After a long hard week, I needed comic relief. Music City Improv to the rescue! The cast is…read moreenergetic and quick on their feet with humor. They've worked together long and thus have a chemistry that makes the comedic twists and turns work well - quickly building from funny to hilarious. I was pleased that during the second show I attended they broke into improvised songs in a few sketches. Talent! Music City Improv currently entertains at The Building, which is a small venue tucked in an alley behind Batter'd & Fried in East Nashville. The size is intimate enough that every audience member can participate and yet the energy is still high once the cast and crowd quickly warm up. There's a bar with snacks or you can BYOB to most (all?) shows. Show schedules are on their website, and most of their improv shows occur on the third Friday of the month at the time of writing.

On Saturday night, I attended an opera starring Belmont students and I was totally impressed. Not…read moreonly did I have any idea that the Troutt theater existed but the shows were relatively inexpensive (Free for Belmont students, $5 for anyone with a student ID, and $10-15 for the general public). The building itself is beautiful with marble floors and statues and the theater is small but comfortable with optimal seating throughout. There is even a balcony if you wish to sit above the crowd. I'd definitely check out another show!

A first-rate venue for its size. Not a bad seat in the house, great acoustics and lighting. Love…read morethe lobby and the access to the street and sidewalk on Belmont Blvd. We were very appreciative of how hospitable the staff was to the Salama theatre group.

An amazing experience that I will definitely have to do again (and again). It was about 2 and 1/2…read morehours of fun, laughter, and using our detective skills. Everyone gets to participate from beginning to end. There was a feeling of mystery in the air from the moment we got there. My friends and I had a blast trying to figure out who the killer was. Turns out it was one of the people that was sitting at our table. LOL! And he didn't even know it was him because they didn't tell him. LOL! According to one of the actors (I believe his name was Jim), they not only do public ticketed shows but also private shows where they come to you. They can even perform at your house! New family bucket list item!!!! I would give the experience 5+ stars.

I think some reviewers just haven't set appropriate expectations for what this is. My group had a…read moreton of fun! We did the 1930s Hollywood themed event. I ended up as one of the suspects, so I got to talk to a bunch of other groups. The clue binders for suspects are separated into different sections to prevent you from accidentally revealing too much too soon, and the instructions for suspects was very clear. The food was disappointing, especially for being at the Kimpton. One of the 3 entree options we had pre-ordered wasn't available, which was okay. I think people should be notified in advance that the Kimpton's location is a rooftop-- again, it worked out well for my group, but we might have dressed differently for the high winds.

I recently came here to see the new Dolly Parton musical, and WOW, this place is stunning!…read more I could not believe I was on a college campus. The Fisher Center is probably one of the prettiest theaters I have ever been inside. It has four tiers of seating, and even up at the top tier the views are still spectacular! The lobby looks like you have walked into an art museum, and even had an area when you walked in that they were able to make a mini Dolly museum/gift shop. The staff were so friendly and even gave me insights on the show before it started. They also have a free parking garage, which I was surprised by being in Nashville. You absolutely must come here to see a show!

I've visited the Fisher Center for a few concerts now, and it is easily one of my favorite venues…read more The acoustics are great. Not a bad seat in the house. It is taken care of and kept very clean. Kind event workers. Huge parking garage that is free to use for events. I really hope they start to host more concerts there, I think it's an under the radar location, but I love it. Can't wait to be back soon!

If you get tired of Broadway come down to The Local. Good…read moreprices, good service and a true local experience with local musicians. Had the nachos and they were great.

We were looking for live music and didn't feel like going to Broadway, so this was the perfect…read more"local" place for some brews and classic country music. Beers and drinks we got: Twisted Tea Guinness Yazoo Gerst Miller lite draft Miller high life Shiner Bock Our server Everdina was delightful and the band gave the best vibes.

Odies Classic Burger is on point. Great smash burger!! Highly recommend Also good for…read moreWatching the game

Always very busy on the weekends great for ealry 20s crowd and live music is great with they have…read moreit ask a nice turf back patio to watch games

SAY WHAT YOU MEAN AND MEAN WHAT YOU SAY!…read more Christmas is my favorite time of year and during this time, I love the performing arts and Christmas programs So with that in mind, I searched for performances in the Nashville area. When I saw the following ad and description, I was delighted and responded immediately. Here is what I read : Motel Noel might or might not have angels, but it definitely has Christmas music. Motel Noel will leave you laughing, crying and filled with the spirit of Christmas. "Motel Noel is a funny, musical, punch to the heart," Barry Scott. Sounds exciting right? Well, the reality was quite the opposite. It did not leave us crying laughing or filled with the spirit of Christmas. It left us feeling irritated and manipulated because this play was the opposite of what was advertised. It left us just frustrated and annoyed that we wasted our time here when we could have had a better experience elsewhere. The night started off bad because when we arrived at the location listed on the ticket, it was clear that we were not at the right place as it was dark and obviously unoccupied. After walking around a bit, I called the number listed on the ticket and discovered that the incorrect address was printed on the ticket. The play was actually at the West End United Methodist church a few miles away. We arrived on time and made it to the fourth floor where the theater is located. The room is small but has a nice stage and very comfortable seating. It was the perfect venue for an intimate performance. As soon as the lights dropped, two male performers emerged and began to have a disjointed conversation. They were later joined by a third actor and it was apparent that they were all portraying patients with mental health issues. Things went down-hill from here because the actors seemed to be just having a private conversation and didn't really engage the audience at all. It was really odd and difficult to follow because there didn't seem to be any real direction. This was no musical and it did not seem to have anything to do with Christmas. It was billed as a comedic drama but the comedic aspect was obviously missing. It was more of a social commentary on mental illness than anything. I checked out right away and awoke to my husband poking me in the side. I continued to lightly snooze but found myself awakened by loud rambling dialogue and unnecessary yelling. I do believe that the yelling was a misguided attempt at capturing the audience's attention. However, it was a failed attempt and actually led to us deciding that we needed to leave during intermission. This was the first time I have (ever in life), walked out on a performance but this was absolutely the right decision for us. I don't know what their intention was in advertising this performance in such a disingenuous manner but it backfired because we will never again support this theater. West End, If you want the public to attend your performances you must advertise them honestly no matter how difficult the subject matter. False advertising is never a good idea and will only call your reputation into question. Simply say what you mean and mean what you say! #Truth in advertising!