Orpheum Theatre Memphis is a theatre in Wichita, KS.
In 2005, Spamalot won the Tony Award for best musical comedy. Lovingly ripped off from the classic film "Monty Python and The Holy Grail," this outrageous parody tells the tale of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table and has been called "The best new musical to open"...
The party's roaring on Broadway! THE GREAT GATSBY is a “great, big Broadway extravaganza that explodes with life and energy” (Entertainment Weekly). Directed by Marc Bruni (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical), this story of extravagance and longing features choreography by...
The year is 1943 and we’re losing the war. Luckily, we’re about to gamble all our futures on a stolen corpse. Singin’ in the Rain meets Strangers on a Train, Noel Coward meets Noel Fielding, Operation Mincemeat is the fast-paced, hilarious and unbelievable true story of the...
It was Mrs. White with the wrench in the study... or was it Colonel Mustard with the revolver in the library? Even if you have not seen the cult classic film, you most likely have played the game. So you should already be familiar with these iconic characters and what sort of mayhem you are walking …
The American Broadway musical has seen quite the evolution since the 1927 introduction of SHOWBOAT, widely considered the blueprint for using song and dance to advance a story’s plot. Over the years, audiences and technology have grown so sophisticated that 2025’s Tony Award winner for Best Musi…
What did our critic think of SUFFS at Orpheum Theatre Memphis?…
The 2025–2026 season at Playhouse on the Square could be summed up in one word: Renaissance. The overall quality of the productions, the size of the audiences, and the standard of excellence have all finally returned after suffering noticeably from the far‑reaching effects of the Covid pandemic.…
What did our critic think of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Orpheum Theatre Memphis?…
In this ever‑evolving technological revolution, people seem increasingly desperate to stand out. We now have 24/7 intimate access to what anyone, anywhere in the world is doing, thinking, or feeling. And in an almost futile attempt to feel special, hyperbolic language has become the norm.…
You likely learned the rhyme in school. If you are a history buff like I am, you know the names of each wife of King Henry VIII. And now this popular musical is back at the Orpheum, after first making HERstory in Memphis in November of 2023. Nearly 3 years later, the show is just as fun, just as vib…
Stephen King may be crowned the “King of Horror,” but his body of work stretches far beyond scares, encompassing dramatic classics like, “Stand By Me,” “The Green Mile” and “The Shawshank Redemption.” Audiences devour the novels, the films, or both—but notice what’s missing from …
Make this make sense: take a handful of successful Swedish pop songs from the 1970s, hand them to a British creative team to build a stage musical set on a Greek island, give it a commonly used Italian exclamation (“Mamma Mia!”), and watch it become an American phenomenon.…
What did our critic think of THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Orpheum Theatre Memphis?…
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A unique theatrical blend of live music, stand-up comedy, and personal storytelling starring two-time Grammy nominee Martha Wash (the powerhouse vocalist behind hits by The Weather Girls, Black Box, and C&C Music Factory) and Emmy-nominated comedian and actress Marsha Warfield (...
From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over!...
"BRINGS ALL THE MAGIC FROM THE SCREEN TO THE STAGE!" - Entertainment Weekly Winner of the 2022 Olivier Award for Best New Musical, four WhatsOnStage Awards, including Best New Musical, and the Broadway World Award for Best New Musical, BACK TO THE FUTURE : THE MUSICAL is adapted...
For 65 years, THE SOUND OF MUSIC has been one of our “favorite things.” With its timeless story and irresistibly charming score, this Rodgers & Hammerstein classic isn’t just meant to be enjoyed - it’s meant to be shared. Now, a critically acclaimed North American tour brings...
The winner of four 2024 Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, is THE OUTSIDERS. Adapted from S.E. HINTON’s seminal novel and FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA’s iconic film, this thrilling new musical features a book by ADAM RAPP with JUSTIN LEVINE, music and lyrics by JAMESTOWN REVIVAL...
There's Life After Romeo Created by the Emmy®-winning writer from “Schitt’s Creek,” this hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. & JULIET asks: what would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? Get whisked away on a fabulous...
Based on the best-selling novel that inspired the iconic film, THE NOTEBOOK tells the story of Allie and Noah, both from different worlds, who share a lifetime of love despite the forces that threaten to pull them apart. “Full of butterfly-inducing highs and beautiful songs” (...
A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical makes its Memphis premiere at the Orpheum Theatre from October 7 to 12, 2025. This musical, created in collaboration with Neil Diamond, tells the compelling story of how a kid from Brooklyn rose to become an American rock icon...
The highly acclaimed Moulin Rouge! The Musical will premiere at the Orpheum Theatre in Memphis from October 29 to November 3. Directed by Alex Timbers, this vibrant adaptation of Baz Luhrmann's film features a book by Tony Award winner John Logan and choreography by Sonya Tayeh...
Girl From the North Country, written and directed by Conor McPherson, reimagines the music of Bob Dylan through a poignant narrative set in 1934 Duluth, Minnesota. This extraordinarily moving production features the lives of wayward travelers at a guesthouse, intertwined with...
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Leanne Morgan McKenzie Arena (10/24-10/24) |
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A Swingin' Christmas Cabaret Tabor Stage (12/04-12/20) |
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Needtobreathe & The National Parks Sailors Memorial Auditorium (3/12-3/12) |
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Broadway Gala for Children's Literacy: featuring Musical Star Norm Lewis Tennessee Shakespeare Company (4/10-4/10) |
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Rigoletto The Cannon Center for the Performing Arts (10/24-10/24) |
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The Great Gatsby Tennessee Shakespeare Company (1/29-2/14) |
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Roots of the Sea and Land | Bridging Worlds: An International Black Theatre Festival Hattiloo Theatre (10/16-10/25) |
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The 10th Annual FREE Shout-Out Shakespeare Series: Love's Labor's Lost Tennessee Shakespeare Company (9/25-10/18) |
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Leanne Morgan Thompson Boling Arena (12/12-12/12) |
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American Page to American Stage: New, Classical Play Festival Tabor Stage (3/12-3/20) |
