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JULIUS CAESAR, WAITING FOR GODOT and More Set for Tennessee Shakespeare Company's 10th Anniversary Season
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2017
Tennessee Shakespeare Company, the Mid-South's professional, classical theatre and education organization, today announced its Tenth Anniversary Performance and Education Season.
Grant Maloy Smith to Perform at Nashville's Two Old Hippies on Tuesday, 9/12
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2017
Singer/songwriter Grant Maloy Smith will perform songs from his critically acclaimed album Dust Bowl: American Stories at Two Old Hippies in Nashville's Gulch district on Tuesday, September 12, from 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Playhouse on the Square Presents SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2017
Young Will Shakespeare has writer's block. The deadline for his new play is fast approaching, but he's in desperate need of inspiration - enter Viola. This beautiful young woman is Will's greatest admirer and will stop at nothing to appear in his next play. Set against a bustling background of mistaken identity, ruthless scheming, and backstage theatrics, Will's love for Viola quickly blossoms and inspires him to write his greatest masterpiece. Based on the beloved 1998 film of the same name, Shakespeare in Love is ultimate treat for both film and Shakespeare fans alike.
Joe Gulla's MAKE SCENTS, INC. to Perfume Memphis
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2017
Joe Gulla's 'Make Scents, Inc.' will have its World Premiere at the Emerald Theatre Company's 2017 Festival in Memphis, Tennessee today, September 8th.
Vaneese Thomas to Celebrate Women of Soul at the Halloran Centre
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2017
The On Stage at the Halloran Centre music series kicks off with "A Tribute to the Women of Soul" by VANEESE THOMAS with special guest CARLA THOMAS today, September 8th at 7:30pm. Tickets are on sale now for this memorable evening of music.
HAMILTON's Mandy Gonzalez and More Set for Halloran Centre Music Series
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2017
Today, the Halloran Centre at the Orpheum revealed the lineup for the second annual On Stage at the Halloran Centre music series. Beginning in September and running through April 2018, 10 artists will take the stage in the intimate 361-seat theatre. These multi-talented solo, duo, and ensemble acts represent more than eight different genres, providing something for every music lover. 
Significant Elvis Presley Musical Artifact Returns Home to Graceland
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2017
Elvis Presley's Graceland has announced the acquisition of one of the most significant pieces of Elvis' musical history, which will be returned to Graceland 60 years after it was first purchased by Elvis for the home in 1957 – a white, baby grand piano with gold accents and a custom-made, gold, metal bench designed by Elvis with a white, leather cushion.
Tickets On Sale Now for HANSEL & GRETEL Rock Musical at the Orpheum
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2017
The classic Grimm Brothers tale gets a musical upgrade in HANSEL & GRETEL: A Wickedly Delicious Musical Treat on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at 6:30pm at the historic Orpheum Theatre. Tickets are on sale now.
Timeless Courtroom Drama Convines on the Next Stage
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2017
12 Angry Jurors, a blistering character study of the American melting pot, opens at Theatre Memphis in the Next Stage September 15 and runs through October 1, 2017. Centered around the U.S. judicial system, 12 Angry Jurors, tells the story of a single juror holding the rest of the jury from a guilty verdict in a patricide trial, as she sets her sights on getting the others to look at the situation in an objective, unbiased way.  What develops is a picture of America at its best… and its worst.
Pulitzer-Winning Play THE FLICK Coming to The Circuit Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2017
This 2014 Pulitzer Prize-winning play takes place in a run-down movie theater in central Massachusetts, where three underpaid employees mop the floors and attend to one of the last 35-millimeter film theatres in the state named The Flick.
Singer-Songwriter JD Souther Coming to the Halloran Centre This Fall
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2017
The On Stage at the Halloran Centre music series continues with An Evening with JD SOUTHER on Saturday, September 23rd at 7:30pm. Hear the singer-songwriter who brought you the Eagles hits "Heartache Tonight" and "New Kid in Town" as well as his own smash hit "You're Only Lonely."
Eric Roberson to Play the Orpheum This August
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2017
The Orpheum Theatre has announced the one night engagement of GRAMMY Award-nominee, singer, songwriter, and producer, Eric Roberson, today, August 19 at 8pm. Roberson released his latest album Earth on April 21, the first of his trilogy series Earth, Wind, and Fire.
Theatre Memphis to Open 98th Season with SHREK THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2017
Shrek The Musical kicks off Theatre Memphis' 98th season on the Lohrey Stage and runs August 18 - September 10, 2017.
Vaneese Thomas to Celebrate Women of Soul at the Halloran Centre
by BWW News Desk - August 17, 2017
The On Stage at the Halloran Centre music series kicks off with "A Tribute to the Women of Soul" by VANEESE THOMAS with special guest CARLA THOMAS on Friday, September 8th at 7:30pm. Tickets are on sale now for this memorable evening of music.
The Mersey Beatles to Return to the Halloran Centre This Fall
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2017
Following the success of their 2016 U.S. debut tour including a sold-out show in Memphis, The Mersey Beatles, an all-Liverpool-born Beatles tribute band and the house band for over a decade at the world-famous Cavern Club, will return to the Halloran Centre at the Orpheum to perform their New Hits show. The concert will take place Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. The Centre is at 225 S. Main Street Memphis, TN 38103.
Pulitzer-Winning Play THE FLICK Coming to The Circuit Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2017
This 2014 Pulitzer Prize-winning play takes place in a run-down movie theater in central Massachusetts, where three underpaid employees mop the floors and attend to one of the last 35-millimeter film theatres in the state named The Flick.
DISENCHANTED! and More Set for Halloran Centre's New Theatre Series
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2017
Today, the Halloran Centre at the Orpheum announced a new theatre series as part of the On Stage at the Halloran Centre programming. Three shows comprise this inaugural series that will run December through March 2018.
BroadwayWorld Seeks Contributors in Memphis
by BWW News Desk - August 10, 2017
BroadwayWorld is looking for performers, designers, directors, musicians and more to join our team as bloggers to give our readers a behind the scenes look at what goes into getting a production opening night ready!
TN Shakespeare Company Partners with Company d, Memphis VA, Jail East, Hope Academy
by BWW News Desk - August 09, 2017
Tennessee Shakespeare Company, the Mid-South's professional, classical theatre and education organization, announces new partnerships with Company d and the Memphis Veterans Administration Medical Association while also expanding its Shakespeare programs for adjudicated youth at both Jail East and Hope Academy.
AN AMERICAN IN PARIS at the Orpheum On Sale 8/25
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2017
AN AMERICAN IN PARIS, the most awarded new musical of 2015 and winner of four Tony Awards, will play the Orpheum Theatre for a one-week engagement October 24-29, 2017.
TM Opens New Season with SHREK THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - August 07, 2017
Shrek The Musical kicks off Theatre Memphis' 98th season on the Lohrey Stage and runs August 18 - September 10, 2017. Adapted from a hit animated film, Shrek The Musical follows Shrek, an embittered ogre, and his loyal steed Donkey as they embark on a quest to rescue the beautiful yet temperamental Princess Fiona from a fire breathing, love-sick dragon. Add the diminutive power-hungry Lord Farquaad and a gang of fairytale misfits, and you've got a singing and dancing extravaganza, perfect for an evening of great family fun.
BRING IT! LIVE to Hit the Orpheum This Summer
by BWW News Desk - August 04, 2017
After a massive 2016 summer tour that included a sold-out date in Memphis, Lifetime's hit series Bring It! is back by overwhelming demand, and set to take the stage.  Miss D and her Dancing Dolls, the stars of Lifetime's hit series Bring It! return to the live stage Today, August 4th at 8pm at the Orpheum Theatre as part of the "Bring It! Live" 2017 summer tour.
TN Shakespeare Company and Germantown Municipal Schools Announce Partnership
by BWW News Desk - August 03, 2017
Tennessee Shakespeare Company, the Mid-South's professional, classical theatre and education organization, and the Germantown Municipal School District today announced a unique, multi-year education partnership that will bring immersive, cutting-edge Shakespeare curriculum to life for every student in grades five, seven, and nine.
Theatre Memphis to Open 98th Season with SHREK THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - August 02, 2017
Shrek The Musical kicks off Theatre Memphis' 98th season on the Lohrey Stage and runs August 18 - September 10, 2017.
Opera Memphis Welcomes Michael Sakir as New Music Director
by BWW News Desk - August 02, 2017
Opera Memphis welcomes conductor and pianist Michael Sakir as its new Music Director, allowing him to move fulltime to a city he considers his home-away-from-home, Memphis.

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