9 Oct 2014

ROGER’S VERSION named Best Original Drama

We’re excited to share that the Nashville Scene recognized Blackbird’s production of ROGER’S VERSION as the Best Original Drama in their 2014 Best of Nashville edition! We’re also pleased and proud to see our collaborator Evelyn O’Neal Brush named Best Actress! The recognition notes her performances in Blackbird’s AMADEUS and MAN AND SUPERMAN. Congratulations to […]

7 Jun 2014

Nashville Scene: ROGER’S VERSION a “great success”

Nashville Scene theatre critic Martin Brady calls Roger’s Version “very smart stuff . . . highly recommended for theatergoers who like to think”, and declares David Compton’s performance as Roger Lambert a “spectacular tour de force”. Read the full review.

2 Jun 2014

Tennessean on ROGER’S VERSION: ‘remarkably compelling’

Tennessean theatre critic Amy Stumpfl offers a first review of our production of ROGER’S VERSION, saying “Blackbird has produced another remarkably compelling piece of theater”. Read the full review. Tennessean theatre writer Fiona Soltes interviews playwright/director Wes Driver and Vanderbilt’s Dr. Clifford Anderson on the theology and science behind ROGER’S VERSION. Read the article.

30 Jan 2014

Nashville Scene trumpets MAN AND SUPERMAN

Nashville Scene theatre critic Martin Brady says, “Beki Baker’s stalwart direction mobilizes a . . . dynamic ensemble in telling this quick-witted tale of mores in conflict in 1905 British society.” Read the full review.

27 Jan 2014

The first review is in!

Tennessean theatre critic Amy Stumpfl calls Blackbird’s MAN AND SUPERMAN “smart, funny, and thoroughly entertaining. Thanks to… exceptional performances, Blackbird manages to hit all the comedic high notes while honoring the play’s heavier philosophical themes.” Read the article. Performances continue on Tuesday and Thursday – with tickets for only $15 for these two nights! The […]