Review: THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Orpheum Theatre Memphis
by AniKatrina Fageol - February 18, 2026
What did our critic think of THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Orpheum Theatre Memphis?...
Review: DREAMGIRLS at Hattiloo Theatre
by Kevin Shaw - February 10, 2026
The city of Memphis is 63% African American. The nation’s first Black newspaper began here under the leadership of Ida B. Wells. The 1968 Sanitation Workers’ Strike brought Martin Luther King Jr. to this city, leading to his assassination and dramatically accelerating the national civil rights m...
Review: JAGGED LITTLE PILL at Playhouse On The Square
by Kevin Shaw - February 08, 2026
What did our critic think of JAGGED LITTLE PILL at Playhouse On The Square?...
Review: THE OUTSIDERS at Orpheum Theatre Memphis
by AniKatrina Fageol - January 21, 2026
Memphis may be expecting a snowstorm but The Outsiders: A New Musical is heating things up at the Orpheum! ...
Past Shows
BIG RIVER CROSSING Big Summer Shows!
Jun 7
BIG RIVER CROSSINGGCT audiences have come to love BIG RIVER CROSSING like our own family band. After multiple sold out shows from their first Johnny Cash Tribute...
THANK YOU FIVE: An Evening of Stand-Up Comedy
Jun 7
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
May 30
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: An...
CABARET the Musical
May 9 – May 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
Apr 17 – Apr 26, 2025
TOO MANY DETECTIVES AT THE MURDER MANSIONGCT's annual Books On Stage youth procudtionSure, you think you’ve seen this type of murder mystery before. A cast...
MSO The Story of Scheherazade Lunchbreak Concert at GCT
Apr 25
Memphis Symphony Orchestra The Stories of Scheherazade at Germantown Comunity TheatreMSO & GCT continue our Lunchbreak Series with a rare treat. Skillful musicians will whisk you away...
The Stories of Scheherazade Lunchbreak Concert with MSO
Apr 25
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
Apr 4 – Apr 5, 2025
HOT FOOT HONEYS "Lessons Learned" A Tap ConcertLESSONS LEARNED is an exploration of the human experience through the universal language of dance. Audiences will be left with a...
CELTIC CONCERT: Celebrating the Spirits & Music of the Emerald Isle
Mar 16 – Mar 17, 2025
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
Feb 28 – Feb 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
Feb 14
Iris Collective Presents "LOVE NOTES" at Germantown Community TheatreIn this romantic Lunchbreak Concert, Iris Collective’s 2024/2025 Artist Fellows Gabriela Fogo on violin and Roberta dos Santos on cello...
Through the Looking Screen
Jan 31 – Feb 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 is...
THANK YOU FIVE: An Evening of Stand Up Comedy
Jan 18
Start 2025 off with a barrel of laughs!THANK YOU FIVE: An Evening of Comedy- TAKE 2!Saturday January 18thTickets $15Bar opens at 6:30 & Show at...
THE FUNNY PAGES art show with MidSouth Cartoonists Association at GCT
Nov 12 – Jan 17, 2025
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 will...
Not-So-Little Orphan Annie's HOLIDAY HANGOVER
Dec 28 – Dec 29, 2024
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
Dec 20 – Dec 22, 2024
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
Dec 20 – Dec 22, 2024
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
Dec 6
Memphis Symphony Orchestra Annual Seasons GreetingsNow in it’s 4th year, GCT and MSO invite you and yours to celebrate holiday cheer of home and hearth...
ANNIE JR. the Musical
Dec 6 – Nov 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
Nov 15
GCT Concert & Event Series continues with the return of Iris Collective GIVING THANKS will be an hour of beautiful "Melodies of Gratitude"Iris Collective Fellows, Roberta Dos...
THE SMELL OF THE KILL a Dark Comedy
Oct 18 – Nov 3, 2024
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 October 18th to...
THANK YOU FIVE: An Evening of Stand Up Comedy
Oct 4
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
Sep 20 – Sep 29, 2024
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 ask the uncomfortable questions.Retired...
MOVIE MAGIC a Memphis Symphony Orchestra Lunchbreak Concert
Sep 27
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
Aug 16 – Sep 1, 2024
Germantown Community Theatre's 53rd Season continues with Ride the Cyclone the Musical August 16th - September 1stJoin us for the regional premiere of this wildly popular musical...
Antigone Or And Still She Must Rise Up
Jul 12 – Jul 28, 2024
GCT Season 53 begins with Antigone or And Still She Must Rise Up.July 12th-28thThe plague has not yet left Thebes. In a broken world at the...
THIS IS US: The African American Experience Through Song
Jul 26
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 vocalist...
Big River Crossing Returns to GCT!
Jun 28 – Jun 30, 2024
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 to their recent...
Legally Blonde the Musical
May 31 – Jun 16, 2024
Legally Blonde the Musical Sponsored by Sue Olsson Director/Choreographer Leah Barrett & Music Director Tammy HoltAmerica’s favorite blonde, Elle Woods, is ready to prove who’s in charge...
MERRY MEN a Maid Marian Comedy
May 9 – May 18, 2024
Merry Men by Kemuel DeMovilleIn this hilarious twist on classic Robin Hood lore, Maid Marian learns that she has to marry the objectionably evil and incompetent...
Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time
Apr 12 – Apr 28, 2024
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
Apr 13
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
Mar 24
ALEXIS GRACE in CONCERT Sunday MARCH 24th 7pmVoted Memphis Flyer Best Singer in Memphis 2023 and former American Idol semifinalist, Alexis Grace takes the stage...
Kate Hamill's LITTLE WOMEN
Mar 1 – Mar 17, 2024
LITTLE WOMEN Adapted by Kate Hamill from the novel by Louisa May AlcottSponsored by Fred & Brandy Miller in honor of their 50th AnniversaryMarch 1st...
CRAZY GAMES & SILLY PRIZES FAMILY SHOW
Mar 9
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
Mar 8
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 of...
IRIS Collective "Love Songs Through the Ages"
Feb 9
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 : “When art stirs the...
THE CHILDREN by Lucy Kirkwood
Jan 26 – Feb 4, 2024
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
Dec 21 – Dec 23, 2023
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 Cash...
"One Man's Christmas Carol" benefit by Marques Brown
Dec 21 – Dec 22, 2023
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
Dec 8 – Dec 17, 2023
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)
Aug 18 – Aug 27, 2023
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 lives into...
Tanisha Ward Lunchbox Concert accompanied by Gary Beard
Aug 4
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
Jul 21 – Jul 30, 2023
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
Jul 7 – Jul 9, 2023
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 rock...
Pride & Prejudice
May 26 – Jun 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!
May 11 – May 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 English...
Memphis Symphony Orchestra Summer Concert
May 12
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
Apr 14 – Apr 30, 2023
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
Mar 31
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. Brennan...
Iris Collective Spring Concert
Mar 24
Welcome back the Iris Orchestra Fellows with new selections of orchestra music to delight the senses. More details to come! Lunchbox Concert Series Events are 1...
Spamalot
Mar 3 – Mar 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
Mar 3
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 to sounds...
Comedy Hypnosis Night with Nick Toombs
Feb 11
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
Jan 20 – Feb 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
Jan 28
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 shapes...
All Is Calm/One Man's Christmas Carol
Dec 19 – Dec 23, 2022
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
Dec 9 – Dec 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
Dec 9
Iris Orchestra fellows, Otavio Kavakama & Pedro Maia, treat us to their masterful strings. These world traveled award winning innovators treat us to another lunch break...
Memphis Symphony Orchestra Brass Quintet
Nov 18
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 noon on Friday...
Dinosaur Crew
Nov 11
Dinosaurs are invading GCT!!!This Veteran's Day, KIDS of all ages, laugh & learn with prehistoric friends of all shapes & sizes!Friday Nov. 11th at 10:30am &...
An Inspector Calls
Oct 21 – Nov 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
Sep 9 – Sep 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
Jul 29 – Aug 7, 2022
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
May 27 – Jun 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
Apr 22 – May 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
Apr 30 – May 4, 2022
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
Mar 17 – Mar 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)
Feb 17 – Feb 27, 2022
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.
Dec 3 – Dec 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
Nov 5 – Nov 7, 2021
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
Oct 15 – Oct 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
Jun 12 – Jun 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
Mar 13 – Mar 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
Jan 31 – Feb 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....
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