Wishing Chair Productions Puppet Troupe

Wishing Chair Productions Puppet Troupe Wishing Chair Productions is Nashville Public Library's marionette troupe. Wishing Chair Productions was founded in 1997 at Nashville Public Library.

We offer Nashville’s increasingly diverse community a way of experiencing culturally rich content and a chance to explore themes that bring communities together. The puppet troupe produces sophisticated puppetry storytelling for children, continuing a powerful and unique tradition begun in 1938 by Nashville's award-winning puppet master Tom Tichenor. Get email or RSS updates on upcoming programs w

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Good Morning Friends...I have some good news and bad news to share.The Good NewsThe doors will open very soon so all of ...
06/06/2026

Good Morning Friends...
I have some good news and bad news to share.

The Good News
The doors will open very soon so all of our friends can enjoy The Stonecutter! Performances are today at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. in the Children's Theater.

The Bad News
The Puppet Truck's 11:00 a.m. performance at the North Branch Library has been canceled. This performance will be rescheduled for a future date in the coming weeks.

Good Morning Friends!!!Join us this weekend as we open The Stonecutter.Based on the beloved folktale, The Stonecutter ta...
06/03/2026

Good Morning Friends!!!
Join us this weekend as we open The Stonecutter.

Based on the beloved folktale, The Stonecutter takes audiences on a magical journey of wishes, discovery, and learning to appreciate the unique gifts we already have. Filled with beautiful puppetry, captivating storytelling, and unforgettable characters, this production is perfect for audiences of all ages.

Whether you're a longtime puppet fan or experiencing the magic of live puppetry for the first time, we invite you to join us this weekend.

Jahmbi the Alpaca and Coco the Fashion Cow kick-off today's Story Time. Let's have some fun!!!
05/26/2026

Jahmbi the Alpaca and Coco the Fashion Cow kick-off today's Story Time. Let's have some fun!!!

Rise and Rain Friends...doors open at 10:25a.m.10:30a.m. and 11:30a.m.Children's Theater - Nashville Public Library
05/22/2026

Rise and Rain Friends...doors open at 10:25a.m.
10:30a.m. and 11:30a.m.
Children's Theater - Nashville Public Library

Good Morning Friends!We've arrived at the final weekend to catch Rockabilly Road.Tomorrow and Saturday at 10:30a.m. and ...
05/21/2026

Good Morning Friends!
We've arrived at the final weekend to catch Rockabilly Road.
Tomorrow and Saturday at 10:30a.m. and 11:30a.m. in the children's theater.

A Musical Shindig with the Gruff Family Goats
A Classic Tale with a swinging new twist! Tom Tichenor's beautiful marionettes rock-and-roll this story of a brave and clever family's adventure over a bridge. Featuring a sparkling soundtrack, thoughtful life lessons, and brand-new sets and puppets made by the Wishing Chair team, it's sure to make your heart bleat. Hoof on down and bring the kids!

05/16/2026

The new show's called Rock A Billy Road. It's the story of Three Billy Goats Gruff set to songs by local musicians. It's starring three creations by Tom Tichenor. Tichenor launched a special local tradition in the 1930s.

The hits just keep on rolling… Join us for Rockabilly Road: A Musical Shindig with the Gruff Family Goats!Tomorrow and S...
05/14/2026

The hits just keep on rolling…
Join us for Rockabilly Road: A Musical Shindig with the Gruff Family Goats!

Tomorrow and Saturday at 10:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.
at the Children’s Theater inside the Nashville Public Library

Get ready for toe-tapping tunes, silly goat antics, and a rockin’ good time the whole family will love!

The wait is almost over... our newest creation opens tomorrow!!!Rockabilly Road: A Musical Shindig with the Gruff Family...
05/07/2026

The wait is almost over... our newest creation opens tomorrow!!!

Rockabilly Road: A Musical Shindig with the Gruff Family Goats

Friday and Saturday at 10:30a.m. and 11:30a.m.

A Classic Tale with a swinging new twist! Tom Tichenor's beautiful marionettes rock-and-roll this story of a brave and clever family's adventure over a bridge. Featuring a sparkling soundtrack, thoughtful life lessons, and brand-new sets and puppets made by the Wishing Chair team, it's sure to make your heart bleat. Hoof on down and bring the kids!

05/04/2026

Good Morning Friends.
We're proud to announce that our brand new show opens this week!!!
Rock A Billy Road – A Musical Shindig with the Gruff Family Goats
A Classic Tale with a swinging new twist! Tom Tichenor's beautiful marionettes rock-and-roll this story of a brave and clever family's adventure over a bridge. Featuring a sparkling soundtrack, thoughtful life lessons, and brand-new sets and puppets made by the Wishing Chair team, it's sure to make your heart bleat. Hoof on down and bring the kids!
Friday and Saturday @ 10:30a.m. and 11:30a.m.
In the children's theater
We'll see you soon!

04/26/2026

Address

615 Church Street
Nashville, TN
37219

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