Sweet Fanny Adams Theatre
461 Parkway, Gatlinburg, Tennessee
The Sweet Fanny Adams Theatre is known for Broadway-style shows, slapstick improv, and artistic talent you might not expect in the remote Smoky Mountains. Set in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, and proclaimed a National Historic Treasure, the vaudeville theater combines one-of-a-kind jokes and 19th-century style to keep you laughing all evening.
Since opening in 1977, the interactive Sweet Fanny Adams Theatre has premiered more than 50 original musicals, and with each season comes a fresh run of comedy. An evening at the theater is the perfect way to wrap up a day of exploring the historic town of Gatlinburg or the surrounding Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Tickets are available online.
A show at the Sweet Fanny Adams Theatre is a must for theater and comedy enthusiasts.
The theater is wheelchair-accessible.
The performances are kid-friendly and entertaining for the whole family.
Theatergoers seated in the front rows and aisle seats are often called on to participate in the show.
The Sweet Fanny Adams Theatre is centrally located just off the main parkway in Gatlinburg. Take Highway 144 if you’re traveling from the south, or the East Parkway if you’re arriving from the east.
Showtime is 8pm, and the box office is open from 10am to 10pm on show days. During the summer months, there’s a show every night except Wednesday; performances are limited from January through April. Check the theater’s website to see what’s playing.
Surrounded by outdoor adventure opportunities, trendy shops, and natural beauty, the Sweet Fanny Adams Theatre is just one of the many things that draw visitors to Gatlinburg. Adrenaline seekers can try out a ropes course, ziplines, or an escape game, while nature lovers might wander the network of hiking trails in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
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