Comedy on the Cumberland announces the return of Brian Kiley
October 15, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville’s wildly popular stand up comedy series, Comedy on the Cumberland, has announced that Brian Kiley has been signed to return to Clarksville for the December show.
Held at the Roxy Regional Theater, Comedy on the Cumberland is a charity event, raising money for local organizations and providing a much needed “Night of Laughter” in Clarksville. Kiley had the audience in stitches during the July 2010 show, and promises to deliver again December 6th. Kiley is known for his good clean humor and “jabs” at his own life as a “fat man in a weight-watchers world.”
Kendall Anne Thompson Concludes a Year-Long Run at the Roxy with “Beehive”
October 14, 2011
Written by John McDonald
Roxy Regional Theatre
Clarksville, TN – 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”.
So, we color-coded her in green again for her farewell performance in “Beehive: The ‘60s Musical Sensation”. When Beehive closes this weekend, she takes with her a piece of our hearts and leaves with a cache of credits — The Sound of Music (Maria), Almost Heaven, The Civil War, Bea(u)tiful in the Extreme (Sacagawea), Doubt (Sister James), Hamlet (Ophelia), A Christmas Carol (Belle/Mary), Tape (Amy), Around the World in 80 Days (Aouda), Dracula (Vampiress) — credits which would be coveted by any actress at the end of a long career, but even more so by someone so young, so talented and so giving an artist. Kendall has thrilled this senior citizen and awakened feelings I had long forgotten, some parental and a few prurient.
Kendall Anne Thompson in "Beehive: The ‘60s Musical Sensation".
Last Chance to catch the Musical “Beehive” at the Roxy
October 13, 2011
Clarksville, TN – If you have not seen it yet, you need to get down to the Roxy Regional Theatre this weekend for the last three shows of “Beehive: The ’60s Musical Sensation”. This show features five hot women, a six-piece band and dozens of outrageous costumes. I think the shower curtain skirt was my favorite.
Kendall Anne Thompson, Brianna Hertzberg, Troy Jackson, Jenae Thompson, and Heather Anderson give magnificent vocal performances singing songs from The Chiffons, The Supremes, Tina Turner, Aretha Franklin, Janis Joplin and other ’60s pop stars. Several of the songs featured subperb harmonies.
Beehive: The ’60s Musical Sensation now playing through Saturday at the Roxy.
Calling All Prospective Cratchit Children: Auditions for A CHRISTMAS CAROL at the Roxy Regional Theatre on October 24th
October 12, 2011
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 24th, at 5:00pm.
The Roxy will be selecting multiple casts of the Cratchit children: Martha, Peter, Belinda and Tiny Tim. Interested auditionees do not need to prepare anything. A script will be provided for the audition, so they must be able to read. [Read more]
Roxy Regional Theatre’s 29th Season Brings Something for Everyone
October 10, 2011
Clarksville, TN – With the musical hit Beehive: The ’60s Musical Sensation bringing down the house nightly through October 15th, the Roxy Regional Theatre, Clarksville, has opened its 29th season of classics, musicals, regional premieres and world premieres.
For two nights only, October 21st and 22nd, New York actor Ashton Crosby brings his tour of Mark Twain: Adventures in American Humor back to the Roxy stage. Then on October 28th and 29th, the infamous Mercury Theatre 1938 radio broadcast will be recreated live on stage with The War of the Worlds.
Beehive playing now at the Roxy.
The Clarksville-Montgomery County Humane Society is looking for donations for the Wags to Witches Fur Ball Bash
October 8, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County Humane Society is getting ready to hold their 5th Annual Wags to Witches Fur Ball Bash. A big part of this fundraiser is the SILENT AUCTION, which typically brings in about one-quarter of the net proceeds!
Last year many of you were able to provide items that were very helpful to this effort… so, if you are looking for a way to help out, clean out your clutter, and get a tax deduction in the process… read on! [Read more]
October First Thursday ArtWalk
October 4, 2011
Clarksville, TN – You’re invited to join the merchants of Historic Downtown Clarksville for The monthly Art Walk, on October 6th from 5:00pm–8:00pm. Kendall Welsh from ARTifacts sent us this information about October ’s artistic extravaganza.
Participating merchants include Ingredients, ARTifacts , Fleur de leis, Hodgepodge
, and more. [Read more]
Sixties Musical “Beehive” to Open Roxy’s 29th Season
September 13, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Five hot women, a six-piece band, 50 outrageous costumes, and 15 cans of hairspray a week can only mean one thing … BEEHIVE: The ’60s Musical Sensation, opening the Roxy Regional Theatre’s 29th Season on Friday, September 16th, at 8:00pm.
The Chiffons, The Supremes, Tina Turner, Aretha Franklin and Janis Joplin are just some of the ’60s pop stars singing such favorites as “One Fine Day,” “My Boyfriend’s Back,” “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow,” “It’s My Party,” “Proud Mary,” “Respect,” “A Natural Woman,” “Me and Bobby McGee” and many more!
Created by Larry Gallagher and directed by Tom Thayer, BEEHIVE features Ashley Brown, Brianna Hertzberg, Troy Jackson, Kendall Anne Thompson and Heather Trabucco, backed by a live six-piece band. [Read more]
6th Annual ‘Frolic on Franklin’ Showcases 30 Artists from Region
September 1, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Downtown Clarksville’s 6th annual celebration of the arts, “Frolic on Franklin” will take place Saturday, September 17th. Hosted by the Downtown Clarksville Association, the event will showcase the works of 30 local and regional artists along the 100 block of historic Franklin Street.
A variety of original artwork and crafts will be on display including jewelry, pottery, water colors, woodwork, ceramics, glass items, photography and more. Items will be for sale with prices ranging from $2.00 – $2,000. Several artists will also provide demonstrations of their work throughout the day including painting and decorating glass ornaments, making wooden items with lathes, and various types of painting.
6th Annual ‘Frolic on Franklin’
Treva Gordon to direct “Stand”, a youth production
August 1, 2011
Written by Penny Russell
Clarksville, TN – The Young Daughters of Destiny in conjunction with the Convient Shopper Magazine are putting on a production of Stand at the Roxy Regional Theatre on August 6th 2011 at 5:00pm. The show will be directed by Treva Gordon and features a youth cast with kids from ages 5 to 25 playing the parts. The play deals deals with various crisis that the kids may face in their own lives such as:Teen Preganacy, Bullying, Suicide, and includes an important message for parents, “Why don’t you listen to me.”
