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Playhouse on the Square to Present THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2015
Based on Sophocles' Greek myth Oedipus and set in a contemporary African-American gospel church service, this production will move and thrill you with electrifying vocals. Scorned and aged, Oedipus arrives at Colonus where he will die as fate foretold. But before his demise, he must tell his side of events. His journey toward truth, self-understanding, and forgiveness comes with soaring songs and an ending to lift the soul.
ANYTHING GOES Opens Tonight at Theatre Memphis
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2015
 Anything Goes opens tonight, June 5 and runs through June 28, 2015, on the Lohrey Stage at Theatre Memphis. A shining example of classic musical theatre with epic tap dancing, a madcap book and a wonderfully unexpected and romantic happy ending, the unforgettable Cole Porter score includes 'De-Lovely,' 'I Get a Kick Out of You,' 'All Through the Night' and, of course, the great title song, 'Anything Goes.'  Set aboard the S.S. American, the singing-dancing ocean liner overflows with wealth, sailors, a stowaway, gangsters, an evangelist, Wall Street brokers and the most irresistible of showgirls, the brassy-but-lovable Reno Sweeney.
Photo Flash: First Look at TSC's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT's DREAM
by BWW News Desk - June 04, 2015
Tennessee Shakespeare Company, in partnership with the University of Memphis' Department of Theatre and Dance, presents Shakespeare's comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream directed by Stephanie Shine, beginning tonight, June 4, and playing through June 21 at the U of M's Theatre located on Central Avenue. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!  
TN Shakespeare Co. & U of M Presents A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, Now thru 6/21
by BWW News Desk - June 04, 2015
Tennessee Shakespeare Company (TSC), the Mid-South's professional classical theatre, in partnership with the University of Memphis' Department of Theatre & Dance presents a magical, family-friendly, Louisiana bayou-inspired production of A Midsummer Night's Dream on the U of M's Mainstage from tonight, June 4-21.
Summer Stages: Dancing in the Streets and Dancing and More in the Theatres in Memphis
by Joseph Baker - June 01, 2015
Now that Memphis in May has finally bid adieu to the Sunset Symphony, crowned the winners of the barbecue contest,and trod well the welcome mat to the magnficent new Bass Pro Shop, Memphians can look to its theatres, old and new, for diversions of a histrionic nature.
BWW Reviews: Circuit's SEMINAR Should Be Required Viewing
by Joseph Baker - June 01, 2015
There's something intrinsically dramatic about a formidable artist/instructor who, because of whatever circumstances, finds that he or she has to step down a rung on the ladder of fame in order not to slip from that ladder altogether. It isn't necessarily a new theme that Theresa Rebeck tackles in the acid-etched comedy SEMINAR, directed by Irene Crist and currently running at Circuit Playhouse. While watching it, I was reminded of other works dealing with artists who, out of necessity, must share their genius (and sharpen their verbal talons) on eager, ambitious upstarts. Not too long ago, there was a production of John Logan's RED, about the artist Mark Rothko and his fictional assistant. Nor should we forget Terrence McNally's MASTER CLASS, with diva Maria Callas holding a voice master class with students trembling under her aura. Other, similar (if fictional) titles leap to mind: Consider that holy terror from THE PAPER CHASE, 'Professor Kingsfield' (John Houseman), intimidating Timothy Bottoms' frustrated law student. To these master instructors we can now add the imperious 'Leonard' (deliciously played by Michael Detroit, who, as a real-life instructor, has an innate understanding of the interplay between teacher and student), a famous novelist who has been to the well of inspiration once too often and is now (for $5000 per student) reluctantly willing to train his weary eyes on material that more often than not elicits blistering barbs of criticism; and a varied and pretentious lot they are - the affluent 'Kate' (whose spacious and expensive apartment furnishes the setting for the seminar meetings, and whose six-year struggle with a story is rather like a plane that bumps along a runway and can't quite take flight); the name-dropping 'Douglas,' who has written something fit for THE NEW YORKER (ordinarily an impressive feat - except when Leonard derides its 'detached intelligence'); the opportunistic 'Izzy,' who isn't beyond parlaying her particular affinity for sex into a form of self-promotion; and, finally, the disproving 'Martin,' whose intellectual probity causes him to roll his eyes at the pretentiousness of people like Douglas.
Disney's THE ARISTOCATS Runs thru 6/13 at Roxy Regional Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2015
Everybody wants to be a cat! Twenty-eight students from the Roxy Regional School of the Arts are getting the chance to do just that in Disney's THE ARISTOCATS Kids at the Roxy Regional Theatre, tonight, May 29 - June 13.
The Circus Playhouse Presents SEMINAR, Now thru 6/21
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2015
Four aspiring young novelists sign up for private writing lessons with Leonard, a once celebrated literary figure. Under his recklessly brilliant and unorthodox instruction, some thrive and others flounder, alliances are made and broken, sex is used as a weapon, and hearts are unmoored. The wordplay is not the only thing that turns vicious, as innocence collides with experience in this sharp comedy.
THE 39 STEPS to Run 6/19-7/3 at Roxy Regional Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2015
Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python, and you have the Roxy Regional Theatre's hilarious new offering, THE 39 STEPS, opening Friday, June 19, at 8pm.
Orpheum Theatre's 2nd Annual Break-A-Leg 5K, Inspired by MOTOWN, Set for Next Month
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2015
The Orpheum Theatre will host its second annual Break-A-Leg 5K on Sunday, June 28th at 2:00 PM.  This year's event will be themed around MOTOWN THE MUSICAL, playing at the Orpheum Theatre July 14 - 19, 2015.
Orpheum Board Honors President with Building Name
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2015
The Board of Directors of the Memphis Development Foundation (MDF), which operates the historic Orpheum Theatre, will name the Foundation's newest capital addition the Halloran Centre for Performing Arts & Education in honor of President and CEO Pat Halloran. Halloran will have served the Orpheum Theatre for 35 years at the time of his retirement at the end of 2015. The Centre, a $14.5 million addition to the Orpheum campus, has long been a passion project of Halloran's.
BWW Reviews: KINKY BOOTS is a Kick in the Pants!
by Caroline Sposto - May 26, 2015
Tim Firth and Geoff Deane first picked up the true story of W J Brooks and Co., a fifth generation Northamptonshire shoe factory that survived the 1990's by switching from classic brogues to footwear for drag queens after cheap imports flooded the market. The 2005 film Kinky Boots starred Joel Edgerton as factory owner Charlie Price.
MARY POPPINS to Run 4/24-5/23 at Roxy Regional Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2015
Casting is now complete for Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's musical MARY POPPINS, set to open on Friday, April 24. Directed and designed by Tom Thayer, with choreography by Philadelphia choreographer Jenn Rose, lighting design by Noel Rennerfeldt, flying effects by ZFX, costumes by Premiere Clothing and Debby Dowlen, hats by Blanche's Place, and sound sequencing by The MT Pit, the cast will feature local youth in the roles of Michael and Jane. Nate Miller and Kylan Ritchie will play one set of children, while Riley Jenkins and Virginia Richardson will double during the run of the show.
MAMMA MIA! National Tour Returning to Orpheum, 6/19-21
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2015
Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus' MAMMA MIA!, the smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, returns to The Orpheum Theatre in June. Performances begin on June 19 and run through June 21 at The Orpheum Theatre in Memphis TN.
TN Shakespeare Co. & U of M to Present MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, 6/4-21
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2015
Tennessee Shakespeare Company (TSC), the Mid-South's professional classical theatre, in partnership with the University of Memphis' Department of Theatre & Dance presents a magical, family-friendly, Louisiana bayou-inspired production of A Midsummer Night's Dream on the U of M's Mainstage from June 4-21.
Kristin Chenoweth Coming to The Orpheum Theatre This Fall
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2015
Emmy and Tony Award winning actress and singer, Kristin Chenoweth, will perform in concert for one night only at The Orpheum Theatre on Saturday, September 19th, 2015 at 8:00 PM. Tickets will go on sale to the public on Friday, May 29nd at 10:00 AM.
Disney's THE ARISTOCATS to Run 5/29-6/13 at Roxy Regional Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2015
Everybody wants to be a cat! Twenty-eight students from the Roxy Regional School of the Arts are getting the chance to do just that in Disney's THE ARISTOCATS Kids at the Roxy Regional Theatre, May 29 - June 13.
Theatre Memphis Hosts AN AMERICAN IN PARIS Gala Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2015
An American in Paris, an elegant evening of entertainment and classic cuisine will be held tonight, May 15, 2015 at Theatre Memphis beginning at 6:30pm. Internationally known designer Brian J. McCarthy will speak regarding his designs and new book release, Luminous Interiors, and the seated dinner will be prepared by celebrity chef, Jose Gutierrez of River Oaks Restaurant.
Playhouse on the Square to Present THE GOSPEL OF COLONUS
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2015
Based on Sophocles' Greek myth Oedipus and set in a contemporary African-American gospel church service, this production will move and thrill you with electrifying vocals. Scorned and aged, Oedipus arrives at Colonus where he will die as fate foretold. But before his demise, he must tell his side of events. His journey toward truth, self-understanding, and forgiveness comes with soaring songs and an ending to lift the soul.
Neil LaBute's BASH: LATTERDAY PLAYS Set for Roxy Regional Theatre's theotherspace, 5/25-6/2
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2015
In response to last September's vicious attack of a gay Philadelphia couple, Roxy Regional Theatre executive director Tom Thayer felt compelled to produce Neil LaBute's bash: latterday plays. A trio of darkly brilliant, unblinking portraits of evil in everyday life, this collection of one-act plays will be presented in theotherspace for four performances only, May 25 - June 2.
Orpheum Theatre Reveals Winners of High School Musical Theatre Awards!
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2015
On Monday, May 11th, The Orpheum Theatre announced the winners of the 2015 High School Musical Theatre Awards show.
BWW Reviews: Playhouse 'Brushes Up' KISS ME, KATE
by Joseph Baker - May 11, 2015
For its spring musical, Playhouse on the Square has reached several decades back and produced -- not an 'old warhorse of a musical' (sorry, Rodgers and Hammerstein) -- but a true thoroughbred, Cole Porter's sparkling, innovative (at the time) KISS ME, KATE. Just as Shakespeare himself created enduring plays by utilizing the best plots and characters of other works, so did Porter and his collaborators, Bella and Samuel Spewack -- they went right to the Bard himself, and in building their own superb entertainment around the rollicking THE TAMING OF THE SHREW, they created such a witty, enjoyable romp that would cause even the immortal Shakespeare to set aside his pen, smile, and snap his garters.
Playhouse on the Square Presents KISS ME, KATE, Now thru 5/31
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2015
Kiss Me, Kate is Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew set to Cole Porter's greatest score. Fred Graham and Lilli Vanessi, two divorced and flamboyantly egocentric performers, find themselves starring opposite each other in this fun, melodious, and sophisticated musical that is a tribute to theatre in all its greasepaint and glory. The score features famous songs such as 'Another Op'nin', Another Show,' 'Too Darn Hot,' and 'Always True to You in My Fashion.' This classic musical adventure is sure to be something that everyone can enjoy.
ANYTHING GOES Opens 6/5 at Theatre Memphis
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2015
 Anything Goes opens June 5 and runs through June 28, 2015, on the Lohrey Stage at Theatre Memphis. A shining example of classic musical theatre with epic tap dancing, a madcap book and a wonderfully unexpected and romantic happy ending, the unforgettable Cole Porter score includes "De-Lovely," "I Get a Kick Out of You," "All Through the Night" and, of course, the great title song, "Anything Goes."  Set aboard the S.S. American, the singing-dancing ocean liner overflows with wealth, sailors, a stowaway, gangsters, an evangelist, Wall Street brokers and the most irresistible of showgirls, the brassy-but-lovable Reno Sweeney.
MYTHBUSTERS Jamie & Adam UNLEASHED! Set for The Orpheum, 11/14
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2015
The Orpheum Theatre is thrilled to announce that the all-new live show MythBusters Jamie & Adam UNLEASHED!, starring Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage, co-hosts of the Emmy-nominated Discovery series 'MythBusters,' debuts at The Orpheum Theatre in Memphis for one night only on Saturday, November 14, 2015 at 8:00 PM. Tickets go on sale to the public on Friday, May 8 at 10:00 AM.

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