BWW Interviews: Sitting Down with Susan Blackwell
by Caroline Sposto - March 03, 2014
The University of Memphis recently welcomed the spirited Broadway and television actress Susan Blackwell as a guest artist. Her workshops, which centered on creative self-expression, were free and open to the public. I attended and found them exciting and worthwhile.
by Caroline Sposto - March 03, 2014
The University of Memphis recently welcomed the spirited Broadway and television actress Susan Blackwell as a guest artist. Her workshops, which centered on creative self-expression, were free and open to the public. I attended and found them exciting and worthwhile.
PHANTOM, MOTOWN, KINKY BOOTS, ONCE & More Set for 2014-15 Orpheum Theatre Season!
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2014
On Saturday, March 1st, The Orpheum Theatre formally announced its much-anticipated 2014-2015 Broadway Season. The scheduled lineup includes the first national tour of the 2013 Tony® Award Winner for Best Musical KINKY BOOTS, the 2012 Tony Award winner for Best Musical ONCE, 2013 Tony nominated musical A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL, and the record-breaking smash hit MOTOWN THE MUSICAL. The season also features the long-awaited return engagement of Disney's THE LION KING, and Cameron Mackintosh's spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA.
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2014
On Saturday, March 1st, The Orpheum Theatre formally announced its much-anticipated 2014-2015 Broadway Season. The scheduled lineup includes the first national tour of the 2013 Tony® Award Winner for Best Musical KINKY BOOTS, the 2012 Tony Award winner for Best Musical ONCE, 2013 Tony nominated musical A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL, and the record-breaking smash hit MOTOWN THE MUSICAL. The season also features the long-awaited return engagement of Disney's THE LION KING, and Cameron Mackintosh's spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA.
Theatre Memphis to Present JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, 3/7
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2014
Jesus Christ Superstar, a rock opera by the legendary team of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, will be resurrected on the Lohrey Stage at Theatre Memphis March 7 - 30, 2014. Following the form of a traditional passion play, this musical hit is loosely based on the Gospel's account of the last week of the life of Jesus. Melding contemporary attitudes, iconic allusions with modern life, heart-pounding beats and rhythmic ballads have made this show, recently revived on Broadway, a modern day classic.
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2014
Jesus Christ Superstar, a rock opera by the legendary team of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, will be resurrected on the Lohrey Stage at Theatre Memphis March 7 - 30, 2014. Following the form of a traditional passion play, this musical hit is loosely based on the Gospel's account of the last week of the life of Jesus. Melding contemporary attitudes, iconic allusions with modern life, heart-pounding beats and rhythmic ballads have made this show, recently revived on Broadway, a modern day classic.
Inner City South Presents GUILT, LIES AND LUST 2, Now thru 3/9
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2014
When everyone has something to hide, how far will they go to protect their secrets? A sequel from the poetic minds of Inner City South, 'Guilt, Lies and Lust 2' delivers more deception, scandal and betrayal.
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2014
When everyone has something to hide, how far will they go to protect their secrets? A sequel from the poetic minds of Inner City South, 'Guilt, Lies and Lust 2' delivers more deception, scandal and betrayal.
BLACK VIOLIN Returns to the Orpheum Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2014
Black Violin returns to the Orpheum Theatre tonight, February 28th at 6:30 PM. Virtuoso violinists Kev and Wil B will inspire audiences once again as they prove that their hearts are as big and soulful as their sound.
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2014
Black Violin returns to the Orpheum Theatre tonight, February 28th at 6:30 PM. Virtuoso violinists Kev and Wil B will inspire audiences once again as they prove that their hearts are as big and soulful as their sound.
BWW Blog: Music Plays the Role of Muse
by Guest Blogger: Dan McCleary - February 26, 2014
Music has always played the role of Muse for me as a stage director. Occasionally, when I am stuck creatively or wanting to be around the actors in the rehearsal room or need to assistance in focusing, I will play the same piece of music over and over. I have meditated on Dvorak when considering the relationship between Virginia Woolf and Vita Sackville-West in Vita & Virginia, on Bach's cello concertos when considering Julius Caesar, on Bartok when constructing A Midsummer Night's Dream, Zoe Keating for The Tempest, Rachmaninoff for Hamlet, and many others.
by Guest Blogger: Dan McCleary - February 26, 2014
Music has always played the role of Muse for me as a stage director. Occasionally, when I am stuck creatively or wanting to be around the actors in the rehearsal room or need to assistance in focusing, I will play the same piece of music over and over. I have meditated on Dvorak when considering the relationship between Virginia Woolf and Vita Sackville-West in Vita & Virginia, on Bach's cello concertos when considering Julius Caesar, on Bartok when constructing A Midsummer Night's Dream, Zoe Keating for The Tempest, Rachmaninoff for Hamlet, and many others.
WAR HORSE Rides into Memphis' Orpheum Theatre, Begin. 3/25
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2014
The National Theatre of Great Britain's epic WAR HORSE, winner of five 2011 Tony Awards including Best Play, will make its premiere in Memphis, TN at the Orpheum Theatre beginning March 25. Tickets are on sale now and available for purchase online at the official Orpheum Theatre website, www.orpheum-memphis.com, The Orpheum Box Office (901.525.3000), the ticket counter at The Booksellers at Laurelwood, and all Ticketmaster centers (901.743.ARTS).
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2014
The National Theatre of Great Britain's epic WAR HORSE, winner of five 2011 Tony Awards including Best Play, will make its premiere in Memphis, TN at the Orpheum Theatre beginning March 25. Tickets are on sale now and available for purchase online at the official Orpheum Theatre website, www.orpheum-memphis.com, The Orpheum Box Office (901.525.3000), the ticket counter at The Booksellers at Laurelwood, and all Ticketmaster centers (901.743.ARTS).
BWW Interviews: Catching Up With UPTA
by Caroline Sposto - February 21, 2014
n 1995, Playhouse on the Square founded the United Professional Theater Auditions (UPTA) to give professional actors and technicians from all over the country access to quality, paying theatres, as well as to offer theatres access to quality talent that can work year-round. Between Thursday, February 6th and Monday, February 10th, more than 900 actors and production personnel came to Memphis to audition and interview for 82 theatre companies from across the U.S. and around the world. According to Associate Playhouse Producer, Michael Detroit, 'It's sort of like American Idol meets Job Fair.
by Caroline Sposto - February 21, 2014
n 1995, Playhouse on the Square founded the United Professional Theater Auditions (UPTA) to give professional actors and technicians from all over the country access to quality, paying theatres, as well as to offer theatres access to quality talent that can work year-round. Between Thursday, February 6th and Monday, February 10th, more than 900 actors and production personnel came to Memphis to audition and interview for 82 theatre companies from across the U.S. and around the world. According to Associate Playhouse Producer, Michael Detroit, 'It's sort of like American Idol meets Job Fair.
FROGZ! Heads to Orpheum Theatre This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2014
Critically acclaimed FROGZ! leaps onto the Orpheum stage tonight, February 21st at 6:30 PM and Saturday, February 22nd at 11:00 AM. Presented by the Orpheum Theatre's 2013-2014 Family Series, this production offers an unforgettable theatrical experience that the entire family will enjoy.
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2014
Critically acclaimed FROGZ! leaps onto the Orpheum stage tonight, February 21st at 6:30 PM and Saturday, February 22nd at 11:00 AM. Presented by the Orpheum Theatre's 2013-2014 Family Series, this production offers an unforgettable theatrical experience that the entire family will enjoy.
BWW Blog: Lessons from My Father
by Guest Blogger: Dan McCleary - February 20, 2014
Today is my dad's birthday. As a father myself now, I think of him daily and nightly as I have my hands full with twin three-year-old boys and running a theatre company. I mostly consider how often he went without being thanked by me when I was a child. He did an awful lot I am thankful for now.
by Guest Blogger: Dan McCleary - February 20, 2014
Today is my dad's birthday. As a father myself now, I think of him daily and nightly as I have my hands full with twin three-year-old boys and running a theatre company. I mostly consider how often he went without being thanked by me when I was a child. He did an awful lot I am thankful for now.
Memphis is a Great Town for Theatre!
by Caroline Sposto - February 18, 2014
Some of my smartest Memphis Callboard colleagues put their heads together and made a list of ALL the local theatre companies in Memphis. Some are community efforts, others are professional, all contribute to making our ever-growing arts community so much fun!
by Caroline Sposto - February 18, 2014
Some of my smartest Memphis Callboard colleagues put their heads together and made a list of ALL the local theatre companies in Memphis. Some are community efforts, others are professional, all contribute to making our ever-growing arts community so much fun!
Broadway's Elizabeth Stanley and Sal Viviano Join Fort Wayne Philharmonic Tonight
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2014
Elizabeth StanleyBroadway Stars Elizabeth Stanley (Million Dollar Quartet, Cry Baby) and Sal Viviano (The Three Musketeers, City Of Angels) will be appearing with Maestro Sameer Patel and the Fort Wayne Philharmonic at the Embassy Theatre in Fort Wayne, Indiana in BEHIND THE MASK. tonight, February 15th at 8:00pm.
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2014
Elizabeth StanleyBroadway Stars Elizabeth Stanley (Million Dollar Quartet, Cry Baby) and Sal Viviano (The Three Musketeers, City Of Angels) will be appearing with Maestro Sameer Patel and the Fort Wayne Philharmonic at the Embassy Theatre in Fort Wayne, Indiana in BEHIND THE MASK. tonight, February 15th at 8:00pm.
Theatre Memphis Presents Shakespeare's Comedy AS YOU LIKE IT, Now thru 3/2
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2014
As You Like It, a pastoral comedy by William Shakespeare, opens at Theatre Memphis in the Next Stage today, February 14 and continues through March 2, 2014.
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2014
As You Like It, a pastoral comedy by William Shakespeare, opens at Theatre Memphis in the Next Stage today, February 14 and continues through March 2, 2014.
Broadway's Elizabeth Stanley and Sal Viviano to Join Fort Wayne Philharmonic, 2/15
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2014
Elizabeth StanleyBroadway Stars Elizabeth Stanley (Million Dollar Quartet, Cry Baby) and Sal Viviano (The Three Musketeers, City Of Angels) will be appearing with Maestro Sameer Patel and the Fort Wayne Philharmonic at the Embassy Theatre in Fort Wayne, Indiana in BEHIND THE MASK. Saturday February 15th at 8:00pm.
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2014
Elizabeth StanleyBroadway Stars Elizabeth Stanley (Million Dollar Quartet, Cry Baby) and Sal Viviano (The Three Musketeers, City Of Angels) will be appearing with Maestro Sameer Patel and the Fort Wayne Philharmonic at the Embassy Theatre in Fort Wayne, Indiana in BEHIND THE MASK. Saturday February 15th at 8:00pm.
BWW Blog: Dan McCleary - Challenging The Kelsey Bill
by Guest Blogger: Dan McCleary - February 11, 2014
On February 7, The Commercial Appeal reported that two Tennessee state senators had filed a bill that would shield individuals, businesses, and other entities from lawsuits or other sanctions for refusing services and goods to same-sex couples "if doing so would violate (their) sincerely held religious beliefs."
by Guest Blogger: Dan McCleary - February 11, 2014
On February 7, The Commercial Appeal reported that two Tennessee state senators had filed a bill that would shield individuals, businesses, and other entities from lawsuits or other sanctions for refusing services and goods to same-sex couples "if doing so would violate (their) sincerely held religious beliefs."
Playhouse on the Square Announces 2014-2015 Season
by Caroline Sposto - February 06, 2014
Yesterday evening at five, Playhouse on the Square hosted a lively reception. Amid refreshments and trivia questions with prizes, Jackie Nichols unveiled the 2014-2015 Season. It's going to be grand!
by Caroline Sposto - February 06, 2014
Yesterday evening at five, Playhouse on the Square hosted a lively reception. Amid refreshments and trivia questions with prizes, Jackie Nichols unveiled the 2014-2015 Season. It's going to be grand!
Inner City South to Present GUILT, LIES AND LUST 2, 2/28-3/9
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2014
When everyone has something to hide, how far will they go to protect their secrets? A sequel from the poetic minds of Inner City South, 'Guilt, Lies and Lust 2' delivers more deception, scandal and betrayal.
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2014
When everyone has something to hide, how far will they go to protect their secrets? A sequel from the poetic minds of Inner City South, 'Guilt, Lies and Lust 2' delivers more deception, scandal and betrayal.
BWW Blog: Remembering Pete Seeger
by Guest Blogger: Dan McCleary - February 04, 2014
Pete Seeger died last Monday at age 94. He was and remains a champion of social change.
by Guest Blogger: Dan McCleary - February 04, 2014
Pete Seeger died last Monday at age 94. He was and remains a champion of social change.
BLACK VIOLIN Returns to the Orpheum Theatre, 2/28
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2014
Black Violin returns to the Orpheum Theatre on Friday, February 28th at 6:30 PM. Virtuoso violinists Kev and Wil B will inspire audiences once again as they prove that their hearts are as big and soulful as their sound.
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2014
Black Violin returns to the Orpheum Theatre on Friday, February 28th at 6:30 PM. Virtuoso violinists Kev and Wil B will inspire audiences once again as they prove that their hearts are as big and soulful as their sound.
Theatre Memphis Presents Shakespeare's Comedy AS YOU LIKE IT, 2/14-3/2
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2014
As You Like It, a pastoral comedy by William Shakespeare, opens at Theatre Memphis in the Next Stage February 14 and continues through March 2, 2014. One of Shakespeare's most delightful heroines, Rosalind, flees her family's royal court to travel with her best friend and cousin to an enchanted forest. Along the way, she schemes and plots using disguises to find true love. It is a beloved, festive and free-spirited comedic delight that has endeared audiences over the ages.
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2014
As You Like It, a pastoral comedy by William Shakespeare, opens at Theatre Memphis in the Next Stage February 14 and continues through March 2, 2014. One of Shakespeare's most delightful heroines, Rosalind, flees her family's royal court to travel with her best friend and cousin to an enchanted forest. Along the way, she schemes and plots using disguises to find true love. It is a beloved, festive and free-spirited comedic delight that has endeared audiences over the ages.
Memphis Welcomes New Non-Profit Theatre: Stage Door Productions
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2014
Stage Door Productions is proud to be Memphis' newest 501(c)(3) non-profit performing arts organization. Stage Door Productions will make its home on the Memphis Kroc Center stage, a 300-seat theatre this February. Co-Founder and Executive Director Lindsay Mitchell along with Co-Founder and Artistic Director Brandon Kelly will continue management of the Memphis Kroc Center Arts Department through the newly formed company.
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2014
Stage Door Productions is proud to be Memphis' newest 501(c)(3) non-profit performing arts organization. Stage Door Productions will make its home on the Memphis Kroc Center stage, a 300-seat theatre this February. Co-Founder and Executive Director Lindsay Mitchell along with Co-Founder and Artistic Director Brandon Kelly will continue management of the Memphis Kroc Center Arts Department through the newly formed company.
AS YOU LIKE IT to Open 2/14 at Theatre Memphis
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2014
As You Like It, a pastoral comedy by William Shakespeare, opens at Theatre Memphis in the Next Stage February 14 and continues through March 2, 2014. One of Shakespeare's most delightful heroines, Rosalind, flees her family's royal court to travel with her best friend and cousin to an enchanted forest. Along the way, she schemes and plots using disguises to find true love. It is a beloved, festive and free-spirited comedic delight that has endeared audiences over the ages.
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2014
As You Like It, a pastoral comedy by William Shakespeare, opens at Theatre Memphis in the Next Stage February 14 and continues through March 2, 2014. One of Shakespeare's most delightful heroines, Rosalind, flees her family's royal court to travel with her best friend and cousin to an enchanted forest. Along the way, she schemes and plots using disguises to find true love. It is a beloved, festive and free-spirited comedic delight that has endeared audiences over the ages.
Wicked Brings Down the House at Orpheum
by Caroline Sposto - January 31, 2014
I used to believe the cyclone that dropped Dorothy's house on Munchinkland was a random disaster. Thanks to novelist Gregory Maguire, I now know better. Last night, when Director Joe Mantello brought this splendidly-imagined backstory to life on stage at the Orpheum, it once again brought down the house.
by Caroline Sposto - January 31, 2014
I used to believe the cyclone that dropped Dorothy's house on Munchinkland was a random disaster. Thanks to novelist Gregory Maguire, I now know better. Last night, when Director Joe Mantello brought this splendidly-imagined backstory to life on stage at the Orpheum, it once again brought down the house.
BWW Reviews: SPAMALOT Finds Holy Grail at POTS
by Caroline Sposto - January 28, 2014
In addition to being a sacred chalice, the Holy Grail is a metaphor for an ultimate ideal or reward. If hilarity is Spamalot's Holy Grail, the current production at Playhouse on the Square most certainly found it.
by Caroline Sposto - January 28, 2014
In addition to being a sacred chalice, the Holy Grail is a metaphor for an ultimate ideal or reward. If hilarity is Spamalot's Holy Grail, the current production at Playhouse on the Square most certainly found it.
BWW Blog: The Modern Relevance of Romeo and Juliet
by Guest Blogger: Dan McCleary - January 28, 2014
In the aftermath of the massacre of children in Connecticut in December 2012, I found myself mesmerized watching Executive Vice President of the National Rifle Association Wayne LaPierre on "Meet the Press." I remember the horror I felt, as he struggled to articulate his defense, as he interrupted with his solution to violence in our schools: "More guns." He said arming adults in U.S. schools was the answer to decreasing future violence in U.S. schools. Here, I thought, was the perfect, tragic embodiment of our country's need to teach our children Romeo and Juliet differently. Five children end up dead in that story and they were likely whisked there due to their parents' foundationless rage.
by Guest Blogger: Dan McCleary - January 28, 2014
In the aftermath of the massacre of children in Connecticut in December 2012, I found myself mesmerized watching Executive Vice President of the National Rifle Association Wayne LaPierre on "Meet the Press." I remember the horror I felt, as he struggled to articulate his defense, as he interrupted with his solution to violence in our schools: "More guns." He said arming adults in U.S. schools was the answer to decreasing future violence in U.S. schools. Here, I thought, was the perfect, tragic embodiment of our country's need to teach our children Romeo and Juliet differently. Five children end up dead in that story and they were likely whisked there due to their parents' foundationless rage.
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