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Since 1943, one of the oldest continually-operational community theatres in the Southeast — and the Official State Community Theatre of Tennessee.

10/29/2026

ADDITIONAL AUDITION DATE ADDED

AUDITION ALERT!
We have added an additional audition date for the Jr. Playhouse production of THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER!!

🎭 Monday, November 2 @ 6pm

Get all the audition details at www.orplayhouse.com/auditions See less

10/27/2026

REMINDER!!!

AUDITION ALERT!

Auditions for Jr. Playhouse production of THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER are just around the corner!
📅 Audition Dates:
🎭 Tuesday, October 27 @ 6:00PM
🎭 Wednesday, October 28 @ 6:00PM

Get all the audition details at www.orplayhouse.com/auditions

10/27/2026

We live our lives in acts; the chapters where everything happens, and the quiet intermissions in between.

That’s the premise behind Alex Temple Ward’s debut solo show, Second Act, and we couldn't be happier to welcome Alex back to the Oak Ridge Playhouse stage!

Alex combines timeless songs from the Great American Songbook, fresh takes on pop classics, and personal stories about love, loss, and starting fresh. If you've been looking for a cozy, top-notch evening of live performance where you can sit back, relax, and truly connect with the music, this is it.

Plus, we’ve kept the night simple for you: general admission seating and easy, free parking right at the venue.

🗓️ Friday, November 6 at 8:00 PM
📍 Oak Ridge Playhouse

🎟️ Get your tickets today at orplayhouse.com/tickets

Photos from Oak Ridge Playhouse's post 10/21/2026

Need costume ideas? 🎃

We put together a few options inspired by some recent Playhouse shows (no, we’re not renting them out...just giving you free inspo!).

Once you’ve got your fit locked in, bring it to the Monster Mash Bash at The Playhouse!

We’re throwing the ultimate Halloween party featuring:
*Live DJ & full dance floor
*Cash bar & drinks
*Costume contest with prizes
*Tarot card reader and more!!

Don't spend Halloween wandering around crowded bars. Come party at The Playhouse!

This event is strictly 21+

📍 Where: The Playhouse
🗓 When: Halloween Night! October 31, 2026 @ 8PM-11PM
🎟 Grab tickets early: orplayhouse.com/tickets

10/20/2026

Forget staying in on Halloween! 🎃

We’re clearing out the traditional seating at Oak Ridge Playhouse and throwing a full-scale party!

The Monster Mash Bash is happening on Saturday, October 31 from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and it is strictly 21+.

Expect heavy hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, tarot readings, a photo booth, and heavy sets from Party Boys DJ Show || Knoxville, TN Disc Jockey to keep the dance floor packed. Costumes are required, and we’ve got real prizes lined up for the best looks of the night.

Tickets are $30.
Grab yours before they sell out at orplayhouse.com/tickets

Let’s make this a Halloween to remember right here in town.

10/19/2026

AUDITION ALERT!

Auditions for Jr. Playhouse production of THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER are just around the corner!
📅 Audition Dates:
🎭 Tuesday, October 27 @ 6:00PM
🎭 Wednesday, October 28 @ 6:00PM

Get all the audition details at www.orplayhouse.com/auditions

“Without Love on Top” - Alex Temple Ward 10/14/2026

Before you grab your tickets, do us a quick favor...hit play on this clip.

We are so excited to welcome Alex Temple Ward back home to East Tennessee for a single night with his solo show, Second Act. Honestly, there’s no better way for us to introduce him than to just let you hear him sing for a moment.

This show is part cabaret, part personal storytelling, and part reflection on all the twists, turns, and intermissions life throws our way. Alex mixes reimagined pop hits with Great American Songbook classics and original music, looking back on where he’s been and what comes next.

Many of you might remember Alex from our stage as Link Larkin in Hairspray or Joe Hardy in Damn Yankees. Or maybe you’ve caught him with the Knoxville Symphony, on stage in NYC at 54 Below, or in the original cast of Disney’s Frozen on Disney Cruise Lines. Now, he’s coming back home to our stage for an intimate, one-of-a-kind evening.

Take a minute to watch the video, get a feel for his music, and then come share the rest of the story with us live.

📍 Oak Ridge Playhouse
📅 Friday, November 6 | 8:00 PM

Tickets are on sale now at orplayhouse.com/tickets



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWCbz4v1sSs

“Without Love on Top” - Alex Temple Ward From SECOND ACTJan 12, 2026The Green Room 42 in New York CityBan...

10/14/2026

Before you grab tickets, hit play on this clip

We are so excited to welcome Alex Temple Ward back home to East Tennessee for one night only with his solo show, Second Act. Honestly, there’s no better way for us to introduce him than to just let you hear him sing for a minute! 🎵

Take a minute to watch the video, get a feel for his music, and then come share the rest of the story with us live.

Second Act: A Solo Show
Friday, Nov 6, 2026 | 8pm

🎟️ LINK IN BIO
Alex Temple Ward

10/08/2026

If you’re looking for somewhere to be on Halloween night, we have a pretty good suggestion.

MONSTER MASH BASH. 🎃

We’re taking over Oak Ridge Playhouse on October 31 for three hours of music, dancing, costumes, drinks, food, and a whole lot of Halloween fun.

Party Boys DJ Show || Knoxville, TN Disc Jockey will be keeping the music going from 8–11 PM, and the cash bar will be open all night. We’ll have heavy hors d’oeuvres, a photobooth, a tarot card reader, and a costume contest with prizes from Gaia's Wisdom, Crimson Curiosities, and more.

So yes, you should probably start thinking about what you’re wearing.

This is 21+, tickets are $30, and space is limited.

Come with your friends. Come in costume. Come ready to dance. Just make sure you’re here.

And while you’re having a great Halloween, you’ll also be helping support Oak Ridge Playhouse.

MONSTER MASH BASH
October 31, 2026
8–11 PM
Oak Ridge Playhouse
21+ | $30

Get your tickets at orplayhouse.com/tickets

10/07/2026

What's the difference between General Admission and Reserved Seating?

We get asked this at the box office all the time! Here is a quick breakdown of how both work.

GENERAL ADMISSION (GA) is all about flexibility.

There are no assigned seat numbers on your ticket. When doors open, you head in and pick whatever open spot you like best. If you want a prime view or need to keep a group together, the secret is just arriving 20 to 30 minutes before curtain.

A great example is our upcoming show, Second Act: A Solo Show with Alex Temple Ward. You just come early, pick your spot, and settle in!

RESERVED SEATING is all about zero stress.

You pick your exact row and seat when you buy your ticket online, so that spot is 100% guaranteed. Whether you step through the doors first or walk in right before the lights dim, your chair is waiting for you. That gives you plenty of time to hang out in the lobby, grab a drink, and catch up with friends without any rush.

That’s how seating works for our upcoming production of Guess Who's Coming To Dinner.

🎟️ Grab your tickets here: orplayhouse.com/tickets

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