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Clarence Brown Theatre

1714 Andy Holt Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37916
(865) 974-5161
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Ranked #3 of 28 attractions in Knoxville
5.0 of 5 stars 13 Reviews
Type: Theatres
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Corbin, Kentucky, United States
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

It was disappointing and I really don't like it. I have been there like one time and I really didn't enjoy myself. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

We went here on November 20, 2011 for the 2 Friends Tour and got balcony, front row seats. The sound was excellent and the view was great. The theatre is wonderfully refurbished and comfortable. The only drawback is that there clearly aren't enough women's rooms, as the lines were quite long, but that's the norm for older theatres. We also... More

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Knoxville, Tennessee
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

After checking online to be sure the play Black Pearl was not sold out, I went to the theater about 30 minutes before curtain time. Not that there are any bad seats, I landed in a nice center seat about a third of the way back and settled in for a delightful two-woman musical/play. Part of my pleasure was the... More

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Knoxville, Tennessee
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

Because the plays at the Clarence Brown are learning exercises for UT students majoring in theater arts, the plays are of a VERY wide range of show types. We subscribed for many years but found that a significant percentage of the plays were just too far off the norm for our liking and we began to leave at intermission. Since... More

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Clinton, Tennessee
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37 reviews 37 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

Great theathre by talented people in a neat place. Great choice of plays and very well done. More

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Knoxville, Tennessee
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

season ticket holder for many years, each season gets better More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2012

This is on UT Campus ... Plays are put on by UT students and I have never been disappointed. More

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Ulster Park, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2012

"Black Pearl Sings" and made me weep, the performance was so great! Wonderful community theatre with quality performances! More

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Knoxville, Tennessee
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2012

This Theatre does a great job - have been here many times and have never been disappointed. The actors are well cast and give a first class performance. More

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Maryville, Tennessee
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

My wife and I have attended two plays here. The theatre is laid out very well and the performers are excellent . Students should attend . They have a great student rate. The full price tickets are a little high but worth it . More

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