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Playhouse on the Square Mourns the Passing of FedEx Founder Fred Smith

Playhouse on the Square Mourns the Passing of FedEx Founder Fred Smith

by BWW News Desk — June 23, 2025
Playhouse on the Square has released a statement mourning the loss of Fred Smith, founder of FedEx and longtime patron of the arts in the Mid-South region.
Review: AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' at Theatre Memphis

Review: AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' at Theatre Memphis

by Kevin Shaw — June 10, 2025
From 1918 to the mid-1930s, African American artists in the United States experienced a cultural blossoming known as the Harlem Renaissance-a period in which theatre, music and literature were created by (and often for) Black Americans.
TRAGEDY SOUND Comes to Playhouse on the Square in July

TRAGEDY SOUND Comes to Playhouse on the Square in July

by BWW News Desk — June 6, 2025
Tragedy Sound by Karen Saari is coming to Playhouse on the Square this summer.
JAGGED LITTLE PILL Comes to Playhouse on the Square in January

JAGGED LITTLE PILL Comes to Playhouse on the Square in January

by BWW News Desk — June 3, 2025
Jagged Little Pill comes to Playhouse on the Square next year.
A BRONX TALE Comes to Playhouse on the Square

A BRONX TALE Comes to Playhouse on the Square

by BWW News Desk — May 30, 2025
Playhouse on the Square will present A Bronx Tale The Musical beginning in June.
AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' is Coming to Theatre Memphis Lohrey Theatre

AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' is Coming to Theatre Memphis Lohrey Theatre

by BWW News Desk — May 16, 2025
Ain't Misbehavin', The Fats Waller Musical Show, will jive and sway its way onto the Theatre Memphis Lohrey Theatre this summer.
Staged Reading Festival Continues in Memphis

Staged Reading Festival Continues in Memphis

by BWW News Desk — May 5, 2025
I AM MY OWN WIFE, is the third play in the Theatre Memphis READ TO RELATE STAGED READING FESTIVAL and will be performed by Michael Gravois this coming Tuesday night.
Review: RUMORS at Theatre Memphis

Review: RUMORS at Theatre Memphis

by Kevin Shaw — May 2, 2025
What did our critic think of RUMORS at Theatre Memphis? RUMORS is about a group of upper-class New Yorkers (politicians, accountants and lawyers) gathering to celebrate Charley and Myra’s 10th wedding anniversary.
Review: CAROLINE, OR CHANGE at Playhouse On The Square

Review: CAROLINE, OR CHANGE at Playhouse On The Square

by Kevin Shaw — April 29, 2025
Having never seen the 2003 musical CAROLINE, OR CHANGE, I had a slight panic attack reading the program while waiting for this past Sunday’s matinee to begin at Playhouse on the Square.
CHICKEN AND BISCUITS Comes to The Circuit Playhouse

CHICKEN AND BISCUITS Comes to The Circuit Playhouse

by Emmy Rice — April 26, 2025
The regional premiere of Chicken and Biscuits is coming to the Circuit Playhouse.
CLUE, THE WIZ, and More Set For Tivoli Theatre Foundation 2025-26 Broadway Season

CLUE, THE WIZ, and More Set For Tivoli Theatre Foundation 2025-26 Broadway Season

by BWW News Desk — April 21, 2025
Tivoli Theatre Foundation has announced its upcoming Broadway season.
Neil Simon's RUMORS is Coming to Theatre Memphis in May

Neil Simon's RUMORS is Coming to Theatre Memphis in May

by BWW News Desk — April 18, 2025
Neil Simon’s comedy, Rumors, sets forth a wild ride in the Lohrey Theatre at Theatre Memphis.
THE BOY WHO KISSED THE SKY Tickets Now On Sale At Hattiloo Theatre

THE BOY WHO KISSED THE SKY Tickets Now On Sale At Hattiloo Theatre

by BWW News Desk — April 17, 2025
Modern performing arts venue Hattiloo Theatre is currently selling tickets for its final production for Season 18 “The Boy Who Kissed the Sky.
Memphis Symphony Orchestra To Honor Kirk Whalum With 2025 Eddy Award

Memphis Symphony Orchestra To Honor Kirk Whalum With 2025 Eddy Award

by BWW News Desk — April 17, 2025
The Memphis Symphony Orchestra will honor GRAMMY Award-Winner and 12x-GRAMMY Nominated saxophonist and composer Kirk Whalum with the 2025 Eddy Award.
THE OUTSIDERS, KIMBERLY AKIMBO, and More Set For Tennessee Theatre 2025-26 Season

THE OUTSIDERS, KIMBERLY AKIMBO, and More Set For Tennessee Theatre 2025-26 Season

by BWW News Desk — April 17, 2025
The Tennessee Theatre has announced its 2025-26 Broadway season lineup.
YOU'RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN Will be Performed by Students Rising & Murfreesboro L

YOU'RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN Will be Performed by Students Rising & Murfreesboro Little Theatre at Walnut House

by BWW News Desk — April 11, 2025
The timeless charm of Charles Schulz's beloved characters comes to life on stage in the heartwarming and humorous musical production, “You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown”, promising audiences a nostalgic journey full of laughter and heartfelt moments.
Orpheum Theatre Memphis Announces 2025-2026 Broadway Season

Orpheum Theatre Memphis Announces 2025-2026 Broadway Season

by AniKatrina Fageol — April 10, 2025
The 2025-2026 season begins with A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL – the uplifting true story of how a kid from Brooklyn became a chart-busting, show-stopping American rock icon.

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Sweeney Todd in Memphis Sweeney Todd
Playhouse on the Square (6/12-7/12)
Clown Bar in Memphis Clown Bar
Department of Theatre and Dance, University of Memphis (9/24-9/26)
John and Jen in Memphis John and Jen
TheatreSouth (6/24-6/28)
Rent in Memphis Rent
Department of Theatre and Dance, University of Memphis (10/29-11/01)
The Dreamboats in Memphis The Dreamboats
Graceland Soundstage (7/03-7/03)
Your Romeo in Memphis Your Romeo
TheatreWorks@TheSquare (7/10-7/26)
Clue in Memphis Clue
The Orpheum Theatre Memphis (9/15-9/20)
Leanne Morgan in Memphis Leanne Morgan
Thompson Boling Arena (12/12-12/12)
Suffs in Memphis Suffs
The Orpheum Theatre Memphis (7/28-8/02)
Continuum: A Faculty and Guest Artist Choreographed Dance Concert in Memphis Continuum: A Faculty and Guest Artist Choreographed Dance Concert
Department of Theatre and Dance, University of Memphis (11/20-11/22)