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Based in Murfreesboro, TN we strive to enhance the quality of life in our community through the arts.
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The mission of the Center for the Arts is to enhance the quality of life in our community by providing cultural and economic enrichment through the arts. The Center for the Arts opened to the public on December 1, 1995 and was originally funded by the City of Murfreesboro and Rutherford County. In 2008 The Center became a non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization and now depends on the generosity of the public for funding. Since it’s opening, the Center for the Arts has been presenting theatrical productions, visual art exhibitions, music concerts, dance performances and educational classes.

10/21/2026

2027 SEASON SUBSCRIPTIONS ARE ON SALE!

Eight shows, one great price. Get them before October 31st and save.

Adult: $150 until 10/31 ($175 after)
Senior & Child: $135 until 10/31 ($150 after)

Want flexibility? Flex Passes can be used in any combination for the 2027 season, and one or multiple tickets can be used per performance.

Get yours at boroarts.org before October 31st!

10/20/2026

A HAUNTED CHAMBER IS COMING TO CFTA

Dim the lights and settle in for an evening of hauntingly fun chamber music with the Tennessee Philharmonic Orchestra. Celebrating their 45th season under Music Director Matthew Phelps, TPO brings a spooky, spirited night of live music to our stage just in time for Halloween.

Tuesday, October 27
Doors open at 6:00 PM
Music begins at 7:00 PM
Tickets: $35

Make it a night out, and get in the Halloween spirit with the sound of

a live orchestra.

Get your tickets: https://f.mtr.cool/uov2wymebm

110 W. College St. | (615) 904-2787

10/17/2026

THIS SATURDAY ONLY: $15 RUSH TICKETS

Catch Bonnie & Clyde this Saturday for just $15! Rush tickets are available at the door only, for both Saturday performances.

Don’t miss your chance to see the story everyone’s talking about!

10/15/2026

AUDITIONS!

Please join us October 25 and 26, 2026 for auditions for DREAMGIRLS, running January 15-24, 2027 on the Center for the Arts Stage!

Inspired by Motown and R&B legends of the 1960s-70s, Dreamgirls follows the rising stardom of the Dreamettes, an all-girl singing trio from Chicago. Inspired by the stories of groups such as The Supremes and The Shirelles and featuring many iconic classic songs, Dreamgirls is a love letter to American R&B music and the artists that make such music great.

Then please link to the audition sign up here:
https://f.mtr.cool/x96y1w8qla

And audition form here:
https://f.mtr.cool/fhn9aa89bl

10/13/2026

BONNIE & CLYDE is coming to an end soon; don't miss your chance to see it before it's gone!

Set in the Depression-era South, this gripping musical follows Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow as their hunger for love, fame, and a way out of poverty turns them into one of America's most notorious outlaw couples.

Directed by Keri Boe. Playing now through October 18, 2026.

Get your tickets before they're gone: boroarts.org

10/12/2026

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Story Builders: Engineering the Impossible invites participants to solve hands-on theatrical design challenges inspired by real backstage problem-solving. Using simple materials, visitors explore how science, technology, engineering, art, and math work together to transform imagination into live performance while discovering the creativity, collaboration, and innovation behind community theatre.

Saturday, October 24th | 12:00-2:00 PM

More info coming soon at boroarts.org

10/08/2026

THE WIZARD OF OZ CAST IS HERE!

We are so excited to introduce the cast bringing this beloved story to life on the CFTA main stage, November 6-15, 2026.

Directed by Noel Britton
Choreographed by Violet Lvovsky

Follow Dorothy down the yellow brick road as she teams up with the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion on a journey full of magic, mischief, and heart.

Get your tickets: boroarts.org

10/06/2026

ART & STORY: "Dark Material: Acting the Antihero" - October 11th | 6PM

A monthly workshop series for adults who love to create, connect, and find their creative voice. Our local theatre experts guide each session, diving into the essentials of performance, from nailing auditions and storytelling to musical theatre dance and comedic timing.

This month, dive into acting the antihero and explore what it takes to bring complex, morally gray characters to life.

Link to register: https://www.cognitoforms.com/CenterForTheArtsInc/ArtAndStoryAdultWorkshopRegistration

110 W. College St. | [email protected] | (615) 904-2787

10/05/2026

PAGE TO STAGE is back!

Join us for a monthly arts series where stories leap off the page and into creative exploration, featuring a live read-aloud followed by interactive moments that bring the theme to life.

This month: Sophie's Masterpiece by Eileen Spinelli, a gentle story about a talented spider who spins beautiful creations wherever she goes, but struggles to find a place to belong. Shooed from room to room in her boarding house, Sophie finally finds a home with a kind young woman, and pours her heart into one final, beautiful gift.

Saturday, October 10th | 10:00 AM | Free

110 W. College St. | [email protected] | (615) 904-2787

10/03/2026

LEVEL UP LAB: Broadway Dance Lab - October 12th & 13th

Where Skills Take Center Stage.
Next up in our three-part youth series, Broadway Dance Lab brings the energy of musical theatre choreography to the stage.

$30 per workshop
Sign up today

Link to register: https://www.cognitoforms.com/CenterForTheArtsInc/Fall2026CSALevelUpLab

110 W. College St. | [email protected] | (615) 904-2787

Address

110 W College Street
Murfreesboro, TN
37130

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 4:30pm
Thursday	9am - 4:30pm
Friday	9am - 4:30pm
Saturday	9am - 12:30pm
Sunday	1pm - 4pm

Telephone

+16159042787

Website

http://www.boroarts.org/, https://boroarts.org/education/, https://crm.bloomerang.co/HostedDonation?ApiKey=pub_274eb068-

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