Celebrating 15 Years of Theatre, Community, and Impact

One Night Only is more than a gala—it’s a powerful celebration of Studio Tenn’s mission and the extraordinary community that makes it possible. For 15 years, your belief in the transformative power of live theatre has allowed us to tell bold, imaginative stories, connect through shared experiences, and inspire the next generation of artists. From our early days at the Loveless Barn to the opening of the Turner Theater, your support has helped Studio Tenn grow into a vibrant cultural cornerstone for Middle Tennessee.

As we reflect on this milestone, we’re filled with deep gratitude. Whether you attended this year’s event, volunteer your time, subscribe to our season, or give generously to our mission—you are part of the Studio Tenn family. Your ongoing support ensures that world-class theatre remains accessible, that meaningful memories continue to be made, and that the next 15 years are filled with even more moments of magic. Thank you for walking this journey with us.

And if you didn’t get a chance to give this season, there’s still time to make a meaningful, tax-deductible contribution today. 

2025 One Night Only Event

Meet The Cast

Jessie Mueller is a Tony and Grammy award-winning performer who was most recently seen on Broadway in Steppenwolf’s The Minutes by Tracy Letts. Previously, Jessie starred on Broadway in the revival of Carousel (Drama Desk Award, Tony, Grammy nominations). She originated the roles of Jenna in Waitress (Tony, Drama Desk, Grammy nominations) and Carole King in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (Tony, Drama Desk, Grammy Awards). Other Broadway credits include Nice Work If You Can Get It and On a Clear Day You Can See Forever. She starred in the Kennedy Center’s Guys and Dolls, the New York Philharmonic’s staged concert production of Carousel at Lincoln Center (PBS) and Carnegie Hall’s Family and New York Pops series. TV/film: Patsy & Loretta, Madam Secretary, Blue Bloods, Evil, Candy, Chicago Voices (Chicago Emmy nomination), PBS Great Performances: Celebrating 50 Years of Broadway’s Best, Centaurworld, A Good Person, Secret Headquarters and Steven Spielberg’s The Post. Jessie hails from Chicago and is a proud Arts Education advocate for programs such as Rosie’s Theater Kids (www.rosiestheaterkids.org) and a long time supporter of Broadway Cares (broadwaycares.org) and Chicago’s Season of Concern (seasonofconcern.org). Thank you all for supporting regional theatre and making your community richer for it!

  • Megan Murphy Chambers

    Ms. Megan Murphy Chambers is thrilled to celebrate Studio Tenn! Previous Studio Tenn appearances include Sally Bowles in CABARET, Patsy Cline in ALWAYS… PATSY CLINE, Sandra in THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG, and Truvy in STEEL MAGNOLIAS. Other favorite roles include Doralee in 9 TO 5, Mother in RAGTIME, Kate Monster/Lucy in AVENUE Q, and Mother in A CHRISTMAS STORY (Nashville Rep); Dee Dee in THE PROM and Mary Poppins in MARY POPPINS (ATPro); Auntie Claus in AUNTIE CLAUS (Nashville Children’s Theatre). Megan performed her third sold-out one-woman show, BROAD, last Fall. www.meganmurphychambers.com

  • Dustin Davis

    Dustin is a Nashville-based actor, singer, cabaret artist, and dog enthusiast. Nashville credits include Studio Tenn’s Camelot; Nash Rep’s Waitress (Earl), Indecent (Avram), Ragtime, and Rent; and NCT’s Charlie & The Chocolate Factory (Mr. Salt), Click,Clack,Boo! (Farmer Brown, w/p), and Pippi Longstocking (Cpt. Longstocking). Dustin is premiering his next one-man show, DBD <3’s JRB, a celebration of Jason Robert Brown, April 26th. All his love to MMC, Birdie, and Gus. For Mom. @dustindavis dustindavisactor.com

  • Luke Hawkins

    Luke Hawkins is always thrilled to be back performing with One Night Only! Luke has toured with Harry Connick Jr. and his big band doing concerts in over 40 different cities as well as The Hollywood Bowl and The Metropolitan Opera. He has performed as a soloist tap dancer at Carnegie Hall, as well as with six different orchestras: The National Philharmonic, The American Pops Orchestra, The Manhattan Symphony Orchestra, Omaha Symphony, Charlotte Symphony, and The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra. Broadway: Xanadu, Harry Connick Jr’s A Tribute to Cole Porter, Cirque du Soleil: Banana Shpeel, Jóya. TV: 2015 Tony Awards, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and Annie Live. Luke is also on faculty at Broadway Dance Center and Broadway Dreams Foundation. Mr. NY 2012. Capezio Athlete. Proud member of SAG-AFTRA, AEA, AGVA, and SDC. Luke has recently finished writing Every Step of the Way, a full-scale tap musical, and is currently in the development process of bringing it to life on the stage. @luketaps

  • Piper Jones

    Piper is a Nashville native who has had a love for the arts her entire life. Piper has a bachelor’s degree in Commercial Music from Belmont University and is currently earning her Masters degree. She is a local recording artist, actor, and voice teacher. Some of Piper Jones’ favorite credits include: WAITRESS (Nashville Repertory Theatre); CAROLINE, OR CHANGE (Street Theatre); THE RAY LEGACY (Studio Tenn); THE LITTLE MERMAID (Nashville Children’s Theatre); RENT (Nashville Repertory Theatre); VIOLET (Nashville Repertory Theatre); Season 14, AMERICAN IDOL; HIP HOP CINDERELLA (Nashville Children's Theatre-- Music Director). Piper is currently working on her first full-length jazz album and is excited to share this new work with you soon! As always, Piper sends love to her mother and her fur baby, Teddy Bear Jones. Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok: @thepiperjonesmusic follow to stay up to date on release information.

  • John Mark McGaha

    John-Mark is an acclaimed singer, actor, storyteller, and multi-instrumentalist. He headlines concerts across the country with Artists Lounge Live, starring in Signed, Sealed, Delivered: John-Mark McGaha Sings Stevie Wonder and Unforgettable: John-Mark McGaha Sings Nat King Cole. Theatre credits include starring Off-Broadway in Cafe A Go Go, Lionel Hampton in the world premier of Tuxedo Junction. Other credits nationwide include Smokey Joe's Cafe, Violet, The Ray Charles Legacy, The Sinatra Legacy, The Cash Legacy at The Ryman Auditorium, and Captain von Trapp in The Sound of Music. He currently serves as the Director of Worship and Arts at Christ Presbyterian Church in Nashville, TN, where he lives with his lovely wife, Grace, and their five children. 

  • Patrick Thomas

    Patrick is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and recording artist from Colleyville, TX. A Vanderbilt University graduate, he was a semi-finalist on The Voice, later signing a publishing deal with Grammy-winner Brett James. His diverse career spans musical theatre, pop, R&B, and country, including an album with Grammy-winning producer Mark Bright and a self-produced Christmas record. Known for his adaptability, he wrote live jingles for the 2019 NFL Draft on CBS. He tours frequently with symphonies nationwide, starred in The Simon & Garfunkel Story, and is a Studio Tenn staple. He and his wife Lauren welcomed their first-born son, Parker, in September 2024. www.patrickthomasmusic.com