Renaissance High School Moonlight Players present
Killer Brew
The Renaissance High School Moonlight Players present a quirky coffee shop experience in their original one act play Killer Brew! This fun show depicts the struggles of teenagers with school assignments, the excitement of a Dungeons and Dragons campaign, and the complexities of an author trying to conjure a great plot! Join us for a night of laughs, imagination, and live music!
Friday, April 19th at 7pm
Saturday, April 20th at 7pm
Sunday, April 21st at 2pm
General Admission
$8
This is a rental event presented by an independent business or organization that is not affiliated with the Williamson County Performing Arts Center or Williamson County Parks and Recreation.
Drama People presents
You Can't Take it With You
Drama People brings the hilarious Pulitzer-award-winning play "You Can't Take it With You” to the Williamson County Performing Arts Center on April 25-26, 2024. You’ll be welcomed right into the living room of the eccentric Sycamore family, whose unconventional lifestyle is turned upside down when their daughter falls in love with the son of a conservative Wall Street banker. Filled with colorful characters, hilarious misunderstandings, and poignant moments of connection, the play explores the themes of family connection, pursuing your passions, and recognizing the unique design created within each one of us.
Thursday, April 25th at 7pm
Friday, April 26th at 2pm
Friday, April 26th at 7pm
General Admission
Early Bird: $7
Day of: $10
This is a rental event presented by an independent business or organization that is not affiliated with the Williamson County Performing Arts Center or Williamson County Parks and Recreation.
Ray of Light Foundation presents
Shine Your Light Youth Vocal Competition
Ray of Light Foundation presents 2024 Shine Your Light Youth Vocal Competition Like a lot of kids who go through childhood cancer, Raymond M. Cruz felt a need to give back. He often turned to his love of music, which he credits with helping him through treatment. He wanted to be able to perform and help people that way, and either be someone to look up to or be able to give back by raising money for the patients and families at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital. Raymond valiantly fought a battle with Stage 4 Ewing-like Sarcoma from 2017-2019. Throughout his battle, he was given the opportunity to share his message of hope with people through his music, from the hallways of Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital to the stage of the Ryman. Ray and his mother, Blandina, started the Shine Your Light Youth Vocal Competition in 2019 where he stated to the audience that he hoped that the competition would continue for years to come. Ray’s family and friends have continued the competition in Ray’s name and with his spirit guiding him. Please join us for a wonderful cause. The event will take place April 27, 2024, at the Williamson County Performing Arts Academy 7:00pm to 9:00pm. Video Auditions are now being accepted until April 5 th Ages 5-18. For more information please visit www.RayofLightTn.com
Saturday, April 27th at 7pm
General Admission
Adults: $20
Senior (55+): $15
Hartzog & Silva PLLC present the Star Bright Players'
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
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Hartzog & Silva, PLLC presents the Star Bright Players (ages 12-18) production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame, a lushly scored retelling of Victor Hugo’s epic story of love, acceptance and what it means to be a hero. Based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney animated feature, The Hunchback of Notre Dame showcases the film’s Academy Award-nominated score, as well as new songs by Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz. Peter Parnell’s book embraces story theatre and features verbatim passages from Hugo’s gothic novel. The musical begins as the bells of Notre Dame sound through the famed cathedral in fifteenth-century Paris. Quasimodo, the deformed bell-ringer who longs to be "Out There," observes all of Paris reveling in the Feast of Fools. Held captive by his devious caretaker, the archdeacon Dom Claude Frollo, he escapes for the day and joins the boisterous crowd, only to be treated cruelly by all but the beautiful Romani woman, Esmeralda. Quasimodo isn’t the only one captivated by her free spirit, though – the handsome Captain Phoebus and Frollo are equally enthralled. As the three vie for her attention, Frollo embarks on a mission to destroy the Roma – and it’s up to Quasimodo to save them all. Ticket sponsor: Image Surgical Arts (www.imagesurgicalarts.com)
Friday, May 3rd at 7pm
Saturday, May 4th at 2pm
Saturday, May 4th at 7pm
Sunday, May 5th at 2pm
Reserved Seating
$15
The Hunchback of Notre Dame is rated PG by Music Theatre International. You can read more about the story and themes in this production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame here.
WCPR Children's Theatre & Franklin Light Opera present
Topsy Turvy Light Opera Showcase
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The teens in our Topsy Turvy Light Opera weekly workshop class, taught by the seasoned professionals with Franklin Light Opera, are learning so much and sound fabulous! Their showcase concert will include a delightful selection of light opera excerpts including comedic works by Gilbert & Sullivan, Strauss, Offenbach and more. Come see them and support them at their end of class performance.
Friday, May 10th at 7pm
Redbird Artists Agency presents
Redbird Common
Redbird Common is a writers-in-the-round music series consisting of exclusively CCM (Contemporary Christian Music) artists and songwriters sharing their songs and the stories behind them.
Tuesday, May 14th at 7:30pm
General Admission
$20
This is a rental event presented by an independent business or organization that is not affiliated with the Williamson County Performing Arts Center or Williamson County Parks and Recreation.
Sunday Swing
In the Courtyard
Enjoy the sunshine and fresh air at Sunday Swing in the Courtyard with live music, food trucks and more! Put on your dancing shoes and join us for an afternoon of dancing, accompanied by Middle Tennessee's premier big band, 5 Points Swing, under the direction of Chuck Hamilton. Each ticket includes a complimentary lesson at 2:30pm with dance instructor Laynee Day, followed by dancing from 3:00-5:00pm. Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase on site. Outdoor seating will not be provided, but guests are encouraged to bring chairs, blankets or a picnic to enjoy music and dancing in the afternoon sun. Restrooms and additional seating will be available inside the Williamson County Performing Arts Center. In the event of inclement weather, this event will be held inside at the Williamson County Performing Arts Center with seating provided for all in attendance.
Dance floor not provided.
Sunday, May 19th at 3pm
General Admission
$10
FREE SPRING CONCERTS
On the WCPAC Patio
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Join us this spring for free concerts on the patio at the WCPAC! Enjoy the musical stylings of guitarist and singer Joe Hand! Limited seating is available, but guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and a picnic to enjoy on the patio. Joe knows thousands of songs so please feel free to request a few!
Joe is a lifelong musician, producer, recording artist and writer. A multi-instrumentalist and graduate of the Berklee College of Music in Boston MA, he has been making music professionally for over 35 years on stage and in studios all over the world. Joe owned a studio on music row from 1998-2008, and was the “man behind the curtain” for more than a few platinum recording artists including Linkin’ Park and many other artists that can’t be named. His current study is electric guitar, and Joe’s latest releases include “Million Million Years” and a fabulous “Latin Medley” that covers a LOT of guitar ground. When he’s not buying and selling and trading guitars, he’s playing them. Joe recently moved back to Nashville from Central Florida, and is working on many new projects. Learn more at www.joehand.com.
Tuesdays from 6:00 - 7:30pm
May 21
May 28
June 4
June 11
Westhaven Conservatory Annual Recital
Join us for a showcase of solo piano concerts followed by guitar and vocal performances accompanied by a live band.
Wednesday, May 22nd at 5pm
General Admission
$12
This is a rental event presented by an independent business or organization that is not affiliated with the Williamson County Performing Arts Center or Williamson County Parks and Recreation.
2024 Summer Tribute Series
Sail On: The Beach Boys Tribute
Sail On plays all of the Beach Boys’ classic hits, plus some treasures from the band’s brilliant extended catalog, recreating the soundtrack to an Endless Summer completely live and in rich detail.You’ll hear the band's greatest hits like “Little Deuce Coupe,” “409,” “Wouldn't It Be Nice,” “Good Vibrations,” “Barbara Ann,” “Surfin’ USA,” and “California Girls” plus so many more!
Saturday, June 1st at 7pm
Reserved Seating
Adults: $27.50
Seniors (55+): $25
Jazz on the Courtyard
With Lisa Stewart & her Jazz Combo
Enjoy the sultry sounds of Jazz on the Courtyard with Lisa Stewart and her jazz combo! Originally from Mississippi, Nashville-based jazz singer Lisa Stewart will take you back in time to the jazz clubs of New York City in the 1940s. Raised on the blues and gospel music, Lisa brings a little bit of country flair to her performance of well-known jazz standards and songs from The Great American Song Book.
Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase on site. Outdoor seating will not be provided, but guests are encouraged to bring chairs, blankets or a picnic to enjoy during the performance. Restrooms and additional seating will be available inside the Williamson County Performing Arts Center. In the event of inclement weather, this event will be held inside at the Williamson County Performing Arts Center with seating provided for all in attendance.
Sunday, June 2nd at 4pm
General Admission
$10
First Annual
Academy Park Acoustic Fest
The Williamson County Performing Arts Center is excited to announce our first Acoustic Fest to be held on the Academy Park Courtyard just outside the theater in Franklin, TN. This year’s fest will feature a range of talent, from local up-and-coming performers to 50-year veterans in the music business.
6:00pm: us two and him
The evening kicks off at 6pm with us two and him, a local bluegrass trio consisting of brothers Jim and John Rickman ("us two") and Phil Comstock ("him"). These three close buddies have been telling stories and harmonizing together for five decades. They have appeared on the Grand Ole Opry stage, "The Ernest Tubb Midnight Jamboree,” "Nashville Gospel Show,” WSM's "Bill Cody in the Morning" radio show, and for many years they were semi-regulars on Nashville’s "The Ralph Emery Show."
7:00pm: Jay Rin
At 7pm, we welcome Jay Rin, soulful ‘Rockicana’ singer-songwriter originally from Whittier, CA and graduate of Belmont University 2017. She has been featured on Knoxville’s WDVX, Murfreesboro’s WMOT, and Los Angeles’ KLOS after the release of her debut 2023 album “Fool on the Fringe.” Jay Rin is a full time performing artist and also spends her time as the 'John Lennon' in the internationally touring all female Beatles tribute - Penny Lane.
8:00pm: Jim & Valerie Gabehart
Husband and wife team, Jim & Valerie Gabehart, who have also been musical partners for 29 years, will be our featured entertainers at 8pm. Recent transplants to Tennessee from the hills of West Virginia, Jim is a 5-time West Virginia State Champion banjo player, and Valerie is a dynamic bluegrass vocalist! They will be joined by their daughter, Amy Taylor on guitar, and Corey Hensley on bass.
9:00pm: Mike Dunbar
Closing out the evening at 9pm is songwriter and performing artist Mike Dunbar. A New England native, Mike’s music is equal parts Paul Simon and Tom Petty, blending lyrical depth with a rock-and-roll attitude. His work has been featured in the Boston Globe as well as on Nashville’s Lightning 100, Channel 4’s Today in Nashville, Boston’s The River, and New Hampshire Public Radio’s “All Things Considered.”
Grab your lawn chair and come support these fine musicians at this inaugural event!
Saturday June 15th from 6:00 - 10:00pm
General Admission
$10
Food trucks will be on site with additional snacks and drinks also available for purchase from our concessions. Outdoor seating will not be provided, but guests are encouraged to bring chairs, blankets or a picnic to enjoy during the performance. Restrooms and additional seating will be available inside the Williamson County Performing Arts Center. In the event of inclement weather, this event will be held inside at the Williamson County Performing Arts Center with seating provided for all in attendance.
2024 Summer Tribute Series
The Ultimate Garth Brooks Tribute
The ULTIMATE GARTH BROOKS TRIBUTE featuring Shawn Gerhard is a high-energy show based in Nashville, TN and features unparalleled showmanship, and top-level musicianship, promising guaranteed excitement for all ages. When not touring, Shawn Gerhard worked in residence with LEGENDS IN CONCERT in Las Vegas as their ‘go-to’ Garth Brooks. SHAWN GERHARD’s live performance is an unrivaled celebration of Garth Brooks and has ignited crowds across the country.
THE ULTIMATE GARTH BROOKS TRIBUTE featuring Shawn Gerhard is one of the world's longest, continually performing Garth Brooks tribute acts.
Saturday, June 22nd at 7pm
Reserved Seating
Adults: $27.50
Seniors (55+): $25
2024 Summer Tribute Series
Jacob Tolliver: A Tribute to Jerry Lee Lewis
Jacob Tolliver presents a tribute to trailblazing rock ’n’ roller Jerry Lee Lewis. A self-taught piano prodigy and close personal friend, Jacob has spent the last few years playing and portraying Jerry Lee Lewis in the hit Broadway musical Million Dollar Quartet. He has performed to sold-out audiences across the county, sharing the stage with luminaries including Ricky Staggs, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Jackson Browne and The Beach Boys. This tribute show is packed with decades of hits and honors the electrifying, piano-driven sound and style of the late Jerry Lee Lewis.
Saturday, June 29th at 7pm
Reserved Seating
Adults: $27.50
Seniors (55+): $25
2024 Summer Tribute Series
Homeward Bound: The Music of Simon & Garfunkel
Harmonious, Poetic, and Emotionally resonant, settle in for a ride through the turbulent upheavals of the ‘60s and ‘70s with the music of the duo whose voices helped to shape them. Homeward Bound: The Music of Simon & Garfunkel performed by Nic & Alex Chamberlain will envelope you in the nuances and power of some of the most unforgettable music of all time. Join us for an evening together, and remember why this music still resonates today.
Nic & Alex Chamberlain are brothers whose harmonies blend with a beauty only nature can create. They have been singing and performing together since they were children. They bring with them nationally recognized Ryan Tilby, a master of stringed instruments.
Saturday, July 13th at 7pm
Reserved Seating
Adults: $27.50
Seniors (55+): $25
2024 Summer Tribute Series
World Turning: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Since 2013, Nashville-based band World Turning has been entertaining audiences across the country with their tribute to the iconic music of Fleetwood Mac. This show recreates all of Fleetwood Mac’s greatest hits as well as songs from previous band members and the solo efforts of Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham.
Saturday, July 27th at 7pm
Reserved Seating
Adults: $27.50
Seniors (55+): $25
2024 Summer Tribute Series
Motor City Magic
Motor City Magic pays homage to the record label that transformed American pop music and defined a generation. Three vocalists and a 9-piece band will take you back in time through the history of Motown’s biggest artists with all of their greatest hits. Featured artists include Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, The Supremes, The Temptations and more!
Saturday, August 17th at 7pm
Reserved Seating
Adults: $27.50
Seniors (55+): $25
2024 Summer Tribute Series
Chi-Town Transit Authority
The Williamson County Performing Arts Center invites you to a special tribute to the music of Chicago! Chi-Town Transit Authority is an 8-piece tribute band based out of Atlanta established in 2017 that is dedicated to reproducing the “Chicago” concert experience. Featuring a tight horn section along with the dynamic vocal harmonies that Chicago is famous for, Chi-Town performs all of the familiar and famous songs covering over 4 decades of steady hits written and recorded by Chicago.
Saturday, August 24th at 7pm
Reserved Seating
Adults: $27.50
Seniors (55+): $25
2024 Summer Tribute Series
Forever Abbey Road
Forever Abbey Road is a collective of successful Nashville musicians who work hard at creating a unique show that demonstrates what the Beatles might sound like if they were around today with current technology and modern rock energy. These musicians play some of the music exactly like the record but at times they expand on the music and create incredible new arrangements with dynamic virtuosic musicianship. The band members have worked with a huge list of legends including Ringo Starr, Peter Frampton, Willie Nelson, Nickelback, Dolly Parton, Zac Brown, Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean, and more!
Saturday, September 7th at 7pm
Reserved Seating
Adults: $27.50
Seniors (55+): $25
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