BY ALAN SHERROD Successful works of theatre have a way of holding up a mirror to its viewers, its reflection revealing universal truths that touch each individual with memories and revelations specific to their own lives. That is certainly…
Preview: The Musical ‘Fun Home’ Opens at River and Rail Theatre Co.
BY AMANDA BROOKS “What would happen if we spoke the truth?” ― Alison Bechdel River & Rail Theatre Company is rounding out their 2022-2023 season with their largest production of the season – Fun Home. The show is a…
Review: Powerful Theatre – Katori Hall’s ‘The Mountaintop’ at River & Rail Theatre Co.
BY ALAN SHERROD They say “You never want to meet your heroes,” a statement that can certainly be bandied about when discussing Katori Hall’s The Mountaintop which opened this past weekend at River & Rail Theatre Company. In it,…
Preview: Katori Hall’s ‘The Mountaintop’ at River & Rail Theatre Company
BY AMANDA BROOKS “…Well, I don’t know what will happen now. We’ve got some difficult days ahead. But it doesn’t matter with me now. Because I’ve been to the mountaintop. And I don’t mind. Like anybody, I would like…
On the Wall … Off the Wall: November 15 – 30, Part 1
As the pleasant days of autumn give way to suggestions of winter, it is inevitable that we unconsciously adjust our arts-attending behavior. Coats, umbrellas, and scarves enter the equation and consideration for the availability of warm beverages often affects our…
2022-23 Season Begins: September Promises Non-Stop Events
While summer heat still prevails, one can sense the coming of fall. One sign of the inevitable change is the arts calendar for September, which is already bulging with opening concerts, shows, and events for the 2022-23 season. Most organizations…
River and Rail Theatre Co. Announces Its 2022-23 Season
River and Rail Theatre Co. has announced its 2022-23 season of productions at the Old City Performing Arts Center, 111 State Street in Downtown Knoxville. Information and season tickets. September 23 – October 9: THE LITTLE PRINCE — by Rick…
Review: Lynn Nottage’s ‘Sweat’ at River & Rail Theatre Company
BY ALAN SHERROD If there is anything that we have learned from television, it is that the American neighborhood bar is more than just a convenient background venue for drama and comedy. It represents a social structure where, in…
Big Weekend Downtown! – Rossini Fest, Puccini Gala, Chamber Music Society, ‘Sweat’
Knoxville Opera’s Rossini Festival International Street Fair Saturday, April 30, Downtown Knoxville, 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM After a 2 year absence due to the pandemic precautions, Knoxville Opera’s Rossini Festival International Street Fair is back on downtown Knoxville streets.…
Review: River & Rail’s ‘In the Next Room, or The Vibrator Play’
BY ALAN SHERROD Technical innovation always seems to outpace society’s understanding. If you doubt this statement, look no further than the history of the vibrator for proof. A shortcut might be to check out the current offering at the…