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Playhouse on the Square Education Department Presents Open Enrollment for Spring Theatre School
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2025
Playhouse on the Square Education Department has announced open enrollment for Spring Theatre School. Theatre School classes are designed to provide a fun and challenging experience for both the beginner and the experienced performer.
Women In The Arts Celebrated this Weekend in Memphis
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2025
A gathering of women promoting leadership, success and evolution in the arts will be held on the campuses of Theatre Memphis and Dixon Gallery and Gardens.
TN Shakespeare Co. Opens National Call For Its Third Annual Classical Theatre Apprentice Program
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2025
Tennessee Shakespeare Company today announced its national call for applications for its third annual Classical Theatre Apprentice Program. This six-month-long Program will begin September 1, 2025, and will run through May 3, 2026.
SWEENEY TODD, COME FROM AWAY And More Set for Playhouse on the Square 57th Season
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2025
Playhouse on the Square will present its 57th season of shows starting on July 11th, 2025. The full lineup has been announced. Titles for the season include Seussical, Jagged Little Pill, and more. Get full details here!
SEUSSICAL Comes To The Circuit Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2025
Seussical TYA is a beloved musical that captures the essence of Dr. Seuss's characters in a magical production by Tony winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty.
Kindling Arts Presents THE DISCO BALL: SPELLBOUND This April
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2025
Kindling Arts has announced the third annual installment of their fundraiser The Disco Ball with a vibrant new theme: Spellbound. The one-night-only performance party raises money to support local artist projects in the upcoming Kindling Artist Festival.
TN Shakespeare Co. Will Host Children's Literacy Gala
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2025
Tennessee Shakespeare Company will host its 16th annual Children’s Literacy Gala in May, “American Celebrity Poetry-Slam” where the audience will decide the winners from our participating poets on the competitive runway.
LEGALLY BLONDE, MAMMA MIA! Announced for Theatre Memphis 2025-26 Season
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2025
Theatre Memphis has announced its 2025-26 season with a season decidedly dedicated to variety. All take a bow in the coming season to present quality entertainment to our patrons. 
Tennessee Shakespeare Company Explores The Life And Legacy Of An Irish Literary Icon In Its Next Literary Salon Series
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2025
Tennessee Shakespeare Company brings from the Irish page to the Tabor Stage its next installment of its Literary Salon Series: Lady Augusta Gregory: Revivalist of a Country on Sunday, March 2 at 3:00 pm.
Tickets on Sale This Week For THE WIZ in Memphis
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2025
Tickets for the Memphis engagement of The Wiz will go on sale Wednesday, February 12 at 10am for 8 performances July 22-27. Learn more about the show here!
HAMILTON to Launch Lottery for Memphis Engagement
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2025
​The Orpheum Theatre Group will launch a digital lottery for HAMILTON tickets, which will begin in conjunction with the show's first performance in February. Learn more ad see how to purchase tickets.
BLACK ODYSSEY Now Being Presented at Hattiloo Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2025
Hattiloo Theatre is currently presenting “Black Odyssey. The founder and CEO of Hattiloo Theatre and “Black Odyssey’s” co-director, alongside Maya Robinson, Ekundayo Bandele return to the stage as the play’s lead role. Learn more!
Tickets on Sale This Week For Memphis Premiere of KIMBERLY AKIMBO
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2025
The Orpheum Theatre Group has announced that individual tickets for KIMBERLY AKIMBO will go on sale starting Friday, January 31 at 10am. Learn more here!
Review: INHERIT THE WIND at Theatre Memphis
by Kevin Shaw - January 24, 2025
During the 2023-2024 school year, more than 10,000 books were banned in public schools across the United States-a nearly 200% increase from the previous year. This was the highest number of book bans in a single school year. What was banned? Books about mental health, suicide, substance abuse, sexual well-being, and puberty were axed.
West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center Will Host Sleepy John’s Country Blues Birthday Jam
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2025
The West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center will invite the public to join in celebrating the legacy of one of West Tennessee’s most influential blues musicians at the Sleepy John’s Country Blues Birthday Jam.
Review: PARADE at Playhouse On The Square
by Kevin Shaw - January 21, 2025
Jason Robert Brown, one of America’s most celebrated composers and lyricists of this new millennium, is currently enjoying a resurgence with two of his finest musicals. THE LAST FIVE YEARS, an off-Broadway hit that was later adapted into a film starring Anna Kendrick, is making its return to Broadway this year starring Joe Jonas and Adrienne Warren. Meanwhile, PARADE, which originally debuted on Broadway in 1998, had a triumphant revival last year starring Ben Platt and won the Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical.
Winners Announced For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Memphis Awards
by BWW Awards - January 17, 2025
Winners have been announced for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Memphis Awards! The 2024 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.
Theatre Memphis To Offer A Sneak Peak and Soirée To Promote Outreach Support
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2025
Theatre Memphis is offering a preview performance experience in connection to its production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast. The event is February 26, 2025, on the Theatre Memphis campus at 630 Perkins Ext, Memphis, TN 38117.
BLACK ODYSSEY Comes to Hattiloo Theatre This Month
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2025
Modern performing arts venue Hattiloo Theatre is currently selling tickets for its upcoming production “Black Odyssey.” Learn more about the show here!
Tennessee Shakespeare Co. Presents THE GRACE OF GRACE: SHINING A LIGHT THROUGH SHAKESPEARE'S BROKEN VILLAINS
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2025
Tennessee Shakespeare Company will explore the world's most infamous and bloody, yet innovative and cathartic, villains on its Tabor Stage with the premiere of The Grace of Grace: Shining a Light Through Shakespeare's Broken Villains
The Circuit Playhouse Presents the Regional Premiere of SKELETON CREW
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2025
Circuit Playhouse, will present Skeleton Crew by Dominique Morisseau. Skeleton Crew runs January 31st through February 16th, 2025 at The Circuit Playhouse.
Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Memphis Awards; WAITRESS at Playhouse On the Square Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - December 27, 2024
This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Memphis Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Memphis Awards; Playhouse On the Square Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - December 23, 2024
This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Memphis Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
INHERIT THE WIND to be Presented at Theatre Memphis This Winter
by BWW News Desk - December 19, 2024
Inherit the Wind, a dramatic and inspired explosive legal drama by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee, will hold court in the Next Stage at Theatre Memphis. Learn how to purchase tickets.
PARADE Comes to Playhouse on the Square Next Month
by BWW News Desk - December 18, 2024
Playhouse on the Square will present Parade next month. With a book by Alfred Uhry, and music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown, the show was co-conceived and directed on Broadway by Harold Prince.

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