Photo Flash: Tony-Winning MEMPHIS Writers David Bryan & Joe DiPietro Join Orpheum Sidewalk of Stars
By: Kelsey Denette Apr. 30, 2013
The Tony Award Winning duo David Bryan and Joe DiPietro, co-writers of MEMPHIS THE MUSICAL, were added to the Orpheum's famed "Sidewalk of Stars" during a special presentation at the Orpheum Theatre on Saturday, April 27.
"MEMPHIS THE MUSICAL has sparked renewed interest in all the great things our City has to offer," said Orpheum President and CEO Pat Halloran, who presented the stars on Saturday. "We are proud to honor David and Joe for their significant contributions to both the arts and to the City of Memphis by adding two bright new stars to the Orpheum's 'Sidewalk of Stars.' "
Bryan and DiPietro join the ranks of prestigious Orpheum performers such as Harry Houdini, Cary Grant, Mae West, Tyler Perry, and Carol Channing, to name a few.
Photos by Andrea Zucker
Memphis Awards - Live Stats
Best Musical - Top 3
1.
CATCH ME IF YOU CAN (Collins Theatre)
37.8% of votes
2.
RIDE THE CYCLONE (Collins Theatre)
36.1% of votes
3.
COME FROM AWAY (Playhouse on the square)
16% of votes
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