American professional children's theatre company
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The facade of Nashville Children's Theatre (2007)
Nashville Children's Theatre (NCT) is one of the oldest continually operating professional children's theatre company in America. It is a member of the Theatre for Young Audiences,[1] the ASSITEJ, and is affiliated with the Actors' Equity Association.[citation needed]
History
NCT was established in 1931 by the Junior League of Nashville. Originally called The Nashville Academy Theatre, it opened with the production of "Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp."[2] NCT has performed at Belcourt Theatre,[3] Vanderbilt University and Belmont University. [citation needed]
Time ranked NCT as one of the top five children's theatres in the country.[4]
Awards
| Award/Recognition
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Organization
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Year
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| Five Best Children's Theatre Companies in the U.S.[4]
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TIME Magazine
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2004
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| 2009 - No. 1 Performing Arts Organization - Ranked by number of performances
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Nashville Business Journal
|
2009
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| Four of NCT's 2009 Productions were ranked in NBJ's 2009 Top 25 Musical Theater/events
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Nashville Business Journal
|
2009
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| Best Local Theater Company[5]
|
Nashville Scene
|
2010
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| Best Live Performance
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Nashville Parent
|
2010
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| Ranked #2 Performing Arts Organization in Nashville by total attendance
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Nashville Business Journal
|
2013
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| Ranked #4 & #5 Top Attended Music/Theatre events in Nashville
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Nashville Business Journal
|
2013
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| Ranked # 2 Performing Arts Organization based on attendance totals
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Nashville Business Journal
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2014
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| Ranked #2 Performing Arts Organization based on attendance totals
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Nashville Business Journal
|
2015
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| Arts & Culture 12th Awards Winner
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12th & Broad
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2016
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| Best Local Theatre Company
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The Tennessean's Toast of Music City
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2015
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| Ranked #3 Performing Arts Organization based on attendance totals
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Nashville Business Journal
|
2016
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| Ranked #1 & #2 Top Attended Performing Arts Events in Nashville
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Nashville Business Journal
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2016
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| Ranked Top Ten Entertainment and Performance Venues in Nashville based on attendance totals
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Nashville Business Journal
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2016
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| Best Professional Theatre
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Broadway World Nashville
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2018
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| Theaterati of the Year - Ernie Nolan[6]
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Midwinter's First Night
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2018
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Affiliations
| Affiliation
|
Year
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| ANE (Association of Nonprofit Executives)
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2001
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| ASSITEJ International (International Assn of Theatre for Children and Young People)
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1964
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| Center for Nonprofit Management Excellence Network
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1999
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| Actors' Equity Association
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1998
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| Nashville Chamber of Commerce
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1996
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| Association of Junior Leagues International
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1931
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| Nashville Arts Coalition
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1994
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| Nashville Area Association for Young Children (NAAYC)
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2006
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| Metro Arts Commission
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1989
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| Association of Fundraising Professionals - Member
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2008
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| Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce
|
2004
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| Tennesseans for the Arts
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1990
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| The National Association for Professional Theatres for Young Audiences (TYA/USA)
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1990
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| Hands On Network
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2007
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References
External links
Media related to Nashville Children's Theatre at Wikimedia Commons
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