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GERMANTOWN COMMUNITY THEATRE

3037 Forest Hill Irene Rd.
Germantown, TN 38138



SAINT JOAN Coming to Tennessee Shakespeare Company in April


by Josh Sharpe - March 11, 2025

Tennessee Shakespeare Company (TSC) will bring G. Bernard Shaw’s masterwork of spiritual, political, and human inquiry, Saint Joan, to the Tabor Stage April 4-19....

Past Shows

BIG RIVER CROSSING Big Summer Shows!


BIG RIVER CROSSING GCT audiences have come to love BIG RIVER CROSSING like our own family band. After multiple sold out shows from their first Johnny Cash ...

THANK YOU FIVE: An Evening of Stand-Up Comedy


After a sold out show in January, your host Zach Williams is back with 4 new comics ready to make you laugh with "clean-ish" stand ...

We the People 2.0- A Lunchbreak Concert with Tanisha Ward & Friends


GCT's final Lunchbreak Concert of Season 53 brings back the incomparable Tanisha Ward with an hour of engaging beautiful music presenting We The People 2.0: ...

CABARET the Musical
CABARET the Musical
5/9 - 5/25/2025


Season 53 finishes with one of the most beloved and poignant musicals of our time. With a distinctly Brechtian dose of provocation and a Kander ...

Too Many Detectives at the Murder Mansion BOOKS ON STAGE at GCT & The KROC


TOO MANY DETECTIVES AT THE MURDER MANSION GCT's annual Books On Stage youth procudtion Sure, you think you’ve seen this type of murder mystery before. ...

MSO The Story of Scheherazade Lunchbreak Concert at GCT


Memphis Symphony Orchestra  The Stories of Scheherazade  at Germantown Comunity Theatre MSO & GCT continue our Lunchbreak Series with a rare treat. Skillful musicians will ...

The Stories of Scheherazade Lunchbreak Concert with MSO


MSO & GCT continue our Lunchbreak Series with a rare treat. Skillful musicians will whisk you away to the fantasy world of the “1001 Arabian ...

Hot Foot Honeys Present LESSONS LEARNED: A Tap Concert


HOT FOOT HONEYS  "Lessons Learned"  A Tap Concert LESSONS LEARNED  is an exploration of the human experience through the universal language of dance. Audiences will ...

CELTIC CONCERT: Celebrating the Spirits & Music of the Emerald Isle


Join GCT for an evening of all things Emerald Isle in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day! You may recognize band leader, Philip Himebook, from GCT’s ...

Twelve Angry Jurors
Twelve Angry Jurors
2/28 - 2/16/2025


A 19-year-old suspect has just stood trial for the fatal stabbing of their father. “They don’t stand a chance,” mutters the guard as the 12 ...

Iris Collective LOVE NOTES Lunchbreak Concert at GCT


Iris Collective  Presents  "LOVE NOTES"  at Germantown Community Theatre In this romantic Lunchbreak Concert, Iris Collective’s 2024/2025 Artist Fellows Gabriela Fogo on violin and Roberta ...

Through the Looking Screen
Through the Looking Screen
1/31 - 2/9/2025


GCT has a surprise special addition to Season 53 with an encore presentation of a wildly popular production from our friends at Quark Theatre!  Annabel ...

THANK YOU FIVE: An Evening of Stand Up Comedy


Start 2025 off with a barrel of laughs! THANK YOU FIVE: An Evening of Comedy- TAKE 2! Saturday January 18th Tickets $15 Bar opens at ...

THE FUNNY PAGES art show with MidSouth Cartoonists Association at GCT


The Mid-South Cartoonists Association gallery art show, THE FUNNY PAGES , is happening at Germantown Community Theatre November 12th, 2025 thru the new year. MSCA ...

Not-So-Little Orphan Annie's HOLIDAY HANGOVER


GCT celebrated the holidays with ANNIE JR. the Musical and it seems the Christmas spirit floods the airwaves earlier and earlier every year. Busy schedules, ...

ONE MAN's CHRISTMAS CAROL with Marques Brown


GCT Executive Director Marques Brown, known locally as a theatre professional, educator, and special needs advocate, is back again with his Ostrander nominated original adaptation, ...

ONE MAN's CHRISTMAS CAROL with Marques Brown


GCT Executive Director Marques Brown, known locally as a theatre professional, educator, and special needs advocate, is back again with his Ostrander nominated original adaptation, ...

SEASONS GREETINGS Lunchbreak Concert with Memphis Symphony Orchestra


Memphis Symphony Orchestra Annual Seasons Greetings Now in it’s 4th year, GCT and MSO invite you and yours to celebrate holiday cheer of home and ...

ANNIE JR. the Musical
ANNIE JR. the Musical
12/6 - 11/22/2024


Based on the popular comic strip and adapted from the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, with a beloved book and score by Tony Award winners, Thomas ...

Iris Collective GIVING THANKS Melodies of warmth & gratitude


GCT Concert & Event Series continues with the return of  Iris Collective  GIVING THANKS will be an hour of beautiful "Melodies of Gratitude" Iris Collective ...

THE SMELL OF THE KILL a Dark Comedy


Take three delicious, malicious housewives, add three miserable husbands—and chill. That's the recipe of Michele Lowe's tantalizing comedy  The Smell of the Kill   running ...

THANK YOU FIVE: An Evening of Stand Up Comedy


The big night is almost here! "Thank you, Five...an Evening of Comedy" at Germantown Community Theatre in conjunction with Highwater Comedy has an incredible fire ...

Michael Hoffman's PATTERNS World Premiere


The  Teresa Jordan Emerging Local Playwright Competition  winner for Season 53  PATTERNS  by Michael Hoffman, is a searing drama that explores what happens when we ...

MOVIE MAGIC a Memphis Symphony Orchestra Lunchbreak Concert


Memphis Symphony Orchestra will join us for 3 Lunchbreak Concerts this season and they start off with a string quartet playing an unforgettable hour of ...

RIDE THE CYCLONE the Musical


Germantown Community Theatre's 53rd Season continues with  Ride the Cyclone the Musical  August 16th - September 1st Join us for the regional premiere of this ...

Antigone Or And Still She Must Rise Up


GCT Season 53 begins with  Antigone or And Still She Must Rise Up . July 12th-28th The plague has not yet left Thebes. In a ...

THIS IS US: The African American Experience Through Song


Come to Germantown Community Theatre for our first Lunchbreak Concert of Season 53. THIS IS US: The African American Experience Through Song with the incomparable ...

Big River Crossing Returns to GCT!


GCT audiences have come to love  BIG RIVER CROSSING  like our own family band. After multiple sold out shows from their first Johnny Cash Tribute ...

Legally Blonde the Musical
Legally Blonde the Musical
5/31 - 6/16/2024


Legally Blonde the Musical  Sponsored by Sue Olsson  Director/Choreographer Leah Barrett & Music Director Tammy Holt America’s favorite blonde, Elle Woods, is ready to prove ...

MERRY MEN a Maid Marian Comedy


Merry Men  by Kemuel DeMoville In this hilarious twist on classic Robin Hood lore, Maid Marian learns that she has to marry the objectionably evil ...

Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time


Germantown Community Theatre's next Season 52 Show THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME will open April 12th with our traditional champagne reception! Make ...

The Dinosaur Crew Returns


Magic Mr. Nick and his friend Paleontologist Colby are back with a whole new slate of colorful dinosaurs to introduce your excited kiddos to at ...

ALEXIS GRACE in CONCERT


ALEXIS GRACE in CONCERT Sunday MARCH 24th 7pm Voted Memphis Flyer Best Singer in Memphis 2023 and former American Idol semifinalist, Alexis Grace takes the ...

Kate Hamill's LITTLE WOMEN
Kate Hamill's LITTLE WOMEN
3/1 - 3/17/2024


LITTLE WOMEN Adapted by Kate Hamill from the novel by Louisa May Alcott Sponsored by Fred & Brandy Miller in honor of their 50th Anniversary ...

CRAZY GAMES & SILLY PRIZES FAMILY SHOW


Magic Mr. Nick amazed and amused GCT audiences with his Dr. Wacky Science Show last Halloween but this time he's left the lab behind and ...

Memphis Symphony Orchestra Spring-Along POPS Lunchbreak Concert


Memphis Symphony Orchestra returns with a POPS style concert of irresistible favorites sure to have you singing along! Come celebrate spring and enjoy an hour ...

IRIS Collective Love Songs Through the Ages


For Germantown Community Theatre's first Lunchbreak Concert of 2024 we invite you to enjoy "Love Songs Through the Ages" with  Iris Collective ! From  www.iriscollective.org ...

THE CHILDREN by Lucy Kirkwood


Germantown Community Theatre presents The Children by Lucy Kirkwood. Set in 'a small cottage on the east coast', where Hazel (Christina Wellford Scott) and Robin ...

Big River Crossing Sings the Holidays! at GCT


Philip and Peter Himebook are bringing the band home for the holidays to GCT! You fell in love with Big River Crossing in their Johnny ...

One Man's Christmas Carol benefit by Marques Brown


Back by popular demand! Marques Brown's Ostrander nominated original adaptation of Charles Dicken's A Christmas Carol is an hour long sincere and uplifting portrayal of ...

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever! at GCT


The return of a time honored tradition at GCT! This delightful comedy is adapted from the best-selling Young Adult book, and has become a holiday ...

Everyone and Their Mother (world premiere)


First in the Annual Playwright’s Competition for Emerging Local Authors  Emily Draffen's play "Everyone and Their Mother" Maralee's decision to "live her truth" throws her adult children's ...

Tanisha Ward Lunchbox Concert accompanied by Gary Beard


GCT's Lunchbreak Concerts have become a staple in our community. While we look forward to more appearances from Iris Collective and Memphis Symphony Orchestra thru ...

The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical


Germantown Community Theatre begins their 52nd Season with the wildly popular modern mythical legend "The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical" an all youth acted ...

Big River Crossing: The Johnny Cash Tribute Band


GCT Welcomes back crowd favorite Big River Crossing! Phillip Himebook and his family band have worked up a whole new set of bluegrass and early ...

Pride & Prejudice
Pride & Prejudice
5/26 - 6/11/2023


This isn’t your grandmother’s Austen! Bold, surprising, boisterous, and timely, this P&P for a new era explores the absurdities and thrills of finding your perfect (or ...

ShakeSPLOSION!
ShakeSPLOSION!
5/11 - 5/20/2023


This season's BOOKS ON STAGE presentation will be "ShakeSPLOSION!!" "ShakeSPLOSION!!" is a madcap sprint through every play written by the Bard. From 235 years of ...

Memphis Symphony Orchestra Summer Concert


Memphis Symphony Orchestra Joins us for another Lunchbreak Concert from 12-1pm for $10 general admission. Listen and learn as their fabulous musicians treat us to ...

I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change


Since God created human based on his own image, the love story of thousands of men and women has been born. This musical consists of ...

Brennan Villines


Join GCT in welcoming Brennan Villines in concert! This incredible and accomplished music artist travels the world entertaining but has never forgotten his Memphis roots. ...

Iris Collective Spring Concert


Welcome back the Iris Orchestra Fellows with new selections of orchestra music to delight the senses. More details to come!   Lunchbox Concert Series Events ...

Spamalot
Spamalot
3/3 - 3/19/2023


Spamalot tells the legendary tale of King Arthurs quest to find the Holy Grail. Inspired by the classic comedy film, Monty Python and the Holy ...

Memphis Symphony Orchestra Spring Concert


Memphis Symphony Orchestra joins us for another Lunchbreak Concert! 12 noon- 1pm for $10 general admission. Listen and learn as their fabulous musicians treat us ...

Comedy Hypnosis Night with Nick Toombs


This adults only night of hilarity is sure to be an unforgettable experience! Nick Toombs is a renowned entertainer and genuine hypnotist with a penchant ...

Wit
Wit
1/20 - 2/5/2023


Wit is the story of Dr. Vivian Bearing who examines that question when its main character, a feared English professor, finds out she has terminal ...

Dinosaur Crew Invades GCT


Get ready to laugh and learn about your favorite dinosaurs with the whole family! Paleontologist, Mr. Colby, will introduce you to "real" dinosaurs of all ...

All Is Calm/One Man's Christmas Carol


Germantown Community Theatre & Houston High School present TWO shows in one night! First enjoy Marques Brown in his adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic ...

Peter and the Starcatcher
Peter and the Starcatcher
12/9 - 12/18/2022


It is 1885 during the reign of Queen Victoria and two ships from the British Empire set sail on the high seas for the imaginary ...

Iris Orchestra Fellows at GCT


Iris Orchestra fellows, Otavio Kavakama & Pedro Maia, treat us to their masterful strings.  These world traveled award winning innovators treat us to another lunch ...

Memphis Symphony Orchestra Brass Quintet


Memphis Symphony Orchestra returns to GCT  MSO is Bringing the Brass!  This quintet is sure to please with another lunch break concert of favorites!  at 12pm ...

Dinosaur Crew


Dinosaurs are invading GCT!!! This Veteran's Day, KIDS of all ages, laugh & learn with  prehistoric friends of all shapes & sizes! Friday Nov. 11th ...

An Inspector Calls
An Inspector Calls
10/21 - 11/6/2022


In 1912 pompous industrialist Arthur Birling, who has hopes of a knighthood, his superior wife Sybil and young son Eric are celebrating the engagement of ...

Smoke on the Mountain
Smoke on the Mountain
9/9 - 9/25/2022


Smoke on the Mountain tells the story of a Saturday Night Gospel Sing at a country church in North Carolinas Smoky Mountains in 1938. The ...

Puffs, Or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic


Puffs is the story of Wayne Hopkins: a regular boy who finds out hes a wizard and goes to school in England where he makes ...

Hundred Days
Hundred Days
5/27 - 6/12/2022


Regional Premiere starring our own Christina Hernandez!Hundred Days is an uncensored, exhilarating and heartrending true story about embracing uncertainty, taking a leap, and loving as ...

Bright Star
Bright Star
4/22 - 5/8/2022


Inspired by a true story and featuring the Tony-nominated score by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, Broadway's BRIGHT STAR tells a sweeping tale of love ...

Cecil Yancy's A History of Bluegrass


Local historian and musician Cecil Yancy takes us on a musical journey of Bluegrass developing from old country gospel to the TV themes we know ...

Outside Mullingar
Outside Mullingar
3/17 - 3/27/2022


Notice the added Thursday performances and this allstar cast of Emily Draffen, Stephen Garrett, Tony Isbell and Christina Welford Scott! Anthony and Rosemary are two ...

The Complete History of America (abridged)


This show was postponed and we added Thursdays to accommodate as many of you as possible after the virus numbers have gone down. Please come ...

ELF the Musical Jr.
ELF the Musical Jr.
12/3 - 12/19/2021


Based on the beloved holiday film, this hilarious fish-out-of-water comedy follows Buddy the Elf in his quest to find his true identity. The would-be elf ...

Big River Crossing: A Johnny Cash Tribute Concert


Join GCT once again tapping feet and clapping hands with Big River Crossing as they perform some of Johnny Cash's biggest hits as well as ...

CLUE on Stage
CLUE on Stage
10/15 - 10/31/2021


Its a dark and stormy night, and youve been invited to a very unusual dinner party. Each of the guests has an alias, the butler ...

Driving Miss Daisy
Driving Miss Daisy
6/12 - 6/28/2020


NEW SHOW DATES!Thank you to our cast and crew for remounting the show since we had to cancel in March. All previous tickets were refunded ...

Driving Miiss Daisy
Driving Miiss Daisy
3/13 - 3/29/2020


Author Alfred Uhry Directed by Jason Spitzer Set in mid-century Atlanta, Driving Miss Daisy tells the story of an elderly Jewish matron, Daisy Werthan, and ...

Next to Normal
Next to Normal
1/31 - 2/16/2020


Next to Normal (Book & lyrics by Brian Yorkey and music by Tom Kitt) explores how one suburban household copes with crisis and mental illness. ...

Videos


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LoneTree Live (6/28 - 6/28)
Stephen Wilson Jr. in Memphis Stephen Wilson Jr.
Graceland Soundstage (11/14 - 11/14)
ALL-AMERICAN ELVIS TRIBUTE in Memphis ALL-AMERICAN ELVIS TRIBUTE
Graceland Soundstage (7/5 - 7/5)
Tutti Frutti- The Life and Music of Little Richard (A New Musical) in Memphis Tutti Frutti- The Life and Music of Little Richard (A New Musical)
Orpheum Theatre (Halloran Theatre) (6/28 - 6/28)
Jubilee in Memphis Jubilee
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