Arts & Culture

There never seems to be a shortage of arts and culture events to attend in middle Tennessee. Here are just a handful of upcoming art exhibits, music events, plays and more that we can’t wait to see!

Dear Evan Hansen March 2 – 6 | TPAC ypac.org A letter that was never meant to be seen, a lie that was never meant to be told, a life he never dreamed he could have. Evan Hansen is about to get the one thing he’s always wanted: a chance to finally fit in. “Dear Evan Hansen” is a deeply personal and profoundly contemporary musical about life and how we live it.

Ron White March 11 | TPAC tpac.org Comedian Ron “Tater Salad” White, who first rose to fame as the cigar-smoking, scotch-drinking funnyman from the Blue Collar Comedy Tour phenomenon, has long since established himself as a star in his own right. Over the past 15 years, Ron has been one of the top-grossing stand-up comedians on tour in the country.

The Doo-Wop Project March 11 Schermerhorn Symphony Center nashvillesymphony.org Love the classic sounds of Frankie Valli, The Drifters and The Del Vikings? Ever wonder what Maroon 5 would sound like if they had lived in the doo-wop era? Join your Nashville Symphony and the Doo-Wop Project as they trace the evolution of doo-wop from five guys singing tight harmonies on a street corner to the biggest hits on the radio today. This epic show takes audiences on a journey from foundational tunes of groups like the Crests, Belmont’s and Flamingos through their influences on the sounds of Smokey Robinson, The Temptations and The Four Seasons all the way to doo-wopified versions of contemporary musicians. FT Live: Kiefer Sutherland Band March 18 | Franklin Theatre franklintheatre.com Kiefer Sutherland has been a professional actor for over thirty years, starring in movies and TV series such as “Stand By Me,” “A Few Good Men,” “24,” and “The Fugitive.” Over the last five years, Sutherland has focused on developing his music career.

Lucy Negro Redux March 18 – 26 | TPAC nashvilleballet.com The nationwide tour of “Lucy Negro Redux” kicks off in Nashville! After debuting in 2019 with three sold-out performances, Paul Vasterling’s nationally acclaimed “Lucy Negro Redux” returns to the stage. Hailed by The New York Times as “wildly original,” this groundbreaking work explores the mysterious love life of William Shakespeare and his illustrious muses.

Madame Buttermilk April 1 – 16 | Pull-Tight Players Theatre pull-tight.com Carly Speranza has always pined to star in the title role of the opera Carmen! As with many an artist, landing that coveted part is easier said than done, so when a phone call seemingly destined by fate pushes Carly into the limelight, it looks like a dream come true! Unfortunately, that chance of a lifetime leads her into a state fair gig, where the contract with her country music band – known as The Car Men – puts her in the precarious position between earning stock and becoming the laughingstock. Ross Carter’s family-friendly original musical promises to please patrons of all ages.