Winter/Spring 2014

Thursday, February 20, 2014
Nashville Jazz Workshop
TPAC’s Polk Theater

Nashville is truly a music city, not only with its rich selection of live performances and extensive recording scene, but with many varied, in-depth educational training opportunities. Come enjoy the world class performers of the Nashville Jazz Workshop and learn how they continue to grow and nurture the city's most talented musicians.

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Thursday, March 13, 2014
Performing of Animals with the Nashville Zoo
TPAC’s Polk Theater

The Nashville Zoo takes the art of performance to a whole new level as they incorporate scientific topics and live animals into their productions. Come learn how the Nashville Zoo continues to make learning fun, and meet a few critters that are the stars of the shows.

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Thursday, April 10, 2014
Otello
TPAC's Polk Theater

“A kiss. A kiss. Another kiss...” sings Otello as his wife takes her last breath, dead by his own jealous hand. Shakespeare’s famous play about a great leader destroyed by his own uncontrollable jealousy and desire is matched by one of Verdi’s greatest musical scores to create an unforgettable opera. Nashville Opera’s artistic director, John Hoomes, led discussion of this tragic story adapted into an intense, beautiful opera.

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Thursday, May 8, 2014
Million Dollar Quartet                                     
TPAC's Polk Theater

Million Dollar Quartet is the smash-hit musical inspired by the famed recording session that brought together rock 'n' roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for the first and only time. On December 4, 1956, these four young musicians gathered at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions ever. Learn about this chance meeting and the show the meeting inspired from cast members who dare to portray some of our most beloved performers.

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