The Center for The Arts http://boroarts.org Live and Local Community Theatre in Murfreesboro Tennessee Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:37:01 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 en hourly 1 Gypsy http://boroarts.org/gypsy/1932/ http://boroarts.org/gypsy/1932/#comments Sat, 21 Aug 2010 17:53:21 +0000 admin http://boroarts.org/?p=1932 The Center for the Arts will present “Gypsy!” directed by Robert Allen, beginning September 10. Musical direction by Denis Pessar with choreography by Julie Wilcox.

Sponsored by Murfreesboro Electric.

Gypsy, which many critics have called the greatest American musical of all time, is based on the 1957 memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee, the famous striptease artist. The show focuses on her mother, Rose, whose name has become synonymous with the ultimate show business mother. The musical, set during the Vaudeville area, follows the dreams and efforts of Rose as she tries to raise her two daughters – Louise (better known as Gypsy Rose Lee) and June (better known to many as actress June Havoc) to perform onstage.

The Role of Rose Hovick is played by the inimitable Francine Berk, Louise Hovick – aka Gypsy Rose Lee is played by the talent Kaylin Davis. ‘Baby’ June is depicted by Emily Conley, ‘Dainty June’ is played by the talented Kaylie Hackett and ‘Baby’ Louise is portrayed by Calee Bryant.

Gypsy will be presented from September 10-26, 2010, Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2pm. Tickets are $14 for adults, $12 for seniors, students and active military, and $10 for children 12 and under. Tickets can be reserved by calling 615-904-2787 or on line at Gypsy Tickets.

]]> http://boroarts.org/gypsy/1932/feed/ 0 Coming August 25th, 2010 – Brittany Taylor and Mark Stephen Jones http://boroarts.org/music-circle-south-transitions-to-the-center-for-the-arts/1650/ http://boroarts.org/music-circle-south-transitions-to-the-center-for-the-arts/1650/#comments Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:39:58 +0000 admin http://boroarts.org/?p=1650

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Brittany Taylor began performing with the Kentucky Opry Junior Pros at the age of seven. At the age of twelve she was selected to perform for the US 23 artists in Nashville. Such artists as Rebecca Lynn Howard, John Conley, Dwight Yokam, Ricky Skaggs, Billy Ray Cyrus, The Kentucky Headhunters, and Montgomery Gentry were among the many who were in attendance. Brittany continued to be a dedicated performer in the Kentucky Opry until the age of 17, when she decided to fulfill her dream in Nashville.

She not only performs and sings, she also writes and arranges her own material. She has a knack for beautiful melodies and catchy lyrics, which seem to captivate the heart of her audience no matter what the age. Brittany is a natural-born entertainer and well on her way to a lifelong career in the music industry.

Here is Brittany, in concert, in 2010. “Broken” is the first song you’ll see here, but be sure to listen to the rockin’ finale on this video, “Stronger”!

Mark Stephen Jones writes professionally for legendary publishing house, Harlan Howard Songs in Nashville. Harlan Howard has been referred to as “the Irving Berlin of Country Music”, as the incomparable writer behind songs like “I Fall To Pieces” recorded by Patsy Cline, “Blame It On Your Heart” recorded by Patty Loveless, and “I’ve Got A Tiger By The Tail” recorded by Buck Owens, among some 4,000 others. Mark’s recent hits are “Red, White and Pink Slip Blues” recorded by Hank Williams, Jr. and “God and Guns” recorded by Lynyrd Skynyrd as the title cut on their latest CD. His songs have been recorded by many artists, including Toby Keith. Mark has a way of silencing a room, where folks hang on his every word. His commanding presence and incredible catalog of songs make him a consistent crowd favorite.