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Photo Coverage: The 2013 First Night Honors Gala Concert

Photo Coverage: The 2013 First Night Honors Gala Concert

by Jeffrey Ellis — September 6, 2012

Theater people from throughout Tennessee gathered at Belmont University's Bill and Carole Troutt Theatre on Sunday night for the 2013 First Night Honors to pay tribute to a group of eight remarkable people who have made indelible marks on the theater scene throughout their storied careers.

Class of 2012 First Night Honors Revealed at Monday's Preview Party

Class of 2012 First Night Honors Revealed at Monday's Preview Party

by Jeffrey Ellis — July 23, 2012

Eight individuals, whose names attest to the depth and breadth of live theatrical performance in Nashville, have been named as members of the 2012 Class of First Night Honorees and will be feted with a special tribute concert on Sunday, September 2, at Belmont University's Troutt Theatre.

Photo Coverage: The Beautiful Women of a Tennessee Theater Summer

Photo Coverage: The Beautiful Women of a Tennessee Theater Summer

by Jeffrey Ellis — June 18, 2012

Now, we're the last to try to stir up trouble or to further flame the fires of jealousy or envy, but we thought we'd share with you some photographs of some of those lovely ladies who could delight their audiences just by standing there-but whom inspire and encourage us all with their superb onstage

Photo Coverage: First Night: The Red (Orange) Carpet Event

Photo Coverage: First Night: The Red (Orange) Carpet Event

by Jeffrey Ellis — September 11, 2011

Hosted by Jennifer Richmond and Trey Palmer, First Night, the Nashville Theater Honors Gala was preceded by the Red Carpet Event just before the tribute concert on a rainy Sunday, September 4, at Belmont University's Troutt Theatre.

Photo Coverage: First Night: The Women In Theatre Luncheon

Photo Coverage: First Night: The Women In Theatre Luncheon

by Jeffrey Ellis — September 10, 2011

One of the new events added to the line-up for 2011 First Night, The Theatre Honors was The Women In Theatre Luncheon - which saluted the inaugural eight recipients of The First Night Star Award - held Tuesday, August 30, at The Listening Room Cafe in Cummins Station.

STAGE TUBE: First Night: Honors Gala highlights

STAGE TUBE: First Night: Honors Gala highlights

by Jeffrey Ellis — September 10, 2011

With almost 150 performers taking to the stage of Belmont University's Troutt Theatre on Sunday night, September 4, members of the theater community throughout Tennessee joined together to fete the six members of the 2011 Class of First Night Honorees.

First Night 2011 Gears Up to Celebrate Live Theater in Tennessee

by BWW News Desk — August 27, 2011

Six of the leading lights of the theater world in Tennessee will be recognized as members of the 2011 Class of First Night Honorees August 27-September 4 as First Night, the Nashville Theatre Honors hosts a series of theatrical events to celebrate their achievements and accomplishments.

Photo Coverage: 2011 Class of First Night Honorees' Official Portraits

Photo Coverage: 2011 Class of First Night Honorees' Official Portraits

by Jeffrey Ellis — August 5, 2011

Five of the six honorees - Brewer, Hoff, Proctor, Sasser and Shute-Pettaway - gathered on the East Bank of the Cumberland River on Wednesday, August 3, to have their official First Night photographs taken by acclaimed Nashville photographer Barry A.

First Night 2011 Gears Up to Celebrate Live Theater in Tennessee

First Night 2011 Gears Up to Celebrate Live Theater in Tennessee

by Jeffrey Ellis — August 2, 2011

Six of the leading lights of the theater world in Tennessee will be recognized as members of the 2011 Class of First Night Honorees August 27-September 4 as First Night, the Nashville Theatre Honors hosts a series of theatrical events to celebrate their achievements and accomplishments.

Photo Coverage: First Night: The Preview Party at The Listening Room Cafe

Photo Coverage: First Night: The Preview Party at The Listening Room Cafe

by Jeffrey Ellis — July 12, 2011

Danny Proctor, Helen Shute-Pettaway, Layne Sasser, Pam Atha, Dan Brewer and Gary Hoff were introduced Monday night as the six members of the 2011 Class of First Night Honorees during the First Night Preview Party, hosted by founder and executive producer Jeffrey Ellis at The Listening Room Cafe in d


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