Category Archives: Theater

Clarence Brown discloses sensational, stirring season

Posted on April 9, 2026 by Cynthia Moxley

With the exception of “A Christmas Carol” (more on that later), there is nothing predictable about the upcoming season announced over the weekend by the University of Tennessee’s Clarence Brown Theatre. “When we shaped this season, we asked not what … Continue reading →

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“Cabaret:” An over-the-top blast! Until it’s not.

Posted on February 16, 2026 by Cynthia Moxley

The first theatrical show in the brand new Jenny Boyd Theatre on the University of Tennessee campus opened on Friday night and it is a dazzling production of the musical “Cabaret.” The music, singing, dancing, acting, staging, costumes, and lighting … Continue reading →

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Theater people sure know how to party!

Posted on November 14, 2025 by Cynthia Moxley

The props, the music, and the setting were perfect this past Saturday night for a terrifically over-the-top party. Of course they were. The fun folks from the Theatre Department at the University of Tennessee were the hosts! The location? The … Continue reading →

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New Jenny Boyd Theatre: flexible, “cutting edge”

Posted on November 7, 2025 by Cynthia Moxley

This is a big week for the Jenny Boyd Theatre over on the University of Tennessee’s Knoxville campus. At the former location of the beloved but grossly outdated Carousel Theatre, the replacement building is closing in on completion of its … Continue reading →

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Clarence Brown toasts 50th with “Gala to Remember”

Posted on October 25, 2024 by Cynthia Moxley

The Clarence Brown Theatre celebrated its 50th anniversary earlier this month with “A Gala to Remember” at Regas Square Events in downtown Knoxville. Highlight was the return of several alums of the University of Tennessee’s acclaimed theater program who came … Continue reading →

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Clarence Brown boosters: big time in the Big Apple

Posted on May 14, 2024 by Cynthia Moxley

One of the best things about being a supporter of the University of Tennessee’s Clarence Brown Theatre is going on the annual trip to New York City the staff organizes. About 30 supporters made the trek earlier this month, along … Continue reading →

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Beloved manager of downtown theaters retires big!

Posted on February 26, 2024 by Cynthia Moxley

The hardest working man in show business retired earlier this month and, boy, what a party that generated! Tom Bugg was general manager of both the Bijou and Tennessee Theatres for nearly two decades doing everything from dealing with artists … Continue reading →

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Great news! “Knoxville” is coming to Knoxville!

Posted on February 19, 2024 by Cynthia Moxley

In a sweet little lunch gathering this past Saturday, Clarence Brown Theatre leadership gave supporters an update on construction on the new Jenny Boyd Carousel Theatre and announced plans for the upcoming theater season. And that’s where the big news … Continue reading →

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Sentimental “ghost light” ceremony brings tears, signals changing times for UT’s cherished Carousel Theatre

Posted on January 25, 2024 by Cynthia Moxley

A “ghost light” in the theater world is a single incandescent light that remains lit when the theater is unoccupied and would otherwise be completely dark. It is usually placed center stage on a portable stand. The practical use of … Continue reading →

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Tennessee Theatre turns 95: Fun pictures alert!

Posted on October 16, 2023 by Cynthia Moxley

The iconic Tennessee Theatre turns 95 years old this month and the folks there threw a little party on the stage to celebrate. Guests were encouraged to dress in 1920s attire to reflect the time of the beloved institution’s birth. … Continue reading →

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