Ryman Theater
The official name of the Ryman Theater is the Ryman Auditorium. The former home of the Grand Ole Opry is a National Historic Landmark. So many stars have graced the stage of the Ryman. It is well known for having some of the best acoustics in the country. Many patrons believe that the front balcony seats offer up the best way to take in the Ryman Auditorium.
Many touring acts that could sell out larger venues choose to play at the Ryman theater due to the prestige that comes along with it. The theater is open daily and has been in business since 1892. To view all of the performances that will be making stops at the Ryman Auditorium please click the link below.
The Ryman is not only home to country music. Many of the following artists have played there over the last several years: Seal, Bob Hope, Anna Pavlova, Norah Jones, Alanis Morissette, 70 Volt Parade, Bruce Springsteen, The Byrds, Neil Young, Enrico Caruso, Carol Channing, Charlie Chaplin, Kelly Clarkson, Elvis Presley, The Black Crowes, Tallulah Bankhead, Neil Diamond, Ani DiFranco, Bob Dylan, Wilco, Elvis Costello, Oasis, R.E.M., The String Cheese Incident, Ryan Adams, Damien Rice, Bright Eyes, Fanny Brice, James Brown, O.A.R., Hootie & the Blowfish, W. C. Fields, , Ethel Barrymore, Sarah Bernhardt, Garbage, ZZ Top, Matt Costa, Death Cab for Cutie, Tori Amos, Victor Borge, Jackson Browne, Judy Garland, Betty Grable, Erasure, Helen Hayes, Interpol, Katharine Hepburn, Van Morrison