The Theater Bug

    Our mission is to inspire young people and audiences to create community and build confidence – encouraging them through educational experiences in the performing arts.

    Since opening its doors, The Theater Bug has become one of Nashville’s most celebrated creative communities where students of all ages learn, perform, and grow together.

    Every show at The Theater Bug is an original production written for our young artists, from our original plays and musicals to the student written plays in our annual Ten-Minute Play Festival.

    Our productions are vibrant, heartfelt, and fearless about the issues that matter most. Whether you’ve got kids in the cast or not, you’ll leave inspired by the talent on stage and moved by the stories we tell.

    Join us at The Theater Bug and experience the power of young voices taking the stage. Each performance is a reminder of what’s possible when a community encourages young artists.

    Your ticket supports the next generation of Nashville artists and keeps our programs low-cost or free for students in need. Get your tickets and be part of our story!

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    Doors open 1 hour prior to show.

    Events of the Venue
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    December 11, 2025
    7:00 pm
    Winter Concert is back for our 14th year! This year will feature boy bands, butterfly clips, and of course a few holiday favorites to ring in the new year! Chaotic, kitschy, and unapologetically extra-we cannot wait.
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    February 5, 2026
    7:00 pm
    Program A: Thursday and Friday at 7:00 pm

    THE STUNNING WORKS OF LORENZO MARSICO by Jasper Paisley
    GROUPTHERAPY By Imisi Otukpe
    LAMB by Iyanu Otukpe
    YOU DON’T HAVE TO GLOW by Leroy Brown
    UNTITLED PLAYGROUND PLAY by James Walker

    Saturday and Sunday will be Program B (4 different plays).
    When you buy tickets for program A and Program B use code 2night20 for 20% at checkout
    February 7, 2026
    7:00 pm
    Program B: Saturday pm and Sunday matinee:

    FOR THE RECORD by Jasmine Hollowell
    THE OTHER ESMERALDA by Elle Wesley
    RAINBOW GIRL AND HER MONSTER by Jamya Connor
    MILLIE JEAN MAKES STRAIGHT A’S by Emma Delane Singleton
    UNTITLED PLAYGROUND PLAY by James Walker

    Thursday and Friday is Program A (4 different plays).
    When you buy tickets for program A and Program B use code 2night20 for 20% at checkout