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Opera Memphis Will Receive National Endowment For The Arts Grant For America250 Projects
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2025
Opera Memphis has been awarded a National Endowment for the Arts grant as part of the America250 initiative. The funding will support two performances honoring American cultural figures during the company’s 2025–2026 season.
Theatre Memphis Will Present ALWAYS A BRIDESMAID In The Next Stage
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2025
Theatre Memphis will stage Always a Bridesmaid, a comedy about four lifelong friends determined to honor a pact made decades earlier. Directed by Anita “Jo” Lenhart, the show runs in the Next Stage with tickets now available.
SIX To Return To The Orpheum Theatre; Tickets On Sale This Week
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2025
The North American tour of the hit musical SIX will return to the Orpheum Theatre for an eight-performance engagement. Tickets will be available to the public beginning December 12.
First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Memphis Awards; WAITRESS Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - December 01, 2025
The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Memphis Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Review: AND JULIET at Orpheum Theatre Memphis
by AniKatrina Fageol - November 26, 2025
'For never was a story of more woe than this of Juliet and her Romeo.' It's a classic tale, one that has been told hundreds of thousands of times and one that theatre kids everywhere know well. But you likely have not seen Romeo and Juliet quite like this. The costumes are vibrant, the choreography is exhilirating, the voices are powerful, and the story... there is quite the twist in the story. 
901 ON ICE: CHRISTMAS TOWNE VILLAGE To Take Place At Playhouse On The Square
by BWW News Desk - November 26, 2025
2Unique Community Salvation Foundation will present 901 ON ICE: CHRISTMAS TOWNE VILLAGE, a one-day community holiday event at Playhouse on the Square in Memphis on December 6, 2025.
ICYMI: Next On Stage: Season 5- Meet the Top 15
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2025
BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students, returned to reveal the Top 15 performers in both age groups. The Top 15 includes...
Voting Open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Memphis Awards
by BWW Awards - November 21, 2025
Voting is now open 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.
Watch: Next On Stage's High School & College Top 15 Revealed
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2025
Who will make the Top 15 of BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage? You'lll have to tune in tonight, November 21 (High School: 7pm ET, College: 9pm ET), to find out!
A CHRISTMAS CAROL Will Return to Theatre Memphis
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2025
A Christmas Carol will be back on stage, December 5 - 23, 2025, in the Lohrey Theatre at Theatre Memphis for its 48th consecutive production of the holiday classic. Learn more here!
ICYMI: Watch the Next On Stage: Season 6 Premiere
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2025
Earlier this week, BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students, returned with its first live shows, revealing the Top 30 performers in both age groups. The Top 30 includes...
Tennessee Shakespeare Co. Will Present CHRISTMAS GEMS Featuring A CHILD’S CHRISTMAS IN WALES And THE ADVENTURE OF THE BLUE CARBUNCLE
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2025
Tennessee Shakespeare Company will present Christmas Gems, a double-bill featuring A Child’s Christmas in Wales and The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle, from December 5–21.
Olivia Valli Joins Studio Tenn's JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR As Mary Magdalene
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2025
Studio Tenn will stage a new production of Jesus Christ Superstar as the finale of its 2025–26 season, running May 7–24, 2026, at Turner Theater inside The Factory at Franklin.
CABARET NOEL 10: AN EMERALD CHRISTMAS SPECIAL to run at TheatreWorks at the Square
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2025
Emerald Theatre Company will present its milestone holiday production, Cabaret Noel 10: An Emerald Christmas Special, running December 5-7 at TheatreWorks at the Square.
MS. SCROOGEWORTH: A CHRISTMAS MUSICAL Is 1st Black Female–Led Reimagining of the Dickens' Classic
by BWW News Desk - November 08, 2025
This Christmas, Memphis welcomes a historic first with Ms. Scroogeworth: A Christmas Musical, a bold, culturally resonant re-telling of A Christmas Carol that redefines what holiday theatre can be.
Playhouse on the Square Rings in the Holidays with A TUNA CHRISTMAS
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2025
Playhouse on the Square will present the holiday comedy A Tuna Christmas November 21–December 21, 2025, at The Circuit Playhouse in Memphis. Directed by Dave Landis.
THE WIZARD OF OZ Comes to Playhouse on the Square
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2025
Playhouse on the Square will present The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum, with Music and Lyrics by Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg, background music by Herbert Stothart. Learn more here!
Review: THE NOTEBOOK at Orpheum Theatre Memphis
by AniKatrina Fageol - October 29, 2025
If you are a fan of Nicholas Sparks's novel The Notebook or the 2004 film of the same title (starring Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams, you do not want to miss this production. It is a beautiful love story of endurance and hope even amidst the constant trials.
JUNIE B. JONES: THE MUSICAL Comes To Playhouse On The Square
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2025
Based on the popular children's book by Barbara Park, this stage adaptation follows the energetic and outspoken first grader, Junie B. Jones, as she embarks on her adventures and misadventures of classroom dynamics.
Last Chance To Submit For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Memphis Awards
by BWW Awards - October 27, 2025
This is your last chance to submit for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Memphis Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
THE THANKSGIVING PLAY Comes to Theatre Memphis
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2025
Topical and playful, this satirical comedy follows a group of four well-meaning but culturally insensitive white theatre artists as they attempt to create a politically correct elementary school play about the first Thanksgiving.
Mykal Kilgore Joins Studio Tenn's JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2025
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Mykal Kilgore will star in the iconic role of Judas in Studio Tenn's production of the rock opera “Jesus Christ Superstar.” Learn more here!
Final Weeks To Submit For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Memphis Awards
by BWW Awards - October 14, 2025
Time is running out to submit for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Memphis Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Tickets to THE SOUND OF MUSIC at The Orpheum to go on Sale This Week
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2025
Tickets are on sale Friday for THE SOUND OF MUSIC, coming to the Orpheum Theatre. Learn more about the national tour and see how to purchase tickets here!
Tennessee Shakespeare Company Launches CLASSICAL COMEDIES & COCKTAILS Reading Series This November
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2025
Tennessee Shakespeare Company launches its Classical Comedies & Cocktails Reading Series this November, presenting Three Sisters, Tartuffe, and Blithe Spirit directed by Dan McCleary.

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The Outsiders in Memphis The Outsiders
Orpheum Theatre (1/20 - 1/25)
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Verdi's Requiem in Memphis Verdi's Requiem
The Cannon Center for the Performing Arts (3/28 - 3/28)
The Barber of Seville in Memphis The Barber of Seville
The Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center (1/23 - 1/24)
Sweeney Todd in Memphis Sweeney Todd
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