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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!
APRIL 14 Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles Tennessee Performing Arts Center tpac.org In celebration of the anniversary of Abbey Road, RAIN will bring the greatest hits of this epic recording to life, in addition to all your early Beatles favorites. This mindblowing performance takes you back in time with the legendary foursome delivering a note-fornote theatrical event “the next best thing to seeing the Beatles” (Associated Press).
APRIL 21 – APRIL 23 Les Miserables School Edition Williamson County Performing Arts Center wcpactn.com The Franklin Classical School Players are thrilled to present 96 | APRIL 2022
this true classic based on Victor Hugo’s novel. With music by ALAIN BOUBLIL and CLAUDE-MICHEL SCHOENBERG, Les Miserables’ appeal is as prolific today as it premiered in London in 1985. With popular songs including “On my Own,” “Do You Hear the People Sing?” and so many more, Les Miserables has moved audiences in fifty-two countries and twenty-two languages through its narrative of grace and mercy.
APRIL 22 The O’More College Fashion Show Franklin Theatre franklintheatre.com We are delighted to bring the work of our gifted students to Main Street, where every piece you see coming down the runway is conceived, designed, and constructed by students who understand the power of design to transform. This highlyanticipated event where four years of rigorous Fashion Design education culminate in an impressive showcase of collections as diverse as the student designers who create them, providing an upclose look at original work that is innovative in terms of style and technical execution.
guest artists performing some of his best-known songs. Watch historic video footage of this iconic, groundbreaking artist and thrill to some of the greatest pop melodies ever written.
APRIL 25 Of the Clean Variety Show by Carrie Murphy Franklin Theatre franklintheatre.com The past two years have been HARD. So let’s laugh it out! Come for a night of ridiculousness and fun as Carrie explores the ups and downs of the Christian life, characters of the Bible, and more. There will be twists, turns, and even some surprises!
APRIL 28 – APRIL 30 Nat King Cole at 100 Schermerhorn Symphony Center nashvillesymphony.org This celebration of Nat King Cole’s legacy features your Nashville Symphony, a full band and special
APRIL 28 – MAY 8 Mary Poppins Tennessee Performing Arts Center tpac.org Nashville Repertory Theatre presents the magnificent story of the world’s favorite nanny! Mary Poppins flies into the home of the Banks family, where young Jane and Michael are in need of both affection and discipline. With the help of Bert and a colorful cast of London characters, Mary Poppins uses magic, adventure, and a spoonful of sugar to teach the entire Banks family to love each other and their supercalifragilisticexpialidocious lives. With new music and classics from the film, this musical adaptation of Disney’s masterpiece is practically perfect in every way!
