A native of North Carolina, Tangena brings a variety of performance experiences to the stage of The Carolina Opry Theater. She began her singing career at four years of age at church; after graduating from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Tangena traveled extensively abroad as a featured entertainer on various cruise lines and in the U.S. on the Broadway National Tour of The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber. Other theater credits include Man of La Mancha, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Cabaret. Tangena and her husband Pete are the proud parents of beautiful Sadie Katherine Mishler and Deacon Mishler.
An Intimate Pre-Show Experience
Join original Carolina Opry cast member Rocky Fretz at the baby grand piano for an intimate 30-minute performance featuring live music in the new Gilmore Room.
Experience Details
- 30-minute live performance
- Access to The Gilmore Room begins one hour before showtime
- Souvenir photo print included
- Non-reserved seating in The Gilmore Room
Discount is applied to the full retail price of Adult Premium & Regular tickets, limited quantity of Season Pass Tickets designated per event, based on availability. Discount applies to performances of The Carolina Opry, Time Warp and The Carolina Opry Christmas Special only, not valid for concerts. See concert section below for additional information.
Please Note: Availability is limited, and select performances may sell out. Performers, schedules, program details, and experience offerings are subject to change without notice at the discretion of management. Seating in the Gilmore Room is non-reserved and subject to availability.
THE GILMORE ROOM
Make your visit to The Carolina Opry even more memorable with this exclusive pre-show experience.













