by Nicci Carney | Mar 9, 2013 | News Slider
Friday, March 8, Shamblin Theater hosted the opening night for Blackbird Theater’s production of Amadeus. The Peter Shaffer play, later adapted into the Academy Award-winning film, tells the story of the tumultuous life and death of Mozart from the perspective of his long time rival Salieri. Feeling he was cheated by God because he was not blessed with the gift Mozart had, the play shows the mental and spiritual battle Salieri fought. The Amadeus production at Lipscomb gives Blackbird Theater founders Wes Driver and Greg Greene an opportunity to work at their Alma Mater, as well as work with current Lipscomb students. The idea began with Lipscomb Theater department chair Mike Fernandez and his encouragement for the duo to create the theater production company and be artist-in-residence. Driver is the artistic director, and Greene serves as the managing director. The hope of Driver and Green is to inspire, yet challenge, the minds of the audience. “The type of theater we hope to produce is transformative. We want to produce productions that will initially challenge people but ultimately inspires them,” Driver said. For Greene, the expectation for the show is, “to transform the people’s thinking and give them an opportunity to reflect on the big issues in life. Having conversations after the show and the responses from social media is what makes a show successful.” The production is one of the many performances from the Nashville Symphony and Orchestra throughout the months of March and April. Mozart in the Music City will be a period of all things Mozart. This includes the production of Amadeus, the Orchestra performing The Magic Flute and the Symphony holding a piano concerto. Student tickets are...
by Leah Raich | Nov 14, 2011 | News Slider
The fiery Mike Farris and the Roseland Rhythm Revue will be among the highlights of “The Welcome Table” – the next edition of TOKENS–which will be at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 20 at the Ryman Auditorium.In addition to under-the-radar star Farris, whose performances are flavored by old-fashioned revival shows, performers include Ketch Secor and Critter Fuqua of Old Crow Medicine Show, the Nashville Choir, Buddy Greene, Odessa Settles, Brother Preacher, the Most Outstanding Horeb Mountain Boys (Jeff Taylor, Aubrey Haynie, Byron House, Chris Brown, and Pete Huttlinger) and more. Of course, this is just the latest installment in the series of multi-faceted productions envisioned by Lee Camp, professor of theology and ethics at Lipscomb University. TOKENS features some of Nashville’s best musicians and songwriters. Each show also includes a theology lecture and creates an environment to promote good conversation. “TOKENS involves theology, humor and modern culture set to the tune of a bluegrass string band that’s just as likely to play Mozart as they are Guthrie,” said Jesse Baker, graduate of Lipscomb University who has been attending TOKENS for the past five years. “So, in short, it’s a little bit of everything I love most, and when you put it in the Ryman and have it benefit Room In The Inn, it becomes one of the most memorable experiences you’ll ever have in Nashville.” According to the TOKENS website, tickets can be purchased at all Ticketmaster Outlets; the Ryman Box Office (615.889.3060); or Lipscomb University Allen Arena Box Office. Tickets are $27.50 to $34.50. For groups of 15 or more, and for students, get a 10% discount (and no fees) through...
