Clarence Brown Theatre

09/14/2026

🏆 Tonight is the night for Dale Dickey, University of Tennessee Theatre alumna and Knoxville native, who earned an Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her performance as Rosemary in the Apple TV series 'Widow’s Bay'! 🎭

We are so excited for Dale and beyond proud to call her one of our own! 🧡

Her recognition marks the third consecutive year that alumnus of the University of Tennessee Department of Theatre and the Clarence Brown Theatre Company has received an Emmy nomination.

📸 DalDale Dickey and Micah-Shane Brewer in ‘Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street’ in the Clarence Brown Theatre; photo by Brynn Yeager

09/11/2026

🎭 As we head into another weekend of "Dial M for Murder', meet actor Elise Thayn, an MFA graduate actor who plays Maxine in DIAL M FOR MURDER, on stage in the Clarence Brown Theatre through Sept. 20! 🔎

Watch Elise discuss her process and what it has been like to be part of this incredible cast! ✨

Learn more about this special production at www.clarencebrowntheatre.com/shows/dial-m-for-murder/

09/10/2026

Join us next week for an ASL-Interpreted performance of 'Dial M for Murder' on Tuesday, Sept. 15, at 6:30 pm in the Clarence Brown Theatre!

This performance is presented in collaboration with UT Knoxville’s ASL Interpreting and Translation Program.🧡

For more information about reserving seats in our interpreter’s section, please email the Box Office at [email protected] or call 865-974-5161 with any questions!

09/09/2026

🎭 As we head into another weekend of performances of the Clarence Brown Theatre Company’s production of Dial M for Murder, directed by Melissa Maxwell, we want to thank everyone who has joined us so far! ❤️

Don’t wait to reserve your seats for this incredible adaptation, which is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. On stage through Sept. 20!

Visit www.clarencebrowntheatre.com/shows/dial-m-for-murder/ to reserve your seats today!

09/09/2026

🎭 Thank you to our DIAL M FOR MURDER production sponsor the Stowers Machinery Foundation! Your support helps ensure that we can continue bringing professional live theatre to our Knoxville community!

09/09/2026

Another wonderful review from Arts Knoxville! If you have yet to reserve your seats for 'Dial M for Murder', don't wait! On stage through Sept. 20!

BY ALAN SHERROD   Naturally enough, the word “adaptation” can fill some theatre-goers with pangs of apprehension and fears of dramatic compromise. That is certainly not the case with Clarence …

09/08/2026

✨ Attention University of Tennessee, Knoxville faculty, staff, and students! Our first ORANGE AND WHITE NIGHT of the season is just one week away!

Join us for this 6:30 pm early performance on Tuesday, Sept. 15, featuring special pricing opportunities, including preview-priced tickets available to the public! 🎟

🧡 UT Faculty & Staff: 50% off tickets!
🧡 UT Students: FREE admission!

Don't miss this special night that celebrates being a VOL and the magic of live theatre! ✨

Learn more at our ticket information page at www.clarencebrowntheatre.com/ticket-information/ or contact our CBT Box Office!

University of Tennessee, Knoxville University of Tennessee Department of Theatre

09/08/2026

☎️🔪Thank you, Inside of Knoxville for this wonderful article on DIAL M FOR MURDER on stage in the Clarence Brown Theatre through Sept. 20!

"Sharp, stylish and wickedly fast-paced..."

Don't wait to reserve your seats today for this special production!

www.insideofknoxville.com/2026/09/clarence-brown-theatre-dials-up-the-suspense-with-dial-m-for-murder/

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09/04/2026

🎭 Opening Night has arrived for DIAL M FOR MURDER, directed by Melissa Maxwell, on stage through Sept 20 in the Clarence Brown Theatre!

📞 A jealous husband. A flawless plan. One deadly phone call.

Join us for this special adaptation by Jeffrey Hatcher of the classic play written by Frederick Knott, and watch as a meticulously plotted murder begins to spin out of control!

Scenic Designer – Leilane Bertunes
Costume Designer – Matthew Carl
Lighting Designer – Dylan Tillery
Sound Designer – Elisabeth Dupuy
Voice/Text/Dialect Director – Sammy Pontello
Benjamin Boucvalt – Fight Director

Visit www.clarencebrowntheatre.com/shows/dial-m-for-murder/ to reserve your seats today and learn more about our incredible cast and artistic team!

09/03/2026

🎄✨ Attention Knoxville Community! The Clarence Brown Theatre Company is seeking a young female performer between the ages of 8 and 12 to join the cast of 'A Christmas Carol' this year! Come be a part of East Tennessee's most beloved holiday tradition!

Email Ken Martin at [email protected] for more information!