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 […]
Summer Sessions is a 3-day professional-grade workshop designed for the next generation of artists, dreamers, and creators. You'll get hands-on access to the same stage that hosts Grammy winners and Hall of Famers with instruction from actual industry leaders. Space is limited to ensure every student gets personalized mentorship and hands-on time. Don't miss your […]
From The Team Behind The Sounds of ’74, Red, White & Groove takes the Franklin Theatre stage with a stellar lineup of Franklin favorites and Music City all-stars celebrating the electrifying sounds of 1976 — from thundering arena rock to irresistible disco to the pop gems that ruled the charts. Richard Jacques, Tracey DiCicco, Michelle […]
Deborah Allen's Sunday Gospel Matinee Series returns to the Franklin Theatre — and this time she's bringing Billy Dean. Grammy-nominated Allen, the powerhouse behind "Baby I Lied" and 2,000+ songs recorded by country's biggest names, hosts an uplifting afternoon of gospel and soul alongside the American Troubadour himself — a Grammy-nominated, two-time ACM Award winner […]
Ten Year Town is the Nashville music story nobody tells often enough — the grind, the grit, and the slow climb toward something real. This documentary follows nine singer-songwriters through the defining years of their careers, screening at the Franklin Theatre with a live performance to follow. Come for the film, but stay for the […]
The songs behind some of country music's biggest names were written by women like these. The Franklin Theatre's Songwriter Series welcomes The Good Ole Gals — Mae Estes, Autumn McEntire, SJ McDonald, and Marti Dodson — four singer-songwriters whose credits span Reba McEntire, Lainey Wilson, Luke Bryan, Ashley McBryde, and beyond. One intimate night, four […]
She wanted to be a Shakespearean actress. Instead, she became one of the most beloved figures in country music history. Facing the Laughter tells the full story of Minnie Pearl — the complicated, compassionate, and endlessly funny woman behind the price tag and the "Howdeeee!" — screening at the Franklin Theatre followed by a live […]
One of the world's most-streamed bassists is bringing his global tour to the Franklin Theatre. Vincen García, the self-taught Valencia-based virtuoso who has performed at Montreux Jazz Festival, North Sea Jazz, and alongside Steve Vai, Nuno Bettencourt, and Cory Wong, stops in Franklin in support of his acclaimed 2026 album VIVACE. This is world-class jazz-funk […]
There's only one Dolly Parton — but Birmingham's Rose Colored Glasses comes closer than most. Led by Josie Music Award-nominated vocalist Lannette Brasher, this classic country band brings a full-band, heartfelt tribute to the Queen of Country herself, taking audiences on a journey through Dolly's most beloved songs in a 300-seat Art Deco room made […]
Someone stole a half-million-dollar animatronic from Walt Disney World — and this documentary tells the whole wild story. Stolen Kingdom traces the underground world of Disney park exploration, from early pranks and mischief to a true crime mystery that ends with one question nobody can quite answer: Who stole Buzzy? Called "outrageous, fascinating, and brilliantly […]
John Berry's "#1 classic "Your Love Amazes Me" is the kind of song that stays with you forever — and now he's bringing it to Franklin. The Grammy and Emmy Award-winning entertainer brings three decades of hits, 25 albums, and a voice that still stops a room to the Franklin Theatre stage.
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 […]