Playhouse On The Square's Digital Series Continues With Regional Premiere of NAT TURNER IN JERUSALEM
by A.A. Cristi - February 02, 2021
Playhouse on the Square's at home digital series will continue in the month of March with the Regional Premiere of Nathan Alan Davis' thought-provoking and relevant play Nat Turner in Jerusalem, March 19-21 & 26-28, 2021. ...
Playhouse On The Square Has Plans For Your Valentine's Day
by A.A. Cristi - January 29, 2021
Playhouse on the Square, a 501 3(c) non-profit organization, has made Valentine's Day easy this year! A $100 ticket package will include ONE bottle of Champagne, FOUR cupcakes from Macaronagerie Memphis, ONE $25 Gift Card to Pugh's Flowers, and of course, an hour long digital cabaret featuring mus...
Playhouse On The Square Onstage Performances Resume In A New Way
by A.A. Cristi - January 19, 2021
In the wake of rising Coronavirus cases in the Mid-South and safety measures imposed by the Shelby County Health Department, Playhouse on the Square's theaters will remain closed to patrons. However, art has its place during a national crisis. ...
Congo Square Theatre Presents Three-Day Festival On The Square
by Stephi Wild - January 12, 2021
Congo Square Theatre Company (Congo Square), one of the nation's premier African American theatres, announces its Festival on the Square, a three-day virtual festival celebrating the arts, February 4-6, 2021....
Theater Stories: The OKLAHOMA! Revival, FUN HOME, AMERICAN BUFFALO & More About the Circle in the Square Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 03, 2021
This week's Theater Stories features The Circle in the Square Theatre! Learn about the Circle in the Square Theatre School, the 2019 Tony-winning revival of Oklahoma!, the show that was most recently set to be performed in the theatre, American Buffalo, and much more!...
Playhouse On The Square Accepting Submissions For Young Playwriting Competition
by A.A. Cristi - December 18, 2020
Playhouse on the Square's Department of Theatre Education Announces they are Accepting Submissions for the Third Annual 10-Minute Play Slam! competition!...
Auckland Live Presents Summer In The Square
by Stephi Wild - December 08, 2020
The heart of central city channels the high seas this summer with the return of Auckland Live's free inner-city festival Summer in the Square. ...
Playhouse On The Square Announces Digital Offerings For Winter
by Stephi Wild - November 25, 2020
Although Playhouse on the Square will not be offering in-person performances during the holiday season. There is a stocking full of digital offerings to keep patrons 'Merry & Bright' - and in the safety of their homes. ...
Playhouse On The Square Suspends Its 52nd Season
by A.A. Cristi - November 24, 2020
Due to the current rise in COVID-19 cases in and around Shelby County, Playhouse on the Square has made the difficult decision to suspend all scheduled in-person stage productions until June of 2021. This includes the 52nd season line up of performances on the stages of Playhouse on the Square, ...
Playhouse On The Square Cancels Shows To January 2021 Amid COVID-19 Spike
by A.A. Cristi - October 30, 2020
Playhouse on the Square Executive Producer, Michael Detroit made the difficult decision to cancel staged productions in its theatres through the rest of 2020. Citing the recent rise in Coronavirus cases in and around Shelby County, Detroit along with the theatre's executive leadership, feels that ...
American Public Square Hosts Virtual Evening At The Square Tomorrow
by A.A. Cristi - October 12, 2020
American Public Square at Jewell invites communities to have frank and open discussions on topical issues of national importance - and nothing is more important than the upcoming Presidential Election on Nov. 3....
KC Pastor Adam Hamilton to Receive American Public Square Founder's Civility Award
by A.A. Cristi - October 12, 2020
The Rev. Adam Hamilton, founding pastor of Kansas City's United Methodist Church of the Resurrection (Resurrection), has spent his pastoral career bringing together diverse communities for the common good. ...
Stages Theatre Company Presents Special Encore Of SPOOKLEY THE SQUARE PUMPKIN
by A.A. Cristi - September 29, 2020
Stages Theatre Company has announced the return of audience favorite SPOOKLEY THE SQUARE PUMPKIN in a brand new way! STC invites you and your family to Discover the Journey with SPOOKLEY THE SQUARE PUMPKIN: OUT OF THE BOX. ...
KC Pastor Adam Hamilton To Receive American Public Square Founder's Civility Award
by A.A. Cristi - September 23, 2020
The Rev. Adam Hamilton, founding pastor of Kansas City's United Methodist Church of the Resurrection (Resurrection), has spent his pastoral career bringing together diverse communities for the common good. ...
Playhouse On The Square Associate Company Present Free Streamed Event
by A.A. Cristi - September 22, 2020
Playhouse on the Square, in partnership with super sponsor Dr. Thomas Ratliff and thanks to a generous grant from ArtsMemphis and the Jeniam Foundation, will present a workshop presentation by Playhouse on the Square's Associate Company. ...
American Public Square Hosts Virtual Evening At The Square October 13 With The Lincoln Group
by A.A. Cristi - September 10, 2020
American Public Square at Jewell invites communities to have frank and open discussions on topical issues of national importance - and nothing is more important than the upcoming Presidential Election on Nov. 3. ...
Playhouse On The Square Goes Digital For The Fall
by A.A. Cristi - September 04, 2020
Playhouse on the Square, in partnership with super sponsor Dr. Thomas Ratliff and a generous grant from the Jeniam Foundation and Arts Memphis, will continue to offer its patrons digital content through the Fall, in response to current COVID-19 opening protocols. ...
Playhouse On The Square Goes RED Tuesday, September 1
by A.A. Cristi - August 28, 2020
The Playhouse on the Square marquees at the corner on Union Avenue and South Cooper Street in Memphis, TN will go red Tuesday, September 1st in unity with the #SaveOurStages North American awareness campaign. ...
Congo Square Theatre Company Announces 2020-2021 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 25, 2020
Congo Square Theatre Company one of the nation's premier African American theatres, has announced its full 21st Season of programming for 2020-2021....
The Square Theatre Presents A Sample Of Immigrant Life
by A.A. Cristi - June 25, 2020
The Square Theatre presents A Sample of Immigrant Life, a research-based original performance on immigrant experiences, on July 11 and July 12 6pm. Registration available here....
Playhouse on the Square Announces Web Series SUMMER SPOTLIGHT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 05, 2020
Playhouse on the Square, in partnership with super sponsor Dr. Thomas Ratliff, and with a generous grant from the Jeniam Foundation, inject a healthy dose of theatre content back into the Mid South....
Playhouse On The Square Makes Decision In Regards To Shelby County Phase-In Protocols
by A.A. Cristi - May 01, 2020
Due to the mandates of city government and health officials, Playhouse on the Square has made the decision to cancel the performances of Little Shop of Horrors, Mississippi Goddamn, and St. Paulie's Delight, which were set to close the 2019-2020 season. ...
Playhouse On The Square Announces Digital Series
by Stephi Wild - April 23, 2020
Playhouse on the Square will continue its artistic engagement with the community by offering PLAYHOUSE ON THE SQUARE AT HOME - a series of digital content through its website and social media platforms. The following, details current content available to enjoy now!...
Playhouse On The Square Adjusts Season And Makes Special Announcement
by A.A. Cristi - April 03, 2020
Playhouse on the Square to adjust performance schedule further, due to COVID-19 recommendations....
Playhouse On The Square Revives AIN'T MISBEHAVIN'
by A.A. Cristi - March 06, 2020
The Circuit Playhouse is proud to welcome one of America's favorite musicals back to the Circuit stage....
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