Best Local Theaters in Nashville, Tennessee
Posted by Gary Ashton on Friday, July 19th, 2019 at 8:42am.
Is it time to plan a little evening entertainment but find yourself at a loss as to what is going on in the local theater scene in Nashville? Nashville, TN has a number of theaters with regaling entertainment for couples, families and adventurous singles. Enjoy dinner and a show or introduce the children to quality theater at one of the most well-known theaters in the area. Nashville residents and visitors can explore from a number of theaters in the local area.
Get out and enjoy a great time that includes some of the best new films, plays and theater in the area. Many of these local theaters have been serving the community for decades and continue to offer engaging cultural experiences.
NightLight 615
Though not a traditional theater by any means NightLight 615 is a movie experience unlike any other. You can enjoy a well-known and well-loved movie outdoors under the stars on a HUGE, high-quality screen. In addition to the movie, there is more than just popcorn and soda to fill your stomach. Many of the area’s premier food trucks come out giving you the opportunity to indulge to your heart’s content. There are a number of showings throughout the summer, with movies ranging from childhood favorites to those considered a bit more raw. However, all shows are 21 and older, so it’s a great place for a date night!
Belcourt Theatre
Individuals, couples and families can enjoy an affordable night out at the Belcourt Theatre in Nashville. This nonprofit film center, located in the Belmont/Hillsboro Village area on 2102 Belcourt Avenue in Nashville, offers screenings in a recently renovated building year-round. Movie goers can catch independent new releases, foreign movies, documentaries and classic films, as well as take advantage of its education and engagement program. Check out its Mobile Movie Theatre, as it shares films in the community.
Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre
Very little is better than a dinner and a show and Nashville offers opportunities for just that at its Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre in West Nashville. It is known as the first and most well-known Nashville Dinner Theatre. Generations have visited since it opened its doors over 50 years ago. Enjoy delicious meals served buffet-style while being engaged in some of the finest Broadway Plays. It is possible to book special events at the theater in the MainStage or BackStage areas. Shows play from Thursday through Saturday.
Country Music Dinner Theatre
Go country at the best little Country Music Dinner Theatre in the area. "The Best of Country" dinner show was voted as the #1 dinner show in Music Valley. Songs from today and yesterday are featured on the show and special guests have been known to appear during the season such as Shotgun Red from "Hee Haw", Jeannie Seely from "Opry Star" and Paula Poe of the Tammy Wynette Show. Arrive for dinner at 5:30 with the show starting at 6:30. Patrons can meet and greet their favorite performers after a show.
Nashville Children's Theatre
Families can expose the children to great plays and professional acting at the Nashville Children's Theatre in Downtown-SoBro on 25 Middleton Street in Nashville. This theater was founded in 1931 and offers entertaining plays suitable for children and their families. Drama classes are also available for young people. TIME magazine recently ranked the Nashville Children's Theatre as one of the leading children's theaters to be found in the United States. Kids of all ages can enjoy the shows. Recent productions include You're a Good Man Charlie Brown and Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure.
The Music City Theatre Traditions Continue
Spend an evening laughing and making last memories with friends or family members at one of the respected theaters of Nashville. Nashville's thriving arts and cultural scene continues to offer plays, films and entertainment for individuals of all ages. Start making plans for an upcoming visit to Music City today.
Gary Ashton
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