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Producer John Stuart creator of the Longest Running and World Famous show 'Legends in Concert' now in its 37th year.

Let's PLAY! A new series of virtual, instructional videos produced by Theatre Memphis will be available for children of various age groups beginning June 29, 2020.

Tennessee Shakespeare Company today announced that at its recent Annual Board meeting last week the Directors appointed the NBA Memphis Grizzlies' television broadcaster Pete Pranica as a Board member for a three-year term beginning July 1.

In response to the guidelines from the city and county government and the Center for Disease Control, Theatre Memphis has adjusted the upcoming 2020-21 season to be in compliance regarding the COVID 19 pandemic.

Playhouse on the Square is currently accepting video submissions for INK.

Playhouse on the Square, in partnership with super sponsor Dr.

Playhouse on the Square, in partnership with super sponsor Dr.

Through a letter from President & CEO Brett Batterson to ticket holders, the Orpheum Theatre Group announced a revised schedule for the previously announced 20-21 Broadway Season and an update regarding the final show in the 19-20 season Come From Away.

WCHS has reported that Elvis Presley's Graceland will be re-opening this week in Memphis.

The Playhouse on the Square Department of Theatre Education announced today that the 35th annual Summer Youth Theatre Conservatory will move to a digital version this summer, in response to the effects of the city's COVID-19 quarantine regulations.

The Orpheum Theatre Group has announced that June summer camps are going virtual.

Theatre Memphis has released the following statement about the cancellation of their summer camp:

WMC has reported that local theater in Memphis are looking for ways to re-open their doors.

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.

Opera Memphis is continuing its 30 Days of Opera series in April, with Opera For Animals!

WREG has reported that husband and wife Brandon and Virginia Ramey, who are dancers with Ballet Memphis, have found ways to continue dancing at home, after the Ballet's performance of Cinderella was cancelled- they debuted the character 'Cindy' to the world via video.

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.

Using a unique and newly conceived way to audition for stage productions due to the COVID-19 limitations on assembling, Theatre Memphis received audio and video submissions via the internet to select its cast for its opening musical, Hello, Dolly!, for its 100th anniversary season.

Author Donald Jacobsen announced today that two of his children's books, 'Mighty Mommies and Their Amazing Jobs' and 'My Daddy the Amazing Nurse,' will be given away for free in light of the pivot to homeschooling due to the COVID-19 pandemic canceling schools for the rest of the year across the Uni

The Orpheum Theatre Group has announced that the 11th annual Orpheum High School Musical Theatre Awards, originally scheduled for the end of May, will now take place virtually on Monday, June 22 at 7pm on the Orpheum's social media channels.

In response to the needs displayed during the current social distancing situation, Theatre Memphis has created resources for activities and support for the community.

Playhouse on the Square to adjust performance schedule further, due to COVID-19 recommendations.

Due to public health concerns around COVID-19, the MSO is announcing the cancelation of the remainder of the 2019-2020 season.

WKNO partners with The Tennessee Department of Education and Shelby County Schools to provide at home instructional content for our Mid-South Students during school closures.