Lionel Bart’s “Oliver!” to Lead Roxy Regional Theatre’s 33rd Season
June 17, 2015
Clarksville, TN – In 1983 an abandoned movie house was saved from the wrecking ball, and on November 3rd, what has become the cornerstone of arts and entertainment in Clarksville-Montgomery County opened to a grand ovation.
Through grit, determination and support from likeminded individuals, the Roxy Regional Theatre is now poised to celebrate 33 years of providing an educational and artistic outlet for the Southeast.
Featuring world premieres, red-hot musicals, theatre standards and fantastic children’s programming, the Roxy Regional Theatre’s 2015-2016 mainstage season will open on September 25th with Charles Dickens’ classic tale of the boy who asked for more, Lionel Bart’s “Oliver!”
Scrooge Returns to the Roxy Regional Theatre in “A Christmas Carol”, December 10th – December 20th
December 9, 2014
Clarksville, TN – A holiday tradition returns to the corner of Franklin and First! John McDonald is Ebenezer Scrooge in the Roxy Regional Theatre’s production of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”, December 10th – December 20th.
Under the direction of Tom Thayer, Dickens’ classic tale of Christmases Past, Present and Future meets such holiday standards as “Deck the Halls,” “Silent Night,” “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” and more.
Scrooge Returns to the Roxy Regional Theatre in “A Christmas Carol”, December 10th – December 20th
Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk scheduled for December 4th, 2014
December 2, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Produced by the Downtown Clarksville Association, First Thursday Art Walk is a free, self-guided tour spanning a 5-block radius that combines visual art, live music, engaging events and more in the heart of Downtown Clarksville.
With 10+ venues, bars and businesses participating each month, the First Thursday Art Walk in Clarksville is the ultimate opportunity to savor and support local creative talent.
First Thursday Art Walk in downtown Clarksville scheduled for July 3rd.
Roxy Regional Theatre to hold Auditions for prospective Cratchit Children for “A Christmas Carol” on October 27th
October 12, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Local youth will have the opportunity to work alongside professional actors in “A Christmas Carol” when the Roxy Regional Theatre holds auditions for the Cratchit children on Monday, October 27th, at 5:00pm.
The Roxy will be selecting multiple casts of the Cratchit children (Martha, Peter, Belinda and Tiny Tim), so children need not be able to participate in all performances. Interested auditionees do not need to prepare anything, as a script will be provided for the audition, but they must be able to read.
Scrooge learns a Christmas lesson from Tiny Tim in A Christmas Carol at the Roxy Regional Theatre
First Thursday Art Walk in Downtown Clarksville December 6th
December 3, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Produced by The Downtown Clarksville Association, First Thursday Art Walk is a free, self-guided tour spanning a five block radius that combines visual art, live music, engaging events and more in the heart of Downtown Clarksville.
With 10+ venues, bars and businesses participating each month, the First Thursday Art Walk in Clarksville is the ultimate opportunity to savor and support local creative talent.
A Chrismas Carol now playing at the Roxy Regional Theatre
November 26, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Following the flurry of out-of-town guests and turkey dinners, unwind at the Roxy Regional Theatre with a rollicking musical favorite sure to put you in the holiday spirit. In keeping with tradition and in celebration of Charles Dickens’ 200th birthday, John McDonald will once again don his top hat as Ebenezer Scrooge in “A Christmas Carol”, running through December 22nd.
Under the direction of Tom Thayer, Dickens’ classic tale of Christmases Past, Present and Future meets such holiday standards as “A-Caroling We Go,” “Silent Night,” “Christmas Is Here,” “Do You Know How Christmas Trees Are Grown” and more.
Roxy Regional Theatre’s 30th Anniversary Season to begin with Dolly Parton Musical 9 to 5
May 18, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Roxy Regional Theatre, Clarksville’s oldest live theatre and only professional theatre, unveils its 30th Anniversary Season.
Under the direction of Tom Thayer, executive director, and John McDonald, artistic director, the theatre will kick off the 2012-2013 season with the Dolly Parton musical 9 to 5: The Musical. Starring Bailey Hanks of Broadway’s Legally Blonde, it will open on September 14th. [Read more]
Kendall Anne Thompson – A Year at the Roxy Regional Theatre
March 15, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Kendall Anne Thompson first graced the stage of the Roxy Regional Theatre on September 17th ,2010 as the green girl in “SHOUT! The Mod Musical”. Her natural charisma, charm and talent made her an instant favorite of Roxy patrons.
“Kendall Anne Thompson will forever be known to Roxy fans as ‘The Green Girl,’ a moniker she justifiably won while performing her star turn last season in ‘Shout: The Mod Musical’” stated John McDonald.
Resolutions for a New Year
January 9, 2012
Happy New Year!
Clarksville, TN – We are excited to be back at the Roxy Regional Theatre after a couple of weeks off for the holidays. The staff has come back rested and some – tanner than others.
We are also excited to welcome back some friendly faces and a few new faces to the acting company this winter as the prepare to present the next several shows in our 29th season.
I asked them, “Are you making any New Year’s resolutions this year?”
Happily Ever After opens at the Roxy Regional Threatre January 14th at 2:00pm.
Christmas Memories
December 16, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The Roxy Regional Theatre’s annual production of A Christmas Carol is in full swing after three very successful weekends. With the holidays being such an important time to us all, and our actors having to give up some of these holiday traditions to be apart of this cast, I thought it would be good for us all to reflect on what makes Christmas special to us.
So, last week, I asked the cast of A Christmas Carol, “What is your favorite childhood Christmas memory?” Here are some of the responses.
A Christmas Carol playing through Saturday at the Roxy.
