Jonesborough Repertory Theatre — Attraction in Jonesborough

Live theater is truth in performance. No re-takes, no edits. It's right there on stage for all to see. And the troop at the Jonesborough Repertory Theater not only owned that stage, they brought the house down! The 1940s USA Radio Show is an exceptionally well-done homage to the WWII era honoring both Veterans and those who lost their lives defending freedom. The costumes and period inspired sets lent a 1940s vibe to the entire performance. The "live" radio commercials are especially entertaining with those big microphones and flawless execution in comedic timing! Even with challenging wardrobe changes, the actors and vocalists seamlessly segued their musical numbers, ending in a rousing recognition of military veterans in the audience! We look forward to locking in seats for their next season of shows!

Update: we've continued to attend these JRT performances and from complex musicals to 'laugh until your sides hurt' comedies, every production is Broadway...

Not that great at all the website we got the tickets from advertised we could get a refund but couldn't after we purchased the tickets on the wrong day so we repurchased the tickets and after sitting through half the show and being so uncomfortable due to the theater literally putting so many seats inside you can't even move they could have comfortably removed an entire row or two of seats and then advertised no entry after 730 when the show starts people were coming in until 745 and we managed to squeeze out of our seats to buy some snacks and low and behold they don't accept cards as payment....but you will for your tickets?? It's ridiculous don't waste your time or money here people. They could have done...

Jonesborough plays seem to always go beyond5 the stage and the seats. They reach far into the depths of a journey where everything seems real. Using the entire stage with the layering effect, coming near/through the audience, and spreading the wonder to the entire theater room really feels like we the audience is part of the show. Bravo, Bravo, standing ovation!! By the way, the cheddar tomato soup with the cheese sandwich was delicious as was the peanut butter and jelly dessert. Those girls running the table during thr fest were...