Various performing arts series were truncated or eliminated in 2020. As we entered 2021 the virus was at its peak and predicting when people might be able to gather was perilous when planning a living room party, let alone a musical or dramatic performance attended by thousands. As the year evolved and significant percentages of people were vaccinated, the levels of the virus diminished and seasons were, once again, planned, though some are starting a bit later this year. Here’s hoping enough of us are vaccinated to make it hold.
Below is a look at the series and seasons that have been announced for various groups performing in and around downtown. Performances may be added.
Broadway at the Tennessee (Available to current subscribers now, packages for new subscribers, August 2, Single tickets, late August into September – All details here)
- Come From Away: December 21-26, seven performances
- Mean Girls: February 1-6, seven performances
- Rent: February 25-27, five performances
- Summer: The Donna Sumer Musical: April 8-10, five performances
- Hairspray: June 3-5, five performances
- Anastasia: June 15-17, five performances
Clarence Brown Theatre (season tickets on sale in August, Details here)
- A Christmas Carol: November 24 – December 18
- The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time: February 2-20
- Blood at the Root: March 2-13 (Lab Theatre)
- She Kills Monsters: March 23 – April 10 (Carousel Theatre)
- Always Patsy Cline: April 20 – May 15
Knoxville Children’s Theatre (More Information Here)
- Little Mermaid, Jr.: July 9-25
- The Hobbit: August 13-29
- The Aristocats Kids: September 17 – October 3
- The Scarlet Letter: October 29 – November 14
- Annie Jr.: December 3-19
Knoxville Gay Men’s Chorus (First Announced here and now!, Website here)
- National Coming Out Day Concert and Festival: October 10, WFP Amphitheatre)
- Holiday Concert: December 11, Bijou Theatre (2 shows)
Knoxville Jazz Orchestra (Tickets on Sale Now, Details and Order Here)
- Buy Local: Celebrating Knoxville’s Music and Musicians: October 12
- A Swingin’ Christmas featuring Warren Wolf: December 14
- Jazz is for Lovers with Ken Peplowski and Charles Turner: February 14
- The Great Ladies of Song with Camille Thurman: April 12
Knoxville Opera (Details on Scheduled events found here)
- Ijams Disney for Kids: July 11
- Mefistofele: March 4 and 6
- Knoxville Opera Goes to Church Concert: March 27
- Rossini Festival: April 30
Knoxville Symphony Orchestra (See the full calendar and get tickets here.)
Moxley Carmichael Masterworks Series
- The Four Seasons, September 23-24
- Symphonie Fantastique, October 21-22
- Tchaikovski’s “Pathetique”: November 18-19
- William Shaub and the Pines of Rome: January 20-21
- Mozart Piano Concerto No. 25: February 17-18
- Brahms Symphony No. 2: March 17-18
- The Cycle of Life World Premiere: April 21-22
- Beats and Bolero: May 19-20
Knoxville News Sentinel Pops Series
- Aretha: A Tribute: October 8
- Bugs Bunny at the Symphony: January 15
- Bernadette Peters: February 12
- Revolution: Music of the Beatles: March 12
- Hotel California: The Music of the Eagles: April 9
- One Singular Sensation: A Tribute to the Music of Marvin Hamlisch
Merchant and Gould Concertmaster Series
- William Shaub and Friends: Tour of Italy: October 6-7
- William Shaub and Friends: The Trout: January 26-27
- William Shaub and Friends: Claire de Lune, March 30-31
Chamber Classics
- Tchaikovsky: October 3
- Classical Christmas: November 28
- Mozart Violin Concerto No. 2: January 30
- Bach Concerto for Two Violins: February 27
- Blackberry Winter: April 3
The Q Series (One Hour Lunch Performances at the Elk’s Lodge)
- September 29
- November 10
- December 8
- January 12
- February 9
- May 4
Marble City Opera (Get Tickets Here)
- Lily (Regional Premiere): October 29, 30
- I Can’t Breathe (World Premiere): February 24, 25, and 26
- The Copper Queen: June 2, 3, and 4
River and Rail (More Info on Productions here, Ticket sales soon.)
- Passover: October 1-3, 6-10
- The Unusual Tale of Mary and Joseph’s Baby: December 10-12, 15-19, 21-23
- In the Next Room (or the Vibrator Play): February 11-13, 16-20
- Sweat: April 22-24, April 27 – May 1
Tennessee Stage Company Presents Shakespeare off the Square (At Ijams, Details Here)
- Twelfth Night: July 8 – August 8
- The Tempest: July 9 – July 25
Theatre Knoxville Downtown (Ticket information here.)
- The Odd Couple (Female Version): August 20 – September 12
- The Haunting of Hill House
- Doublewide Christmas
- Office Hours
- I Hate Hamlet
- Arsenic and Old Lace