From Screen to Stage: An Evening with P.T. Barnum
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Step Right Up for a Night of Spectacle & History!
This program will combine film, performance, and living history to create a dynamic evening experience for guests. The event will begin with a screening of The Greatest Showman, complete with an included pizza dinner, followed by a live living-history portrayal of P.T. Barnum performed by actor Neill Hartley.
By pairing a popular modern film with an in-person historical interpretation, we bridge entertainment and education, encouraging audiences to explore the real history behind the Hollywood version. To further enhance the atmosphere, a cabinet of curiosities display will be installed in the lobby for guests to explore as they arrive.
Part I - Film Screening
Screening of The Greatest Showman
Concessions Available (popcorn, themed drinks, etc.)
Pizza dinner included with your ticket
Brief introduction framing the historical context
Intermission (15 Minutes)
Part II - Living History Performance
Niell Hartley as P.T. Barnum
A behind-the-scenes look at the real P.T. Barnum
Learn about his life, career, controversies, and cultural impact.
This program will combine film, performance, and living history to create a dynamic evening experience for guests. The event will begin with a screening of The Greatest Showman, complete with an included pizza dinner, followed by a live living-history portrayal of P.T. Barnum performed by actor Neill Hartley.
By pairing a popular modern film with an in-person historical interpretation, we bridge entertainment and education, encouraging audiences to explore the real history behind the Hollywood version. To further enhance the atmosphere, a cabinet of curiosities display will be installed in the lobby for guests to explore as they arrive.
Part I - Film Screening
Screening of The Greatest Showman
Concessions Available (popcorn, themed drinks, etc.)
Pizza dinner included with your ticket
Brief introduction framing the historical context
Intermission (15 Minutes)
Part II - Living History Performance
Niell Hartley as P.T. Barnum
A behind-the-scenes look at the real P.T. Barnum
Learn about his life, career, controversies, and cultural impact.
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Where is it happening?
4580 Rachels Ln, Nashville, TN, United States, Tennessee 37076, 4580 Rachels Ln, Hermitage, TN 37076-1331, United States
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