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?…
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…
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SWEENEY TODD Co-Produced with Opera Memphis Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Book by Hugh Wheeler Playhouse on the Square – June 12 – July 12, 2026 Accused of a crime he didn't commit, Benjamin Barker, a London Barber, is sent to Australia by the evil Judge Turpin. Now serving a dark...
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street is a co-production between Playhouse on the Square and Opera Memphis, their first collaboration since 2011, featuring music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Hugh Wheeler. The story follows Benjamin Barker, a London barber...
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber Lyrics by Tim Rice Playhouse on the Square – April 24 – May 17, 2026 Jesus Christ Superstar tells the story of the last week of Jesus’ life from a different perspective by focusing on the imaginative view of Judas Iscariot...
Playhouse on the Square presents a special performance by the cast of Jesus Christ Superstar during the 48th Annual Original Art Auction on April 25, 2026. This event features a live auction beginning at 6:00 PM, showcasing contributions from over 150 local and regional artists...
THE 48TH ANNUAL ART AUCTION Playhouse on the Square: April 25, 2026 Browse through the work of over 150 regional artists with the opportunity to purchase some for yourself in both live and silent auctions, all while enjoying amazing wine and hors d'oeuvres. This event is...
TheatreWorks @ the Square 2085 Monroe Ave. 38104 38104 March 13-22, 2026 Fridays & Saturdays at 8:00 PM & Sun Matinee’s at 2:00 PM $20.00 General Admission Tickets available at Eventbrite "Southern roots, universal truths." Dragon Medicine is a powerful and imaginative series of...
ALANIS MORISETTE’S JAGGED LITTLE PILL: THE MUSICAL Music by Alanis Morisette & Glenn Ballard Book by Diablo Cody Playhouse on the Square – January 23 – February 22, 2026 Some shows you see - this show you feel. A musical inspired by Alanis Morisette’s 1995 album of the same...
A Tuna Christmas, set in the fictional town of Tuna, Texas, revolves around the annual Christmas Yard Display Contest, where Vera Carp is determined to win for the 15th year amid disruptions caused by a mysterious "Christmas Phantom." Meanwhile, Joe Bob struggles to produce A...
THE WIZARD OF OZ Book by L. Frank Baum Music and Lyrics by Harol Arlen and E.Y. Harburg Playhouse on the Square – November 14 – December 21, 2025 The Wizard of Oz, based on the book by L. Frank Baum, tells the enchanting story of Dorothy Gale after she is swept away by a...
GREAT WINE Playhouse on the Square: September 16, 2025 Great food & great wine at our 10-station wine tasting featuring some of Memphis's greatest talent. Doors open at 6:00 PM and the event ends at 8:00 PM This event is sponsored by Mike McLaren and Diane Vescovo ; featuring...
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