OTHER DESERT CITIES to Run 1/17-2/9 at The Circuit Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - December 27, 2013
In this funny and searing family drama, Brooke Wyeth, a once promising novelist, returns home after a six-year absence to celebrate Christmas in Palm Springs with her parents, former Reagan inner circle, her brother, and her aunt. When Brooke announces she is about to publish a memoir focusing on an explosive chapter in the family's history, the holiday reunion is thrown into turmoil as the Wyeths struggle to come to terms with their past. A 2012 Tony Award nominee for Best Play.
by BWW News Desk - December 27, 2013
In this funny and searing family drama, Brooke Wyeth, a once promising novelist, returns home after a six-year absence to celebrate Christmas in Palm Springs with her parents, former Reagan inner circle, her brother, and her aunt. When Brooke announces she is about to publish a memoir focusing on an explosive chapter in the family's history, the holiday reunion is thrown into turmoil as the Wyeths struggle to come to terms with their past. A 2012 Tony Award nominee for Best Play.
BWW Blog: Helping Memphis Students Embrace Shakespeare
by Guest Blogger: Dan McCleary - December 26, 2013
I founded Tennessee Shakespeare Company in my hometown of Memphis in 2008 following many years of working as a stage actor, director, artist-manager, primarily in New England. I was personally and professionally compelled to found TSC, and I spent half a year researching and creating a strategic seven-year plan. This gave birth to the Mid-South's only professional, classical theatre. But we quickly outpaced our seven years. We also encountered all manner of unforeseen obstacles, surprises, and even set-backs, which, the further I get from them, the more intriguing they become (as opposed to just harrowing).
by Guest Blogger: Dan McCleary - December 26, 2013
I founded Tennessee Shakespeare Company in my hometown of Memphis in 2008 following many years of working as a stage actor, director, artist-manager, primarily in New England. I was personally and professionally compelled to found TSC, and I spent half a year researching and creating a strategic seven-year plan. This gave birth to the Mid-South's only professional, classical theatre. But we quickly outpaced our seven years. We also encountered all manner of unforeseen obstacles, surprises, and even set-backs, which, the further I get from them, the more intriguing they become (as opposed to just harrowing).
BWW Blog: The Transformative Magic of Actor Cherry Jones
by Guest Blogger: Dan McCleary - December 26, 2013
Actor Cherry Jones, always deeply affecting on stage in over 20 years of work in which I have seen her, has an uncanny ability to include her audience regardless of whether or not the play requests it. . . . Regardless of the size of the house, in everything she does on stage she breathes in the audience and exhales us back into our seats, changed.
by Guest Blogger: Dan McCleary - December 26, 2013
Actor Cherry Jones, always deeply affecting on stage in over 20 years of work in which I have seen her, has an uncanny ability to include her audience regardless of whether or not the play requests it. . . . Regardless of the size of the house, in everything she does on stage she breathes in the audience and exhales us back into our seats, changed.
Orpheum Family Series to Present SID THE SCIENCE KID, 1/24
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2013
The Orpheum Theatre's 2013-2014 Family Series welcomes Sid The Science Kid to the Orpheum Theatre on Friday, January 24 at 6:30 PM as Sid and his friends take audiences on a journey to discover the curiosities of the world.
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2013
The Orpheum Theatre's 2013-2014 Family Series welcomes Sid The Science Kid to the Orpheum Theatre on Friday, January 24 at 6:30 PM as Sid and his friends take audiences on a journey to discover the curiosities of the world.
Tickets to WAR HORSE's 2014 Run at Orpheum on Sale Today
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2013
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 will go on sale to the public today, December 20th at 10:00 AM.
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2013
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 will go on sale to the public today, December 20th at 10:00 AM.
Theatre Memphis Hosts Gala Tonight
by BWW News Desk - December 19, 2013
Due to inclement weather, the gala honoring Barry Fuller as Scrooge has been rescheduled for tonight, December 19, 2013.
by BWW News Desk - December 19, 2013
Due to inclement weather, the gala honoring Barry Fuller as Scrooge has been rescheduled for tonight, December 19, 2013.
ALMOST, MAINE Set for TheatreWorks' POTS@TheWorks Series, 1/3-26
by BWW News Desk - December 13, 2013
On a cold winter's night in the remote, mythical town of Almost, Maine, it seems everyone is busy falling in and out of love. The mysteries of the human heart are explored in vignettes where the characters respond to the joys and woes of romance in unexpected ways.
by BWW News Desk - December 13, 2013
On a cold winter's night in the remote, mythical town of Almost, Maine, it seems everyone is busy falling in and out of love. The mysteries of the human heart are explored in vignettes where the characters respond to the joys and woes of romance in unexpected ways.
Jillian Michaels to Bring MAXIMIZE YOUR LIFE to Orpheum Theatre, 3/14; Tickets on Sale this Friday
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2013
Jillian Michaels, America's leading authority in health, wellness and fitness, brings her critically acclaimed motivational live tour 'Maximize Your Life' to The Orpheum Theatre on Friday, March 14, 2014. Tickets go on sale Friday, December 13 at 10:00 AM and start at $25. Tickets will be 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). For more information about the tour, visit www.jillianmichaelslive.com.
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2013
Jillian Michaels, America's leading authority in health, wellness and fitness, brings her critically acclaimed motivational live tour 'Maximize Your Life' to The Orpheum Theatre on Friday, March 14, 2014. Tickets go on sale Friday, December 13 at 10:00 AM and start at $25. Tickets will be 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). For more information about the tour, visit www.jillianmichaelslive.com.
Registration Now Open for Playhouse on the Square's Winter Theatre School
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2013
Registration is open for Playhouse on the Square's Theatre School. Playhouse on the Square offers classes in acting, music, and dance for ages 5 through adult. Adult classes begin January 6, 2014. Saturday youth classes begin January 25th. All classes are held at the Jeanne and Henry Varnell Theatre Education building at 1711 Poplar Avenue.
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2013
Registration is open for Playhouse on the Square's Theatre School. Playhouse on the Square offers classes in acting, music, and dance for ages 5 through adult. Adult classes begin January 6, 2014. Saturday youth classes begin January 25th. All classes are held at the Jeanne and Henry Varnell Theatre Education building at 1711 Poplar Avenue.
BWW Reviews: A CHRISTMAS CAROL Marks 36th Consecutive Year at Theatre Memphis
by Caroline Sposto - December 09, 2013
Charles Dickens' sentimental story of a miser's reform feels particularly bittersweet this year because 85-year-old stage veteran stage veteran Barry Fuller, who portrayed Ebenezer Scrooge when the show debuted at the old Theatre Memphis in 1978, has announced that this will be his final season in the role.
by Caroline Sposto - December 09, 2013
Charles Dickens' sentimental story of a miser's reform feels particularly bittersweet this year because 85-year-old stage veteran stage veteran Barry Fuller, who portrayed Ebenezer Scrooge when the show debuted at the old Theatre Memphis in 1978, has announced that this will be his final season in the role.
Playhouse on the Square, Circuit Playhouse Open Tonight; Performances On As Scheduled
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2013
Playhouse on the Square and The Circuit Playhouse are open tonight.
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2013
Playhouse on the Square and The Circuit Playhouse are open tonight.
Theatre Memphis Reschedules Gala for 12/19
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2013
Due to inclement weather, the gala honoring Barry Fuller as Scrooge has been rescheduled for December 19, 2013. For more information, please call 901.682.8323. The box office will close today at 1pm for the safety of our employees. All other regularly scheduled shows will still be performing.
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2013
Due to inclement weather, the gala honoring Barry Fuller as Scrooge has been rescheduled for December 19, 2013. For more information, please call 901.682.8323. The box office will close today at 1pm for the safety of our employees. All other regularly scheduled shows will still be performing.
Sister Act Brings Soulful Fun to Orpheum.
by Caroline Sposto - December 04, 2013
In the beginning, Touchstone released a 1992 comedy starring Whoopi Goldberg. And Touchstone saw the profits and they were good . And Touchstone said, 'Let there be a sequel,' and there was a sequel. And Touchstone called the sequel 'Back in the Habit' . . . and so on. Now, twenty-one years later, Deloris Van Cartier, aspiring diva thrust into a convent for witness protection has come to the Memphis Orpheum.
by Caroline Sposto - December 04, 2013
In the beginning, Touchstone released a 1992 comedy starring Whoopi Goldberg. And Touchstone saw the profits and they were good . And Touchstone said, 'Let there be a sequel,' and there was a sequel. And Touchstone called the sequel 'Back in the Habit' . . . and so on. Now, twenty-one years later, Deloris Van Cartier, aspiring diva thrust into a convent for witness protection has come to the Memphis Orpheum.
Tickets to WAR HORSE's 2014 Run at Orpheum on Sale 12/20
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2013
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 will go on sale to the public Friday, December 20th at 10:00 AM. Tickets will be 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 - December 04, 2013
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 will go on sale to the public Friday, December 20th at 10:00 AM. Tickets will be 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).
STUART LITTLE Plays Orpheum Theatre Today
by BWW News Desk - November 26, 2013
Once again, Stuart Little will jump off of the page and onto the Orpheum stage today, November 26 at 6:30 PM as the Orpheum Theatre's Family Series continues with this timeless classic.
by BWW News Desk - November 26, 2013
Once again, Stuart Little will jump off of the page and onto the Orpheum stage today, November 26 at 6:30 PM as the Orpheum Theatre's Family Series continues with this timeless classic.
BWW Reviews: PETER PAN Soars at Playhouse on the Square
by Caroline Sposto - November 23, 2013
The musical version of the tale of the boy who wouldn't grow up is once again alive on the Memphis stage. Lindsey Roberts reprises the title role with aplomb.
by Caroline Sposto - November 23, 2013
The musical version of the tale of the boy who wouldn't grow up is once again alive on the Memphis stage. Lindsey Roberts reprises the title role with aplomb.
PETER PAN Flies Into Playhouse on the Square, Now thru 1/5
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2013
Peter Pan with Lyrics by Carolyn Leigh, Betty Comden and Adolph Green and Music by Mark Charlap and Jule Styne -- a musical based on the play by James M. Barrie -- will run tongiht, November 22, 2013 - January 5, 2014 at Playhouse on the Square. Special holiday schedule applies. Evening performances begin at 7:00 PM. Matinees begin at 2:00 PM.
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2013
Peter Pan with Lyrics by Carolyn Leigh, Betty Comden and Adolph Green and Music by Mark Charlap and Jule Styne -- a musical based on the play by James M. Barrie -- will run tongiht, November 22, 2013 - January 5, 2014 at Playhouse on the Square. Special holiday schedule applies. Evening performances begin at 7:00 PM. Matinees begin at 2:00 PM.
NewWorks@TheWorks Readings Continue 12/1
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2013
The NewWorks@TheWorks Reading Series continues on December 1st with readings of the remaining finalists in Playhouse on the Square's playwriting competition:
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2013
The NewWorks@TheWorks Reading Series continues on December 1st with readings of the remaining finalists in Playhouse on the Square's playwriting competition:
BWW Reviews: Duo Delights in A TUNA CHRISTMAS at Circuit Playhouse
by Caroline Sposto - November 16, 2013
Greater Tuna plays have been a Memphis tradition since the 1990's. A Tuna Christmas, Directed by Ann Marie Hall (Singin' in the Rain), the second in this series, is a wild yuletide caper that introduces us to the eccentric residents of Tuna--Texas' third-smallest town.
by Caroline Sposto - November 16, 2013
Greater Tuna plays have been a Memphis tradition since the 1990's. A Tuna Christmas, Directed by Ann Marie Hall (Singin' in the Rain), the second in this series, is a wild yuletide caper that introduces us to the eccentric residents of Tuna--Texas' third-smallest town.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL Opens 12/6 at Theatre Memphis
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2013
A Christmas Carol at Theatre Memphis will open December 6, 2013, with a tribute gala event honoring Barry Fuller. Fuller, who was the first actor to portray Ebenezer Scrooge in the original Theatre Memphis, will be reprising the role this year for his 13th and last time at Theatre Memphis. A Christmas Carol returns to Theatre Memphis this year for the 36th consecutive year and runs through December 23 on the Lohrey Stage with weekend evening shows and matinees and some weeknight performances. Weekday school matinee performances (a truncated version without Fuller) are on the Lohrey Stage December 4 - December 20, 2012 (2 performances per day at 9:30am and 11am. Contact 901.682.5261 for prices and details).
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2013
A Christmas Carol at Theatre Memphis will open December 6, 2013, with a tribute gala event honoring Barry Fuller. Fuller, who was the first actor to portray Ebenezer Scrooge in the original Theatre Memphis, will be reprising the role this year for his 13th and last time at Theatre Memphis. A Christmas Carol returns to Theatre Memphis this year for the 36th consecutive year and runs through December 23 on the Lohrey Stage with weekend evening shows and matinees and some weeknight performances. Weekday school matinee performances (a truncated version without Fuller) are on the Lohrey Stage December 4 - December 20, 2012 (2 performances per day at 9:30am and 11am. Contact 901.682.5261 for prices and details).
Circuit Playhouse to Offer Pay What You Can Performance of BARNYARD BASH, 11/23
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2013
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2013
A TUNA CHRISTMAS Comes to The Circuit Playhouse, Now thru 12/29
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2013
A Tuna Christmas by Ed Howard, Joe Sears, and Jaston Williams will run tonight, November 15 - December 29, 2013 at The Circuit Playhouse.
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2013
A Tuna Christmas by Ed Howard, Joe Sears, and Jaston Williams will run tonight, November 15 - December 29, 2013 at The Circuit Playhouse.
PETER PAN to Fly Into Playhouse on the Square, 11/22-1/5
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2013
Peter Pan with Lyrics by Carolyn Leigh, Betty Comden and Adolph Green and Music by Mark Charlap and Jule Styne -- a musical based on the play by James M. Barrie -- will run November 22, 2013 - January 5, 2014 at Playhouse on the Square. Special holiday schedule applies. Evening performances begin at 7:00 PM. Matinees begin at 2:00 PM.
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2013
Peter Pan with Lyrics by Carolyn Leigh, Betty Comden and Adolph Green and Music by Mark Charlap and Jule Styne -- a musical based on the play by James M. Barrie -- will run November 22, 2013 - January 5, 2014 at Playhouse on the Square. Special holiday schedule applies. Evening performances begin at 7:00 PM. Matinees begin at 2:00 PM.
SISTER ACT National Tour Opens 12/3 at The Orpheum
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2013
Direct from Broadway, SISTER ACT, the hilarious, five-time Tony-nominated musical smash, is coming to Memphis, TN. Called "In a word, DIVINE!" by the Associated Press, SISTER ACT opens at the Orpheum Theatre on December 3 for a limited engagement!
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2013
Direct from Broadway, SISTER ACT, the hilarious, five-time Tony-nominated musical smash, is coming to Memphis, TN. Called "In a word, DIVINE!" by the Associated Press, SISTER ACT opens at the Orpheum Theatre on December 3 for a limited engagement!
SCROOGE THE MUSICAL Opens 12/6 at Boiler Room Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2013
The Boiler Room Theatre (BRT), Williamson County's original and longest-running professional theatre company, is excited to announce that it will stage Leslie Brisscue's Scrooge the Musical featuring a classic score and everyone's favorite holiday skinflint. This charming musical will have audiences singing each night as they leave the theatre. This production will run from December 6th until December 22nd with shows on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sundays.
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2013
The Boiler Room Theatre (BRT), Williamson County's original and longest-running professional theatre company, is excited to announce that it will stage Leslie Brisscue's Scrooge the Musical featuring a classic score and everyone's favorite holiday skinflint. This charming musical will have audiences singing each night as they leave the theatre. This production will run from December 6th until December 22nd with shows on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sundays.
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