p.m. $60. Phantom Limb Productions uses puppetry, video, music, flex dance and Butoh swirling in a delicate installation prompting questions about humans in relationship with the planet.
HAIR
Oct. 5 – 21 | Ages 10+
615-332-7529
circleplayers.net
Circle Players at Looby Theater, 2301 Rosa L. Parks Blvd., Nashville. Thu – Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $10 – $20. Celebrating the ‘60s counterculture, this musical explores the ideas of identity, community, global responsibility and peace.
HANSEL & GRETEL
Saturdays, Oct. 20 – Nov. 10 | All ages
615-300-0374
oldeworldetheatre.com
Olde Worlde Theatre at The Belcourt, 2102 Belcourt Ave., Nashville. 10 a.m. $10. Kids can experience a unique twist on a classic tale.
JEKYLL & HYDE
Oct. 5 – 21 | Ages 10+
615-904-2787
boroarts.org
Center for the Arts, 110 W. College St., Murfreesboro. Fri – Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. $15 adults, $13 students, $11 children. An evocative tale of a doctor with a dark secret.
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical masterpiece, “The Phantom of the Opera,” returns to TPAC Oct. 24 – Nov. 4.
LA TRAVIATA
Oct. 4 & 6 | Ages 12+
615-782-4040
nashvilleopera.org
Nashville Opera at TPAC’s Jackson Hall, 505 Deaderick St., Nashville. Thu 7 p.m., Sat 8 p.m. $20 – $99. Verdi’s opera brings to life the bittersweet human quest for love and redemption.
THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW
Oct. 12 – 28 | All ages
615-893-9825
mltarts.com
Murfreesboro Little Theatre, 702 Ewing Blvd., Murfreesboro. Fri – Sun 7 p.m. $10. This outdoor youth production weaves the tale of Ichabod Crane.
LEND ME A TENOR
Oct. 5 – 20| Ages 10+
615-791-5007
pull-tight.com
Pull-Tight Theater, 112 Second Ave. S., Franklin. Thu – Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2:30 p.m. $18 adults, $12 students. A show full of mistaken identities, romantic complications and slamming doors.
NEWSIES
Oct. 25 – 27 | All ages
cytnashville.org
CYT Nashville at Academy Park Performing Arts Center, 112 Everbright Ave., Franklin. Thu – Fri 7 p.m., Sat 2 & 7 p.m. $14 at the door. Disney’s musical set in turn-of-the-century New York City is about people fighting for what’s right.
NEWSIES
Through Oct. 20 | All ages
615-646-9977
dinnertheatre.com
Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre, 8204 Hwy. 100, Nashville. Thu – Sat 7:30 p.m. $60 adults, $30 youth. This musical is set in turn-of-the-century New York City with a story that inspires people to fight for what’s right and seize the day.
NIGHT OF THE TEENAGE ZOMBIES
Oct. 26 – Nov. 4 | Ages 12+
615-598-8950
encore-theatre-company.org
Encore Theatre Company, 6978 Lebanon Road, Mt. Juliet. Fri – Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2:30 p.m. $15 adults, $10 ages 12 & younger. It’s a teenage zombie takeover, and it’s up to high school senior Mackenzie Thomas to defend the town.
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
Oct. 24 – Nov. 4 | All ages
615-782-4040
tpac.org
Broadway Series at TPAC’s Jackson Hall, 505 Deaderick St., Nashville. Tue – Thu 7:30 p.m., Fri 8 p.m., Sat 2 & 8 p.m., Sun 1 & 6:30 p.m. $65 – $105. Experience Cameron Mackintosh’s new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical masterpiece.
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG
Oct. 9 – 14 | Ages 10+
615-782-4040
tpac.org
Broadway Series at TPAC’s Jackson Hall, 505 Deaderick St., Nashville. Tue – Thu 7:30 p.m., Fri 8 p.m., Sat 2 & 8 p.m., Sun 1 & 6:30 p.m. $40 – $85. A classic murder mystery full of mishaps and madcap mania. It’s Sherlock Holmes meets Monty Python.
SEVEN DEADLY SINS
Oct. 18 – 20 | Ages 12+
nashvilleballet.com
Nashville Ballet and Ten Out of Tenn at TPAC’s Polk Theater, 505 Deaderick St., Nashville. 7:30 p.m. $30 – $72. Christopher Stuart’s original production exposes the most sinister side of society as the protagonist confronts his demons.
THE TAMING OF THE SHREW
Saturday, Oct. 20 | Ages 12+
nashvilleshakes.org
Nashville Shakespeare Festival at a surprise location — ticket holders will receive a text 24 hours in advance with the location. 2 p.m. $10. Kim Bretton directs the Bard’s comedy in which a mischievous nobleman tricks a drunken tinsmith into thinking he’s a nobleman, too.
TWILIGHT OF THE GODS
Oct. 4 – 14 | Ages 10+
blackbirdtheater.com
Blackbird Theater at Academy Park Performing Arts Center, 112 Everbright Ave., Franklin. Thu – Sat 7 p.m., Sun 2:30 p.m. $17.50 – $25. This original comedic thriller brings together prominent historical figures to form a utopia.
WAIT UNTIL DARK
Oct. 11 – 20 | Ages 12+
actorspointtheatre.com
Actors Point Theatre at GodWhy Church, 100 GodWhy Court, Hendersonville. Thu – Sat 7:30 p.m. $13 – $27. A blind woman becomes the target of three con men searching for heroin hidden in a doll.
