black and white photo of Kristin Stultz Pressley wearing glasses and smilingDr. Broadway (Kristin Stultz Pressley) is a Musical Theatre Historian – and one of Broadway’s biggest fans. A passionate and energetic presenter, Pressley has taught theatre at every level – from pre-school to university. She earned her graduate degrees from the University of Kentucky (Master of Arts in Theatre, 2005) and the University of Georgia (Doctor of Philosophy in Theatre, 2011) and subsequently taught theater courses at Presbyterian College (Clinton, SC) and Furman University (Greenville, SC). 

Individual sessions will be hosted for each show in the Broadway season. Each session will take place in between the Saturday matinee and evening shows and last approximately 1 hour. While these events are free, advanced registration is required.

Les Misérables

August 2, 2025 at 5:15pm

East Tennessee Historical Society (601 S. Gay Street)

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The Book of Mormon

November 15, 2025 at 5:00pm

East Tennessee Historical Society (601 S. Gay Street)

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Kimberly Akimbo

January 3, 2026 at 5:00pm

East Tennessee Historical Society (601 S. Gay Street)

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MJ the Musical

January 24, 2026 at 5:00pm

East Tennessee Historical Society (601 S. Gay Street)

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The Outsiders

April 25, 2026 at 5:00pm

East Tennessee Historical Society (601 S. Gay Street)

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Beauty and the Beast

May 23, 2026 at 5:00pm

East Tennessee Historical Society (601 S. Gay Street)

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& Juliet

August 8, 2026 at 5:00pm

East Tennessee Historical Society (601 S. Gay Street)

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This free program is made possible thanks to generous support by the Tennessee Arts Commission.

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