FUNNY VALENTINES Runs at Chaffin's Barn Through 3/12

Martha Wilkinson directs Brett Cantrell, Audrey Johnson, Jenny Norris-Light, Jeremy Maxwell and Lydia Bushfield in Funny Valentines - the latest offering from Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre - which opened February 11 and continues at the iconic Nashville dinner theater through March 12.

In Funny Valentines, children's book author Andy Robbins has been an unhappy bachelor since his divorce eight months before from his former collaborator, Ellen. On one incredible day, Ellen re-enters his life eight months pregnant; his agent arrives with a TV contract that needs both Andy's and Ellen's approval, a beautiful lawyer appears to wrap up the TV deal and seduce Andy, and Ellen's mother makes an unexpected appearance. Completely rattled, Andy lies and introduces the lawyer as his agent's fiancée while he tries to get Ellen to sign a contract she opposes. By the final curtain, Andy has grown up just enough to straighten out the mess and win back his wife.

This romantic comedy is directed by Chaffin's Barn artistic director Martha Wilkinson, who has been a CBDT mainstay for almost 30 years and has directed and performed in numerous productions at the Barn (which this year celebrates its 50th season) and throughout the region. She was a 2015 First Night Honoree, joining Barn co-owner John Chaffin, a 2013 Honoree, among the theater luminaries from throughout the Volunteer State to be feted for their achievements and leadership.

Reservations are required for Funny Valentines and are available by calling (615) 646-9977. "Come make memories with us and see why 50 years of success makes Chaffin's Barn one of the Top 10 tourist attractions in Nashville," according to co-owner Janie Chaffin, who explains that the Barn has been named winner of awards for "Best Buffet" and "Best Place to See a Play" in Nashville in The Tennessean's Toast of Music City contest and among the top three in the Nashville Scene's "Best of" Best Place to See a Play.

Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre has been making memories for Nashville theater audiences since 1967.

"Theatre in the Afternoon" performances are held every Thursday of the show's run: House opens at 11 a.m., show at noon, for $19, Bring Your Own Lunch, beverages provided or order Chaffin's Boxed Lunch when you make your reservation for an additional $8.50.

In addition, evening performances are every Thursday, Friday and Saturday: Buffet from 6 to 7:30 p.m., with the show at 8 p.m. Sunday matinees are held every other week: buffet served from 12 to 1:30 p.m., with the show at 2 p.m. (check with the box office for specific dates). Ticket prices for all evening shows (and Sunday matinees. Ticket prices include dinner and show, coffee, tea, soft drinks, and tax: $50 per adult, student price 13-18 years of age $30, children 12 and under $30 Show only tix are: $30 adults, $30 for children 12 and under, $30 for students (All prices include coffee, tea and soft drinks and tax).

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