The latest theatre news from Memphis — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
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What did our critic think of THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Orpheum Theatre Memphis?
Tennessee Shakespeare Company will expand its Shout-Out Shakespeare Series with free performances of ROMEO AND JULIET this spring, enhancing cultural access in the community.
Theatre Memphis has announced its 2026-27 season decidedly dedicated to variety, including shows such as The Music Man and Million Dollar Quartet, among others.
Orpheum Theatre will present the 10th annual Mending Hearts Camp, a day camp designed for young individuals coping with the loss of one or both parents through engaging performing arts activities.
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MAMMA MIA! will juke onto the Lohrey Theatre stage at Theatre Memphis from February 27 through March 29, 2026.
OperaQ will present the premiere of LA MAUPIN, a queer opera film celebrating the life of Julie d'Aubigny.
Internationally acclaimed and award-winning Scottish comedian, Daniel Sloss, has announced North American theater tour dates for his brand-new show, Daniel Sloss: BITTER.
The city of Memphis is 63% African American.
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Tickets go on sale February 13 for Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, which will play the Orpheum Theatre in Memphis from June 2–7, 2026.
What did our critic think of JAGGED LITTLE PILL at Playhouse On The Square?
As a powerful winter storm moves across large portions of the United States, BroadwayWorld is monitoring performance cancellations, schedule changes, and venue closures affecting Broadway, touring productions, regional theatre, and live events nationwide.
Memphis may be expecting a snowstorm but The Outsiders: A New Musical is heating things up at the Orpheum!
The Circuit Playhouse will present the regional premiere of JOB, a compelling new production, starting January 2026.
The big day is almost here! After months of hard work, the six finalists of BroadwayWorld's Next on Stage: Season 6 will hit the stage in New York City for the our live finale at 54 Below.
Broadway star Mandy Gonzalez will headline Tennessee Shakespeare Company's upcoming Children's Literacy Gala, aiming to promote reading among youth.
Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Memphis Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Hattiloo Theatre will present its first African performance with the musical BLUES IN THE NIGHT at Johannesburg's Market Theatre from February 5-22, 2026.
Full casting has been announced for the North American Tour of THE GREAT GATSBY, a new musical.
Tennessee Shakespeare Company is inviting audiences into the golden age of 1940s radio on the Tabor Stage with The Taming of the Shrew - a wild, witty, song-filled production.
Playhouse on the Square will present sex/work.
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Emerge: New Student Dance Works Department of Theatre and Dance, University of Memphis (3/26-3/27) |
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Suffs The Orpheum Theatre Memphis (7/28-8/02) |
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White Rabbit Red Rabbit Woodruff-Fontaine House (7/24-8/01) |
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Rent Department of Theatre and Dance, University of Memphis (10/29-11/01) |
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Continuum: A Faculty and Guest Artist Choreographed Dance Concert Department of Theatre and Dance, University of Memphis (11/20-11/22) |
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Leanne Morgan McKenzie Arena (10/24-10/24) |
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Leanne Morgan Thompson Boling Arena (12/12-12/12) |
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Speak, Salvation, Speak Hattiloo Theatre (8/13-9/06) |
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CLUE Orpheum Theatre (9/15-9/20) |
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Clown Bar Department of Theatre and Dance, University of Memphis (9/24-9/26) |
