Performing Arts - The Sage is Set for Great Entertainment
Did You Know?
Historic Tennessee Theatre
Knoxville, TN
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and honored as the Official Theatre of Tennessee, the Historic Tennessee Theater was originally built in 1928 as a movie palace. In mid 2003, the theater closed to undergo major renovations and reopened in early 2005.
Did You Know?
Tennessee Waltz
1. Step forward on the left foot.
2. Follow through with the right foot and step to the right side.
3. Close the left foot against the right foot, transferring your weight quickly.
4. Step backwards on the right foot, slow.
5. Follow through with the left foot and step to the left side.
6. Close the right foot against the left foot, transferring your weight quickly.
Standing still is not an option in Tennessee. Your feet have come too far for you not to enjoy the rhythms of the state. Tennessee's talented dance companies, historical theaters, groovin' nightlife and festivals put a lilt in any traveler's step. Wherever your interest lies, it will find a place to move in Tennessee.
Some say Tennessee marches to the beat of a different drummer. Country line-dancing and square dancing may seem a little offbeat to the inexperienced. But a little time spent in this "local motion" at festivals and nightlife, such as the Wildhorse Saloon, and you'll be convinced of its energy.
Can't get your feet to do what you want them to do? Spend some time sitting (and applauding) as you enjoy performances from the International Storytelling Center, exciting show theater presentations and recitals at the largest professional theater in the state, the Tennessee Repertory Theatre and Tennessee Performing Arts Center. Step back in time visiting the Orpheum Theater in Memphis, the Historic Tennessee Theatre in Knoxville or the oldest silent movie theater still standing in Tennessee, the Palace Theatre of Crossville. If theater's your thrill or a little dancing does you good, we've got your stage set here in Tennessee.
Did You Know?
The Orpheum
Memphis, TN
Originally built in 1890 as The Grand Opera House, the Orpheum was hailed as the "South's Finest Theatre." The Orpheum currently hosts more Broadway touring productions than any other theater in the country on an average annual basis and is home to the Ballet Memphis and Opera Memphis companies.
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Smoky Mountain Theaters
Pigeon Forge and Sevierville, TN
Sevierville and Pigeon Forge alone have more than 20 show theaters with every kind of performance from Elvis impersonation to magical illusion. With family entertainment in mind, these theaters present singing, dancing and so much more.
upcoming events
Nov 22, 2008 - Nov 23, 2008
Centennial Holiday Show
Franklin, TN
Nov 11, 2008 - Nov 23, 2008
Trees of Christmas Exhibit
Lawrenceburg, TN
Nov 22, 2008 - Nov 23, 2008
145th Anniversary of the Battles for Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN
Nov 11, 2008 - Nov 23, 2008
Lawrenceburg Trees of Christmas
Lawrenceburg, TN
Nov 21, 2008 - Nov 23, 2008
6th Annual Jack Stoddart Photography & Craft Gallery Open House
Livingston, TN
