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Memphis Black Arts Alliance Presents ANNIE Tomorrow
by BWW News Desk - July 28, 2017
The Memphis Black Arts Alliance is back with  a full staged production of Annie - The Musical! 
FEMMEmphis Struts Onto the Memphis Theatre Scene
by BWW News Desk - July 27, 2017
???????FEMMEmphis, the first all-female arts collective of its kind in Memphis, is presenting its first theatrical production opening on August 4th! Founded by native Memphians and long-time performers Rae and Jamie Boller, FEMMEmphis aims to champion all womyn by empowering and promoting the female, female-presenting, and gender-queer artistic voices in the Memphis community.
The Orpheum Welcomes Jennifer McGrath as New VP of Education
by BWW News Desk - July 27, 2017
The Orpheum Theatre Group has announced the hiring of a new Vice President of Education, Jennifer McGrath. McGrath comes to the Orpheum from American Ballet Theatre, where she serves as stage manager. She will begin her new role with the Orpheum Theatre Group in the fall of 2017.
Orpheum Theatre Group Welcomes New Board Members
by BWW News Desk - July 27, 2017
The Orpheum Theatre Group, the nonprofit organization that operates the historic Orpheum Theatre and the Halloran Centre for Performing Arts & Education, has announced the addition of four new members to its Board of Directors.
Memphis Black Arts Alliance to Present ANNIE - THE MUSICAL This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - July 27, 2017
The Memphis Black Arts Alliance is back with  a full staged production of Annie - The Musical! 
9 TO 5 Comes to Playhouse on the Square
by BWW News Desk - July 26, 2017
Pushed to their boiling points, coworkers Violet, Judy, and Doralee concoct a plan to get even with their sexist, egotistical, and bigoted boss. In a hilarious turn of events, they live out their wildest fantasies - giving their boss the boot! While their boss remains "otherwise engaged," the women give their workplace a dream makeover taking control of the company that had always kept them down. Set in the late 1970s, this hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era is outrageous, thought provoking, and even a little romantic.
STEEL MAGNOLIAS Opens at the Roxy Regional Theatre Friday, 7/28
by BWW News Desk - July 26, 2017
This summer, beat the heat and come on down to Truvy's beauty shop, where the motto is 'there is no such thing as natural beauty' and all the ladies who are 'anybody' come to have their hair done. 
Memphis Black Arts Alliance to Present ANNIE - THE MUSICAL This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - July 25, 2017
The Memphis Black Arts Alliance is back with  a full staged production of Annie - The Musical! 
HAMILTON's Mandy Gonzalez and More Set for Halloran Centre Music Series
by BWW News Desk - July 19, 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. 
DANCING WITH THE STARS: LIVE! - WE CAME TO DANCE to Hit Memphis This Summer
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2017
Following the success of the sold out "Dancing with the Stars: Live! - We Came to Dance" tour this winter, TV's hottest show is going back on tour across America this summer in "Dancing with the Stars: Live! - Hot Summer Nights." Fans of the show have the opportunity to see the best ballroom dancers in the business perform live in Memphis, TN.
Three Memphis Tenors Come to Theatre Memphis
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2017
Three Memphis Tenors… and a Baritone, a fun and original cabaret performance as part of a Summer Showcase, opens at Theatre Memphis in the Next Stage July 7 and runs through July 23, 2017. Featuring four Theatre Memphis mainstay performers, Philip Himebook, Charles McGowan, Joseph Lackie, and Charles 'Chuck' Hodges, Theatre Memphis has created its very own version of the The Three Tenors but with a twist.  With favorites primarily from Broadway and opera, musical director Jeff Brewer has conceived an evening that will unite the best and brightest voices for the perfect summer offering.
Tickets on Sale 7/14 for THE KING AND I at the Orpheum
by BWW News Desk - June 27, 2017
The national tour of the Lincoln Center Theater production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's THE KING AND I will play the Orpheum Theatre in Memphis, TN September 19-24, 2017.
Three Memphis Tenors Come to Theatre Memphis
by BWW News Desk - June 26, 2017
Three Memphis Tenors… and a Baritone, a fun and original cabaret performance as part of a Summer Showcase, opens at Theatre Memphis in the Next Stage July 7 and runs through July 23, 2017. Featuring four Theatre Memphis mainstay performers, Philip Himebook, Charles McGowan, Joseph Lackie, and Charles 'Chuck' Hodges, Theatre Memphis has created its very own version of the The Three Tenors but with a twist.  With favorites primarily from Broadway and opera, musical director Jeff Brewer has conceived an evening that will unite the best and brightest voices for the perfect summer offering.
MBAA Jazz-A-F!RE Presents Living Legends Series
by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2017
On the last Sunday of each month, Memphis Black Arts Alliance is delighted to present some of the BEST artists in the area at Jazz-A-F!RE. Come and relax to the cool sounds of house band Prime Cut Trio, house DJ c'beyohn, along with spectacular vocals by host Cequita Monique. The event ends with an invitation to the audience to join the band on stage in the BYOI (Bring Your Own Instrument) for a full-out jam session! 
Orpheum's LOVE LETTERS to Benefit Church Health Center This June
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2017
Love Letters, A.R. Gurney's disarmingly funny, emotional portrait of the rebellious Melissa Gardner and straight-as-an-arrow Andrew Makepeace Ladd III, is coming to the stage of the Orpheum's Halloran Centre for two nights on June 23 and June 24.
Summer Showcase Announced at Theatre Memphis
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2017
Three Memphis Tenors… and a Baritone, a fun and original cabaret performance as part of a Summer Showcase, opens at Theatre Memphis in the Next Stage July 7 and runs through July 23, 2017. Featuring four Theatre Memphis mainstay performers, Philip Himebook, Charles McGowan, Joseph Lackie, and Charles "Chuck" Hodges, Theatre Memphis has created its very own version of the "The Three Tenors" but with a twist.  With favorites primarily from Broadway and opera, musical director Jeff Brewer has conceived an evening that will unite the best and brightest voices for the perfect summer offering.
Comedian John Mulaney to Headline the Orpheum This October
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2017
John Mulaney is an Emmy Award winning writer and comedian. He most recently starred in the Broadway hit, 'Oh, Hello on Broadway" alongside Nick Kroll. In 2015 Mulaney released his 3rd hour stand up special a Netflix Original titled "THE COMEBACK KID" which the AV Club called "his best hour of his career." Catch Mulaney at the Orpheum Theatre on Tuesday, October 17 at 7pm.
THE HEAD AND THE HEART to Play the Orpheum This Fall
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2017
THE HEAD AND THE HEART plus The Shelters will perform at the Orpheum Theatre (203 S. Main Street, Memphis TN 38103) on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at 7:30 PM.
Photo Flash: First Look at Tennessee Shakespeare's THE COMEDY OF ERRORS
by BWW News Desk - June 09, 2017
THE COMEDY OF ERRORS by William Shakespeare, directed by Tony Simotes, is being produced by Tennessee Shakespeare Company in partnership with the University of Memphis' Dept. of Theatre & Dance at the University of Memphis Theatre Building (3745 Central Avenue), now through June 18. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
POTS@TheWorks presents VICTORY BLUES
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2017
It's 1946. WWII has ended, and the world that Jerry Greisinger has returned to has little to do with the one that he left. Normal day-to-day activities leave him feeling broken and empty, and his attempts at returning to a post-war existence have failed. 
Orpheum Launches Campaign to Restore the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2017
In honor of the historic Orpheum Theatre's 90th birthday, the Orpheum Theatre Group launched a campaign on Friday, June 2nd to restore the theatre's Mighty Wurlitzer organ to its 1928 splendor.
Photo Flash: SOUTH PACIFIC Opens This Enchanted Evening at Theatre Memphis
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2017
South Pacific sails onto the Theatre Memphis Lohrey Stage June 2 - 25, 2017. This Pulitzer Prize-winning musical follows a nurse stationed on an island during World War II who is in love with a French expatriate plantation owner. She struggles accepting his mixed-raced children and, along with another romance between a U.S. Lieutenant and a young island native, issues of racial prejudice and gender roles are candidly explored. Filled with memorable songs such as "Some Enchanted Evening", "I'm Gonna Wash that Man Right Outa My Hair" and "Bali Ha'i", to name a few.
TN Shakespeare Company Awarded National Grant by Arts Midwest/N.E.A.
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2017
Arts Midwest today announced $1 million in grants to Tennessee Shakespeare Company and 39 other nonprofit, professional theater companies across 26 states, plus the District of Columbia, to perform the works of William Shakespeare for students through Shakespeare in American Communities.
Eric Roberson to Play the Orpheum This August
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2017
The Orpheum Theatre has announced the one night engagement of GRAMMY Award-nominee, singer, songwriter, and producer, Eric Roberson, on Saturday, August 19 at 8pm. Roberson released his latest album Earth on April 21, the first of his trilogy series Earth, Wind, and Fire.
Orpheum Announces Winners for 2017 High School Musical Theatre Awards
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2017
On Thursday, May 25, 2017, the Orpheum Theatre Group announced the winners of the 2017 High School Musical Theatre Awards.

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