Germantown Community Theatre Presents A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM, Now thru 6/1
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2014
Germantown Community Theatre presents a 'Comedy Tonight!' One of Broadway's greatest farces, A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM is fast paced, witty and one of the funniest musicals ever written. EVER. Join us as we take comedy back to its roots, combining the time-tested fun of 2000 year old comedic Roman playwright Plautus with the infectious energy of classic Vaudeville.
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2014
Germantown Community Theatre presents a 'Comedy Tonight!' One of Broadway's greatest farces, A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM is fast paced, witty and one of the funniest musicals ever written. EVER. Join us as we take comedy back to its roots, combining the time-tested fun of 2000 year old comedic Roman playwright Plautus with the infectious energy of classic Vaudeville.
50 SHADES! THE MUSICAL! Comes to Memphis Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2014
With sold out audiences in Chicago and New York screaming for more, and a hit run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with a 4-star review, 50 SHADES! THE MUSICAL-THE ORIGINAL PARODY will premiere in MEMPHIS at THE ORPHEUM THEATRE for one night only TONIGHT, MAY 14, 2014.
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2014
With sold out audiences in Chicago and New York screaming for more, and a hit run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with a 4-star review, 50 SHADES! THE MUSICAL-THE ORIGINAL PARODY will premiere in MEMPHIS at THE ORPHEUM THEATRE for one night only TONIGHT, MAY 14, 2014.
Orpheum Theatre Announces Nominees for the 2014 High School Musical Theatre Awards
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2014
On Monday, May 12th, The Orpheum Theatre announced the winners of the 2014 High School Musical Theatre Awards in a dazzling, Tony style awards show. Modeled after the Tony Awards and now in its fourth year, The Orpheum's High School Musical Theatre Awards recognizes achievements in all areas of high school musical theatre. This event is part of the National High School Musical Theatre Awards program which includes 30 programs from across the country.
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2014
On Monday, May 12th, The Orpheum Theatre announced the winners of the 2014 High School Musical Theatre Awards in a dazzling, Tony style awards show. Modeled after the Tony Awards and now in its fourth year, The Orpheum's High School Musical Theatre Awards recognizes achievements in all areas of high school musical theatre. This event is part of the National High School Musical Theatre Awards program which includes 30 programs from across the country.
BWW Blog: Adventure, Contemplation and the First Inklings of TSC
by Guest Blogger: Dan McCleary - May 13, 2014
As I approach an anniversary of sorts in the creation of Tennessee Shakespeare Company eight years ago from Massachusetts, I found myself this month getting asked by a number of new audience members during our recent production of The Taming of the Shrew (which I will write about later) how the company was forged.
by Guest Blogger: Dan McCleary - May 13, 2014
As I approach an anniversary of sorts in the creation of Tennessee Shakespeare Company eight years ago from Massachusetts, I found myself this month getting asked by a number of new audience members during our recent production of The Taming of the Shrew (which I will write about later) how the company was forged.
Tennessee Shakespeare's Southern Exposure Series Introduces the TUESDAY LITERARY SALON, 6/10 & 7/22
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2014
As part of its Southern Exposure Series, which features new and classic literature by Southern writers with Southern inspiration, Tennessee Shakespeare Company this summer introduces two very special Literary Salons hosted by Memphis' newest Irish restaurant and by one of the city's great patrons of the arts.
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2014
As part of its Southern Exposure Series, which features new and classic literature by Southern writers with Southern inspiration, Tennessee Shakespeare Company this summer introduces two very special Literary Salons hosted by Memphis' newest Irish restaurant and by one of the city's great patrons of the arts.
BWW Reviews: Playhouse's GYPSY Offers Rose Her Turn
by Joseph Baker - May 12, 2014
The collaboration of Jules Stein and Stephen Sondheim on GYPSY provided the late Ethel Merman with a career boost into immortality. What isn't familiar about this material? Everyone knows the general outline of the play itself - 'Mama' Rose is 'Mommie Dearest' without the wire hangers; at the beginning of the play, she practically declares war on a quiet home life and, taking with her daughters June (the precocious and 'pretty' one) and Louise (the shy and recessive one), she practically declares war on domesticity and seeks to channel her dreams through their success.
by Joseph Baker - May 12, 2014
The collaboration of Jules Stein and Stephen Sondheim on GYPSY provided the late Ethel Merman with a career boost into immortality. What isn't familiar about this material? Everyone knows the general outline of the play itself - 'Mama' Rose is 'Mommie Dearest' without the wire hangers; at the beginning of the play, she practically declares war on a quiet home life and, taking with her daughters June (the precocious and 'pretty' one) and Louise (the shy and recessive one), she practically declares war on domesticity and seeks to channel her dreams through their success.
Germantown Community Theatre Presents A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM, 5/16-6/1
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2014
Germantown Community Theatre presents a "Comedy Tonight!" One of Broadway's greatest farces, A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM is fast paced, witty and one of the funniest musicals ever written. EVER. Join us as we take comedy back to its roots, combining the time-tested fun of 2000 year old comedic Roman playwright Plautus with the infectious energy of classic Vaudeville.
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2014
Germantown Community Theatre presents a "Comedy Tonight!" One of Broadway's greatest farces, A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM is fast paced, witty and one of the funniest musicals ever written. EVER. Join us as we take comedy back to its roots, combining the time-tested fun of 2000 year old comedic Roman playwright Plautus with the infectious energy of classic Vaudeville.
Orpheum Theatre to Welcome Penn & Teller; Tickets On Sale 6/6
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2014
The Orpheum Theatre announces that it will present a special engagement of Penn & Teller on Friday, September 19, 2014. Known for magic, comedy and skepticism, Penn & Teller have defied labels - and at times physics and good taste - by redefining the genre of magic and inventing their own very distinct niche in comedy.
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2014
The Orpheum Theatre announces that it will present a special engagement of Penn & Teller on Friday, September 19, 2014. Known for magic, comedy and skepticism, Penn & Teller have defied labels - and at times physics and good taste - by redefining the genre of magic and inventing their own very distinct niche in comedy.
WE'RE GOING ON A BEAR HUNT Plays The Orpheum Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2014
The Orpheum Theatre's Family Series will present a fun-filled stage adaptation of Michael Rosen's award-winning book, We're Going on a Bear Hunt, tonight, May 1 at 6:30 PM.
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2014
The Orpheum Theatre's Family Series will present a fun-filled stage adaptation of Michael Rosen's award-winning book, We're Going on a Bear Hunt, tonight, May 1 at 6:30 PM.
BWW Blog: Some Thoughts On Artistic Risk
by Guest Blogger: Dan McCleary - April 30, 2014
Being a part of a live theatre process is dangerous stuff. Dangerous, personally, in somewhat obvious ways (as previously discussed here) for actors and those choosing the profession as their remunerative occupation.
by Guest Blogger: Dan McCleary - April 30, 2014
Being a part of a live theatre process is dangerous stuff. Dangerous, personally, in somewhat obvious ways (as previously discussed here) for actors and those choosing the profession as their remunerative occupation.
BWW Blog: The Narrator and the Amazing Technicolor Projector - Memphis Orpheum
by Guest Blogger: Lindsay Mitchell - April 25, 2014
I have a special place in my heart for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. As a child this musical introduced me to shows beyond the world of Rogers and Hammerstein. Sadly over the years I have seen multiple versions of the show where directors pushed inside jokes and actors chewed the scenery. The show began to lose the adoration that my childhood so easily bestowed upon it. I was looking forward to seeing this production at the Orpheum Tuesday night but I also dreaded what I thought might be the nail in the coffin for me and this musical.
by Guest Blogger: Lindsay Mitchell - April 25, 2014
I have a special place in my heart for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. As a child this musical introduced me to shows beyond the world of Rogers and Hammerstein. Sadly over the years I have seen multiple versions of the show where directors pushed inside jokes and actors chewed the scenery. The show began to lose the adoration that my childhood so easily bestowed upon it. I was looking forward to seeing this production at the Orpheum Tuesday night but I also dreaded what I thought might be the nail in the coffin for me and this musical.
HARVEY Runs Tonight thru 5/11 at Theatre Memphis
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2014
Harvey, a time-honored classic comedy, opens tonight, April 25, 2014 and runs through May 11, 2014 on the Lohrey Stage at Theatre Memphis. The lead character, Elwood P. Dowd, is inseparable from his best friend and confidant, Harvey, an over six-foot magical white rabbit. Only Elwood can see Harvey so is it any wonder Elwood's family decides a peaceful sanatorium might be suitable for him - and Harvey? As it turns out, a sanatorium is the perfect place for a comedy of errors that proves Elwood and Harvey may be the sanest characters around.
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2014
Harvey, a time-honored classic comedy, opens tonight, April 25, 2014 and runs through May 11, 2014 on the Lohrey Stage at Theatre Memphis. The lead character, Elwood P. Dowd, is inseparable from his best friend and confidant, Harvey, an over six-foot magical white rabbit. Only Elwood can see Harvey so is it any wonder Elwood's family decides a peaceful sanatorium might be suitable for him - and Harvey? As it turns out, a sanatorium is the perfect place for a comedy of errors that proves Elwood and Harvey may be the sanest characters around.
BWW Reiews: Circuit Playhouse in Memphis Offers Moments of GRACE
by Joseph Baker - April 24, 2014
Don't Put Your Faith in HIMmelman
by Joseph Baker - April 24, 2014
Don't Put Your Faith in HIMmelman
JOSEPH & THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT Comes to The Orpheum Tonight
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2014
The Orpheum Theatre is delighted to announce that the new 2014 national tour of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, directed and choreographed by Tony Award-winner Andy Blankenbuehler, will play tonight, April 22 - 27, 2014 at The Orpheum Theatre in Memphis.
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2014
The Orpheum Theatre is delighted to announce that the new 2014 national tour of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, directed and choreographed by Tony Award-winner Andy Blankenbuehler, will play tonight, April 22 - 27, 2014 at The Orpheum Theatre in Memphis.
Nominees for The Orpheum's 5th Annual High School Musical Theatre Awards Announced
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2014
The Orpheum Theatre has announced the nominees for the 2014 High School Musical Theatre Awards. Modeled after the Tony Awards, The Orpheum's High School Musical Theatre Awards recognizes achievements in all areas of high school musical theatre. This event is part of the National High School Musical Theatre Awards program which includes 30 programs from across the country.
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2014
The Orpheum Theatre has announced the nominees for the 2014 High School Musical Theatre Awards. Modeled after the Tony Awards, The Orpheum's High School Musical Theatre Awards recognizes achievements in all areas of high school musical theatre. This event is part of the National High School Musical Theatre Awards program which includes 30 programs from across the country.
BWW Reviews: GRACE Shines at Circuit Playhouse
by Caroline Sposto - April 19, 2014
Grace is making its shining regional debut at The Circuit Playhouse. This tragicomedy centers on a naive, evangelical couple, Sam (Joel Onken) and Sara (Morgan Howard) who move from Minnesota to Florida to pursue Steve's dream of opening a chain of gospel-themed motels.
by Caroline Sposto - April 19, 2014
Grace is making its shining regional debut at The Circuit Playhouse. This tragicomedy centers on a naive, evangelical couple, Sam (Joel Onken) and Sara (Morgan Howard) who move from Minnesota to Florida to pursue Steve's dream of opening a chain of gospel-themed motels.
Bradley Dean, Derrick Baskin & More Set for Kansas City Symphony Orchestra's OH WHAT A NIGHT! Tonight & Tomorrow
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2014
Broadway Stars Bradley Dean (A Little Night Music, Spamalot) Derrick Baskin (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, The Little Mermaid) and Ron Bohmer (Ragtime, Sunset Boulevard) will be appearing with Maestro Aram Demirjian and the Kansas City Symphony Orchestra at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in Kansas City, Missouri in OH WHAT A NIGHT! Friday April 18th at 8:00pm and Saturday April 19th at 8:00pm.
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2014
Broadway Stars Bradley Dean (A Little Night Music, Spamalot) Derrick Baskin (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, The Little Mermaid) and Ron Bohmer (Ragtime, Sunset Boulevard) will be appearing with Maestro Aram Demirjian and the Kansas City Symphony Orchestra at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in Kansas City, Missouri in OH WHAT A NIGHT! Friday April 18th at 8:00pm and Saturday April 19th at 8:00pm.
HARVEY to Run 4/25-5/11 at Theatre Memphis
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2014
Harvey, a time-honored classic comedy, opens April 25, 2014 and runs through May 11, 2014 on the Lohrey Stage at Theatre Memphis. The lead character, Elwood P. Dowd, is inseparable from his best friend and confidant, Harvey, an over six-foot magical white rabbit. Only Elwood can see Harvey so is it any wonder Elwood's family decides a peaceful sanatorium might be suitable for him - and Harvey? As it turns out, a sanatorium is the perfect place for a comedy of errors that proves Elwood and Harvey may be the sanest characters around.
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2014
Harvey, a time-honored classic comedy, opens April 25, 2014 and runs through May 11, 2014 on the Lohrey Stage at Theatre Memphis. The lead character, Elwood P. Dowd, is inseparable from his best friend and confidant, Harvey, an over six-foot magical white rabbit. Only Elwood can see Harvey so is it any wonder Elwood's family decides a peaceful sanatorium might be suitable for him - and Harvey? As it turns out, a sanatorium is the perfect place for a comedy of errors that proves Elwood and Harvey may be the sanest characters around.
BWW Blog: On the Profession of Acting
by Guest Blogger: Dan McCleary - April 17, 2014
The profession of acting is for warriors. Men and women who choose to make their living going job to job in multiple acting forums and media, with occasional side jobs of distant sorts to ensure the electricity remains on, have some tough stories. And they are strengthened by them, and educated by them…and they are working.
by Guest Blogger: Dan McCleary - April 17, 2014
The profession of acting is for warriors. Men and women who choose to make their living going job to job in multiple acting forums and media, with occasional side jobs of distant sorts to ensure the electricity remains on, have some tough stories. And they are strengthened by them, and educated by them…and they are working.
BWW Blog: Questions Behind Running a Community Theatre
by Guest Blogger: Lindsay Mitchell - April 14, 2014
I found myself wondering about the accepted definition of community theatre and like so many in this day and age, I googled it. The following definition was on several pages I viewed, 'Community theatre refers to theatrical performance made in relation to particular communities-its usage includes theatre made by, with, and for a community.'
by Guest Blogger: Lindsay Mitchell - April 14, 2014
I found myself wondering about the accepted definition of community theatre and like so many in this day and age, I googled it. The following definition was on several pages I viewed, 'Community theatre refers to theatrical performance made in relation to particular communities-its usage includes theatre made by, with, and for a community.'
BWW Blog: Notes from SHREW rehearsal
by Guest Blogger: Dan McCleary - April 14, 2014
I was once speaking over the phone with a man I had never met in person, yet he had given every indication to me that he bordering on lunacy. He rambled and ranted, but as he approached the end of his one-way conversation he offered to me that, in the end between two people in a relationship, what truly mattered was that they were able to laugh at the same things.
by Guest Blogger: Dan McCleary - April 14, 2014
I was once speaking over the phone with a man I had never met in person, yet he had given every indication to me that he bordering on lunacy. He rambled and ranted, but as he approached the end of his one-way conversation he offered to me that, in the end between two people in a relationship, what truly mattered was that they were able to laugh at the same things.
GRACE Comes to The Circuit Playhouse, Now thru 5/4
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2014
Grace by Craig Wright will run today, April 11 - May 4, 2014 at The Circuit Playhouse in its Regional Premiere.
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2014
Grace by Craig Wright will run today, April 11 - May 4, 2014 at The Circuit Playhouse in its Regional Premiere.
BWW Interviews: TSC Interviews Paul Kiernan
by Guest Blogger: Dan McCleary - April 04, 2014
Tennessee Shakespeare Company asked our actor playing Petruchio, Paul Kiernan?, five questions now that he's been through the first week of rehearsal with us for The Taming of the Shrew.
by Guest Blogger: Dan McCleary - April 04, 2014
Tennessee Shakespeare Company asked our actor playing Petruchio, Paul Kiernan?, five questions now that he's been through the first week of rehearsal with us for The Taming of the Shrew.
GRACE Comes to The Circuit Playhouse, 4/11-5/4
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2014
Grace by Craig Wright will run April 11 - May 4, 2014 at The Circuit Playhouse in its Regional Premiere.
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2014
Grace by Craig Wright will run April 11 - May 4, 2014 at The Circuit Playhouse in its Regional Premiere.
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