Sweet Fanny Adam's Theater

The Smoky Mountains don’t just feel like a magical place, they really are a mystical destination. The phrase “old as the hills” rings true when you really dive into the old lore of the mountains. When you come to visit, take this otherworldly tour and investigate for yourself. Here are six of the Smokies’ best kept secrets.

1. Elkmont Trollbridge

Escape to a place that really feels like a glimpse into a mythical land. The Elkmont Trollbridge is a true hidden gem that only locals know about. Hike along the Little River Trail until you reach this spot. Covered in moss and mushrooms, the Trollbridge is perfect for capturing pictures or looking for hidden fantastical creatures.

2. House Of The Fairies

This whimsical spot is only a mile from downtown Gatlinburg yet it feels like you’ve been transported into another realm. Map to this magical place, then go out and explore. Here, you’ll find towering trees and moss covered logs and boulders. Then at the end of the trail you’ll see it...an arched doorway, that looks like it’s almost cut into the side of the hill, sits with a wooden ladder leaning against the frame. Step inside and find a cool spring, filled with water that tinkles like bells. 

3. Synchronous Fireflies

The synchronized fireflies that come out every year like clockwork might be more science than magic but when you’re sitting among the trees and they begin to spark in unison, flickering in and out of sight, it feels like something otherworldly. This rare phenomenon is only seen in a few places in the world and The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of them.

4. Elkmont Ghost Town

Once a thriving vacation spot for the Knoxville elite, the Elkmont Ghost Town looks like a legend brought back to life. Recently restored, explore inside the homes and hike trails where you will find the remains of homes once occupied by Appalachian locals who would serve, supply and work in the town. This piece of history is frozen in time and feels like stepping back into the past.

There are many magical places in the Smokies and these are only four of them. Don’t stop here, continue to search for more mystical creatures and sprites living in the trees and hollows. To discover more, stay overnight in the mountains in a log cabin. This cabin is even called Magical Moments, which is exactly what you’ll find when you visit the Smoky Mountains.

An evening at Sweet Fanny Adams Theater is an experience you will never forget. The unique style of shows presented in this 1890s style theater are a combination of Old English music hall, American vaudeville, Monty Python, and Broadway musical comedy. The original shows are quick-witted sensations filled with the broadest of humor and the silliest of slapstick all guaranteed to be unlike anything you’ve seen before. Since opening in Gatlinburg in 1977, Sweet Fanny Adams Theater has been recognized as one of the most innovative and unusual professional theaters in the country and was named an historical treasure by the city of Gatlinburg.

Two completely different shows are presented each season and are alternated nightly. Our multi-talented performers are all well-seasoned professionals of stage, screen, TV, and night clubs. Each show they take turns adding their uniqueness to the inevitable comic mayhem for which Sweet Fanny Adams Theater is renowned.
The creative force behind the theatrical magic at Sweet Fanny Adams is the wonderfully off-beat talents of Pat and Don MacPherson. They have written, produced, and directed over 32 original musical comedies. Their shows have played in over forty professional theaters throughout the country including New York, Los Angeles, Atlantic City and an over two year run of their musical Tom Jones at the Desert Inn in Las Vegas.

 

On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays the show will be “A Knight’s Tale and Other Acts of Superficial Foolishness” , an original musical fairy tale adventure of brave knights and maidens, misguided royalty, and a dueling scene never to be equaled, nor dared, on any stage. And, as promised the Finale chosen Number One by you, our faithful audience friends . . . The Pirate Song -”I Want To Sing and Dance”.

On Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays the show will be “That’s Ridiculous! 30 Years of Hilarious Musical Comedy . . . All In One Night”, a fun-filled tribute to old time music hall entertainment with the best full-of-nonsense comedy routines, songs, and dances that have graced the Sweet Fanny Adams Theater stage for the past 30 Seasons plus . . . the ever popular Classical Paper Dance.

Web: Sweet Fanny Adams Theater
Address: 461 Parkway (Traffic Light #3)
Phone: (865) 436-4038

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