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Martin Center for the Arts
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NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet
Martin Center for the Arts 1320 W. State of Franklin, Johnson City, TN, United StatesNUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet Monday, November 24, 2025 • 7:00 pm Share the joy of NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet with family and friends. Give the gift of a spectacular holiday experience featuring an international cast, whimsical puppetry and opulent costumes and sets, hand-crafted by the finest artisans of Europe. Go back to a simpler time and make
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Mark Twain Tonight!
Martin Center for the Arts 1320 W. State of Franklin, Johnson City, TN, United StatesEmmy-Award® winning Actor Richard Thomas brings to life “the nation’s one true comic genius” (The New York Times) in Mark Twain Tonight!, written and originally performed by Hal Holbrook. Join the millions who have cheered for the legendary one-man show, bursting with Twain’s “uproariously funny” and “pungently wise” (Time Magazine) humor. Most recently seen on Broadway in Our
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Gabby’s Dollhouse Live!
Martin Center for the Arts 1320 W. State of Franklin, Johnson City, TN, United StatesTerrapin Station Entertainment and TEG Life Like Touring, in association with Universal Destinations and Experiences, present Gabby's Dollhouse Live! Presented by Walmart, a brand-new stage show inspired by the magical world of the global preschool sensation from DreamWorks Animation. In this a-MEOW-zing musical show, Gabby unboxes a special acorn that needs the magical touch of a
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MEREDITH WILLSON’S THE MUSIC MAN
Martin Center for the Arts 1320 W. State of Franklin, Johnson City, TN, United StatesJanuary 26-28, 2026 • 7:00 pm There’s trouble in River City when a fast–talking salesman gets his heart stolen by the town librarian. Meredith Wilson’s six–time, Tony Award–winning musical comedy The Music Man follows fast–talking traveling salesman, Harold Hill, as he cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boy’s band
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MEREDITH WILLSON’S THE MUSIC MAN
Martin Center for the Arts 1320 W. State of Franklin, Johnson City, TN, United StatesJanuary 26-28, 2026 • 7:00 pm There’s trouble in River City when a fast–talking salesman gets his heart stolen by the town librarian. Meredith Wilson’s six–time, Tony Award–winning musical comedy The Music Man follows fast–talking traveling salesman, Harold Hill, as he cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boy’s band
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RIVERDANCE 30 – THE NEW GENERATION
Martin Center for the Arts 1320 W. State of Franklin, Johnson City, TN, United StatesFebruary 17-18, 2026 • 7:00 pm Since Riverdance first emerged onto the world stage, its fusion of Irish and international dance and music has captured the hearts of millions worldwide. The Grammy award-winning music and the infectious energy of its mesmerizing choreography and breathtaking performances has left audiences in awe and established Riverdance as a global cultural sensation. To
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RIVERDANCE 30 – THE NEW GENERATION
Martin Center for the Arts 1320 W. State of Franklin, Johnson City, TN, United StatesFebruary 17-18, 2026 • 7:00 pm Since Riverdance first emerged onto the world stage, its fusion of Irish and international dance and music has captured the hearts of millions worldwide. The Grammy award-winning music and the infectious energy of its mesmerizing choreography and breathtaking performances has left audiences in awe and established Riverdance as a global cultural sensation. To
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Swan Lake
Martin Center for the Arts 1320 W. State of Franklin, Johnson City, TN, United StatesStep into the world of Swan Lake – a story of love, magic, and triumph, brought to life through the powerful choreography of Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov, set to Tchaikovsky’s iconic score. This production features all-new, hand-painted sets and over 200 custom-designed scenery elements, transforming the stage into a dreamlike landscape. With world-renowned ballet artists from
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TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL
Martin Center for the Arts 1320 W. State of Franklin, Johnson City, TN, United StatesSponsored By Food City February 28 – March 1, 2026 • 7:00 pm An uplifting comeback story like no other, TINA–The Tina Turner Musical is the inspiring journey of a woman who broke barriers and became the Queen of Rock n’ Roll. Set to the pulse-pounding soundtrack of her most beloved hits, this electrifying sensation will send
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TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL
Martin Center for the Arts 1320 W. State of Franklin, Johnson City, TN, United StatesSponsored By Food City February 28 – March 1, 2026 • 7:00 pm An uplifting comeback story like no other, TINA–The Tina Turner Musical is the inspiring journey of a woman who broke barriers and became the Queen of Rock n’ Roll. Set to the pulse-pounding soundtrack of her most beloved hits, this electrifying sensation will send
