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Wine Tasting Trivia Fundraiser At Playhouse On The Square Is Back Indoors

Wine Tasting Trivia Fundraiser At Playhouse On The Square Is Back Indoors

by BWW News Desk — June 14, 2022
Playhouse on the Square, in partnership with event sponsors Tina and Bob Fockler, Daphne Jarvis, Ruchee Patel, and Kelly Phillips will host the organization's 15th Annual Great Wine Performances, Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at Playhouse on the Square.
Delta Arts Alliance to Present HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL

Delta Arts Alliance to Present HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL

by BWW News Desk — June 14, 2022
The Delta Arts Alliance, an arts organization that aims to bridge the talents and cultures of the 'Mississippi Delta' region, has announced their inaugural theatre production in Cleveland, Mississippi: Heathers!
BWW Review: RAGTIME at Theatre Memphis

BWW Review: RAGTIME at Theatre Memphis

by Kevin Shaw — June 8, 2022
What did our critic think of Ragtime at Theatre Memphis? RAGTIME is a gargantuan production.
National Endowment for the Arts/Arts Midwest Award Tennessee Shakespeare Company “S

National Endowment for the Arts/Arts Midwest Award Tennessee Shakespeare Company “Schools” and “Juvenile Justice” Grants

by BWW News Desk — June 7, 2022
Tennessee Shakespeare Company has been announced as one of only four professional regional theatre companies to receive both the Shakespeare in American Communities-Schools grant and Shakespeare in American Communities-Juvenile Justice grant from the National Endowment for the Arts in partnershi
LoneTree Live Presents THE 24 HOUR PLAYS: MEMPHIS

LoneTree Live Presents THE 24 HOUR PLAYS: MEMPHIS

by BWW News Desk — June 7, 2022
The 24 Hour Plays: Memphis will bring together the local creative community to produce six plays that are written, rehearsed, and performed in 24 hours.
Orpheum Theatre Group Announces Winners for the 13th Annual High School Musical Theat

Orpheum Theatre Group Announces Winners for the 13th Annual High School Musical Theatre Awards

by BWW News Desk — May 29, 2022
Students and supporters from 38 participating schools across three states gathered in celebration of their peers performing on the Orpheum stage and in support roles behind the scenes.
Playhouse on the Square Welcomes Young Area Professionals to Fourth Networking Event

Playhouse on the Square Welcomes Young Area Professionals to Fourth Networking Event

by BWW News Desk — May 28, 2022
Playhouse the Square, the Mid-South’s largest professional live theatre company, will be hosting its fourth networking event for young professionals Thursday, June 30, 2022 - 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm.
Ken Martin Named New Clarence Brown Theatre Artistic Director And Head Of The UT Depa

Ken Martin Named New Clarence Brown Theatre Artistic Director And Head Of The UT Department Of Theatre

by BWW News Desk — May 23, 2022
Ken Martin will join the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, August 1, 2022, as the new Clarence Brown Theatre artistic director and head of the Department of Theatre in the College of Arts and Sciences.
SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE Thursday Night Performance Cancelled at Playhouse on the Square

SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE Thursday Night Performance Cancelled at Playhouse on the Square

by BWW News Desk — May 20, 2022
Due to a positive COVID testing result and possible exposure to its cast and crew,  Playhouse on the Square made the decision to cancel last night's performance of Smokey Joe's Cafe, scheduled for 8:00pm.
A CLOSER WALK WITH PATSY CLINE Returns To Memphis

A CLOSER WALK WITH PATSY CLINE Returns To Memphis

by BWW News Desk — May 19, 2022
Playhouse on the Square, in partnership with Playhouse on the Square season sponsor, Dorothy O.
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD is Coming to the Orpheum Theatre

TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD is Coming to the Orpheum Theatre

by BWW News Desk — May 18, 2022
Tickets for the history-making production of To Kill a Mockingbird will go on sale Friday, May 20 for the premiere Memphis engagement at the Orpheum Theatre August 16 – 21, 2022.
RAGTIME to Close Out Theatre Memphis' Historic 100th Season

RAGTIME to Close Out Theatre Memphis' Historic 100th Season

by BWW News Desk — May 17, 2022
Ragtime, The Musical is the highlight of the end of the 100th anniversary season at Theatre Memphis in the Lohrey Theatre, June 3 - 26, 2022.
SNAP at The Franklin Theatre, May 6 & 7: An Enchanting and Hilarious Show for the Who

SNAP at The Franklin Theatre, May 6 & 7: An Enchanting and Hilarious Show for the Whole Family!

by BWW News Desk — May 5, 2022
Special Offer - SNAP at The Franklin Theatre, May 6 & 7: An Enchanting and Hilarious Show for the Whole Family!
MY FAIR LADY Announced At The Orpheum, Tickets On Sale Friday

MY FAIR LADY Announced At The Orpheum, Tickets On Sale Friday

by BWW News Desk — May 3, 2022
The Orpheum Theatre Group has announced that tickets for Lincoln Center Theater's critically acclaimed production of Lerner & Loewe's MY FAIR LADY will go on sale Friday, May 6 at 10am.
Playhouse on the Square Presents MISSISSIPPI GODDAMN in May

Playhouse on the Square Presents MISSISSIPPI GODDAMN in May

by BWW News Desk — April 29, 2022
Playhouse on the Square, in partnership with Karen McCarthy and super sponsor Dr.

SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE Comes to Playhouse on the Square Tonight

by BWW News Desk — April 29, 2022
Playhouse on the Square, in partnership with Art and Nancy Graesser, Jerry and Nina Patton Family Foundation, 1910 Frame Works, Playhouse on the Square season sponsor, Dorothy O.
BWW Review: YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU at Theatre Memphis

BWW Review: YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU at Theatre Memphis

by Kevin Shaw — April 28, 2022
After 100 years of producing musicals, comedies and dramas, Theatre Memphis has (like any other theatre lucky enough to be around this long) produced its fair share of 'clunkers' and 'classics.
Second Annual May Day Celebration at Theatre Memphis Includes Children's Festival

Second Annual May Day Celebration at Theatre Memphis Includes Children's Festival

by BWW News Desk — April 27, 2022
As Theatre Memphis closes out it 100th year-long celebration, it will be hosting a May Day Celebration event on April 30, 2022, on the campus at 630 Perkins Ext.
BWW Review: MEMPHIS IS TICKLED PINK TO WELCOME MEAN GIRLS at The Orpheum Theatre Memp

BWW Review: MEMPHIS IS TICKLED PINK TO WELCOME MEAN GIRLS at The Orpheum Theatre Memphis

by AniKatrina Fageol — April 27, 2022
'Fetch' might not be happening Mean Girls at the Orpheum Theatre is THE thing to do this week!
Nominees Announced for 13th Annual Orpheum High School Musical Theatre Awards

Nominees Announced for 13th Annual Orpheum High School Musical Theatre Awards

by BWW News Desk — April 25, 2022
The Orpheum Theatre Group has announced that the annual Orpheum High School Musical Theatre Awards (HSMTA) will return for an in-person ceremony on Thursday, May 26 at 7pm at the Orpheum Theatre.
Theatre Memphis Closes Its Centennial with PUTTIN' ON THE GLITZ Gala

Theatre Memphis Closes Its Centennial with PUTTIN' ON THE GLITZ Gala

by BWW News Desk — April 22, 2022
At the end of the year-long, celebratory 100th anniversary season of Theatre Memphis, a long-awaited black tie gala event, Puttin' on the Glitz, May 20, 2022, will be what Executive Producer Debbie Litch calls, “the party of the century”.
MACBETH Will Be Performed By MLT at Oaklands Mansion

MACBETH Will Be Performed By MLT at Oaklands Mansion

by BWW News Desk — April 18, 2022
In collaboration with Oaklands Mansion, Murfreesboro Little Theatre presents William Shakespeare's Macbeth.
BWW Review: THE BAND'S VISIT  at The Orpheum Theatre Memphis

BWW Review: THE BAND'S VISIT at The Orpheum Theatre Memphis

by AniKatrina Fageol — April 14, 2022
The Band's Visit is an intimate 90 minute musical with no intermission, no big show-stopping numbers, and no 'flash' as we say in show biz.
BWW Review: CICADA at Theatre Memphis

BWW Review: CICADA at Theatre Memphis

by Kevin Shaw — April 8, 2022
Theatre Memphis’ newest production (CICADA) which opened this past weekend and runs through April 16th explores the difference between a memory and a ghost and what it means to be haunted by both.

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