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Theatre Memphis' Youth Company to Present FANTASTIC MR. FOX, Begin. 7/15
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2013
The professional children's touring group for Theatre Memphis, ShoWagon, will also be performing in the play. According to Theatre Memphis Executive Producer Debbie Litch, 'One way we felt the experience for the children could be amplified was to have them act with the professionals. It has been quite the rehearsal process but everyone seems to have grown and learned and is looking forward to performing.' Fantastic Mr. Fox runs Monday through Friday at 11am and Saturday and Sunday at 2pm, July 15 - 21, 2013.
Orpheum Theatre to Present DIRTY DANCING with Pre-Screening Salsa Lessons, 7/25
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2013
Dance amateurs and experts alike will have the time of their lives at the Orpheum Theatre on Thursday, July 25 at 6:00 PM. Salsa Memphis dance instructors will lead patrons in fun, easy-to-learn Salsa steps in the Orpheum lobby prior to The Orpheum's Summer Movie feature DIRTY DANCING at 7:00 PM.
FIVE LESBIANS EATING A QUICHE Opens Tonight at Playhouse on the Square
by BWW News Desk - July 05, 2013
Playhouse on the Square announces its 2012-2013 season of plays and musicals. Reservations and ticket information can be found at http://www.playhouseonthesquare.org/boxoffice/ or by calling (901) 726-4656. The Box Office is located inside Playhouse on the Square at 66 South Cooper Street, Memphis, TN 38104.
Chris Davis to Host ROCKY HORROR Edition of 'Behind the Screen' at Orpheum Theatre, 7/19
by BWW News Desk - July 03, 2013
Mid-South movie goers will put on their platform heels and "Time Warp" their way to the Orpheum Theatre on Friday, July 19 as Chris Davis hosts the ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW edition of "Beyond the Screen with Indie Memphis" at 7:30 PM. The Orpheum's annual screening of the film will follow at 8:00 PM.
THE PARENT TRAP Set for Orpheum's Summer Movie Series Today
by BWW News Desk - June 28, 2013
The Orpheum's Summer Movie Series and The Memphis Redbirds will team up to present 'Scout Day' at the Orpheum's 1:30 PM matinee showing of Walt Disney's 1961 family classic, THE PARENT TRAP today, June 28.
Blue Day Opens for John Wayne's THE SEARCHERS at The Orpheum Tonight
by BWW News Desk - June 28, 2013
The Orpheum's Summer Movie Series welcomes back Blue Day, a local Bluegrass staple, for a special pre-movie concert tonight, June 28 at 6:30 PM before the 7:00 PM showing of John Wayne in THE SEARCHERS.
Playhouse on the Square Adds 7/10 Performance of THE COLOR PURPLE
by BWW News Desk - June 25, 2013
Due to the success of Playhouse on the Square's THE COLOR PURPLE, a performance has been added for Wednesday, July 10 at 8 p.m. The regular ticket price for the added performance is $35. The performance is on sale now.
Decades Barbershop Quartet to Present SOUND OF MUSIC Sing-a-Long at the Orpheum, 7/12
by BWW News Desk - June 25, 2013
The Orpheum's Summer Movie Series is pleased to present Decades, the world-renowned a cappella barbershop quartet, on Friday, July 12 at 6:30 PM. Decades will perform contemporary songs combined with barbershop favorites. The group will conclude their performance by leading the audience in a fun, engaging vocal warm up before The Orpheum's showing of a special Sing-a-long version of THE SOUND OF MUSIC at 7:00 PM.
Tickets for Orpheum Theatre's REINVENTING RADIO: AN EVENING WITH IRA GLASS Now On Sale
by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2013
The Orpheum Theatre will present famed radio host Ira Glass in Reinventing Radio: An Evening with Ira Glass. Best known for NPR's This American Life, Glass will exhibit the sound of the show for one night only on Saturday, October 5, 2013 at 8:00 PM at the Orpheum Theatre.
Orpheum Theatre Screens CASABLANCA Tonight
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2013
The Orpheum's Summer Movie Series will present Memphis Film Historian Vincent Astor for a special program tonight, June 21 at 6:30 PM before the 7:00 PM showing of CASABLANCA at the Orpheum Theatre.
Playhouse on the Square's Solstice Party Benefits Overton Park Conservancy Today
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2013
Playhouse on the Square will honor Overton Park Conservancy with its next Four Seasons party today, June 21st from 5:30 pm - 6:30pm. The Four Seasons Cocktail Series is a set of free happy-hour events that coincide with each equinox and solstice. A different non-profit organization is honored at each event and guests are invited to learn about and support the honoree's mission while enjoying complimentary hors d'oeuvres and a signature cocktail.
Playhouse on the Square Presents THE COLOR PURPLE, Now thru 7/14
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2013
This musical adaptation of Alice Walker's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel is the story of Celie, a downtrodden young woman who, through love, finds strength and her own unique voice despite a lifetime of abuse and adversity. With a score filled with jazz, ragtime, blues and gospel, The Color Purple is a celebration of the healing power of love and the human will to persevere. Nominated for 11 Tony Awards in 2006 including Best Musical and Best Original Score.
THE PARENT TRAP Set for Orpheum's Summer Movie Series 6/28
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2013
The Orpheum's Summer Movie Series and The Memphis Redbirds will team up to present "Scout Day" at the Orpheum's 1:30 PM matinee showing of Walt Disney's 1961 family classic, THE PARENT TRAP on Friday, June 28.
Blue Day to Open for John Wayne's THE SEARCHERS at The Orpheum, 6/28
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2013
The Orpheum's Summer Movie Series welcomes back Blue Day, a local Bluegrass staple, for a special pre-movie concert on Friday, June 28 at 6:30 PM before the 7:00 PM showing of John Wayne in THE SEARCHERS.
Playhouse on the Square to Present 5 LESBIANS EATING A QUICHE, 7/5-28
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2013
5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche runs July 5 - July 28 as part of the POTS@TheWorks series at TheatreWorks, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8pm, and Sundays at 2pm. The Pay What You Can performance is Thursday, July 11 at 8pm. TheatreWorks is located at 2085 Monroe Ave. For more information or to make reservations, please call 901-726-4656 or purchase tickets online at playhouseonthesquare.org.
Nation Juneteenth Observance Foundation to Celebrate African-American Jazz Artists, 6/30
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2013
Jazz and Memphis' legacy of world-renowned African-American jazz artists will be celebrated Friday, June 21, 2013 at 7:00 pm at the Historic Daisy Theater on Beale Street.
Theatre Memphis Adds June 25 Performance of SINGIN' IN THE RAIN
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2013
Due to the record sales and attendance to date of Singin' in the Rain at Theatre Memphis, an additional performance date has been added on Tuesday, June 25 at 7:30 pm.
Alicia Kelly & John Boehr to Star in SOUTH PACIFIC at Roxy Regional Theatre, 7/12-8/17
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2013
Powerhouse vocalists John Boehr and Alicia Kelly have joined the cast of Rodgers & Hammerstein's SOUTH PACIFIC at the Roxy Regional Theatre, July 12 through August 17.
DEATHTRAP Comes to The Circuit Playhouse Tonight
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2013
Deathtrap by Ira Levin will run tonight, June 7 - June 30, 2013 at The Circuit Playhouse.
SINGIN' IN THE RAIN Storms the Stage at Theatre Memphis, Now thru 6/30
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2013
Singin' in the Rain, a cloned stage version of the 1957 film classic, will open on the Lohrey Stage at Theatre Memphis tonight, June 7 and run through June 30, 2013.
Orpheum Theatre to Screen CASABLANCA, 6/21
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2013
The Orpheum's Summer Movie Series will present Memphis Film Historian Vincent Astor for a special program on Friday, June 21 at 6:30 PM before the 7:00 PM showing of CASABLANCA at the Orpheum Theatre.
Playhouse on the Square's Solstice Party to Benefit Overton Park Conservancy, 6/21
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2013
Playhouse on the Square will honor Overton Park Conservancy with its next Four Seasons party on Friday, June 21st from5:30 pm - 6:30pm. The Four Seasons Cocktail Series is a set of free happy-hour events that coincide with each equinox and solstice. A different non-profit organization is honored at each event and guests are invited to learn about and support the honoree's mission while enjoying complimentary hors d'oeuvres and a signature cocktail.
Playhouse on the Square to Present THE COLOR PURPLE, 6/21-7/14
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2013
This musical adaptation of Alice Walker's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel is the story of Celie, a downtrodden young woman who, through love, finds strength and her own unique voice despite a lifetime of abuse and adversity. With a score filled with jazz, ragtime, blues and gospel, The Color Purple is a celebration of the healing power of love and the human will to persevere. Nominated for 11 Tony Awards in 2006 including Best Musical and Best Original Score.
THE CAMERAMAN and The Orpheum's Mighty Wurlitzer Kicks Off Summer Movie Series
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2013
Step back in time to the Roaring '20s as The Orpheum Theatre kicks off its 85th Anniversary Summer Movie Series with Buster Keaton's silent comedy classic, THE CAMERAMAN on Friday, June 7 at 7:00 PM. Pre-movie events include Happy Half-Hour drink specials from 6:00 to 6:30 PM immediately followed by "Behind the Screen with Indie Memphis."
The Ray & Joan Kroc Community Center Presents Best of Broadway Dinner Theatre, Now thru 6/1
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2013
The Ray & Joan Kroc Community Center will present Best of Broadway Dinner Theatre.

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