Harper Lee’s American Classic “To Kill A Mockingbird” plays the Roxy Regional Theatre, March 8th – March 23rd
February 26, 2019
Roxy Regional Theatre
Clarksville, TN – One of the most enduring pieces of American literature takes to the stage of Clarksville’s oldest professional theatre, the Roxy Regional Theatre, this spring.
Based on Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning coming-of-age novel about a man wrongly convicted and persecuted for a crime on the basis of his skin color, “To Kill A Mockingbird” opens at the Roxy Regional Theatre on Friday, March 8th, at 8:00pm.
In keeping with the theatre’s traditional pay-what-you-can opening night, all tickets not pre-sold at the full price will go on sale at 7:30pm that evening for a $5.00 minimum donation.
John Adkison stars as Atticus Finch alongside Katie Stafford and Georgia Litaker, sharing the role of Scout, in Harper Lee’s “To Kill A Mockingbird” at the Roxy Regional Theatre, March 8th – March 23rd.
New Comedy Opens at Cumberland Arts Centre Dinner Theatre
June 4, 2018
Cumberland Arts Centre Dinner Theatre
Clarksville, TN – “Four Old Broads”, a new comedy by Leslie Kimball, opens this weekend at the Cumberland Arts Centre Dinner Theatre. The comedy is set at Magnolia Place, an upscale retirement home.
The cast includes Kathy Watts who plays Beatrice, a former burlesque star; Linda Ellis Cunningham as Eaddy, a “religious” lady; Judy Cloud as Imogene, the newest resident at magnolia Place; Jan Dial as Maude, a funeral and soap opera obsessed frump. Amy Snider as Pat, a rude pushy nurse; Bill Colclough as Sam, a retired Elvis impersonator and Casanova and Hannah Lee, a quiet, romance novel loving nurse.
Comedy “Boeing, Boeing” opens at Cumberland Arts Centre August 18th
August 15, 2017
Clarksville, TN – “Boeing, Boeing”, the hilarious high-flying comedy by Marc Camoletti, opens this weekend at the Cumberland Arts Centre Dinner Theatre in Downtown Clarksville.
The play involves a Paris bachelor who is keeping 3 ladies on the string. All three ladies are Air Hostesses for 3 major airlines and have 3 different schedules.
But, with the advent of the new Boeing jet planes, the schedules become harder to keep up with. Laughter ensues when all 3 ladies show up on the same day.
(L to R) Amy Snider, Nicole June and Mary Beth Hawkins in “Boeing, Boeing”
Comedy opens at Cumberland Arts Centre Dinner Theatre
February 9, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Make your reservations now for the upcoming production of “Red Velvet Cake War” at the Cumberland Arts Centre Dinner Theatre scheduled for February 17th, 18th, 24th and 25th.
This hilarious comedy by the writing team of Jones, Hope, Wooten is one of several shows by the playwrights that have been produced at the Cumberland Arts Center and have become a favorite of the Clarksville audiences.
Cumberland Arts Centre’s “One Christmas Night” to feature Veteran Actors, December 11th-19th
December 8, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Audiences attending the Cumberland Arts Centre’s Dinner Theatre production of “One Christmas Night,” will be treated to the talents of several veteran actors from the community. Heading the cast is Benny Jones, who is well known in local theaters, having just completed his run in “Smoke” and “Spirit” in Adams, TN this fall.
Jones is also known for his numerous roles at the Roxy Regional Theatre as well as the Cumberland Arts Centre. Jones has also worked at the Barn Dinner Theatre in Nashville and played the title role in “Hamlet” in Monterey, CA.
Local actors Benny Jones and Linda Ellis Cunningham rehearse a scene from “One Christmas Night” at the Cumberland Arts Centre.
Christmas Production at Cumberland Arts Centre Dinner Theatre
November 24, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Rehearsals are underway for the upcoming production of “One Christmas Night” at the Cumberland Arts Centre Dinner Theatre. Written by John Trent and directed by Art Conn, this production boasts a cast of well-known local actors, mixed with a few new faces.
Heading up the cast are local favorites Benny Jones, Jan Dial, Linda Ellis Cunningham and Jeff Wellington. Some new faces are Katelynn Gregory, Jamie Figueroa and Jabe Buhmeier.
Cast of “One Christmas Night” – (L to R) Front: Jabe Buhmeier, Jan Dial, Linda Ellis Cunningham. Back Row: Jeff Wellington, Benny Jones, Jamie Figueroa and Katelynn Gregory.
Lionel Bart’s OLIVER! Opens the Roxy Regional Theatre’s 33rd Season, September 25th – October 10th
September 22, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Lionel Bart’s “Oliver!”, a musical which has touched the hearts of millions, will provide an unforgettable opening to the Roxy Regional Theatre’s 33rd Season, beginning Friday, September 25th, at 8:00pm.
Directed and choreographed by Tom Thayer, “Oliver!” creates the perfect mix of comedy, song and dance in a show made for the entire family. Vividly bringing to life Charles Dickens’ timeless characters with its ever-popular story of the boy who asked for more, this musical masterpiece chronicles the adventures of orphan Oliver Twist as he navigates London’s underworld of theft and violence in his search for a home, a family and — most importantly — love.
Magnus DoVanne stars as Oliver Twist in the Roxy Regional Theatre’s production of “Oliver!”
Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s “Mary Poppins” Flies into the Roxy Regional Theatre, April 24th – May 23rd
April 21, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Everyone’s favorite umbrella-wielding nanny is flying into Clarksville! Stephanie Hawkins stars in Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s “Mary Poppins” at the Roxy Regional Theatre, April 24th – May 23rd.
Based on the books by P.L. Travers and the classic Walt Disney film, this “practically perfect” musical delighted Broadway audiences for over 2,500 performances and received nominations for nine Olivier and seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Filled with timeless classics such as “Jolly Holiday,” “Step in Time” and the Academy Award-winning “Chim-Chim Cher-ee,” this show can only be described as “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!”
Stephanie Hawkins stars in “Mary Poppins” at the Roxy Regional Theatre.
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
Local Filmmakers bring Web Series “Local Air” to Clarksville
August 4, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Beginning August 4th, the Clarksville area will act as the primary home for a new comedic web series entitled “Local Air”, starring David Alford of the ABC series “Nashville”. This series was created by Josh Raby and is produced by Alex Syler, both residents of Clarksville.
“Local Air” tells the story of Gil Cotton (David Alford), a small-town television personality, whose fame becomes his biggest liability when his marriage comes to a screeching halt live on the air during the 20th anniversary broadcast of his popular morning show.
Web series “Local Air” to be filmed in Clarksville Tennessee.
