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Memphis Symphony to Hold Chorus Auditions
by BWW News Desk - August 02, 2019
The Memphis Symphony Chorus is seeking vocalists to audition for the 2019-2020 season. This season's performances with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra will include performing several pieces for orchestra and chorus including some a cappella pieces in the symphony's new Stained Glass Series. In addition, we will be performing Handel's Messiah, Holiday Pops music, Carmina Burana, and Children of Adam, composed by Mason Bates.
Orpheum Announces 19-20 Saturday Series
by BWW News Desk - August 01, 2019
The Orpheum Theatre Group is pleased to announce the lineup for the 2019-2020 Saturday Series. Series ticket packages, single and group tickets are on sale now.
Playhouse On The Square Pours Into Annual Fundraiser
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2019
Playhouse on the Square, with event sponsor Dorothy O. Kirsch, hosts it's 12th annual fundraiser, THE GREAT WINE PERFORMANCES, Tuesday, August 13, 2018 from 6pm - 8pm at Playhouse on the Square, 66 South Cooper, Memphis, TN 38104.
The Circuit Playhouse Opens Season with THE HUMANS
by BWW News Desk - July 25, 2019
Playhouse on the Square, in partnership with Art and Nancy Graesser and super sponsor Dr. Thomas Ratliff, is presenting the regional premiere addressing the generational shifts and pressures of family.
Playhouse On The Square Kicks Up Their Heels for Regional Premiere of KINKY BOOTS
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2019
Playhouse on the Square brings the 2013 Tony Award-winning musical to the Bluff City in celebration of the theatre's 51st season.
RUTHLESS! THE MUSICAL to Play at Theatre Memphis
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2019
Ruthless! The Musical will play at Theatre Memphis on Nov. 8-23.
Tickets On Sale Friday for Penn & Teller At The Orpheum
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2019
The Orpheum Theatre will present a special engagement of Penn & Teller on Friday, October 18, 2019.  For over 40 years Penn & Teller have defied labels-and at times physics and good taste-- by redefining the genre of magic and inventing their own very distinct niche in comedy.
Madame McCleave To Be Inducted Into Memphis Music Hall Of Fame
by BWW News Desk - June 28, 2019
Alongside iconic musicians like Tina Turner, Steve Cropper, The Memphis Boys, and more, Madame Florence Cole Talbert McCleave will be inducted into the Memphis Music Hall of Fame on Friday, November 8, 2019.
Orpheum Announces Closed Captioning And Audio Description For Select Broadway Shows
by BWW News Desk - June 28, 2019
For select Broadway shows, the Orpheum Theatre Group is proud to now offer access to GalaPro, a revolutionary, innovative app for accessibility, which enhances the audience's experience for live performances. Patrons using the app can now enjoy a show with closed captioning, as well as audio description when available. GalaPro access will be available for Memphis' engagement of HAMILTON July 9-28.
HAMILTON Announces Digital Lottery For Memphis Stop
by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2019
Producer Jeffrey Seller and the Orpheum Theatre Group announce a digital lottery for HAMILTON tickets will begin in conjunction with the show's first performance (July 9) in Memphis at the Orpheum Theatre.
LITTLE WOMEN Returns to the Next Stage at Theatre Memphis
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2019
Little Women, adapted and directed by Jason Spitzer and based the on the novel by Louisa May Alcott, returns to the Next Stage at Theatre Memphis July 10 - 21, 2019, after a sold out production run in February 2019. The encore performances are part of the Theatre Memphis Summer Showcase productions and are not part of the season membership ticket package. Season members do get a discount on all full priced adult tickets, however.
Ronald Dahl's MATILDA THE MUSICAL Announced At Playhouse on the Square
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2019
Playhouse on the Square, in partnership with Dottie Jones, Angie Dagastino, Laura Terry and Jim Brasher - in Memory of Happy Jones and Fred Terry, Diane Vescovo and Mike McLaren,
Memphis Symphony Orchestra Announces New Flutists
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2019
Memphis Symphony Orchestra has announced that Adam Sadberry and Delara Hashemi named new flutists (Acting Principal and Acting Second Flute, respectively).
Playhouse On The Square Concludes Season With A World Premiere
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2019
Playhouse on the Square, in partnership with Marjorie Palazzolo for The HUB Automotive and super sponsor Dr. Thomas Ratliff, is proud to present the World Premiere winner of the 2017 NewWorks@TheWorks playwriting competition.  This is the final installation of our 2018-2019 POTS@TheWorks series.
THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA MCBRIDE Heads to The Circuit Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2019
The Circuit Playhouse, in partnership with Sue and Frank Guarino and super sponsor Dr. Thomas Ratliff, present the Regional Premiere of what David Friscic - DC Metro, calls "a disarming theatrical cornucopia of camp," by playwright Matthew Lopez (The Whipping Man).
Orpheum Hires New Chief Operations Officer
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2019
The Orpheum Theatre Group is pleased to announce the hiring of a Vice President & Chief Operations Officer (COO), Dacquiri Baptiste. Dacquiri comes to the Orpheum after 19 years with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in New York City where she most recently served as the Director of Production. She began her new role with the Orpheum Theatre Group on June 3.
Julia Hinson Explores the Social Intricacies of PANTS
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2019
Pants are not merely an article of clothing. Historically, pants have been a symbol of equality. But more than that, pants represent authority. Pants signify freedom. Pants allow us to move with ease and to take up space.
Memphis Symphony Orchestra Announces Kalena Bovell As New Assistant Conductor
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2019
A new and exciting chapter opens as the Memphis Symphony Orchestra has recently appointed a new Assistant Conductor, Kalena Bovell. She will be conducting the MSO for the highly anticipated Leslie Odom Jr., Live concert at The Orpheum on June 28th.
HAMILTON: AN AMERICAN MUSICAL to Play at Orpheum Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2019
Memphis has its eyes on Hamilton as the second national touring cast plays Orpheum Theatre July 9-28.
TN Shakespeare Company Earns Two Awards From N.E.A.
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2019
Arts Midwest (Minneapolis, MN) announced Tennessee Shakespeare Company (TSC) is one of 40 national recipients of $1 million in Shakespeare in American Communities: Schools grants to nonprofit, professional theatre companies from 25 states and the District of Columbia.  Arts Midwest also announced TSC is one of the first seven grantees in an initiative to expand the National Endowment for the Arts' long-standing Shakespeare in American Communities program into the juvenile justice system.  Shakespeare in American Communities: Juvenile Justice will provide $170,000 in federal funds specifically earmarked for programming for young people in the U.S. criminal justice system over the next year. 
On Stage At The Halloran Centre 19-20 Season Announced
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2019
Today, the Orpheum Theatre Group announced the lineup for the 2019-2020 On Stage at the Halloran Centre series. In addition to the 12-part Music Series and 3-part Theatre Series, the On Stage season will introduce two new series - the Songwriters Series and The Orchestra Unplugged symphony series. Tickets for all events are on sale now.
ANASTASIA Announces Digital Lottery for Memphis Engagement
by Sarah Hookey - May 30, 2019
The Orpheum Theatre is announcing that ANASTASIA will host a digital ticket lottery during the upcoming Memphis engagement from June 4 - 9, offering fans the chance to purchase a limited number of $25 tickets available per performance.
Playhouse On The Square Closes Main Stage Season With MATILDA
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2019
Playhouse on the Square, in partnership with Dottie Jones, Angie Dagastino, Laura Terry and Jim Brasher - in Memory of Happy Jones and Fred Terry, Diane Vescovo and Mike McLaren,
RAIN A Tribute To The Beatles Returns To The Orpheum
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2019
RAIN - A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES presents The Best of Abbey Road Live! In celebration of the anniversary of the release of Abbey Road, RAIN will bring the greatest hits to life in addition to all your early favorites. The band will come to Memphis for one night only on Tuesday, June 25 at 7:30pm at the Orpheum Theatre.
HAIRSPRAY Performs at Theatre Memphis in June
by Sarah Hookey - May 21, 2019
Hairspray, a Tony Award winner for Best Musical, performs on the Lohrey Stage at Theatre Memphis June 7 -30, 2019. Co-directed and co-choreographed by Jordan Nichols and Travis Bradley, this high energy American musical is set in Baltimore, Maryland, in 1962. Tracy Turnblad's dream is to be on The Corny Collins Show, a local TV dance show.

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