Nashville's 2017-2018 Performing Arts Season
Experiencing the performing arts together can be a fantastic bonding experience for the entire family. Of course, not every performance is appropriate for everyone. Shows specifically designed for preschoolers will have 'tweens rolling their eyes. More mature subject matter or language isn't appropriate for the little ones, but it can spark wonderful conversations with teenagers. Studies (like this one, this one, and this one) show that taking in performances can make your kids smarter. How young is TOO young? Check out our article Take Your Child to the Theater, which is a handy guide with tips for experiencing the performing arts with kids.
Below, we have this season's listings for all of the performing arts that might be appropriate for a wide variety of ages. In addition to those for the younger set, there are many that aren't necessarily designed with kids in mind but that may engage your older kids and teens. The following descriptions note the ages for which the performance is appropriate, so pay attention. Now go score yourself some tickets and enjoy the arts that abound right in your own backyard!
Tennessee Performing Arts Center
Nashville House Concerts: October 5, November 2, December 7, January 4, February 1, March 1, May 3, June 7
Tosca: October 6, 7
Fun Home: October 10 - 15
Markiplier's You're Welcome Tour: October 16
John Green: October 17
Penn & Teller: October 27
An American in Paris: October 31 - November 5
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood Live: King For A Day: November 11
Les Miserables: November 14 - 19
After 7...TIMELESS: November 18
A Christmas Story: November 24- December 22
The Hip Hop Nutcracker: November 25
Nashville's Nutcracker: December 2 - 23
A Charlie Brown Christmas: December 8
Jason Bonham's Led Zepplin Experience: December 13
Shopkins Live: Shop it Up: December 17
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas: December 28
Paw Patrol Live: The Great Pirate Adventure: Jaunary 6, 7
Jersey Boys: January 9 - 14
Matt LaVore Magic and Mystery: January 13
Shen Yun: January 19 - 21
Hercules Vs Vampires: January 27
The King & I: January 30 - ebruary 4
Hypnotic Brass Ensemble: February 14
The Illusionists -Live From Broadway: February 16 -18
Inherit the Wind: March 22 - April 21
Wicked: March 28 -April 22
Love Never Dies: June 19 - 24
Center for the Arts
Carrie the Musical: October 6 - 22
Catch Me If You Can: November 3 - 19
A Christmas Carol: December 1 -17
Hairspray: January 5 - 21
Monty Python's Spamalot: February 2 - 18
Pride & Prejudice: March 2 - 11
The Miracle Worker: April 20 -29
Nunsense: May 11 - 27
The Little Mermaid: June 8 - 24
Memphis: July 13 -24
Steel Magnolias: August 10 -19
Jeckyl & Hyde: October 5 - 21
Larry Keeton Theatre
South Pacific: October 12 - 28
Winter Wonderland: November 30 - December 17
West Side Story: February 15 - March 3
9 to 5: April 12 - 28
Annie:June 12- 30
Nashville Children's Theatre
The Hundred Dresses: September 14 - October 1
Mister Poppers Penguins: October 26 -December 3
Cinderella: December 14 - 21
The Snowy Day and Other Stories: January 18 - February 1
Mockingbird: March 1 - 18
Dragons LoveTacos: April 12 -May 13
Roxy Regional Theatre
The Wizard of Oz: September 8 -30
35mm A Musical Exploration: October 2 - 10
The Rocky Horror Show: October 20 - 28
A Midsommer Night's Dream: November 3 - 11
A Charlie Brown Christmas: Nvember 23 - December 16
A Raisin In the Sun: February 9 - 17
James and the Giant Peach: March 9 - 31
A Piece of My Heart: April 13 - 21
Annie, Jr.: May 18 -June 9
Dames at Sea: Jule 22 -July 7
Oklahoma: July 27 - August 18
Nashville Ballet
Lizzie Borden with The Raven: October 26 - 28
Nashville's Nutcracker: December 2 - 23
Attitude Light: The Holocaust and Humanity Project: February 9 - 11
Family Day at the Ballet: April 15
Modern Masters: May 4 - 6
Emergence: June 1 - 3
Nashville Symphony
Kenny Loggins: September 28 -30
The Joey Alexander Trio: October 13
Halloween Movie Night: Nosferatu: October 31
The Music of Prince: November 8
Amos Lee: November 9 - 11
Pied Piper Series: Red, White & Blue: November 11
Handel's Messiah: December 14 -17
Home Alone in Concert with the NSO: December 21, 22
Pied Piper Series: Family Holiday Spectacular & Sing Along: December 23
Holidays with Cirque de la Symphonie
The Songs of Elvis Presley: January 18 - 20
The Music of Prince: january 24
Pied Piper Series: Music and Magic with the NSO Featuring The Sorcerers Apprentice: February 10
Music and Magic:A Sensory Friendly Concert with the Nashville Symphony: February 10
The Music of Journey: February 15 - 17
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban with the NSO: March 15 -18
Tchaikovsky v Drake: A Symphonic Mashup with the NSO: March 28
Lea Salonga: March 29 -31
Pied Piper Series: School House Rock with the NSO: April 21
Gershwin's Greatest Hits: April 19 - 21
Brian Wilson Presents Pet Sounds: May 10 - 12
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire with the NSO: May 24 - 27
A Tribute To Ray Charles: June 15
Rick Springfield: June 29
Star Wars: A New Hope with the NSO: July 5 - 7
Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre
Mamma Mia: September 7 -October 21
It's A Wonderful Life the Musical: November 24 - December 23
A Tuna Christmas: December 1 - 23
Twas the Night Before Christmas: December 8 - 23
Ryman Auditorium
Kesha: September 27
Boz Scaggs: September 29
Alison Krauss and David Gray: October 1, 2
Mutemath: October 3
Aaron Watson: October 4
Tajmo: October 7
Jason Isbell: October 9 - 15
Paramore: October 17
Cody Jinks: October 20, 21
PJ Masks Live!: October 22
Evanescence: October 25
Bon Iver: October 29, 31
Michael MacDonald: October 30
Ben Folds: November 1
Sheryl Crow and Jeff Trott: November 2
Tori Amos: November 12
Niall Horan: November 13
The Shins: November 15
Christmas 4 Kids: November 20
Little Big Town: November 27
Amy Grand and Vince Gill: Christmas at the Ryman: Nov 29 - December 21
The Brian Setzer Orchestra: December 3
Leann Rimes: December 10
Moscow Ballet's The Nutcracker: December 24
Robert Earl Keen's Christmas From the Fam O Lee: December 28
Old Crow Medicine Show: December 30, 31
David Rawlings: January 23
Chris Janson: February 5
Josh Ritter and the RoyalCity Band: February 16
Johnny Lang: February 18
Tedeschi Trucks Band: February 23, 24. March 2, 3
Noel Gallagher: February 27
Fisk Jubilee Singers: April 7
Grand Ole Opry
Peppa Pig LIVE: September 28
Front Porch Party: September 30
Tracy Lawrence Birthday Concert: October 7
Dr. Ralph Stanley ForeverTribute: October 19
2Cellos: January 27
Opry Country Classics: Thursdays**
Grand Ole' Opry: Every Friday and Saturday**
**Performances will be at the Ryman from November 3 - December 30, 2017
Franklin Theatre
Mike Super Magic & Illusion: September 29
Despicable Me 3: September 30, October 1, 7, 8
Michael Martin Murphy: October 5
Livingston Taylor: October 7
Melissa Manchester: October 12
Edwin McCain Trio: October 13
Romeo & Juliet Featuring Mary Sarah: October 15
LoveStrong For Kids With Kelley Lovelace: October 17
A Movie Gang Halloween Party: Ghostbusters: October 18
Jake Shimabukuro: October 19
John Tesh: October 27
The Milk Carton Kids: October 28
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy: November 1
The Bumber Jacksons: November 3
David Archuleta: November 4
The ISAACS Christmas Show: November 17
Christmas With the Nelsons: November 25
Mandy Barnett's Winter Wonderland: December 9
Mac Davis: December 15, 16
Nashville Elvis Festival: March 22-25
Bridgestone Arena
Ed Sheeran: October 6, 7
Chris Stapleton: October 13, 14
Katy Perry: October 18
Foo Fighters: October 23
Kenny Rogers: October 25
The Weekend: October 29
CMA Awards: November 8
Guns N Roses: November 13
Jay-Z: November 15
Scott Hamilton & Friends: November 19
WWE Live Holiday Tour: November 25
The Great Xscape Tour: December 1
Casting Crowns & For King & Country: December 5
Janet Jackson: December 7
Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band: December 31
Monster Jam: January 6, 7
Harlem Globetrotters: January 27
Lorde: April 15
Jeff Dunham: April 20
Harry Styles: June 12
