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TN Shakespeare Co. to Present ROMEO AND JULIET at GPAC, 1/28 & 30

TN Shakespeare Co. to Present ROMEO AND JULIET at GPAC, 1/28 & 30

by BWW News Desk — January 9, 2014
Tennessee Shakespeare Company brings a sweeping, youthful, full-cast production of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet to the Duncan-Williams Performance Hall at Germantown Performing Arts Center on January 28 and 30 at 7:00 pm.
SPAMALOT to Run 1/24-2/16 at Playhouse on the Square

SPAMALOT to Run 1/24-2/16 at Playhouse on the Square

by BWW News Desk — January 8, 2014
This Tony Award winner for Best Musical and Drama Desk Award winner for Outstanding New Musical is a comedy "lovingly ripped off from" the 1975 film Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
THE MUSICAL OF MUSICALS (THE MUSICAL!) Will Return to Theatre Memphis, 1/10-19

THE MUSICAL OF MUSICALS (THE MUSICAL!) Will Return to Theatre Memphis, 1/10-19

by BWW News Desk — January 7, 2014
The Musical of Musicals (The Musical!), by Eric Rockwell and Joanne Bogart, makes a return engagement January 10 - 19, 2014 at Theatre Memphis on the Next Stage.
Limited Tickets Remain for TN Shakespeare's Gala with 'PHANTOM' Howard McGillin

Limited Tickets Remain for TN Shakespeare's Gala with 'PHANTOM' Howard McGillin

by BWW News Desk — January 7, 2014
Actor Howard McGillin, Broadway's longest-running Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera, will headline Tennessee Shakespeare Company's Fifth Annual Valentine's Gala on February 14, 2014, at Germantown Performing Arts Center.
BWW Reviews: ALMOST, MAINE Will Charm Your Thermal Socks Off.

BWW Reviews: ALMOST, MAINE Will Charm Your Thermal Socks Off.

by Caroline Sposto — January 6, 2014
'You're in unorganized territory .
BWW Blog: The Generous Spirit of Mark Rylance

BWW Blog: The Generous Spirit of Mark Rylance

by Guest Blogger: Dan McCleary — January 6, 2014
For the past 22 years, one of the personal on-stage inspirations and models, perhaps the singular of these, has been Mark Rylance.
BWW Blog: DEATH OF A SALESMAN - Beginnings

BWW Blog: DEATH OF A SALESMAN - Beginnings

by Guest Blogger: Tony Isbell — January 6, 2014
BY ANTHONY ISBELL When I was approached about directing Death of a Salesman for Theatre Memphis, I hesitated for a moment.
OTHER DESERT CITIES to Run 1/17-2/9 at The Circuit Playhouse

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.
BWW Blog: Helping Memphis Students Embrace Shakespeare

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.
BWW Blog: The Transformative Magic of Actor Cherry Jones

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.
Orpheum Family Series to Present SID THE SCIENCE KID, 1/24

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.
Tickets to WAR HORSE's 2014 Run at Orpheum on Sale Today

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.
Theatre Memphis Hosts Gala Tonight

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.
ALMOST, MAINE Set for TheatreWorks' POTS@TheWorks Series, 1/3-26

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.
Jillian Michaels to Bring MAXIMIZE YOUR LIFE to Orpheum Theatre, 3/14; Tickets on Sal

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.
Registration Now Open for Playhouse on the Square's Winter Theatre School

Registration Now Open for Playhouse on the Square's Winter Theatre School

by BWW News Desk — December 9, 2013
Registration is open for Playhouse on the Square's Theatre School.
BWW Reviews: A CHRISTMAS CAROL Marks 36th Consecutive Year at Theatre Memphis

BWW Reviews: A CHRISTMAS CAROL Marks 36th Consecutive Year at Theatre Memphis

by Caroline Sposto — December 9, 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 t
Playhouse on the Square, Circuit Playhouse Open Tonight; Performances On As Scheduled

Playhouse on the Square, Circuit Playhouse Open Tonight; Performances On As Scheduled

by BWW News Desk — December 6, 2013
Playhouse on the Square and The Circuit Playhouse are open tonight.
Theatre Memphis Reschedules Gala for 12/19

Theatre Memphis Reschedules Gala for 12/19

by BWW News Desk — December 6, 2013
Due to inclement weather, the gala honoring Barry Fuller as Scrooge has been rescheduled for December 19, 2013.
Sister Act Brings Soulful Fun to Orpheum.

Sister Act Brings Soulful Fun to Orpheum.

by Caroline Sposto — December 4, 2013
In the beginning, Touchstone released a 1992 comedy starring Whoopi Goldberg.
Tickets to WAR HORSE's 2014 Run at Orpheum on Sale 12/20

Tickets to WAR HORSE's 2014 Run at Orpheum on Sale 12/20

by BWW News Desk — December 4, 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.
STUART LITTLE Plays Orpheum Theatre Today

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.
BWW Reviews: PETER PAN Soars at Playhouse on the Square

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.
PETER PAN Flies Into Playhouse on the Square, Now thru 1/5

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.
NewWorks@TheWorks Readings Continue 12/1

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:

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