Tag Archives: Entertainment

Warren Arts is inviting the community to see its latest production, “The Outsiders,” opening this weekend. Director Chad McGee said that the play is based on the 1967 novel written by S.E. Hinton about teens growing up in Tulsa, Oklahoma in rough circumstances. “And it kind of explores the conflict between the Greasers, the kind of kids of who are ... Read More »

Jackson County Chamber of Commerce said that the success of the first Cumberland River Musicfest exceeded expectations. Director Hope Vargas said that the festival served as a good learning experience for how to improve the operation for next year. “We learned a ton as we saw how things played out,” Vargas said. “Honestly the greatest need was that we needed ... Read More »

Cookeville Performing Arts Center presents “Almost, Maine,” a show that explores stories of love and loss through a series of short plays that take place all in one location. Director Kimberly Frick-Welker said that the show was written to reflect the circumstances of communities in rural areas. “John Carione who is the playwright,” Frick-Welker said. “Actually speaks to the fact ... Read More »

Crossville will receive a visit from guitar virtuoso Jacob Johnson at the Palace Theatre this Friday. Palace Theatre Supervisor Todd Olson said that Johnson’s guitar playing is like nothing they’ve had at the theater. “He plays it so many different ways other than strumming,” Olson said. “He taps it, he beats it, he drums it. He’s really a non-traditional acoustic ... Read More »

Warren Arts Foundation is excited for audience members to come see their production of “James and the Giant Peach Jr.” a musical adaptation of the book by Roald Dahl. Chairman Chad McGee said audience members can expect to be impressed by the costumes, set, singing and dancing in this fun and family-friendly show. “It was put together expertly by a ... Read More »

The Monterey High School Drama Department is presenting its spring production “Our Place” by Terry Gabbard, a short play for all ages about human connection. Director Carrie Brown-Jones said she hopes the community will come and support a show she chose both for its poignancy and to honor her senior performers. “They’ve missed out on a lot of traditional things ... Read More »