APSU Opera to perform Hansel and Gretel April 20th-21st
April 17, 2013
Clarksville, TN – In 1980, a young Austin Peay State University music student named Lisa Conklin-Bishop performed the part of Hansel in the University’s staging of German composer Engelbert Humperdinck’s famous opera, “Hansel and Gretel.”
The work, a powerful folk opera with lush orchestration and tuneful melodies, was extremely popular with Clarksville audiences. [Read more]
“Spoon River Anthology” at the Roxy Regional Theatre, January 12th and 19th
January 9, 2013
Clarksville, TN – In two newly-added performances, young people from the Roxy Regional Theatre’s School of the Arts will present their fresh take on Edgar Lee Masters’ classic “Spoon River Anthology” on Saturday, January 12th, and Saturday, January 19th, at noon.
Staged by John McDonald with dance choreography by Jessica Davidson and choral work by Erin Keas, Edgar Lee Masters’ collection of short free-form poems visit the inhabitants of a sleepy New England town. [Read more]
Happy Days is a Blast from the Past at the Roxy Regional Theatre
July 19, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Goodbye gray skies, hello blue! Happy days comes to life on the stage of the Roxy Regional Theatre complete with Arthur “The Fonz” Fonzarelli, Richie, Potsie, Ralph Malph and all of the gang. The Roxy Regional Theatre has has excelled in their ability to bring Broadway to life on the small stage, with Happy Days they have succeeded in bringing life to the big screen.
Happy Days is what it always has been, it not rocket science, and if you go into this musical with that in mind you will have a great time paying a visit to a time life was much simpler. The new Happy Days musical introduces a new generation to one of America’s best-loved families, the Cunningham’s, taking audiences back to the days of 1959 Milwaukee, complete with varsity sweaters, hula hoops and jukebox sock-hoppin’.
“Captain Louie” begins at the Roxy Regional Theatre Friday, June 22nd
June 19, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Let your imagination take flight on a wild and magical adventure at the Roxy Regional Theatre with “Captain Louie”, beginning Friday, June 22nd, at 6:00pm.
When his family moves to a new neighborhood, young Louie has to leave his friends behind. Lonely and looking for something to cheer himself up on Halloween Night, Louie returns to his old neighborhood friends in an imaginary journey on the wings of his favorite toy, his little red plane. [Read more]
The Wedding Singer at the Roxy Regional Theatre is a Real Blast from the Past
June 3, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Roxy Regional Theatre is currently staging their production of the smash hit musical The Wedding Singer which takes viewers on a flashback to the 1980s, complete with the big hair, corny clothes, and some amazing music.
In the show, we are back in 1985 with rock-star wannabe Robbie Hart (Josh Bernaski), New Jersey’s favorite wedding Singer. He is the life of every party, until his fiancée Linda (Sara Fetgatter) ditches him at the altar. He is “Shot through the heart” to paraphrase Bon Jovi, after which in his grief Robbie makes every wedding he sings at as disastrous as his own.
The Wedding Singer at the Roxy Regional Theatre
Roxy Regional Theatre brings ’80s Tunes to life with the Musical Comedy “The Wedding Singer” Opening this Friday, May 25th, at 8:00pm
May 22, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Starting May 25th, let the Roxy Regional Theatre’s “The Wedding Singer” take you back to a time when hair was big, greed was good, collars were up, and a wedding singer might just be the coolest guy in the room.
It’s 1985, and rock-star wannabe Robbie Hart is New Jersey’s favorite wedding singer. He’s the life of the party, until his own fiancée leaves him at the altar. Shot through the heart, Robbie makes every wedding as disastrous as his own. [Read more]
“Spring Awakening” at the Roxy Regional Theatre
May 3, 2012
Clarksville, TN – John McDonald and Tom Thayer have brought together the perfect cast for their production of “Spring Awakening”. The result is a powerful, passionate performance that draws the audience in and sends them on an emotional journey with the characters they are portraying.
“Spring Awakening” is set in a 19th century German village that is socially and sexually repressed. The musical follows a group of teenagers through their own self discoveries as they become young adults.
Matt DuMont (as Melchior), Hannah Church (as Wendla) and Gregory Pember* (as Moritz) put on a strong, emotional performance that really lets the audiance feel what their characters are going through.
The rest of the cast, Melanie Beck, Josh Bernaski, Ryan Bowie, Regan Featherstone, Humberto Figueroa, Leslie Greene, Erin Keas, Ashley Laverty, John McDonald, Hollie Morse, Sean Ormond, Rob Rodems, Cassie Thompson and Kendall Anne Thompson are equally impressive.
Spring Awakening at the Roxy Regional Theatre a powerful must see Musical
May 3, 2012
Clarksville, TN – John McDonald and Tom Thayer have brought together the perfect cast for their production of “Spring Awakening”. The result is a powerful, passionate performance that draws the audience in and sends them on an emotional journey with the characters they are portraying.
There are only three shows (Thursday, Friday, Saturday) remaining for “Spring Awakening” at the Roxy Regional Theatre. This is one show you do not want to miss. Get to the theatre early, as the last shows will most certainly sell out.
Landmark Musical “Spring Awakening” brings its powerful message to the Roxy Regional Theatre, Beginning April 13th
April 10, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Explosive! Electrifying! Daring! The Roxy Regional Theatre opens the landmark musical with a powerful message, “Spring Awakening”, on Friday, April 13th, at 8:00pm.
Winner of 8 Tony Awards including “Best Musical,” “Spring Awakening” celebrates the unforgettable journey from youth to adulthood with a power, poignancy and passion that you will never forget. Adapted from Frank Wedekind’s 1891 expressionist play about the trials, tears and exhilaration of the teen years, this rock-infused musical has been hailed as the “Best Musical of the Year” by the New York Times, New York Post, Star Ledger, Journal News, New York Observer and USA Today. [Read more]
The Roxy Is Alive with “The Sound of Music” this Summer
July 12, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The Roxy Regional Theatre is alive with THE SOUND OF MUSIC this summer with the opening of the beloved Rodgers and Hammerstein musical on Friday, July 15th, at 8:00pm.
When postulant Maria Rainer (Kendall Anne Thompson) proves too high-spirited for the religious life, she is dispatched to serve as governess for the seven children of widowed naval Captain Georg von Trapp (Bryan Benware).
