Theaters Near Me in Gleason
The Historic Ruffin Theater
113 West Pleasant Avenue, Covington, TN
About Us:
The Historic Ruffin Theater is operated by the Tipton Arts Council, Inc. as a Non-Profit 501 (c)(3), and is dependent on the community for most funding. Patrons are a vital part of our existence and everyone is encouraged to contribute to keep the arts alive in Tipton County.
The Ruffin Theater is a 1930s Art Deco theater, now converted into a community theater where patrons enjoy premier entertainment in West Tennessee.
Website: https://ruffin.theater/
Email: ruffin@ruffin.theater
Roxy Regional Theatre
100 Franklin Street, Clarksville, TN
To produce professional live theatre and promote the arts, with emphasis on education, in Clarksville, Middle Tennessee and the Southeast.
Vision:
Our vision is to create an opportunity for all citizens in Clarksville, Middle Tennessee and the Southeast to explore and participate in all facets of the arts. The Roxy Regional Theatre spearheads cultural diversity and awareness.
Germantown Community Theatre
3037 Forest Hill-Irene Road, Germantown, TN
Mission Statement:
To entertain, educate, engage, and enrich the community through family-oriented, theatrical programming.
About Us:
Germantown Community Theatre, a 501(c)(3) organization, embarks on its 41st Season in fall, 2012. GCT was founded in 1972, first performing in the Germantown Community Center before moving to the old chapel of the Presbyterian Church (formerly St. George's Church) in 1973. In 1981, a group of dedicated volunteers rehabilitated the quaint turn-of-the century schoolhouse at 3037 Forest Hill-Irene Road into the intimate theatre that can be found there today - increasing its audience capacity by 50%. In 1990, the 112-seat theatre was refurbished and a rehearsal hall was added to the property - easing the growing pains of the theatre.
In addition to our 6-show season, we host educational and outreach programs for children and seniors. Here at GCT, we know exposure to theatre helps in the development of creativity and imagination. Your support is key to our success. Together, we can build the next generation of theatre artists.Â
Germantown Performing Arts Center
1801 Exeter Road, Germantown, TN
Mission:
GPAC serves the community by presenting the highest quality artistic endeavors to engage, enrich, and transform.
History:
As early as the 1980s, citizens of Germantown dreamed of having a performing arts center. Realizing the need for a multi-purpose community facility that could accommodate recreational and cultural needs, the City's Board of Mayor and Aldermen began construction on a civic complex that would enhance the lifestyle of the community residents. The Germantown Community Centre celebrated their opening in early 1990. Two years later, funds were raised and approval secured to make the performance hall a reality. In November 1994 the Germantown Performing Arts Centre opened its doors with a Gala featuring Ray Charles and a professional staff of five persons. The acoustically perfect, 900 seat venue featured a sprung pine stage, an intimate black box recording studio, an elegant green room, eight spacious dressing rooms and an opulent, grand lobby for entertaining and assembling. GPAC quickly established a reputation for bringing the most celebrated, world-class talent to the Mid-south each season. In October of 2000 conductor Michael Stern and GPAC launched the remarkable first season of the IRIS Chamber Orchestra featuring cellist Yo-Yo Ma. Today GPAC offers over 42 annual productions, hosts over 75 community events and offers educational and outreach programs for young and old alike. As GPAC celebrates its fourteenth season of bringing the most exceptional talent to the Mid-south, we invite you to be a part of the magic that is GPAC.
Theatre Memphis
630 Perkins Extension, Memphis, TN
BOX OFFICE HOURS
Mondays:
Closed
Tue – Fri:
10am - 5pm
PERFORMANCE WEEKDAYS:
Thurs – Fri:
6pm - Curtain
PERFORMANCE WEEKENDS:
Saturdays:
(Lohrey Stage) Noon - Curtain
(Next Stage) 2pm - Curtain
Sundays:
Noon - Curtain
Mission
To provide outstanding theatrical experiences to enrich the lives of our audiences, participants and community.
About
As a community theatre, Theatre Memphis strives to make an environment that is inclusive and welcoming to all. From greeting patrons at the front door to conducting educational workshops in the community to celebrating the hundreds of our volunteers with a year-end party, all the efforts are geared toward making Theatre Memphis an open and safe place to experience live theatre and social interaction as a participant or audience member.
Playhouse on the Square
66 South Cooper Street, Memphis, TN
Mission :
To produce a challenging and diverse repertoire of theatrical work that speaks to the intelligence, the soul, and the imagination of the Memphis community;
To provide a nurturing artistic home for actors, directors, designers, and staff in which they can practice their craft and share their talent; and
To make all of our productions available through access, outreach, and educational activities to everyone in the community regardless of financial circumstances.
Orpheum Theatre
203 South Main Street, Memphis, TN
The Orpheum Theatre is truly one of Memphis' most remarkable success stories; a theatre able to overcome a variety of adversities that ranged from several untimely bankruptcies, a devastating fire, the decay of downtown Memphis, and the threat of demolition for the construction of an office complex. Yet the "South's Finest Theatre" rose above all this and is the Mid-South’s premiere performing arts center.
American Artisan Festival - Artville
2500 West End Avenue, Nashville, TN
ARTVILLE is a three day festival for Nashville neighbors and visitors to come together for the love of art. Through public art installations, visual arts programming, and immersive experiences ARTVILLE will be a civic art experience that unites art lovers, collectors, and visitors alike.
Nashville Children's Theatre
25 Middleton Street, Nashville, TN
Mission:
Nashville Children's Theatre is an ensemble of professional artists who bring unique vision and compelling voice to the creation of meaningful theatre for Nashville and Middle Tennessee audiences. We strive to make the imaginative celebration of our hopes, struggles and joys a vital part of the shared experience for young people, families and our community.
Hendersonville Performing Arts Company
260 West Main Street, Suite 204, Hendersonville, TN
About Us:
Hendersonville Performing Arts Company (formerly Steeple Players Theatre) is a 501(c)3 non-profit theatre located in Hendersonville, Tennessee. We have presented family oriented theatre productions for more than 17 years. We consider ourselves a teaching theatre and provide an environment where children and adults are encouraged to develop their skills and talents in theatre production.
Originally, Steeple Players Theatre was located at the Hendersonville First United Methodist Church and utilized the Church facility for performances. In 2003, Steeple Players moved to our current location in the City Square Shopping Center. Our mission, to encourage development of the performing arts in the community as well as the recognition of the performing arts as an important part of the education of children and adults, and the quality of our productions has led to our long term growth and success. We take pride in making each production something that will engage, excite, educate, and inspire.
As we begin our 2013-14 season, we announce a name change to reflect who we have become. Thus, we begin the next stage of our journey to grow our theatre as Hendersonville Performing Arts Company (HPAC).
Chattanooga Theatre Centre
400 River Street, Chattanooga, TN
Mission:
The mission of the Chattanooga Theatre Centre, in brief, is to enhance our community through quality theatrical experiences. With our rehearsal halls, construction shops, and workrooms busy with devoted volunteers, our classrooms filled with interested students, and our auditoriums brimming with enthusiastic patrons, it is clear we are well on our way to fulfilling that purpose.
Clarence Brown Theatre
1215 Volunteer Blvd, Knoxville, TN
Mission:
The mission of the Department of Theatre and the Clarence Brown Theatre Company shall be to achieve regional, national and international distinction by:
- Providing quality programs of study at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.
- Supporting a resident professional theatre to foster professional standards of production and performance.
- Enriching the study and practice of theatre with projects and pursuits which facilitate national and international artistic exchange among teachers, students and professional artists.
- Providing a cultural resource for both the university and the larger East Tennessee community.
The Master of Fine Arts in Theatre shall provide an educational and artistic foundation for a life of work and research in theatre.
Historic Tennessee Theatre
604 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN
About Us:
The magnificent Tennessee Theatre first opened its doors on October 1, 1928 and was hailed as “the South’s most beautiful theatre.” When the first patrons stepped inside downtown’s “movie palace” to see their favorite stars on the silver screen, they paid only 40 cents for matinees and 60 cents for evening shows (children paid only 10 and 15 cents).
Designed by Chicago architects Graven & Mayger, the Theatre has a Spanish-Moorish style interior that incorporates elements from all parts of the world: Czechoslovakian crystals in the French-style chandeliers, Italian terrazzo flooring in the Grand Lobby, and Asian influences in the carpet and drapery patterns. It was one of the first public places in Knoxville to have air-conditioning.
In 1996, the Historic Tennessee Theatre Foundation, a non-profit organization, was founded with the purpose of preserving, maintaining, and operating the Theatre. The Foundation's Board of Directors was responsible for overseeing and raising funds for restoration and renovation of the building, which began in June, 2003. The former movie palace reopened on January 15, 2005 as a world-class performing arts center—the result of a $25.5 million renovation and restoration project funded through public and private donations.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and honored as the Official State Theatre of Tennessee, today's Tennessee Theatre has something for everyone: classical music, vintage films, dance, drama, and stellar performances by today's hottest musicians. Local arts organizations such as the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, Knoxville Opera, at UT Cultural Attractions use the Tennessee Theatre throughout the year. The Theatre is also the site of special events; wedding receptions, private parties, corporate meetings, and other functions are enhanced by its magnificent interior. It is professionally managed and operated by A.C. Entertainment.
Bijou Theatre
803 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN
Mission
The mission of the Bijou Theatre is to provide an excellent performance venue for the Knoxville community at reasonable cost for presentations including local jazz ensembles, smaller choral groups, solo and small instrumental groups, student opera productions, local musical theater. In addition, the Bijou strives to bring special cultural and entertainment events that will enrich the lives of East Tennesseans, stimulate cultural diversity, promote the growth of downtown, and reflect excellence in the performing arts.
Comedy Barn Theater
2775 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN
About The Comedy Barn
Street Performers Create Clean Comedy Success
David Fee and Jim Hedrick have been friends and business partners for over three decades. The duo first met in 1980 at Magic World in Pigeon Forge, TN. From Tennessee, they headed to New York and juggled in the streets for tips while auditioning for various shows. While in New York, they performed at the Village Gate Theater, as well as road shows in New York and Connecticut.
When the snow starting falling in New York, the two moved to Las Vegas and were guest performers at the Sahara Hotel and Casino.
In 1982, the World’s Fair was held in Knoxville, Tennessee, which was the perfect venue for David Fee to perform his Houdini-style escapes. Afterwards, both Fee and Hedrick traveled across the nation executing magic and thrill escapes. They perfected the upside down straightjacket escape while the suspension rope burned, performed the table of death, and Fee was even buried alive for 48 hours to raise money for St. Jude’s hospital.
During the next decade, the duo amazed the guests of Carnival Cruise Lines where Fee was Senior Cruise Director.
In 1995, the two chose to settle down on dry ground and start their own families. They decided the Great Smoky Mountains was the place to be. It was there that they found the former Archie Campbell’s Hee Haw Theater, which had recently closed and was available. It was here the team first opened The Comedy Barn Theater.
The original Hee Haw Theater was in the shape of a barn, which is how Fee and Hedrick came up with the unique name “The Comedy Barn Theater.” On April 28th, 1995, the Comedy Barn held its very first show. It was a success right from the start. Hedrick remarked, “I knew we had a winner when I came across a couple in Gatlinburg. I recognized them from the show. They had been sitting in the audience three nights in a row. As we were chatting, the man took me aside and told me that his wife had suffered a stroke two years before, and her visit to our theater was the first time she had laughed since the stroke.”
At first year, the Comedy Barn troupe performed for sold out -- or nearly sold out -- houses every night . Due to the phenomenal response from the guests, in 1996, Fee and Hedrick took a leap of faith by beginning construction on a brand new state-of-the-art theater.
Fee and Hedrick were a little apprehensive at first, wondering if a clean comedy venue would be embraced by the public. The local residents as well as the tourists soon put their minds at ease with their overwhelming support.
Now The Comedy Barn Theater is celebrating its 20th anniversary, having performed over 9,000 shows for over 5 million guests.
Sweet Fanny Adams Theatre
461 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN
The theater opened in Gatlinburg in 1977 and since that time has been recognized as one of the most innovative and unusual professional theater companies in the country. Sweet Fanny Adams Theatre was proclaimed a National Historical Treasure by the city of Gatlinburg and recognized by the 112th Tennessee State Senate.
