If you love Whose Line Is It Anyway?, you’ll love the fast-paced, interactive energy of Oddity Improv at The Franklin Theatre. This local non-profit troupe delivers a completely clean, high-energy comedy experience based entirely on audience suggestions—meaning no two shows are ever the same. Each month features a unique theme, from April’s hilarious character showcase […]
The Heart of Rock & Roll is the only authentic Huey Lewis & The News tribute and HLN's own keyboardist Sean Hopper called it "a surreal experience" after seeing them live. Frontman Roger Langdon channels Huey Lewis' look, voice, and swagger with uncanny accuracy, leading a powerhouse band through massive 80s hits like "The Power of Love," […]
From The Babys to Bad English to a solo career that produced one of the decade's biggest worldwide hits, John Waite spent the '70s and '80s defining album-oriented rock. His catalog, anchored by the #1 smash "Missing You" and beloved classics like "When I See You Smile" and "Isn't It Time," still sounds as powerful today […]
From The Babys to Bad English to a solo career that produced one of the decade's biggest worldwide hits, John Waite spent the '70s and '80s defining album-oriented rock. His catalog, anchored by the #1 smash "Missing You" and beloved classics like "When I See You Smile" and "Isn't It Time," still sounds as powerful today […]
There aren't many bands who can say John Lennon personally named them and The Beatles hand-picked them to open their final US tour…but The Cyrkle can. The band behind the million-selling "Red Rubber Ball" (co-written by Paul Simon) and chart-topping "Turn-Down Day" returns to the stage with founding vocalist Don Dannemann, six-part vocal harmonies, and stories from the road with The […]
Clare Bowen, beloved by millions as Scarlett on ABC/CMT's Nashville, and her husband Brandon Robert Young bring their raw, ethereal sound to the Franklin Theatre Songwriter Series alongside three of Nashville's most compelling artists. Ryan Kinder (100 million streams, soulful Southern rock), Justin Halpin (placements on HBO, Showtime, the NFL, and national campaigns), and Cale Dodds (Warner Music Nashville, […]
There aren't many bands who can say John Lennon personally named them and The Beatles hand-picked them to open their final US tour…but The Cyrkle can. The band behind the million-selling "Red Rubber Ball" (co-written by Paul Simon) and chart-topping "Turn-Down Day" returns to the stage with founding vocalist Don Dannemann, six-part vocal harmonies, and stories from the road with The […]
This isn't your typical Beatles tribute…Forever Abbey Road reimagines what the Fab Four would sound like today. This elite collective of Nashville musicians, with credits alongside Elton John, Peter Frampton, Garth Brooks, and collaborators from Paul McCartney's own Wings, brings the Beatles' catalog to life with modern rock energy, world-class musicianship, and innovative arrangements that go far beyond […]
"Closer to Free" was the soundtrack to a generation and BoDeans have been delivering heartland rock anthems for four decades. The Wisconsin-born roots rock band, whose 1986 debut Love & Hope & Sex & Dreams was produced by T Bone Burnett, brings their 40th anniversary tour to the Franklin Theatre with hits like "Good Things," "Fadeaway," and "Idaho" alongside […]
From the Andrews Sisters to Aretha to Tina Turner, the women who defined American music for three decades had one thing in common…they changed everything. Beehives & Bombshells brings that evolution to the Franklin Theatre, led by Nashville performer and former Miss Illinois Tania Joy in a concert that traces the journey from innocence to […]
Nearly 40 years into their mission, The Machine remains the gold standard for Pink Floyd tributes…and the Franklin Theatre is their next stop! The New York-based quartet brings faithful renditions of Floyd's 15-album catalog to life with stellar musicianship, collective improvisation, and elaborate theatrical lighting that captures both the early 70s spirit and the grand spectacle of the 80s. […]
Pablo Cruise spent a decade dominating pop-rock radio with hits like "Love Will Find a Way" and "Whatcha Gonna Do?" After 40 years, they're back with more energy than ever. Founding members David Jenkins and Cory Lerios bring their multiplatinum catalog to the Franklin Theatre alongside a powerhouse band with credits spanning Roger Waters, Celine Dion, and Jeff Beck. This […]