7:30 pm | Wednesday, Sep 21st
Jamey Johnson, Bobby Bare, and Tony Joe White are coming together to perform in the round for a night of music, song and stories benefitting the Nikki Mitchell Foundation’s fight against pancreatic cancer.
Nikki Mitchell was Waylon Jenning’s business manager for 22 years and battled cancer while running a cafe in Normandy, TN and making her famous whiskey bread pudding. The Foundation places emphasis on prevention, detection and curing pancreatic cancer as well as patient services.
VIP ticket holders receive a cabaret table at the front of the theatre, a meet and greet with the artists and wine and hors d’oeuvres.
Venue: The Franklin Theatre / 419 Main St / Franklin / TN / 37064
Times: 6pm – VIP meet and greet / 7:00 – Doors open / 7:30pm – Show starts
Ticket Prices: $95 General / $115 First 3 rows / $250 Cabaret table
Purchase tickets: http://secure.franklintheatre.com/websales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=106378~cfe40b7d-1c56-4c4b-b937-600bdd7c5904&
Event website: https://www.facebook.com/WhiskeyBreadPudding/
Nikki Mitchell Foundation website: http://www.nikkimitchellfoundation.org/
8:00 pm | Tuesday, Sep 13th
An Acoustic Evening With Los Lonely Boys – The Franklin Theatre – Events in historic downtown Franklin.
“We decided to call this album Revelation because we want to make music that reveals something to people about their lives and their world,” says Jojo Garza. He’s talking about the new release by Los Lonely Boys, the close-knit Texas trio that the bassist/vocalist shares with his brothers Henry (vocals, guitar) and Ringo (drums, vocals). “As musicians and artists, we’re here to connect with people, and to share our view of things.”
Revelation – to be released on the band’s own LonelyTone imprint Jan. 21, 2014, in association with the respected Austin-based indie Playing in Traffic – is a landmark release for the siblings. While maintaining the infectiously melodic mix of bluesy rock ’n’ roll and rootsy brown-eyed soul that’s long endeared Los Lonely Boys to its fiercely loyal fan base, Revelation adds an expansive range of new sonic elements, e.g. the conjunto touches of “Blame It On Love,” the reggae groove of “Give A Little More,” the rustic acoustic textures of “It’s Just My Heart Talkin’ and the baroque pop elements of “There’s Always Tomorrow.”
For more information and to purchase tickets please visit The Franklin Theatre.
8:00 pm | Saturday, Jun 25th
An Acoustic Evening with Pam Tillis – The Franklin Theatre – Downtown Franklin, TN
Take a look at Pam Tillis’ mantel and it’s lined with three CMA awards, two Grammy awards, and a shiny new IBMA award. But look a little closer and you will see snapshots of Pam’s life, memories captured with family and friends. Pictures of Pam with Dolly Parton, Tony Bennett, Clive Davis and many others who Pam once may have idolized but now consider friends. “Those relationships nurture my music, says Pam. “They’re more important than any awards.”
Pam Tillis can tell you what it is like to win big awards, run a record label, sing on Broadway, and sell platinum records, but she’d much rather change the subject to the future. “I’ve traveled a million miles in my career,” says Tillis. “The next million don’t scare me a bit.”
For more information and tickets, please visit The Franklin Theatre.
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live
8:00 pm | Saturday, Jun 18th
The Second City Improv All Stars – The Franklin Theatre – Downtown Franklin, TN Events
The Second City Theatre Company continues to produce the premiere comic talent in the industry. From Mike Myers to Steve Carell, Stephen Colbert to Tina Fey – The Second City imprint is felt across every entertainment medium.
Additionally, The Second City has grown well beyond a single stage to become a diversified entertainment company. Second City Training Centers in Chicago, Toronto and Los Angeles teach thousands of students every week; four touring companies perform Second City revues all over North America and abroad; Second City Communications has become an industry leader in bringing improv-based methodologies to the corporate sector; and Second City continues to create unique media in television, film and the digital realm.
An hour of improvised comedy from the master of the form, Second City’s Improv All-Stars will astound you with their talent, skill and wit- without the aid of scripts or sets.
Please note that the Second City is known for nearly 60 years of political and social satire, some of it relating to issues and situations more appropriate for a 17 and up audience.
For tickets and more information – The Franklin Theatre.
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live
8:00 pm | Friday, Jun 17th
Robin & Linda Williams – The Franklin Theatre – Downtown Franklin, TN
For more than four decades now, Robin & Linda Williams have made it their mission to perform the music that they love, “a robust blend of bluegrass, folk, old-time and acoustic country that combines wryly observant lyrics with a wide-ranging melodicism.” Today some might call it “Americana,” but these two revered music masters were living and breathing this elixir 20 years before that label was turned into a genre label for record companies, media, festivals and venues.
For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit The Franklin Theatre.
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live
8:00 pm | Saturday, May 7th
The Franklin Theatre – Comedian Elayne Boosler
Comedian/writer/animal activist Elayne Boosler is best known for her thoughtful and feisty humor, and her love of baseball and animals, all sharing a big part of her act.
For forty years, she has appeared on seemingly every talk show ever on TV, has written and starred in five one-hour Showtime standup comedy specials, written and directed two movies for Cinemax, appeared on Comic Relief for years, on Politically Incorrect over thirty times, and has hosted specials, series, and events. She has done lots of baseball color commentary, and sung the National Anthem and/or thrown out a first pitch, many times for many teams.
8:00 pm | Saturday, Apr 2nd
The Franklin Theatre – Roger McGuinn
As the founder of The Byrds, Roger McGuinn is firmly established as an indisputable industry icon. From his signature 12 string Rickenbacker sound, to his instantly recognizable vocals on hits like “Turn,Turn,Turn”, “Eight Miles High”and “Mr. Tambourine Man”, McGuinn didn’t just make music; he made history.
That feeling continues today as Roger offers shows that are as mesmerizing and magical as ever. He delivers the gift of an evening with a master that is as intimate as it is spellbinding. He guides his audience along a journey of story and song, populated by the “old friends” they expect to hear, as well as some new acquaintances from the folk music that Roger so passionately embraces.
For tickets and more information, please visit The Franklin Theatre.
10:00 am | Saturday, Mar 19th
The Franklin Theatre Easter Eggs-Stravaganza Featuring Hop
EASTER EGGS-TRAVAGANZA! Featuring the movie Hop (PG). Activities preceding the film will include pictures with the Easter Bunny and lucky egg prizes. A big giveaway will feature a children’s bicycle donated by Mac’s Harpeth Bikes, the family-owned bicycle boutique just north of downtown Franklin.
8:00 pm | Friday, Mar 18th
The Franklin Theatre – Comedian James Gregory
For over two decades, the unforgettable caricature of veteran comedian James Gregory has stood grinning: his shirt untucked, his arms outstretched, a carefree welcome to a down-home, hilarious comedy experience. It’s storytelling at its best. The trademark caricature is the essence of James Gregory’s comedy: rib-tickling reflections on life from the front porch.
The James Gregory show turns the clock back to a time when life was simpler; to a better time, before the death of common sense; a time when people sat on the front porch and actually talked to each other without a cell phone in their ear. Gregory’s success, like his comedy, is the direct result of the values he grew up with. And now, twenty something years later, it is this unique brand of humor that packs the crowds into his sold-out shows. The absence of vulgarity sets James apart and his stories are carefully crafted art. “I have lived long enough to know people, know life,” Gregory reflects. “My comedy is based on my life experiences. It’s real, it’s funny and the audience loves it. That’s why I’m still in business.”
8:00 pm | Saturday, Mar 5th
The Franklin Theatre – “King of the Cowboys – Riders In The Sky Salute Roy Rogers”
Join Riders In The Sky in a thrilling ride to yesteryear as they salute iconic western movie, music and TV star Roy Rogers, undisputed “King of the Cowboys.”
