Shiners Nashville
About the Show
From the Creative Minds of Chuck Wicks and NappyTabs, we introduce to you…
Nashville’s First-of its-Kind Show brings you the perfect blend of cirque and adult comedy that leaves you wanting more…Moonshine of course!!!
There’s a party in Nashville and you’re invited! Come join the Shiner Family Reunion and learn the secrets behind their magical moonshine. Get ready for a night of mind-blowing talent, electrifying music, and a drink-til-you-drop moonshine party that is the envy of all the South.
Kickback, relax and get ready to be served a night of laughter, ridiculousness and fun while leaving you with the inspiration to SHINE ✨
The Shiners Team
About the Cast
Our creative team brings Shiners to life.
“Stealing Cinderella” hitmaker Chuck Wicks has found success across the entertainment industry, including as a songwriter (cuts by Jason Aldean/Frankie Ballard), as a co-host of a Nationally Syndicated radio show — earning two Academy of Country Music Award nominations for National On-Air Personality of the Year– and multiple television appearances, including as a guest star on ABC’s hit series Nashville and as a celebrity contestant on ABC’s Dancing with the Stars.
A former college baseball player, sportsman and outdoor enthusiast, Wicks was one of only 11 athletes chosen from around the world to be featured on Season 2 of NBC Sports’ “IRONMAN: Quest For Kona” and was featured on Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation’s “RMEF Team Elk” series on the Outdoor Channel.
Latest tracks “Old With You” and “Solid Gold” are fans’ first taste of new music in over two years from Wicks, who has been writing and back in the recording studio. Wicks can also be heard every Monday and Thursday with fresh episodes of his new iHeart podcast “Talk to Chuck.
For the latest news and more information, visit chuckwicks.com and follow on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Kley’s vibrant use of light and color in his designs can be seen on stage and screen. He has designed Las Vegas Residency shows for Jennifer Lopez (All I Have) and Paula Abdul (Forever Your Girl) as well as Derek Hough Live! Tour. Additionally, he worked with Jennifer Lopez on her music video “El Anillo,” her It’s My Party tour, and the Super Bowl LIV Halftime show, the most-streamed halftime show with 221 million views. His television work includes Hall of Villains, Remix Dance Party, and Holidays Unwrapped for the Disney Channel in addition to Premios Lo Nuestro and Premios Juventud for Univision and the Latin Grammy Awards, for which he won a Telly Award. Kley also was awarded the 2020 LiveDesign Design Achievement Award.
Johanna Sapakie is an accomplished Artistic Director, Choreographer and Performer. Most recently, Johanna has been involved in many projects on stage and on camera including the Super Bowl LIV Halftime Show, Hustlers and Medicine with JLo, Cirque Du Soleil’s Michael Jackson ONE and Viva ELVIS, Dancing With the Stars, So You Think You Can Dance, the Arabesque Festival at the Kennedy Center, Songs of Soul and Inspiration with Debbie Allen, the re- release of Michael Jackson’s “Blood on the Dance Floor” music video, Miley Cyrus: Live in Concert World Tour, Madonna: The Confessions Tour and Madonna: The Reinvention Tour and Q’Viva: The Chosen. Johanna is also an accomplished aerial acrobat and performs on many different apparatus including tissú, lyra, spans, hammock, acro pole, and cube. She has also recently completed the creation of a new show for Franco Dragone entitled ”Splendor” as their acrobatic choreographer. Johanna also proudly teaches master classes and workshops around the world in pole, aerial acrobatics and dance.
An all-star cast. All night long.
“Stealing Cinderella” hitmaker Chuck Wicks has found success across the entertainment industry, including as a songwriter (cuts by Jason Aldean/Frankie Ballard), as a co-host of a Nationally Syndicated radio show — earning two Academy of Country Music Award nominations for National On-Air Personality of the Year– and multiple television appearances, including as a guest star on ABC’s hit series Nashville and as a celebrity contestant on ABC’s Dancing with the Stars.
A former college baseball player, sportsman and outdoor enthusiast, Wicks was one of only 11 athletes chosen from around the world to be featured on Season 2 of NBC Sports’ “IRONMAN: Quest For Kona” and was featured on Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation’s “RMEF Team Elk” series on the Outdoor Channel.
Latest tracks “Old With You” and “Solid Gold” are fans’ first taste of new music in over two years from Wicks, who has been writing and back in the recording studio. Wicks can also be heard every Monday and Thursday with fresh episodes of his new iHeart podcast “Talk to Chuck.
For the latest news and more information, visit chuckwicks.com and follow on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Michael was born and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa, performing cultural dances including gumboots, pantsula and traditional Zulu dance around the village of my home town.
He started performing at the age of eleven and eventually went on to form his own group Via Katlehong, being not only a dancer but also the lead choreographer and artistic director. Via Katlehong performed locally and internationally around Africa as well as across Europe and the USA. In 2005 he was invited to perform in the Beatles’ “LOVE” show of Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas, Nevada. He performs regularly at public libraries up and down the west coast, telling stories of African culture, music and dance.
Krista Henderson has had a unique path to her success. Growing up Krista’s passion was cheerleading which took her around the globe to compete at various elite championships.
Later in life, Krista formed a new love for aerial arts and has taken the world by storm ever since! She has been featured on Britain’s Got Talent Semi-Finals, AIDA Cruise Lines, Gladius The Show, Insomniac Events & Festivals, Cirque Musica, and a variety of other respectable shows.
Leysan began training at the young age of just 8 years old before formally joining Kazan Circus School of Russia.
After countless years of hard work and dedication, she was invited to many internationally famed circus festivals around the globe. Some of Leysan’s most notable accomplishments in her professional career are her Silver Medal at the Festival Mondial Cirque de Demain, appearing on Season 15 of America’s Got Talent, and touring with Cirque du Soleil’s Varekai and Amaluna.
The unique partnership of Marek and Jakub started over a decade ago when two acrobats met at the gym of the University of Physical Education in Wroclaw, Poland. The dedication to their craft resulted in the creation of a so-called “hand to hand act” named Duo Alter which very quickly became recognized by worldwide audiences. The performance career started in 2010 with multiple venues and theaters across Europe and Middle East. They have performed at the historic Olympic Stadium in Berlin, Germany; The Pearl – Qatar; Khalifa Stadium in Doha; performed for the Austrian Olympic Committee, Tribeca Film Festival and Asian Cup to name a few.
In 2015 they got invited by the Wynn Resorts to be a part of “Le Reve – The Dream” – voted the best production show in Las Vegas, Nevada where they have stayed for over 6 years. Honored to call the United States of America and the great city of Nashville their new home. “The idea of fusion between acrobatics and the culture of the Music City is absolutely wild and inspiring. We are blown away to be Shiners!”
Araz Hamzayev is a solo Contortion Artist. Originally from Azerbaijan, and second generation Circus Artist, he has been performing for audiences since he was 9 years old.
Araz has traveled all around the world showcasing his talent before coming to the US and joining Cirque du Soleil in 2013.
About Woolworth Theatre
In 2021, the well-known and historic Woolworth on 5th in Nashville, Tennessee came under new ownership. Country music artist Chuck Wicks has transformed Nashville’s historic Woolworth building into a venue with a capacity of 750+. The singer has partnered with investor and entrepreneur Rob Bellenfant and 615 Ventures for the project.
Wicks is working with a Nashville-based architect and the Historical Association to preserve and honor the building’s history.
Below are a few renderings of the concept.
