News Summary
Knoxville is gearing up for a vibrant theatre season featuring local and touring productions. The announcement was made at Theatre Knoxville Downtown, where a diverse schedule was revealed, including shows like ‘Harvey,’ ‘Laughter on the 23rd Floor,’ and ‘Disney’s Beauty and the Beast.’ Community engagement is emphasized with numerous roles offered to local talent, enhancing the theatre landscape. Additional productions at other venues like the Tennessee Theatre and Clarence Brown Theatre also promise to enrich the city’s cultural scene, making it an exciting time for theatre lovers.
Knoxville is set to host a vibrant 2025-2026 theatre season, showcasing a diverse lineup of local and touring productions that promise to engage audiences and highlight remarkable talent. The excitement surrounding the upcoming season was showcased during a debut night at Theatre Knoxville Downtown, where organizers revealed a comprehensive schedule of performances designed to cater to various tastes within the community.
Among the highlights at Theatre Knoxville Downtown are productions such as Harvey, which runs from July 25 to August 10, 2025, featuring a cast of six males and six females. The schedule continues with Laughter on the 23rd Floor from September 5 to September 21, featuring seven males and two females, followed by The Birds from October 17 to November 2, which will be represented by a cast of four males and two females. Other productions slated to take the stage include A Sherlock Carol from November 28 to December 14, along with Doubt: A Parable from January 16 to February 1, 2026, and Bug, scheduled for April 24 to May 10, 2026. Additionally, She Kills Monsters will run from June 12 to June 28, 2026.
In line with their commitment to community engagement, Theatre Knoxville Downtown reported that the previous season featured 30 roles for females and 29 for males, with 11 actors making their theatre debuts. The theatre is also actively seeking directors for various upcoming productions, utilizing local talent to enhance the richness of the theatrical landscape.
Beyond Theatre Knoxville Downtown, the Tennessee Theatre is also gearing up for a spectacular 2025-2026 Broadway season. New subscription packages went on sale on June 16, with a Subscriber Courtesy Week from August 4 to August 8 that allows for ticket exchanges and purchases. Highlights of the Broadway line-up include The Book of Mormon from November 11 to November 16, 2025, followed by Kimberly Akimbo from December 30, 2025, to January 4, 2026. Another anticipated event is MJ: The Musical, set for January 20 to January 25, 2026, and The Outsiders, running from April 22 to April 26, 2026. Families will likely enjoy the enchanting Disney’s Beauty and the Beast from May 20 to May 24, 2026, and the heartwarming & Juliet from August 4 to August 9, 2026.
In addition, the Clarence Brown Theatre has announced a dynamic season with significant productions such as Sense & Sensibility from September 17 to October 5, 2025, and A Christmas Carol from November 20 to December 20. The schedule also includes Cabaret from February 11 to March 1, 2026, followed by The Royale from March 25 to April 12, 2026, and You Can’t Take It With You from April 15 to May 3, 2026.
Meanwhile, River and Rail Theatre is undergoing a relocation to 2651 Magnolia Avenue and collaborating with Pellissippi State Community College. Upcoming productions will include Moon Man Walk and Eurydice, a poignant exploration of themes such as family, love, and grief, as outlined by Joshua Peterson, the founding artistic director. The upcoming season promises to weave a common narrative about family, aiming to connect audiences to universal experiences through storytelling.
These upcoming theatrical ventures reflect Knoxville’s robust cultural scene, making it a thrilling time for theatre enthusiasts. The city’s commitment to offering diverse performances positions Knoxville as a growing hub for quality entertainment and community engagement.
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Additional Resources
- Inside of Knoxville
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