Category Archives: Theater

Plays, food and jazz make perfect trip: our tips

Posted on March 17, 2017 by Cynthia Moxley

Thanks to Scripps Networks Interactive for the awesome long weekend in New York City. Alan and I purchased at a charity auction a while back a trip package donated by the Knoxville-based company, and we just redeemed it. We bought … Continue reading →

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Shhh: Dale Dickey ‘might’ be in a Super Bowl ad

Posted on January 20, 2017 by Cynthia Moxley

(1/28/17 UPDATE: See bottom of this post for a fun update on this earlier story.) Knoxville-born actress Dale Dickey was in town from Los Angeles recently to take care of a few issues surrounding the estate of her late mother, … Continue reading →

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Clarence Brown in ‘Black and White’

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Cynthia Moxley

The Clarence Brown Theatre this year took the theme for its annual fundraising gala from Truman Capote’s famous 1966 Black and White Ball held at the Plaza Hotel in New York City. This one, however, was held at the Jackson … Continue reading →

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Oceana was the catch of the trip

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Cynthia Moxley

For Alan and me, going to New York is mainly about two things: going to plays and going to restaurants. With a museum and gallery or two thrown in for good measure. Of course we have our favorite restaurants. Alan’s … Continue reading →

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Clarence Brown Theatre played it perfectly

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Cynthia Moxley

Nearly 40 Knoxvillians bundled up last week and, shrugging off the predicted rain and freezing temperatures, set out for an annual trek to New York City. Four plays in four days and a vow to only eat at restaurants we … Continue reading →

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Clarence Brown Theatre tops itself with move to big tent

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Cynthia Moxley

The Clarence Brown Theatre’s annual gala last year held in downtown Knoxville at The Standard was so successful that Alan and I wondered to ourselves how in the world it could be as outstanding again. (Click here for a report … Continue reading →

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Clarence Brown Theatre has the right stuff

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Cynthia Moxley

I don’t know about you, but Alan and I decided some time ago to stop buying more “stuff” at the charity auctions we attend. Instead, we only bid on “experiences” that are offered. That way, we don’t have to find … Continue reading →

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Start spreading the news!

Posted on April 28, 2015 by Cynthia Moxley

The 2015 Tony Awards nominations came out this morning, and one group of Knoxvillians was keenly interested in them. It was the 20 folks who went to New York City this past weekend led by the Clarence Brown Theatre’s artistic director, … Continue reading →

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If all the world’s a stage, Bob Cothran sure sets it

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Cynthia Moxley

The evening of the 2014 Tony Awards earlier this month, dubbed “Broadway’s Biggest Night,” also was a pretty big night for theater lovers here in Knoxville. The Clarence Brown Theatre held its annual gala that evening, complete with a red … Continue reading →

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If you can make it here…CBT alums have!

Posted on April 23, 2014 by Cynthia Moxley

When the Clarence Brown Theatre takes a group of Knoxvillians to New York City each year, Alan and I try to go. Of course, we enjoy the plays. Of course, we adore the restaurants. But I think what really makes … Continue reading →

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