THE BODYGUARD to Play the Orpheum This Winter; Tickets on Sale Next Month
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2016
The Orpheum Theatre Group is delighted to announce that the U.S. National tour of the hit musical THE BODYGUARD, will play the historic Orpheum Theatre from January 24th to January 29th. Tickets will go on sale Friday, November 11th at 10 AM.
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2016
The Orpheum Theatre Group is delighted to announce that the U.S. National tour of the hit musical THE BODYGUARD, will play the historic Orpheum Theatre from January 24th to January 29th. Tickets will go on sale Friday, November 11th at 10 AM.
LIBERACE! Re-Dazzles at Theatre Memphis
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2016
Liberace! returns September 30 and runs until October 16, 2016, in the Next Stage at Theatre Memphis as an encore performance of the 2015 summer fundraising hit. Featuring Gary Beard as the title character, this moving and highly entertaining tribute to the performer and musician famous for his charm, glitz, and glamour relives the highs (and lows) of Liberace's prolific life revealing the real person behind the persona. Interwoven with a rollicking piano score spanning classical and popular music from Chopin to "Chopsticks" and Rachmaninoff to Ragtime, this production will have the audiences cheering the life of a unique American icon.
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2016
Liberace! returns September 30 and runs until October 16, 2016, in the Next Stage at Theatre Memphis as an encore performance of the 2015 summer fundraising hit. Featuring Gary Beard as the title character, this moving and highly entertaining tribute to the performer and musician famous for his charm, glitz, and glamour relives the highs (and lows) of Liberace's prolific life revealing the real person behind the persona. Interwoven with a rollicking piano score spanning classical and popular music from Chopin to "Chopsticks" and Rachmaninoff to Ragtime, this production will have the audiences cheering the life of a unique American icon.
It's a Hard Knock Life! ANNIE to Play the Orpheum This December; Tickets on Sale Next Month
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2016
The Orpheum Theatre Group has announced that the U.S. National Tour of ANNIE, now in its third smash year, will play December 13-18 at the historic Orpheum Theatre in Memphis. Directed by original lyricist and director Martin Charnin for the 19th time, this production of ANNIE is a brand new incarnation of the iconic Tony Award-winning original.
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2016
The Orpheum Theatre Group has announced that the U.S. National Tour of ANNIE, now in its third smash year, will play December 13-18 at the historic Orpheum Theatre in Memphis. Directed by original lyricist and director Martin Charnin for the 19th time, this production of ANNIE is a brand new incarnation of the iconic Tony Award-winning original.
Orpheum Family Series to Begin Next Month with CELESTE
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2016
The Orpheum Theatre Group's 2016-2017 Family Series begins with Celeste on Friday, October 28th at 6:30 PM at the Halloran Centre for Performing Arts & Education.
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2016
The Orpheum Theatre Group's 2016-2017 Family Series begins with Celeste on Friday, October 28th at 6:30 PM at the Halloran Centre for Performing Arts & Education.
KING CHARLES III Comes to Playhouse on the Square This Month
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2016
The Regional Premiere of King Charles III opens September 23 at Playhouse on the Square.
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2016
The Regional Premiere of King Charles III opens September 23 at Playhouse on the Square.
Theatre Memphis Hires New Staff Member
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2016
Justin Dowdy has been added to the staff of Theatre Memphis recently as the Assistant Technical Director. Originally from New Castle, Virginia, Dowdy comes to the Theatre Memphis position from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, where he served as the designer and actor supervisor for Ripley's Entertainment "Haunted Adventure."
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2016
Justin Dowdy has been added to the staff of Theatre Memphis recently as the Assistant Technical Director. Originally from New Castle, Virginia, Dowdy comes to the Theatre Memphis position from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, where he served as the designer and actor supervisor for Ripley's Entertainment "Haunted Adventure."
American Idol Winner Taylor Hicks to Play the Halloran Centre
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2016
The On Stage at the Halloran Centre series continues with Season 5 American Idol winner TAYLOR HICKS on Saturday, October 29th at 7:30 PM. This genre-spanning artist and platinum entertainer is no stranger to the Bluff City.
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2016
The On Stage at the Halloran Centre series continues with Season 5 American Idol winner TAYLOR HICKS on Saturday, October 29th at 7:30 PM. This genre-spanning artist and platinum entertainer is no stranger to the Bluff City.
LIBERACE! Re-Dazzles at Theatre Memphis
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2016
Liberace! returns September 30 and runs until October 16, 2016, in the Next Stage at Theatre Memphis as an encore performance of the 2015 summer fundraising hit. Featuring Gary Beard as the title character, this moving and highly entertaining tribute to the performer and musician famous for his charm, glitz, and glamour relives the highs (and lows) of Liberace's prolific life revealing the real person behind the persona. Interwoven with a rollicking piano score spanning classical and popular music from Chopin to "Chopsticks" and Rachmaninoff to Ragtime, this production will have the audiences cheering the life of a unique American icon.
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2016
Liberace! returns September 30 and runs until October 16, 2016, in the Next Stage at Theatre Memphis as an encore performance of the 2015 summer fundraising hit. Featuring Gary Beard as the title character, this moving and highly entertaining tribute to the performer and musician famous for his charm, glitz, and glamour relives the highs (and lows) of Liberace's prolific life revealing the real person behind the persona. Interwoven with a rollicking piano score spanning classical and popular music from Chopin to "Chopsticks" and Rachmaninoff to Ragtime, this production will have the audiences cheering the life of a unique American icon.
Tennessee Shakespeare Company Launches Ninth Season With TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2016
Tennessee Shakespeare Company, the Mid-South's professional, classical theatre, in partnership with Memphis' Hutchison School, will perform Christopher Sergel's revised stage adaptation of Harper Lee's daring American classic, To Kill a Mockingbird from September 20 through October 2.
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2016
Tennessee Shakespeare Company, the Mid-South's professional, classical theatre, in partnership with Memphis' Hutchison School, will perform Christopher Sergel's revised stage adaptation of Harper Lee's daring American classic, To Kill a Mockingbird from September 20 through October 2.
The Four Seasons Come to the Orpheum in JERSEY BOYS This October
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2016
The National Tour of the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning hit musical JERSEY BOYS, the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, welcomed Cory Jeacoma (Bob Gaudio) on September 15 in Syracuse, NY. He joins a company that includes Matthew Dailey (Tommy DeVito), Aaron De Jesus (Frankie Valli) and Keith Hines (Nick Massi) as The Four Seasons, with Barry Anderson and Thomas Fiscella. JERSEY BOYS will return to the Orpheum Theatre in Memphis, TN October 25-30.
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2016
The National Tour of the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning hit musical JERSEY BOYS, the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, welcomed Cory Jeacoma (Bob Gaudio) on September 15 in Syracuse, NY. He joins a company that includes Matthew Dailey (Tommy DeVito), Aaron De Jesus (Frankie Valli) and Keith Hines (Nick Massi) as The Four Seasons, with Barry Anderson and Thomas Fiscella. JERSEY BOYS will return to the Orpheum Theatre in Memphis, TN October 25-30.
Centro Cultural is Present its 2nd Annual Tamale Festival!
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2016
Centro Cultural is proud to present its 2nd Annual Tamale Festival on Saturday, September 24th from 2- 6pm. The family-friendly festival will take place on and around the grounds of Caritas Village at 2509 Harvard Avenue, Memphis TN.
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2016
Centro Cultural is proud to present its 2nd Annual Tamale Festival on Saturday, September 24th from 2- 6pm. The family-friendly festival will take place on and around the grounds of Caritas Village at 2509 Harvard Avenue, Memphis TN.
This Show is TOO SKETCHY FOR TV
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2016
MLE Production is presenting Too Sketchy for TV, October 14th and 15th on the Evergreen Theater stage. This comedy variety show includes comedy sketches, commercials, improvisation games, audience participation and comedians! Saturday night's show includes a performance by NBC's Last Comic Standing, Ambrose Jones.
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2016
MLE Production is presenting Too Sketchy for TV, October 14th and 15th on the Evergreen Theater stage. This comedy variety show includes comedy sketches, commercials, improvisation games, audience participation and comedians! Saturday night's show includes a performance by NBC's Last Comic Standing, Ambrose Jones.
The Circuit Presents SISTERS OF SWING: THE STORY OF THE ANDREWS SISTERS
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2016
The Andrews Sisters are coming to The Circuit Playhouse! Sisters of Swing brings to the stage the story of LaVerne, Maxene, and Patty Andrews, better known to the world as one of the first best-selling "girl groups," The Andrews Sisters. From their meteoric rise to the top to their bittersweet demise, Sisters of Swing: The Story of the Andrews Sisters explores the fascinating lives of these American icons all set to the music of some of their biggest hits like "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" and "Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree."
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2016
The Andrews Sisters are coming to The Circuit Playhouse! Sisters of Swing brings to the stage the story of LaVerne, Maxene, and Patty Andrews, better known to the world as one of the first best-selling "girl groups," The Andrews Sisters. From their meteoric rise to the top to their bittersweet demise, Sisters of Swing: The Story of the Andrews Sisters explores the fascinating lives of these American icons all set to the music of some of their biggest hits like "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" and "Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree."
Anthony Hamilton to Welcome Lalah Hathaway and Eric Benet at the Orpheum This Fall
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2016
Grammy Award winning recording artist ANTHONY HAMILTON is excited to announce fall 2016 tour dates with special guests LALAH HATHAWAY and ERIC BENET.
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2016
Grammy Award winning recording artist ANTHONY HAMILTON is excited to announce fall 2016 tour dates with special guests LALAH HATHAWAY and ERIC BENET.
Joe Gulla's SLEEPING WITH THE FISH to Premiere as Part of Emerald Theatre's 'Out of the Closet' Festival
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2016
Joe Gulla's 'Sleeping With The Fish' will have its World Premiere at the Emerald Theatre Company's "Out of the Closet" Festival in Memphis, Tenn., on Friday, September 9th.
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2016
Joe Gulla's 'Sleeping With The Fish' will have its World Premiere at the Emerald Theatre Company's "Out of the Closet" Festival in Memphis, Tenn., on Friday, September 9th.
BWW Feature: WORDS MATTER Challenges the Status Quo
by Caroline Sposto - September 03, 2016
I live in Memphis by choice. One of the reasons is that the arts community is not only vibrant, but also concerned, aware and purposeful. About 20 percent of our adult population in this area is functionally illiterate. This doesn't just hurt them in the job market. It affects their ability to life up to realize their potential and live full lives. Literacy Mid-South is committed to changing that.
by Caroline Sposto - September 03, 2016
I live in Memphis by choice. One of the reasons is that the arts community is not only vibrant, but also concerned, aware and purposeful. About 20 percent of our adult population in this area is functionally illiterate. This doesn't just hurt them in the job market. It affects their ability to life up to realize their potential and live full lives. Literacy Mid-South is committed to changing that.
Tennessee Shakespeare Company Launches Ninth Season With TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2016
Tennessee Shakespeare Company, the Mid-South's professional, classical theatre, in partnership with Memphis' Hutchison School, will perform Christopher Sergel's revised stage adaptation of Harper Lee's daring American classic, To Kill a Mockingbird from September 20 through October 2.
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2016
Tennessee Shakespeare Company, the Mid-South's professional, classical theatre, in partnership with Memphis' Hutchison School, will perform Christopher Sergel's revised stage adaptation of Harper Lee's daring American classic, To Kill a Mockingbird from September 20 through October 2.
KING CHARLES III Comes to Playhouse on the Square This Month
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2016
The Regional Premiere of King Charles III opens September 23 at Playhouse on the Square.
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2016
The Regional Premiere of King Charles III opens September 23 at Playhouse on the Square.
Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST to Open 2016-17 at Theatre Memphis
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2016
Theatre Memphis is presenting the Disney family classic musical, Beauty and the Beast, September 2 - 25, 2016, on the Lohrey Stage.
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2016
Theatre Memphis is presenting the Disney family classic musical, Beauty and the Beast, September 2 - 25, 2016, on the Lohrey Stage.
Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID Added to Orpheum Broadway Season
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2016
The Orpheum Theatre Group is excited to announce that a one-week engagement of Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID has been added to its 2016-2017 Broadway Season, playing July 25-30, 2017. With the addition of this live musical production, new subscribers can now customize a series with a Pick 4 season ticket package option.
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2016
The Orpheum Theatre Group is excited to announce that a one-week engagement of Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID has been added to its 2016-2017 Broadway Season, playing July 25-30, 2017. With the addition of this live musical production, new subscribers can now customize a series with a Pick 4 season ticket package option.
Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST to Open 2016-17 at Theatre Memphis
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2016
Theatre Memphis is presenting the Disney family classic musical, Beauty and the Beast, September 2 - 25, 2016, on the Lohrey Stage.
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2016
Theatre Memphis is presenting the Disney family classic musical, Beauty and the Beast, September 2 - 25, 2016, on the Lohrey Stage.
Movie Musical Hit GREASE to Screen at the Orpheum This Friday
by BWW News Desk - August 17, 2016
The 2016 Orpheum Summer Movie series is back with a screening of the movie musical hit GREASE on Friday, August 19th at 7 PM.
by BWW News Desk - August 17, 2016
The 2016 Orpheum Summer Movie series is back with a screening of the movie musical hit GREASE on Friday, August 19th at 7 PM.
'BROWN BEAR', ROCK THE PRESIDENTS and More Set for The Orpheum's 2016-17 Family Series
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2016
The Orpheum Theatre Group is proud to announce the lineup for the 2016-2017 Family Series. This season features exciting adaptations of beloved literary classics and performances that will both challenge and enlighten the entire family. The series runs October through February, with performances in both the historic Orpheum Theatre and the Halloran Centre for Performing Arts & Education.
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2016
The Orpheum Theatre Group is proud to announce the lineup for the 2016-2017 Family Series. This season features exciting adaptations of beloved literary classics and performances that will both challenge and enlighten the entire family. The series runs October through February, with performances in both the historic Orpheum Theatre and the Halloran Centre for Performing Arts & Education.
The Fifth 'Auction At Graceland' Brings Over $730,000 During 'Elvis Week'
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2016
With thousands of fans and pop culture enthusiasts in Memphis for Elvis Week celebrating the life and career of the King of Rock 'n' Roll at Graceland, music fans and collectors in Memphis and around the world participated on site and online in hopes of going home with a piece of Elvis history at the fifth 'Auction at Graceland,' which brought over $730,000 today. Presented by Graceland Auctions, the auction was held at the Graceland Archive Studio. All of the items in the auction were from third-party collectors and none of the items included in the auction came from the treasured Graceland Archives.
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2016
With thousands of fans and pop culture enthusiasts in Memphis for Elvis Week celebrating the life and career of the King of Rock 'n' Roll at Graceland, music fans and collectors in Memphis and around the world participated on site and online in hopes of going home with a piece of Elvis history at the fifth 'Auction at Graceland,' which brought over $730,000 today. Presented by Graceland Auctions, the auction was held at the Graceland Archive Studio. All of the items in the auction were from third-party collectors and none of the items included in the auction came from the treasured Graceland Archives.
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