EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED
THE ROXY REGIONAL THEATRE
A PROFESSIONAL THEATRE
members of Theatre Communications Group,
United Professional Theatre Association, Tennesseans for the Arts,
The Southeastern Theatre Conference
Tom Thayer, Managing Director and John McDonald, Artistic Director
Join the thousands of patrons already celebrating
The Roxy Regional Theatre’s Silver Anniversary!
“… This is just to congratulate and thank you for doing my shows…”
Stephen Sondheim
“…What would Clarksville be without the Roxy? Our 5th graders enjoyed a memorable visit to the theatre! ...” – Kay Lange – Smith Elementary
“…Even though my daughter is only a year old I absolutely can not wait until she is old enough to come visit the Roxy and witness one of your trademark extraordinary performances…” – Elizabeth Parker Pugh
“…I am pleased to tell you that our partnership this past November helped to generate the highest November school visitation we have had in many years…” Sue Lewis - Curator of Education, Customs House
“…We are already making plans to come again, and anxiously we wait to be amazed and impressed once more…”
– Jackie Cauch, The Right Angle Gallery Paducah
“…The kids were absolutely crazy about the show! ...”
Pollyanna Parker - Northeast High
“…Dear Toad, You were funny and you do not look funny in a bathing suit…” Sherard
“…Keep up the amazing work!!!...” Stefanie Scott-Hill
In this Silver Anniversary Season, join the Roxy Regional Theatre in celebrating the past while ushering in a new era as a Center for the Arts.
The silver screen came to the corner of First and Franklin in 1912 with the opening of The Lillian Theatre, soon joined by the nearby Capitol, the Elite, the Dixie, the Majestic, and the Star. The Lillian continued to bring first run movies to Clarksville until a 1945 fire closed its doors. In 1947, the Roxy Theatre rose like a phoenix from the ashes of the Lillian. The silver screen flickered once more. That run lasted until 1980 when its life as a film house ended.
In 1983, a new run began. Under the direction of John McDonald, Artistic Director, and Tom Thayer, Managing Director, the Roxy Theater re-opened its doors --- as a live theatre. Hidden talents were nurtured and revealed. New stars glittered and glowed on stage. For over a decade, young professionals and seasoned performers have shone brightly for audiences from around the world!
This season, celebrate with us to the tunes of Elvis and the cast of Grease, the words of Ibsen and the horrors of Oscar Wilde as we move forward with our plans where Painters, Sculptors, Dancers, Singers, and Actors will have a common building in which to practice and display their arts. We are committed to extending the arts to audiences that reflect this region in all its diversity. Whether for a single evening or a season of evenings, we hope that you will join us in celebrating our silver year as we reach toward a golden goal.
The Roxy Regional Theatre.
Real Theatre. All the Time.
Government and Corporate Sponsors:
The State of Tennessee
The City of Clarksville
Bank of America
The National Endowment for the Arts
The Tennessee Arts Commission
The Law Firm of Olson and Phillips
Arts and Heritage Development Council
Edington’s
The Riverview Inn
F&M Bank
The Children’s Dentist
101st Family Denistry
The Leaf-Chronicle
Neal-Tarpley Funeral Home
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