Fascinating Frank Ferrante Returns to The Bartlett Performing Arts Center
by Caroline Sposto - October 10, 2018
For more than thirty-three years Frank Ferrante has been channeling Groucho Marx. His highly- acclaimed one-man show, 'An Evening with Groucho' has triumphed in New York, London, Australia, and across the U.S., as well as on PBS. Ferrante's tour-de-force stays fresh and fascinating because it relies so heavily on improv and audience interaction that, twelve-hundred shows later, no two performances are alike.
by Caroline Sposto - October 10, 2018
For more than thirty-three years Frank Ferrante has been channeling Groucho Marx. His highly- acclaimed one-man show, 'An Evening with Groucho' has triumphed in New York, London, Australia, and across the U.S., as well as on PBS. Ferrante's tour-de-force stays fresh and fascinating because it relies so heavily on improv and audience interaction that, twelve-hundred shows later, no two performances are alike.
VIDEO: Preview Playhouse on the Square's LITTLE WOMEN
by Julie Musbach - October 03, 2018
Playhouse on the Square, in partnership with super sponsor Dr. Thomas Ratliff, is proud to present the musical adaptation of an American masterpiece.
by Julie Musbach - October 03, 2018
Playhouse on the Square, in partnership with super sponsor Dr. Thomas Ratliff, is proud to present the musical adaptation of an American masterpiece.
DRACULA Come to Theatre Memphis
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2018
Dracula, the wild and shocking, blood-soaked adaption by William McNulty of the Bram Stoker classic horror tale, opens on the Lohrey Stage at Theatre Memphis and runs October 12-28, 2018. In this re-telling, Professor Van Helsing and his brave comrades hunt to destroy the profoundly evil Count Dracula. But the Count is exceedingly resourceful, employing superhuman strength, psychic powers, and shape-changing to confound his antagonists as an inevitable confrontation ensues.
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2018
Dracula, the wild and shocking, blood-soaked adaption by William McNulty of the Bram Stoker classic horror tale, opens on the Lohrey Stage at Theatre Memphis and runs October 12-28, 2018. In this re-telling, Professor Van Helsing and his brave comrades hunt to destroy the profoundly evil Count Dracula. But the Count is exceedingly resourceful, employing superhuman strength, psychic powers, and shape-changing to confound his antagonists as an inevitable confrontation ensues.
Orpheum Theatre Group Welcomes New Board Members
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2018
The Orpheum Theatre Group, the nonprofit organization that operates the historic Orpheum Theatre and the Halloran Centre for Performing Arts & Education, is pleased to announce the addition of three new members to its Board of Directors:
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2018
The Orpheum Theatre Group, the nonprofit organization that operates the historic Orpheum Theatre and the Halloran Centre for Performing Arts & Education, is pleased to announce the addition of three new members to its Board of Directors:
Nominations Now Open for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Memphis Awards!
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2018
Nominations are NOW OPEN for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Memphis Awards! Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors have set the categories and now YOU get to nominate and vote for your favorites! Nominations are reader-submitted and will be open through October 31.
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2018
Nominations are NOW OPEN for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Memphis Awards! Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors have set the categories and now YOU get to nominate and vote for your favorites! Nominations are reader-submitted and will be open through October 31.
Steve Martin And Martin Short Announced At The Orpheum, Tickets On Sale Today
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2018
Legendary actors and comedians Steve Martin and Martin Short are teaming up for a very special night of live comedy and music at the Orpheum Theatre in Memphis on Saturday, September 29th.
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2018
Legendary actors and comedians Steve Martin and Martin Short are teaming up for a very special night of live comedy and music at the Orpheum Theatre in Memphis on Saturday, September 29th.
MACBETH Opens TN Shakespeare Company's Elizabethan Rep Season
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2018
Tennessee Shakespeare Company opens the doors of its new home prior to full facility renovation with a production of William Shakespeare's tragedy Macbeth inspired by the Elizabethan playhouses and current events that helped create it in 1606.
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2018
Tennessee Shakespeare Company opens the doors of its new home prior to full facility renovation with a production of William Shakespeare's tragedy Macbeth inspired by the Elizabethan playhouses and current events that helped create it in 1606.
Get Freaky This Halloween With Memphis' First SCI-FI SCRATCH NIGHT
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2018
LoneTree Live wants you to skip the cheesy costume party this year and try time travelling instead. Meet aliens from another dimension, encounter sentient robots and discover strange worlds, future technologies and alternate realities that defy human comprehension. LoneTree Live gives audiences an opportunity to see brand new work by emerging local artists at its first scratch night this Halloween season. Sci-Fi Scratch Night is an intimate showcase of short, original Sci-Fi work by eight Memphis playwrights that includes a free gift of whiskey
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2018
LoneTree Live wants you to skip the cheesy costume party this year and try time travelling instead. Meet aliens from another dimension, encounter sentient robots and discover strange worlds, future technologies and alternate realities that defy human comprehension. LoneTree Live gives audiences an opportunity to see brand new work by emerging local artists at its first scratch night this Halloween season. Sci-Fi Scratch Night is an intimate showcase of short, original Sci-Fi work by eight Memphis playwrights that includes a free gift of whiskey
VIDEO: Get a Sneak Peek at Circuit Playhouse's LITTLE WOMEN
by Julie Musbach - September 26, 2018
Playhouse on the Square, in partnership with super sponsor Dr. Thomas Ratliff, is proud to present the musical adaptation of an American masterpiece.
by Julie Musbach - September 26, 2018
Playhouse on the Square, in partnership with super sponsor Dr. Thomas Ratliff, is proud to present the musical adaptation of an American masterpiece.
VIDEO: Look Inside Playhouse on the Square's THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME
by Julie Musbach - September 19, 2018
Playhouse on the Square, in partnership with Grayson Smith Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning and super sponsor, Dr. Thomas Ratliff, bring the multi-award winning story, originally produced at the Royal National Theatre in London, to the Mid-South.
by Julie Musbach - September 19, 2018
Playhouse on the Square, in partnership with Grayson Smith Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning and super sponsor, Dr. Thomas Ratliff, bring the multi-award winning story, originally produced at the Royal National Theatre in London, to the Mid-South.
Back By Popular Demand, The Graceland Performing Arts Camp Will Return In 2019
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2018
Elvis Presley's Graceland has announced that due to overwhelming demand, the second annual Performing Arts Camp will be held over two weekends in July of 2019. Campers will learn acting, music and dance techniques alongside new friends from around the world. Two different date options are offered: the July 10-14 session is exclusively for kids ages 13-17, and the second, July 17-21, for kids ages 6-16 (with instruction segmented by age). This is a one-of-a-kind experience for the entire family as the kids and teens have the unique opportunity to perform live on stage at Graceland.
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2018
Elvis Presley's Graceland has announced that due to overwhelming demand, the second annual Performing Arts Camp will be held over two weekends in July of 2019. Campers will learn acting, music and dance techniques alongside new friends from around the world. Two different date options are offered: the July 10-14 session is exclusively for kids ages 13-17, and the second, July 17-21, for kids ages 6-16 (with instruction segmented by age). This is a one-of-a-kind experience for the entire family as the kids and teens have the unique opportunity to perform live on stage at Graceland.
HEISENBERG Opens Friday at Next Stage
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2018
Heisenberg by Simon Stephens will be performed on the Next Stage at Theatre Memphis as a regional premiere September 21 through October 7, 2018. This contemporary drama filled with twists and turns introduces two strangers, an older man and a younger woman, who meet on a subway platform in the most unlikely of circumstances. A mistaken identity kiss occurs and two utterly dissimilar lives begin a life-affirmative mating dance. In this recent Broadway and London hit, an electric encounter opens the door to a theatrical give and take that is tender and funny and a master class on the thrill of uncertainty and unpredictability.
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2018
Heisenberg by Simon Stephens will be performed on the Next Stage at Theatre Memphis as a regional premiere September 21 through October 7, 2018. This contemporary drama filled with twists and turns introduces two strangers, an older man and a younger woman, who meet on a subway platform in the most unlikely of circumstances. A mistaken identity kiss occurs and two utterly dissimilar lives begin a life-affirmative mating dance. In this recent Broadway and London hit, an electric encounter opens the door to a theatrical give and take that is tender and funny and a master class on the thrill of uncertainty and unpredictability.
Playhouse on the Square's Regional Premiere of THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME Opens This Week
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2018
Playhouse on the Square, in partnership with Grayson Smith Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning and super sponsor, Dr. Thomas Ratliff, bring the multi-award winning story, originally produced at the Royal National Theatre in London, to the Mid-South.
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2018
Playhouse on the Square, in partnership with Grayson Smith Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning and super sponsor, Dr. Thomas Ratliff, bring the multi-award winning story, originally produced at the Royal National Theatre in London, to the Mid-South.
Chance Meeting Leads to Relationship in Regional Premiere
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2018
Heisenberg by Simon Stephens will be performed on the Next Stage at Theatre Memphis as a regional premiere September 21 through October 7, 2018. This contemporary drama filled with twists and turns introduces two strangers, an older man and a younger woman, who meet on a subway platform in the most unlikely of circumstances. A mistaken identity kiss occurs and two utterly dissimilar lives begin a life-affirmative mating dance. In this recent Broadway and London hit, an electric encounter opens the door to a theatrical give and take that is tender and funny and a master class on the thrill of uncertainty and unpredictability.
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2018
Heisenberg by Simon Stephens will be performed on the Next Stage at Theatre Memphis as a regional premiere September 21 through October 7, 2018. This contemporary drama filled with twists and turns introduces two strangers, an older man and a younger woman, who meet on a subway platform in the most unlikely of circumstances. A mistaken identity kiss occurs and two utterly dissimilar lives begin a life-affirmative mating dance. In this recent Broadway and London hit, an electric encounter opens the door to a theatrical give and take that is tender and funny and a master class on the thrill of uncertainty and unpredictability.
'Memories Of Cuba' Debuts In The South Main Arts District
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2018
Art Village Gallery continues to be the gallery of choice for those seeking international artwork and culture. Based in the South Main Arts District, the gallery is bringing the beauty and magic of Cuba, "the Pearl of the Antilles," to the Mid-South. Featuring fifteen medium to large-scale mixed media and acrylic works on canvas, Recuerdos De Cuba / Memories of Cuba, is the visionary work of native Cuban artist Eduin Fraga. This solo exhibition features a powerful critique of the political and systemic struggles in Cuba, from failing infrastructure to socio-economic restrictions where citizens are caught between local and global forces. Fraga's signature collage works express the complex, nuanced triumphs and challenges of daily life in Cuba. This Havana-born artist is celebrated for his generous eye and layered storytelling in a variety of mediums. In his works, taxi drivers lounge on carefully maintained classic cars, families wait in long line for buses and gather outside bodegas, men play dominoes piercing the air with their laughter, and musicians and other artists collaborate, clasping hands. Born in 1974, this is Eduin Fraga's first solo exhibition at the gallery and his first visit to Memphis.
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2018
Art Village Gallery continues to be the gallery of choice for those seeking international artwork and culture. Based in the South Main Arts District, the gallery is bringing the beauty and magic of Cuba, "the Pearl of the Antilles," to the Mid-South. Featuring fifteen medium to large-scale mixed media and acrylic works on canvas, Recuerdos De Cuba / Memories of Cuba, is the visionary work of native Cuban artist Eduin Fraga. This solo exhibition features a powerful critique of the political and systemic struggles in Cuba, from failing infrastructure to socio-economic restrictions where citizens are caught between local and global forces. Fraga's signature collage works express the complex, nuanced triumphs and challenges of daily life in Cuba. This Havana-born artist is celebrated for his generous eye and layered storytelling in a variety of mediums. In his works, taxi drivers lounge on carefully maintained classic cars, families wait in long line for buses and gather outside bodegas, men play dominoes piercing the air with their laughter, and musicians and other artists collaborate, clasping hands. Born in 1974, this is Eduin Fraga's first solo exhibition at the gallery and his first visit to Memphis.
BWW Review: LOVE NEVER DIES at The Orpheum
by Chris Miritello - September 05, 2018
As Memphis theatergoers pile into the Orpheum to kick off a record-breaking 2018-2019 season for ticket sales at the much beloved venue, they are confronted with a familiar, albeit masked face. Indeed, while Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera continues its remarkable 30-year run as Broadway's most enduring production, its sequel, Love Never Dies, has opened in the bluff city. Like all other sequels, Love Never Dies faces the initial challenge of justifying its mere existence. That challenge is further amplified when the first installment is, like The Phantom of the Opera, so woven into the fabric of our cultural iconography. Grumbling devotees of the original Phantom will no doubt ask why the story necessitates a sequel at all, let alone one in which the Phantom is transplanted from the Paris Opera House to (gasp) the underbelly of New York's Coney Island. To those skeptics in the audience (of which this reviewer was one), rest assured that Troika Entertainment's magically beautiful production of Love Never Dies, with direction by Simon Phillips, answers that question rather quickly. Why does The Phantom of the Opera require a sequel? Well, why not? That is particularly the case when the sequel is such an eye catching showcase for its talented cast of performers.
by Chris Miritello - September 05, 2018
As Memphis theatergoers pile into the Orpheum to kick off a record-breaking 2018-2019 season for ticket sales at the much beloved venue, they are confronted with a familiar, albeit masked face. Indeed, while Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera continues its remarkable 30-year run as Broadway's most enduring production, its sequel, Love Never Dies, has opened in the bluff city. Like all other sequels, Love Never Dies faces the initial challenge of justifying its mere existence. That challenge is further amplified when the first installment is, like The Phantom of the Opera, so woven into the fabric of our cultural iconography. Grumbling devotees of the original Phantom will no doubt ask why the story necessitates a sequel at all, let alone one in which the Phantom is transplanted from the Paris Opera House to (gasp) the underbelly of New York's Coney Island. To those skeptics in the audience (of which this reviewer was one), rest assured that Troika Entertainment's magically beautiful production of Love Never Dies, with direction by Simon Phillips, answers that question rather quickly. Why does The Phantom of the Opera require a sequel? Well, why not? That is particularly the case when the sequel is such an eye catching showcase for its talented cast of performers.
The Circuit Playhouse Brings Literary Masterpiece To Life With LITTLE WOMEN
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2018
Playhouse on the Square, in partnership with super sponsor Dr. Thomas Ratliff, is proud to present the musical adaptation of an American masterpiece.
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2018
Playhouse on the Square, in partnership with super sponsor Dr. Thomas Ratliff, is proud to present the musical adaptation of an American masterpiece.
BWW Feature: ETC'S RECIPE FOR A 10-MINUTE PLAY FEST at Theatreworks On The Square
by Caroline Sposto - August 30, 2018
An evening of 10-minute plays as a standalone evening of entertainment is a concept that is said to have first debuted as a novelty at the Humana Festival in 1977. Audiences loved the genre and it quickly caught on and gained legitimacy.
by Caroline Sposto - August 30, 2018
An evening of 10-minute plays as a standalone evening of entertainment is a concept that is said to have first debuted as a novelty at the Humana Festival in 1977. Audiences loved the genre and it quickly caught on and gained legitimacy.
RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER, Tickets On Sale Friday at the Orpheum Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2018
The beloved TV classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer soars off the screen and onto the stage this holiday season. Come see all of your favorite characters from the special including Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius and, of course, Rudolph, as they come to life in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical. It's an adventure that teaches us that what makes you different can be what makes you special. Don't miss this wonderful holiday tradition that speaks to the misfit in all of us.
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2018
The beloved TV classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer soars off the screen and onto the stage this holiday season. Come see all of your favorite characters from the special including Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius and, of course, Rudolph, as they come to life in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical. It's an adventure that teaches us that what makes you different can be what makes you special. Don't miss this wonderful holiday tradition that speaks to the misfit in all of us.
TN Shakespeare Company Launches 11th Season With FREE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2018
Tennessee Shakespeare Company officially launches its 11th season in September when it brings William Shakespeare's raucous, romantic comedy The Two Gentlemen of Verona directed by Stephanie Shine to non-traditional sites throughout Shelby County.
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2018
Tennessee Shakespeare Company officially launches its 11th season in September when it brings William Shakespeare's raucous, romantic comedy The Two Gentlemen of Verona directed by Stephanie Shine to non-traditional sites throughout Shelby County.
VIDEO: Inside Playhouse on the Square's JUNK
by Julie Musbach - August 22, 2018
Playhouse on the Square presents the regional premier of Pulitzer Prize winning author, Ayad Akhtar's new work.
by Julie Musbach - August 22, 2018
Playhouse on the Square presents the regional premier of Pulitzer Prize winning author, Ayad Akhtar's new work.
Playhouse On The Square Announces Next Regional Premiere
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2018
Playhouse on the Square, in partnership with Grayson Smith Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning and super sponsor, Dr. Thomas Ratliff, bring the multi-award winning story, originally produced at the Royal National Theatre in London, to the Mid-South.
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2018
Playhouse on the Square, in partnership with Grayson Smith Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning and super sponsor, Dr. Thomas Ratliff, bring the multi-award winning story, originally produced at the Royal National Theatre in London, to the Mid-South.
JUNK Opens At The Circuit Playhouse Friday
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2018
Playhouse on the Square, in partnership with Art and Nancy Graesser and super sponsor Dr. Thomas Ratliff, is proud to present the regional premier of Pulitzer Prize winning author, Ayad Akhtar's new work.
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2018
Playhouse on the Square, in partnership with Art and Nancy Graesser and super sponsor Dr. Thomas Ratliff, is proud to present the regional premier of Pulitzer Prize winning author, Ayad Akhtar's new work.
South Main Artspace Lofts Celebrate New Artist Enclave
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2018
Artspace invites the public to the Nov. 8 Grand Opening of the South Main Artspace Lofts (120 & 138 St. Paul Avenue), a $17 million arts development in the heart of the South Main district in Memphis, TN. The mixed-use arts campus pairs a restored historic warehouse with new construction, collectively housing 63 apartments for artists of all disciplines to live and work; as well as commercial space for creative businesses like ArtUp, a nonprofit that invests in creative entrepreneurs to empower disinvested communities.
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2018
Artspace invites the public to the Nov. 8 Grand Opening of the South Main Artspace Lofts (120 & 138 St. Paul Avenue), a $17 million arts development in the heart of the South Main district in Memphis, TN. The mixed-use arts campus pairs a restored historic warehouse with new construction, collectively housing 63 apartments for artists of all disciplines to live and work; as well as commercial space for creative businesses like ArtUp, a nonprofit that invests in creative entrepreneurs to empower disinvested communities.
VIDEO: Inside Playhouse on the Square's A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER
by Julie Musbach - August 08, 2018
Playhouse on the Square presents the regional premier of the 2014 Tony Award Winner for Best Musical.
by Julie Musbach - August 08, 2018
Playhouse on the Square presents the regional premier of the 2014 Tony Award Winner for Best Musical.
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The Wizard of Oz
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The Sound of Music
Orpheum Theatre (2/17 - 2/22) | |
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Primary Trust
The Circuit Playhouse (5/8 - 5/31) | |
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Seussical
The Circuit Playhouse (3/13 - 4/12) | |
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Pretty Little Room
Crosstown Theater (3/6 - 3/7) | |
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Verdi's Requiem
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Jagged Little Pill: The Musical
Playhouse on the Square (1/23 - 2/22) | |
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