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Photo Flash: First Look at Tennessee Shakespeare's THE COMEDY OF ERRORS

Photo Flash: First Look at Tennessee Shakespeare's THE COMEDY OF ERRORS

by BWW News Desk — June 9, 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.
POTS@TheWorks presents VICTORY BLUES

POTS@TheWorks presents VICTORY BLUES

by BWW News Desk — June 8, 2017
It's 1946.
Orpheum Launches Campaign to Restore the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ

Orpheum Launches Campaign to Restore the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ

by BWW News Desk — June 5, 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

Photo Flash: SOUTH PACIFIC Opens This Enchanted Evening at Theatre Memphis

by BWW News Desk — June 2, 2017
South Pacific sails onto the Theatre Memphis Lohrey Stage June 2 - 25, 2017.
TN Shakespeare Company Awarded National Grant by Arts Midwest/N.E.A.

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

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.
Orpheum Announces Winners for 2017 High School Musical Theatre Awards

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.
SOUTH PACIFIC Opens at Theatre Memphis

SOUTH PACIFIC Opens at Theatre Memphis

by BWW News Desk — May 25, 2017
South Pacific sails onto the Theatre Memphis Lohrey Stage June 2 - 25, 2017.
RENT 20th Anniversary Tour to Bring La Vie Boheme to Memphis

RENT 20th Anniversary Tour to Bring La Vie Boheme to Memphis

by BWW News Desk — May 23, 2017
The RENT 20th Anniversary Tour will play at the Orpheum Theatre in Memphis, TN for a limited engagement June 16-18, 2017.
PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT Comes to Playhouse on the Square

PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT Comes to Playhouse on the Square

by BWW News Desk — May 23, 2017
Based on the smash-hit movie adored by fans for decades, Priscilla Queen of the Desert the Musical is the heartwarming, uplifting adventure of three friends: Tick, Bernadette, and Adam, a glamorous Sydney-based performing trio who agree to take their show to the middle of the Australian outb
RIPCORD Comes to The Circuit Playhouse

RIPCORD Comes to The Circuit Playhouse

by BWW News Desk — May 23, 2017
Best described as Golden Girls meets The Odd Couple, Ripcord is an uproarious new comedy by noted playwright David Lindsay-Abaire.
Rock Band KISS Added to ICONS: THE INFLUENCE OF ELVIS PRESLEY Exhibit at Graceland

Rock Band KISS Added to ICONS: THE INFLUENCE OF ELVIS PRESLEY Exhibit at Graceland

by BWW News Desk — May 18, 2017
The year-long 40th anniversary commemoration of the life and legacy of Elvis Presley continues in Memphis with additional artifacts being added to the recently opened ICONS: The Influence of Elvis Presley exhibit located at the new Elvis Presley's Memphis entertainment and exhibit complex at Gracela
BWW Review: KILLER JOE at TheatreWorks

BWW Review: KILLER JOE at TheatreWorks

by Austin McLellan — May 18, 2017
KILLER JOE opened this past weekend at TheatreWorks, under the direction of James Kevin Cochran.
Set Sail with the Swashbuckling Musical Comedy THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE, JR, 5/26 - 6/

Set Sail with the Swashbuckling Musical Comedy THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE, JR, 5/26 - 6/17

by BWW News Desk — May 16, 2017
Sentimental pirates, bumbling policemen, dim-witted young lovers, dewy-eyed daughters and an eccentric Major-General are just a few of the characters dropping anchor at the corner of Franklin and First in Historic Downtown Clarksville.
TN Shakespeare Company Stages THE COMEDY OF ERRORS 6/8-18

TN Shakespeare Company Stages THE COMEDY OF ERRORS 6/8-18

by BWW News Desk — May 16, 2017
Tennessee Shakespeare Company, in partnership with the University of Memphis' Department of Theatre & Dance, presents William Shakespeare's madcap, joyous The Comedy of Errors on the U of M's Theatre Mainstage from June 8-18.
Orpheum's LOVE LETTERS to Benefit Church Health Center This June

Orpheum's LOVE LETTERS to Benefit Church Health Center This June

by BWW News Desk — May 12, 2017
Love Letters, A.
Alton Brown to Bring 'EAT YOUR SCIENCE' Tour to the Orpheum This Fall

Alton Brown to Bring 'EAT YOUR SCIENCE' Tour to the Orpheum This Fall

by BWW News Desk — May 11, 2017
Television personality, author and Food Network star Alton Brown has announced 'Alton Brown Live: Eat Your Science' (www.
DANCING WITH THE STARS: LIVE! - WE CAME TO DANCE to Hit Memphis This Summer

DANCING WITH THE STARS: LIVE! - WE CAME TO DANCE to Hit Memphis This Summer

by BWW News Desk — May 1, 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.
2017 Orpheum Summer Movie Series Announced

2017 Orpheum Summer Movie Series Announced

by BWW News Desk — April 28, 2017
Before a pop-up screening of Steven Spielberg's E.
Orpheum Theatre Offering 'Mending Hearts' Arts Camp for Grieving Children

Orpheum Theatre Offering 'Mending Hearts' Arts Camp for Grieving Children

by BWW News Desk — April 26, 2017
The Orpheum Theatre Group announced the addition of a special two-week long camp to its 2017 summer camp programming.
Nominees Announced for the 8th Annual Orpheum Theatre High School Musical Theatre Awa

Nominees Announced for the 8th Annual Orpheum Theatre High School Musical Theatre Awards; Ceremony Next Month!

by BWW News Desk — April 24, 2017
On Thursday, May 25 at 7pm, students and supporters from 35 participating schools across the Mid-South will gather at the Orpheum Theatre for the 8th Annual High School Musical Theatre Awards, sponsored in part by Sedgwick, Memphis Audio, and Dean Film & Video.
Tension Boils Under Tennessee Williams' “Roof”

Tension Boils Under Tennessee Williams' “Roof”

by BWW News Desk — April 17, 2017
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof pounces onto the Theatre Memphis Lohrey Stage April 28 through May 14, 2017.
'VICTIM OR VILLAIN' Talk Back to Address Racism After RASHEEDA SPEAKING at Theatre Me

'VICTIM OR VILLAIN' Talk Back to Address Racism After RASHEEDA SPEAKING at Theatre Memphis

by BWW News Desk — April 14, 2017
A 'talk back' will be held Thursday, April 20, 2017, around 9:15pm after the performance of Rasheeda Speaking, a shocking dark comedy running at Theatre Memphis in the Next Stage through April 23, 2017.
BWW Feature: ETC Announces 2nd Annual 10-Minute Play Fest

BWW Feature: ETC Announces 2nd Annual 10-Minute Play Fest

by Caroline Sposto — April 12, 2017
Emerald Theatre Company had so much fun producing last year's fest, they decided to do it again! Theme: 'That's so gay.
Free Admission Announced to Orpheum's Art Sale at the Halloran Centre 4/23

Free Admission Announced to Orpheum's Art Sale at the Halloran Centre 4/23

by BWW News Desk — April 5, 2017
The Orpheum Theatre Group will host the 22nd Annual Art Sale from noon to 5pm on Sunday, April 23 at the Halloran Centre.

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