Nate Hackman, left, and Nicole Begue will be in concert at the Playhouse on March 30.

For The Vista

They’re back! After CCP gigs as Lancelot and Guinevere in Camelot, Beast and Beauty in Beauty and the Beast, newlyweds Nicole Bégué Hackmann and Nathanial Hackmann gave a concert two years ago before Nate left on a National tour. They are back onstage in Les Misérables at CCP, opening March 8, and due to the wonderful sold out success of their first duet concert, they are presenting another. Join them on March 30th as Nate & Nicole perform Golden Anniversary Songbook – Playhouse Songs of Yesterday & Tomorrow.   The brilliant vocal styles and delightful repartee will make this an evening not be missed.

Nate has just returned from the National tour of Les Misérables and is starring as Jean Valjean in the brand new Playhouse production. Nicole is portraying the lovely Fantine. Their stunning vocal work and acting prowess are highlights of the show.

Nate & Nicole met and later dated as a result of their participation in the company at CCP. They have returned with their beautiful nearly one year old son, Alexander James (named in honor of Playhouse Producing Director James Crabtree) and are continuing their love of performing together here in Crossville.  The concert will provide a fantastic opportunity to hear these favorites stretch their vocal wings and provide a variety of styles of music. Last time they sold out the house, so buy your tickets early!

Golden Anniversary Songbook – Playhouse Songs of Yesterday & Tomorrow is sponsored by Bruce & Carmen Wyatt. Call 931.484.5000 for tickets and information or visit us on the web at www.ccplayhouse.com.

Currently showing is Steel Magnolias (rated PG, through March 29, sponsored by Dr. Stanley Bise, M.D.)  Coming soon is Les Misérables (rated PG-13, runs March 8 – May 3, and is co-sponsored by Tennessee Plateau Oncology/Dr. Dirk C. Davidson, MD and by Dr. Vianney E. Villaruz, MD, Cardiology CMG-CMM); and The Miracle Worker (April 5 – May 17, rated G and co-sponsored by Lauren and Mason Fox, and by Crossville, Inc.). Tickets and information are also available for the Southern Stars Symphonic Brass Band, and other events.

All CCP productions are made possible through sponsor support, with additional support provided by the Tennessee Arts Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts.

CCP joins Coalition

The Cumberland County Playhouse has joined a statewide coalition comprised of more than 80 sports and entertainment organizations in support of legislative action to protect Tennessee fans from rogue ticket scalpers.

The Tennessee Sports & Entertainment Industry Coalition (TSEIC) is calling on the Tennessee General Assembly to approve common sense reforms this session so that the ticket resale market is safe for fans.

The proposed legislation, called the Fairness in Ticketing Act, will strengthen the free market by empowering fans to make informed decisions when they purchase tickets for music, sports and other performance events held in Tennessee.

“We are proud to stand with more than 80 artists, venues, and major events in support of the Fairness in Ticketing Act,” said Jim Crabtree, producing director of the Cumberland Playhouse. “Our number one priority is Tennessee patrons, and we’re tired of watching them be preyed upon night after night.”

by out-of-state scalpers.”

If passed, ticket brokers will be required to disclose certain information about the tickets they’re selling, such as the face value and exact location of the ticket, and whether or not the seller actually has the ticket in their possession.