William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream
2018-02-03 19:00 (America/Chicago) | TN
The Drama People presents William Shakespeare’s beloved comedy, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Journey with them into the woods outside Athens, but be forewarned – this is the territory of the fairies, and their mischief will unravel many passersby before all is made right. In this cold and bleak mid-winter, what better time to come experience the hilarity of the fairy forest on Midsummer’s Eve.

Join us for a wonderful, family-friendly performance that is also the perfect way to introduce Shakespeare to someone of any age!

February 2nd at 2:00pm and 7:00pm and February 3rd at 7:00pm at the Academy Park Performing Arts Center located at 112 Everbright Ave, Franklin, TN 37064. $7 early bird ticket prices available through January 22nd. $10 after January 22. Buy tickets online at dramapeople.com

Drama People is the youth program for Williamson County Home Educators.

James Gregory - Comedy
2018-05-05 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
James Gregory – Comedy – The Franklin Theatre
The veteran comedian continues to entertain sell out crowds with his down-home, hilarious comedy experience. Much of his humor is centered on brilliant observations of crazy relatives and people obsessed with the slightest change in weather conditions – now referred to as global warming. He delights in poking fun at modern sensitive parents and out-of-control environmentalists.

The James Gregory show turns the clock back to a time when life was simpler; to a better time, before the death of common sense; a time when people sat on the front porch and actually talked to each other without a cell phone in their ear. Gregory’s success, like his comedy, is the direct result of the values he grew up with.
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live

Paul Aldrich & Friends Summer Show
2019-06-14 19:30 - 22:00 | TN
Get your summer sizzling with comedy, stories, and songs in Franklin from comedian Paul Aldrich and his special guests, singer/songwiters Andy Gullahorn and Gary Chapman.

Candid Camera’s LOL Tour With Peter Funt
2020-01-04 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Candid Camera’s LOL Tour With Peter Funt at The Franklin Theatre

“Candid Camera’s LOL Tour With Peter Funt,” has pleased audiences nationwide. Peter’s hilarious stage comedy is blended with clips, quips and behind-the-scenes tales from the show’s funniest moments.

Candid Camera holds a unique place in entertainment history as the only show to have produced new episodes in each of the last eight decades – from Allen Funt’s debut in 1948 through Peter’s recent run on TV Land. Peter’s latest show was a “Top Pick” in People Magazine and praised by The New York Times.The LOL stage show incorporates the best Candid Camera clips in a fast-paced, laugh-filled romp through the decades. Peter’s topical humor is blended with audience participation and special surprises to make the show a great night of fun.
Peter joined his dad as co-host and then took over as host in the 90s. Over his own four decades, Peter has hosted more than 200 network episodes. He also appears on numerous talk shows, authored the book “Cautiously Optimistic,” and writes a nationally-syndicated newspaper column.
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live

Pumpkin Spice Improv Show- Reheated
2021-04-09 19:30, 2021-04-10 14:00 | Williamson County Performing Arts Center at Academy Park, 112 Everbright Ave, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Hey Pumpkin Spice fans! We know you keep your fall favorites in the pantry long after they sell out, and we are reheating our typical fall show just in time for Spring. The Renaissance High School Moonlight Players are here to make you laugh at the annual Pumpkin Spice Improv Show 3: REHEATED. So, lose your Pandemic Blues by joining us for a family friendly comedy show. These shows have sold out in the past. Get your tickets today!

Pitch Perfect & Improv Showcase
2021-05-29 11:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Act Too Presents: Pitch Perfect & Improv Showcase

A show performed by the youth of Act Too Players. ATP produces six to nine different shows a semester with performances at the historic Franklin Theatre. ​
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Act Too Presents: Urinetown
2021-05-29 19:00 - 2021-05-30 14:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Rated PG 13 | Satirical Comedy Musical
Length: Two Act with Intermission | 2hrs 20min
A side-splitting send-up of greed, love, revolution (and musicals!), in a time when water is worth its weight in gold.
Winner of three TONY Awards, three Outer Critic’s Circle Awards, two Lucille Lortel Awards, and two Obie Awards, Urinetown is a hilarious musical satire of the legal system, capitalism, social irresponsibility, populism, bureaucracy, corporate mismanagement, municipal politics and musical theatre itself! Hilariously funny and touchingly honest, Urinetown provides a fresh perspective of one of America’s greatest art forms.
In a Gotham-like city, a terrible water shortage, caused by a 20-year drought, has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. The citizens must use public amenities, regulated by a single malevolent company that profits by charging admission for one of humanity’s most basic needs. Amid the people, a hero decides that he’s had enough and plans a revolution to lead them all to freedom!
Inspired by the works of Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill, Urinetown is an irreverently humorous satire in which no one is safe from scrutiny. Praised for reinvigorating the very notion of what a musical could be, Urinetown catapults the “comedic romp” into the new millennium with its outrageous perspective, wickedly modern wit and sustained ability to produce gales of unbridled laughter.
Performed by the talented teens of Act Too Players.

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Family Spotlight: Mark Nizer 4D Theatre
2021-06-25 20:00 - 2021-06-26 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Part of the Family Spotlight Series
The phrase “Nothing Less Than Brilliant” (Performance Magazine) has been used to describe the outrageous comedy antics and expertly crafted juggling feats of Mark Nizer.
Mark Nizer is one of the greatest entertainment comedians and jugglers performing today. His wild exploits have landed him on MTV, HBO’s Just for Laughs, Arsenio Hall, Bob Hope and Other Young Comedians, Comic Strip Live and LA Law. He has opened for Jerry Seinfeld, Bob Hope, George Burns, John Byner, Gladys Knight, The Temptations, Johnny Mathis, Ray Charles, and Barry Manilow. The late Bob Hope said, “He just keeps getting better and I didn’t think that was possible.”
Making the impossible possible and the improbable probable, Mark Nizer has taken his one-man show to a variety of venues around the world, including The Improv, The Comedy Store, Walt Disney World, numerous college campuses, and all major cruise lines. He has also performed in thousands of opera houses, civic centers, festivals and performing arts centers including the Kennedy Center and Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts (three times). Entertainment Magazine states, “Without a doubt the hottest juggler on the entertainment market, Mark Nizer is simply incredible.”
Don’t miss the combination of original comedy, world class juggling, movement, music and technology that promises a spellbinding evening. Whether juggling laser beams at 1000 rpms, or five ping pong balls being thrown 20 feet in the air using only his mouth; or even juggling a burning propane tank, a running electric carving knife and a 16-pound bowling ball, you’ll discover for yourself that Mark Nizer is truly “the juggler your mother warned you about.” Or if she didn’t, she should have.
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FT Live: James Gregory
2021-07-10 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
James Gregory is back with his “Crock Pots and Chicken Legs Tour!
The veteran comedian continues to entertain sell out crowds with his down-home, hilarious comedy experience. Much of his humor is centered on brilliant observations of crazy relatives and people obsessed with the slightest change in weather conditions – now referred to as global warming. He delights in poking fun at modern sensitive parents and out-of-control environmentalists.

The James Gregory show turns the clock back to a time when life was simpler; to a better time, before the death of common sense; a time when people sat on the front porch and actually talked to each other without a cell phone in their ear. Gregory’s success, like his comedy, is the direct result of the values he grew up with.
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live
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FT Live: Jeff Allen
2021-07-15 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Jeff Allen’s rapid-fire humor, which centers on marriage and family, is a hit with all ages. A live comedy favorite, Jeff has appeared on Showtime, Comedy Central, VH1 and more. He starred in the critically acclaimed film, Apostles of Comedy, the syndicated comedy series, Bananas, his own one-hour comedy special, Happy Wife, Happy Life and the Warner Bros. comedy film, Thou Shalt Laugh. Jeff’s Dry Bar Comedy videos went viral earlier this year, introducing him to tens of millions of new fans worldwide. At times both gut-wrenching and hilarious, Jeff’s one-man show, The America I Grew Up In, offers a unique view into his crazy world.

Sponsored by Jackson National Life

Presented by Franklin Theatre Live

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Colorful Hat Circus & Variety
2021-07-21 07:00 - 2021-07-24 20:30 | Jamison Theatre – The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
“Stunning Showcase of Juggling, Acrobatics, Circus Arts…and, of course, a bit of comedy” – Banner-Herald, Athens GA
Take your Friends and Family back to the Care-Free days of the American Circus & Variety Show!
Since 2007 the Colorful Hat has been Amazing Audiences across America with Unforgettable Circus & Variety Entertainment.
Starring former Cirque du Soleil Juggler and “Master of Modern Vaudeville” – Thom Wall!
Featuring High Flying Acrobatics, Dynamic Juggling, Elegant Aerial Dance, and Hilarious Comedy, this is a show the entire family will love!
Don’t miss your chance to see the Colorful Hat Circus & Variety Live and On Stage July 21-24 at the Jamison Theatre located in The Factory at Franklin.
Tickets are Extremely Limited so Purchase Today!

WHAT THE FEKETE?! An evening of comedy with Christine Fekete
2021-09-10 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Franklin’s own Christine Fekete returns for her very first hometown comedy event: WHAT THE FEKETE?!
After 20 years in Franklin that included 17 years of marriage, 11 years in evangelical ministry, eight children, a divorce, no fewer than three emotional breakdowns, a toxic relationship, and driving her car into a house, Christine moved to Los Angeles, at 47 and began her career in acting, writing and comedy.
Christine’s candor and ability to find humor in even the darkest moments, quickly made her an audience favorite in the LA comedy scene. She’s performed at The World Famous Comedy Store, The Ice House, Flappers as well as venues in Vegas and Zanie’s in Nashville. Christine has shared the stage with some of the top names in the business including Iliza Shlesinger and Darrell Hammond.

18 & over

Heal Humphreys County hosted by Tayla Lynn
2021-10-11 18:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Benefit Concert for Tennessee Flood Survivors Hosted by Tayla Lynn & The Franklin Theatre

Enjoy performances by stand-up comedian Josh Wolf, a live podcast by Caroline Hobby, and duo Tayla Lynn & Tre Twitty for a night of hope and healing for Humphreys County.

Tayla Lynn’s life has all the elements of a great country song, which perhaps isn’t too surprising given she was born into the musical dynasty created by her grandmother, Loretta Lynn. Tayla’s warmth and enthusiasm make it easy to feel comfortable in her presence, whether you’ve known her for a few minutes or many years. There is a strength in her voice, truth behind her piercing blue eyes and genuine affection when she speaks of family.
But Tayla’s journey through life, like the best country ballad, has had more than its share of peaks and valleys. Her story is one of heartache and regret, but also of recovery and grace. She loves to the depths of her soul because she knows what it’s like to have a broken heart; she is gentle and kind because she has experienced abuse and loss; she sings because she has an amazing story to tell.
Tayla’s passion for singing and performing was sparked at an early age thanks to her grandmother, who often invited her to go on the road with her during the summer. “Memaw [as she affectionately calls her grandmother] gave me my first experience singing before a crowd when I was 14,” she recalls. “I wanted to sing ‘I’m a Honky Tonk Girl’ because that’s the song I remember her singing in the movie Coal Miner’s Daughter, which I used to watch over and over again.”
Later on, Tayla moved in with her grandmother after her grandfather’s death. “After about six months,” Tayla says, “Memaw asked me if I wanted to go on the road with her, which had been my life’s dream. I shared a twin bed with her in the back of the bus for a year, and that’s when she taught me how to walk the stage, sing a sad song, be funny and treat the audience like you are in their living room.”
“She always wanted to sing my songs,” Loretta Lynn says of Tayla. “That girl is a fan of country music, especially her Memaw’s. When Doo died, I wouldn’t have made it without her. She was my angel.”
Tayla’s first major musical project was as a member of the trio Stealing Angels (with Caroline Cutbirth and Jennifer Wayne). The group was signed to Skyville Records in 2007 after the three women appeared on a reality TV show together. “I got started with Stealing Angels before I made music on my own, and our primary goal was to make it on radio,” she says of her time with the band. Over a five-year period, the trio toured the country, sang for the troops in Iraq and Kuwait and made a record with veteran producer Paul Worley (Dixie Chicks, Lady Antebellum, Sara Evans). Their songs “He Better Be Dead” and “Paper Heart” both made the Billboard country chart.
“Working in a trio taught me an awesome work ethic and how important teamwork can be,” Tayla explains. “We worked tirelessly every single day; if we weren’t on the road we were writing. If we weren’t writing, we were rehearsing, doing a video, doing a photoshoot. The work was joyful, but there was no space for personal time,” she reflects. “Jennifer and Caroline are still my sisters. I love them so much and I loved doing life with them, but in the years since, I’ve really been able to find what hard work and self-reflection mean for me now that I’m my own boss.”
That combination of retrospection and tenacity has been critical to Tayla’s success, but it has come at a price. It’s impossible to speak of her achievements without acknowledging the life she’s lived in between. Her experiences are wrapped up in her music as she writes and sings her truths about love, addiction, motherhood and the coal dust that runs through her Kentucky veins.
Tayla approaches the conversation of her alcohol and substance addictions and subsequent recoveries—three in a span of 20 years, though she’s been clean since 2013—with unflinching honesty. In fact, the music she writes today tells of her path to redemption. “When I was younger I wanted everything to be crazy—wild and uninhibited,” she muses. “Now I write from a place of sobriety and recovery through faith. At the core of it, the gift I feel like I’ve been given from Him is to share my journey through music.”
In 2016, Tayla signed with indie label London Tone Music. Her first solo project, The Ranch, was an EP released later that same year. It includes a whimsical conversation between Tayla and her grandmother as well as a duet featuring the two. “I love working and writing with Memaw,” Tayla gushes. “I’ll never forget the day we recorded ‘Honky Tonk Girl.’ The minute I put the headphones on to listen to her sing harmony, I knew it was going to be a spiritual experience. She did one take and it was flawless.”
In May 2019, Tayla released “Blue in My Eyes,” as a Mother’s Day gift to her late mother, Cindy (who had passed away unexpectedly in her sleep 10 months prior) and her grandmother. It’s a song she wrote with hit songwriters Lori Mckenna and Liz Rose chronicling her relationship with her grandmother, who throughout Tayla’s life has been an idol, mentor, and now surrogate mother. The song eventually led to the idea for her next album.
After signing a record deal in September 2019 with Tracy Pitcox—a longtime friend of her grandmother’s—at Heart of Texas Records, Tayla began to work on the tribute album she released in May 2021, lovingly titled Tayla Lynn Sings Loretta Lynn. Her grandmother is billed as a co-writer on the project, which features duets with greats like Tony Booth (“Sweet Thang”) and her Aunt Patsy Lynn Russell (a reprise of her grandmother’s most-famous song, “Coal Miner’s Daughter”).
“Anytime I sing one of my mother’s songs, it fills me with such pride,” Russell says. “Getting to sing my mother’s song with my niece Tayla was pride and joy all at the same time.”
“When we were ready to record, I jumped in the truck with my babies and drove from Hurricane Mills to Brady, Texas,” Tayla says. “The boys laid on the floor of the vocal booth for three days while we made the record.” She pauses before adding, “Memaw’s photo with Ernest Tubb was on the wall behind me, so it felt like home. I have never liked the studio, but this felt like the easiest thing I’ve ever done. I had a few fans join in on Zoom to watch the recording process, so it felt more like a live show!”
I’m real proud of this record she did of my songs,” Loretta Lynn adds, fondly. “She’s got a lot of me in her, but she’s all Tayla.”
Tayla is currently on tour with Tre Twitty (Conway Twitty’s grandson); a joint album and podcast are in the works. In addition to her musical endeavors, she is also exploring acting. Tayla’s first leading role came in the 2017 faith-based film, The Least of These, directed by Mark Nicolosi. She was subsequently nominated for “Best Leading Actress” by the International Christian Film Festival for her role as Rose. She also starred in the 2020 film Why We Breathe.
Tayla and her husband, Jon, live on 30 acres connected to the Loretta Lynn Dude Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tenn., where they are raising their two sons, Tru and Scout.

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Stand Up for Waves
2021-10-26 18:00 - 21:00 | THE FACTORY AT FRANKLIN, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Join Waves for an evening of laughs as Dusty Slay takes the stage at Stand Up for Waves. This new and exciting event will take place at Liberty Hall in The Factory at Franklin in downtown Franklin, TN.
A catered dinner will be available to attendees as well beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic, must 21 years of age and older to drink alcohol).
Doors will open at 6 p.m. with the program beginning at 7 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to arrive for dinner prior to the start of the program.
Waves is excited to have Dusty Slay headline this event. With his own Comedy Central Special, Slay was the youngest comedian to perform at The Grand Ole Opry Stage. In 2019, he was named on Variety’s Top 10 Comics to Watch. Waves is excited to welcome him Franklin for an evening of stand-up.
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National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
2021-11-27 19:00, 2021-12-19 14:30, 2021-12-21 19:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (PG-13) – The Franklin Theatre

As the holidays approach, Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase) wants to have a perfect family Christmas, so he pesters his wife, Ellen (Beverly D’Angelo), and children, as he tries to make sure everything is in line, including the tree and house decorations. However, things go awry quickly. His hick cousin, Eddie (Randy Quaid), and his family show up unplanned and start living in their camper on the Griswold property. Even worse, Clark’s employers renege on the holiday bonus he needs.

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A Christmas Story
2021-12-02 19:30 - 2021-12-05 14:00, 2021-12-08 19:30 - 2021-12-12 14:00, 2021-12-15 19:30 - 2021-12-19 14:00 | Tennessee Performing Arts Center – TPAC, 505 Deaderick Street, Nashville, TN, 37203, United States
Light your leg lamps and grab your pink bunny pajamas because A Christmas Story makes its triumphant return to the Rep stage December 2 – December 19. The time: 1940. The place: Hohman, Indiana. A bespectacled boy named Ralphie has an active imagination and one wish for Christmas–a Red Ryder BB Gun. Constant reprimands of “You’ll shoot your eye out,” a grouchy department store Santa, and a triple-dog-dare to lick a freezing flagpole are just a few of the obstacles that stand between Ralphie and his Christmas dream. Named “Best Family Holiday Tradition” by the Nashville Scene, A Christmas Story excites the holiday spirit with sparkling wit, a heart of gold and some much-needed nostalgia.

December 2, 2021 7:30PM
December 3, 2021 7:30PM
December 4, 2021 2:00PM
December 4, 2021 7:30PM
December 5, 2021 2:00PM
December 8, 2021 7:30PM
December 9, 2021 7:30PM
December 10, 2021 7:30PM
December 11, 2021 2:00PM
December 11, 2021 7:30PM
December 12, 2021 2:00PM
December 15, 2021 7:30PM
December 16, 2021 7:30PM
December 17, 2021 7:30PM
December 18, 2021 2:00PM
December 18, 2021 7:30PM
December 19, 2021 2:00PM

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ELF the Musical
2021-12-11 14:00 - 2021-12-12 18:30 | Father Ryan High School, 700 Norwood Drive, Nashville, TN, 37204, United States
ELF the Musical – Celebrate the season with everyone’s favorite elf!
Based on the beloved holiday film, this hilarious musical comedy follows Buddy the Elf (starring local teen Bryant Swords) in his quest to find his true identity!
Buddy, a young orphan mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised unaware that he is actually a human, until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. Once he travels through the seven levels of the Candy Cane Forest, the Sea of Swirly Twirly Gumdrops and the Lincoln Tunnel, Buddy is faced with harsh realities…his father is on the naughty list and his younger half brother doesn’t even believe in Santa Claus!

Believing the best way to spread Christmas Cheer is singing loud for all to hear, Buddy the Elf is sure to win over his new family, save the Christmas Spirit, and make everything “sparklejollytwinklejingly” in midtown Manhattan!
Four Performances at Father Ryan Theater, 700 Norwood Drive (off Franklin Road.)
Saturday, December 11th @ 2pm and 6:30pm
Sunday, December 12th @ 1pm and 5pm.
Running time approximately 90 minutes with one intermission.
Based on the 2003 New Line Cinema hit, Elf the Musical features songs by Tony Award nominees Matthew Sklar (The Wedding Singer) and Chad Beguelin (Disney’s Aladdin on Broadway), with a book by Tony Award winners, Thomas Meehan (Annie, The Producers, Hairspray) and Bob Martin (The Drowsy Chaperone).
Bravo Creative Arts Center
Bravo Creative Arts, founded in Williamson County in 2006, is a non-profit 501c3 organization providing year round performing arts training for youth ages 7 – 18. Bravo’s award winning children’s theatre program serves hundreds of community youth each year and stages four to six full scale / high quality productions for the greater Nashville area.
Bravo also costumes thousands of students and professional performers across the mid state area each year with its 30,000+ theatrical and historical costume collection.
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Legally Blonde - The Musical
2022-01-29 13:00 - 2022-01-30 19:30 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Act Too Presents: Legally Blonde in Downtown Franklin at The Franklin Theatre

A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde The Musical, follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances – this musical is so much fun, it should be illegal! Elle Woods appears to have it all. Her life is turned upside down when her boyfriend Warner dumps her so he can attend Harvard Law. Determined to get him back, Elle geniously charms her into the prestigious law school. While there, she struggles with peers, professors and her ex. With the support of some new friends, though, Elle quickly realizes her potential and sets out to prove herself to the world.
Rated PG-13, Run time: 2 hours.
January 29th – 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM
January 30th – 4:00 PM and 7:30 PM

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Act Too Presents: Catch Me If You Can
2022-01-29 19:30 - 2022-01-30 12:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
It’s time to get live in living color! Based on the hit DreamWorks film and the incredible true story, this splashy spectacle follows the high-flying adventures of a globetrotting con artist. Catch Me If You Can is the high-flying musical comedy about chasing your dreams and not getting caught. This show was nominated for four Tony awards, including Best Musical. Seeking fame and fortune, precocious teenager, Frank Abignale, Jr., runs away from home to begin an unforgettable adventure. With nothing more than his boyish charm, a big imagination and millions of dollars in forged checks, Frank successfully poses as a pilot, a doctor and a lawyer – living the high life and winning the girl of his dreams. When Frank’s lies catch the attention of FBI agent, Carl Hanratty, though, Carl pursues Frank across the country to make him pay for his crimes.
Rated PG, Run time: 2 hours.
January 29th – 7:30 PM
January 30th – 12:00 PM
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Crimes of the Heart
2022-02-04 19:30 - 2022-02-06 14:30, 2022-02-09 19:30 - 2022-02-13 14:30, 2022-02-16 19:30 - 2022-02-19 19:30 | Pull-Tight Players Theatre, 112 2nd Avenue South, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Pull-Tight Players Theatre – Crimes of the Heart by Beth Henley
February 4-19, 2022
Directed by Cindy Massey
Meet the Mississippi McGrath sisters: Lenny, the oldest, is unmarried and facing the prospect of living the rest of her life as an “old maid”; Meg, the middle daughter, has struggled mightily in pursuit of a singing career; and Babe, the baby of the family, is out on bail after having shot her husband in the stomach. Crimes of the Heart, Beth Henley’s Pulitzer-winning dark comedy, examines the bonds of sisterhood as the three siblings gather together to escape their past transgressions and to take hold of their futures.
About Pull-Tight Players Theatre
Today, Pull-Tight celebrates 52 years of providing quality theatre and arts programs to Williamson County and greater Nashville. We do this through six mainstage shows per season, as well as our Youth Actors Guild and Junior Youth Actors Guild programs. We are proud to be a vital part of this community, offering quality entertainment that uplifts, provokes thought, and brings joy to our audiences.
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FAM: Popovich Pet Comedy Theater
2022-02-27 13:00 - 17:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
The Popovich Comedy Pet Theater is entertainment for the whole family, featuring the unique blend of comedy and juggling skills of former Moscow Circus veteran Gregory Popovich and the extraordinary talents of his performing pets. His entourage consists of world-class jugglers, Diamond the Shetland Pony and over 30 performing pets including house cats and dogs (all rescued from animal shelters!), geese, white doves and parrots.
The Popovich Comedy Pet Theater has a rich performance history, presenting thousands of shows in more than 20 countries and is currently in its 15th season at the Planet Hollywood Resort/Casino in Las Vegas.
Popovich’s 2014 independent film “Popovich and the Voice of the Fabled American West” recently won the Audience Choice Award at the 17th annual Dance with Films Festival in Los Angeles.
His 2nd feature film – POPOVICH – ROAD TO HOLLYWOOD had its World Premiere at the TCL Hollywood Theater on September 5, 2021.
Popovich Comedy Pet Theater has over 1 million views on Tik-Tok, You Tube and Instagram!
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A Shakespearean Experience
2022-04-08 19:00 | WILLIAMSON COUNTY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT ACADEMY PARK, 112 EVERBRIGHT AVENUE, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Renaissance High School presents A Shakespearean Experience
Join us for an evening with Shakespeare where you will get a glimpse of over 10 of his most famous plays set in a variety of time periods. You won’t want to miss this comical and heartfelt experience with the world’s most famous playwright!
Williamson County Performing Arts Center, 112 Everbright Ave., Franklin, TN 37064
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Carrie Murphy
2022-04-25 19:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Carrie Murphy at The Franklin Theatre
OF THE CLEAN VARIETY SHOW, by Carrie Murphy

The past 2 years have been HARD. Let’s laugh it out! Come for a night of ridiculousness and fun as Carrie explores the ups and downs of the Christain life, characters of the Bible, and more. There will be twists, turns, and even some surprises!
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