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A Tuna Christmas
A Tuna Christmas
11/21 - 12/21/2025


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 ...

The Wizard of Oz
The Wizard of Oz
11/14 - 12/21/2025


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 ...

Jagged Little Pill: The Musical


ALANIS MORISETTE’S JAGGED LITTLE PILL: THE MUSICAL Music by Alanis Morisette & Glenn Ballard Book by Diablo Cody Playhouse on the Square – January 23 ...

THE 48TH ANNUAL ART AUCTION


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 ...

Jesus Christ Superstar
Jesus Christ Superstar
4/24 - 5/17/2026


JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber Lyrics by Tim Rice Playhouse on the Square – April 24 – May 17, 2026 Jesus Christ ...

Sweeney Todd
Sweeney Todd
6/12 - 7/12/2026


SWEENEY TODD Co-Produced with Opera Memphis Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Book by Hugh Wheeler Playhouse on the Square – June 12 – July 12, 2026 ...



First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Memphis Awards; WAITRESS Leads Best Musical!


by BWW Awards - December 01, 2025

The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Memphis Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!...

901 ON ICE: CHRISTMAS TOWNE VILLAGE To Take Place At Playhouse On The Square


by A.A. Cristi - November 26, 2025

2Unique Community Salvation Foundation will present 901 ON ICE: CHRISTMAS TOWNE VILLAGE, a one-day community holiday event at Playhouse on the Square in Memphis on December 6, 2025....

THE WIZARD OF OZ Comes to Playhouse on the Square


by Stephi Wild - October 31, 2025

Playhouse on the Square will present The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum, with Music and Lyrics by Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg, background music by Herbert Stothart. Learn more here!...

JUNIE B. JONES: THE MUSICAL Comes To Playhouse On The Square


by Stephi Wild - October 29, 2025

Based on the popular children's book by Barbara Park, this stage adaptation follows the energetic and outspoken first grader, Junie B. Jones, as she embarks on her adventures and misadventures of classroom dynamics....

Playhouse on the Square Will Host 'Great Wine' Fundraiser in September


by A.A. Cristi - August 13, 2025

Playhouse on the Square’s Great Wine fundraiser will return September 16, 2025, in Memphis, pairing 10 wines with 8 costumed shows, live trivia, and more than 60 prizes. VIP and general admission tickets are available now. ...

World Premiere of TRAGEDY SOUND to Debut at Playhouse on the Square’s TheatreWorks @ TheSquare


by A.A. Cristi - July 03, 2025

Playhouse on the Square will present the world premiere of Tragedy Sound, winner of the 2024 NewWorks@TheWorks Playwriting Competition, at TheatreWorks @ TheSquare from July 11–27, 2025....

Playhouse on the Square Mourns the Passing of FedEx Founder Fred Smith


by A.A. Cristi - June 23, 2025

Playhouse on the Square has released a statement mourning the loss of Fred Smith, founder of FedEx and longtime patron of the arts in the Mid-South region....

TRAGEDY SOUND Comes to Playhouse on the Square in July


by Stephi Wild - June 06, 2025

Tragedy Sound by Karen Saari is coming to Playhouse on the Square this summer. When the three young women accept a dare and embark on a canoe trek in frigid waters, they find themselves stranded in the middle of Lake Superior....

JAGGED LITTLE PILL Comes to Playhouse on the Square in January


by Stephi Wild - June 03, 2025

Jagged Little Pill comes to Playhouse on the Square next year. A musical inspired by Alanis Morissette’s 1995 album of the same name, this show navigates the difficulties of dealing with pain, addiction, racism, sexual assault, and more....

A BRONX TALE Comes to Playhouse on the Square


by Stephi Wild - May 30, 2025

Playhouse on the Square will present A Bronx Tale The Musical beginning in June. the musical features a book by Chazz Palminteri, with music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Glenn Slater....

Past Shows

Great Wine
9/16


Great Wine is a unique wine tasting event at Playhouse on the Square that combines theatrical performance with an evening of fun. Attendees can enjoy ...

GREAT WINE


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.  ...

Come From Away
Come From Away
8/15 - 9/14/2025


COME FROM AWAY Book, Music, and Lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein Playhouse on the Square – August 15 – September 14, 2025 An ...


The PlaySlam! Festival at Playhouse on the Square showcases the talents of young playwrights from the Mid-South, highlighting their original works on March 23, 2025. ...


PlaySlam! Festival - Middle School celebrates the creativity of young playwrights, showcasing the top scripts from aspiring writers in the Mid-South. The event features staged ...

The Wizard of Oz
11/15 - 12/22/2024


Playhouse on the Square presents a new production of The Wizard of Oz, opening November 15 and running through December 22. This beloved musical, adapted ...

Jersey Boys
Jersey Boys
6/16 - 7/16/2023


Oh, What A Night! The Broadway smash hit, chronicling the rise and eventual breakup of the legendary doo-op group Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, ...

Clyde's
Clyde's
5/12 - 6/4/2023


In this new comedy by the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, a truck-stop sandwich shop in Reading, PA becomes a place of employment and redemption for the ...

Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812


By Dave Malloy Adapted from War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy *Regional PremiereBased on a 70-page segment of War and Peace, DAve Malloys electropop opera ...

P.Nokio: A Hip-Hop Musical Touring the Mid-South Region


In this contemporary adaptation of The Adventures of Pinocchio, G.Petto, a video game designer, creates P.Nokio, an A.I. that magically comes to life. With the ...

Freckleface Strawberry The Musical


Based on the award-winning book by actress Julianne Moore, Freckleface Strawberry will do anything to get rid of her freckles from scrubbing them with soap ...

Roe
Roe
2/3 - 2/19/2023


The landmark case of Roe v. Wade is explored with the women who etched their names into the annals of history. The Supreme Court decision, ...

The Scottsboro Boys
The Scottsboro Boys
1/20 - 2/19/2023


A vaudeville-style variety show is the thrilling final collaboration of Kander and Ebb. The Scottsboro Boys is a retelling of the landmark trial of 9 ...

If Pekin is a Duck, Why Am I in Chicago?


A gangster in 1920s Chicago kidnaps a lyricist and a composer to win a bet saying he can find two men to write music better ...

Junie B's Essential Survival Guide to School


The Circuit Playhouses favorite first-grader is at it again! Junie Bs Essential Survival Guide to School is a hilarious, whole-hearted show about owning up to ...

The Wizard of Oz
The Wizard of Oz
11/11 - 12/22/2022


Based on the classic motion picture, young Dorothy Gale and her dog Toto are swept away in a tornado to the magical land of Oz. ...

Who's Holiday
Who's Holiday
11/25 - 12/22/2022


In this adults-only rollick through the land of Dr. Seusss classic tale, we return to Mount Crumpit to find Cindy Lou Who living in a ...

Pass Over
Pass Over
9/16 - 10/9/2022


Emotional and lyrical, audiences are taken on a journey in the typical day of Moses and Kitch. Two brothas on an inner-city corner, hoping that ...

Something Rotten
Something Rotten
8/19 - 9/18/2022


When Nick and Nigel Bottom decide their theatre troupe rivals that of William Shakespeare, the best way to beat him is to hire a soothsayer ...

A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline


A theatrical tribute to the legendary country and pop icon, Patsy Cline, as seen through the eyes & heart of a local radio disc jockey ...

Smokey Joe's Café
Smokey Joe's Café
4/29 - 5/29/2022


The Broadway sensation celebrating the songs of Leiber and Stoller returns to the Birthplace of Rock and Roll! Featuring hits like “Spanish Harlem,” “Yakety Yak,” ...

May We All
May We All
1/21 - 2/20/2022


Playhouse on the Square will produce this country music world premiere, written by the members of CMA award-winning group, Florida Georgia Line. A fledgling country ...

Little Shop of Horrors
Little Shop of Horrors
11/12 - 12/22/2021


When a Mean Green Mutha From Outaspace lands in your flower shop, what do you do? Feed it people of course! Hapless flower shop worker, ...

Days of Rage
Days of Rage
8/20 - 9/19/2021


It's October 1969 and five 20-something idealists find themselves in the middle of a country divided. Living together in a house in Upstate New York ...

On Golden Pond
On Golden Pond
9/20 - 10/6/2019


Playhouse on the Square, in partnership with An Anonymous Company and super sponsor Dr. Thomas Ratliff, present the theatre classic originally produced in the New ...

The Legend of Georgia McBride


The Circuit Playhouse, in partnership with Sue and Frank Guarino and super sponsor Dr. Thomas Ratliff, present the Regional Premiere of what David Friscic - ...

Cabaret
Cabaret
5/3 - 5/26/2019


Playhouse on the Square, in partnership with CrimeStoppers, Gene and Carol Katz, Dorothy O. Kirsch, Friends of Facing History and Ourselves,Art and Nancy Graesser, and ...

Significant Other
Significant Other
3/8 - 3/24/2019


Playhouse on the Square, in partnership with Baker Gross,Hunter Rittenberry, David Richardson, and super sponsor Dr. Thomas Ratliff present the New York Times Top Ten ...

Tuck Everlasting
Tuck Everlasting
1/18 - 2/9/2019


Playhouse on the Square, in partnership with FedEx, tamburrino, inc., and super sponsor Dr. Thomas Ratliff is proud to open 2019 with the musical adaptation ...

Peter Pan
Peter Pan
11/16 - 12/30/2018


Playhouse on the Square, in partnership with FedEx, Macy’s, and super sponsor Dr. Thomas Ratliff, bring this Memphis holiday tradition back to the Playhouse on ...

For Peter Pan on her 70th Birthday


Playhouse on the Square, in partnership with super sponsor Dr. Thomas Ratliff, offer a tender and loving look at a family’s view of death, life, ...

Peter Pan
Peter Pan
11/20 - 1/10/2016


Memphis’ favorite Lost Boy is returning to the Playhouse on the Square stage! Join the Darling children as they adventure to Neverland and meet the ...

Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike


Performed in repertory with The Seagull By Christopher Durang Humorist Christopher Durang pays homage to Chekhov’s classic themes of love and loss in this 2013 ...

The Seagull
The Seagull
3/12 - 3/28/2015


Performed in repertory with Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike By Anton Chekhov Adapted by Christopher Hampton Famous but aging actress Irina Arkadina is ...

The Rocky Horror Show
The Rocky Horror Show
1/23 - 2/15/2015


A satirical tribute to the science fiction and B-list horror movies of 20th century the show centers around two naïve lovers, Brad and Janet, seek ...

Peter Pan
Peter Pan
11/21 - 1/4/2015


The boy who won’t grow up is flying back to the Memphis stage! Wendy, John, and Michael Darling’s world is turned upside down when Peter ...

One Man, Two Guvnors
One Man, Two Guvnors
9/26 - 10/12/2014


In this fresh, English version of the classic farce, The Servant of Two Masters, Francis Henshall has just been fired from his folk jazz skiffle ...

Mary Poppins
Mary Poppins
8/15 - 9/7/2014


The Banks children, Jane and Michael, are out of control and in need of a new nanny. When a mysterious young woman named Mary Poppins ...

4000 Miles
7/11 - 8/3/2014


Leo biked for a month from Seattle to New York, but it’s a small Greenwich Village apartment where his real journey begins. Reeling from a ...

Hairspray
6/20 - 7/20/2014


Hairspray is a musical with music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Scott Wittman and Shaiman and a book by Mark O'Donnell and Thomas Meehan, based ...

The Lyons
5/30 - 6/22/2014


In this dark comedy, Rita Lyons is the matriarch of a family facing a major crossroads. Her husband, Ben, is dying and her grown children ...

Gypsy
5/9 - 6/1/2014


Gypsy is a musical with music by Jule Styne, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, and a book by Arthur Laurents....

Grace
4/11 - 5/4/2014


Steve and Sara, a devout young couple, move to Florida with a dream to start a chain of Gospel-themed motels. They’re waiting for a crucial ...

The Diary of Anne Frank
3/14 - 3/30/2014


The Diary of Anne Frank is a stage adaptation of the book The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank....

Monty Python’s SPAMALOT
1/24 - 2/16/2014


Monty Python's Spamalot is a musical comedy "lovingly ripped off from" the 1975 film Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Like the film, it is ...

Almost, Maine
1/3 - 1/26/2014


On a cold, moonless winter’s night in the remote, mythical town of Almost, Maine, it seems everyone is busy falling in and out of love. ...

Peter Pan
12/22 - 12/29/2013


Peter Pan is a musical adaptation of J. M. Barrie's 1904 play Peter Pan and Barrie's own novelization of it, Peter and Wendy....

Clybourne Park
9/27 - 10/13/2013


Clybourne Park is a play by Bruce Norris written in response to Lorraine Hansberry's play A Raisin in the Sun; it portrays fictional events set ...

5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche
5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche
7/5 - 7/28/2013


In this comedy set in the 50’s, The Susan B. Anthony Society for the Sisters of Gertrude Stein has gathered for their annual quiche-off. When ...

Deathtrap
Deathtrap
6/7 - 6/30/2013


Sidney Bruhl is a once successful Broadway writer who would kill to be back at the top of his game. He’s struggling to overcome a ...

Miss Saigon
Miss Saigon
5/10 - 6/2/2013


Both a classic love story and a daring pop opera, Miss Saigon is the story of a Vietnamese girl and an American soldier who fall ...

Time Stands Still
Time Stands Still
4/19 - 5/12/2013


Sarah and James, a photojournalist and a foreign correspondent, put it all on the line for their jobs, telling the toughest stories in the midst ...

Angels in America: Perestroika


In the profound resolution to the drama that unfolds in Millennium Approaches, some characters are led to repentance, some find freedom in a new beginning, ...

Angels in America: Millenium Approaches


Tony Kushner’s daring and stunning epic follows the parallel struggles of two couples, one gay and one straight, as they attempt to reconcile morality and ...

Debbie Does Dallas
Debbie Does Dallas
3/1 - 3/24/2013


All-American small-town sweetheart Debbie Benton has one dream- to become a Texas Cowgirls Cheerleader. When she gets her big break, the only thing standing between ...

Sunset Boulevard
Sunset Boulevard
1/25 - 2/17/2013


In this musical based on the 1950 film, an aging silent film star longs to return to the big screen having faded from notoriety with ...

The Mountaintop
The Mountaintop
1/18 - 2/10/2013


Written by Memphis native Katori Hall, The Mountaintop is a reimagining of the events of April 3rd, 1968. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. has just ...

The Left Hand Singing
The Left Hand Singing
1/4 - 1/27/2013


Three college students travel to Mississippi to work as civil rights activists during Freedom Summer in 1964. When the students vanish, seemingly without a trace, ...

Annie
Annie
11/16 - 12/30/2012

Twas the Night Before Christmas
Twas the Night Before Christmas
11/23 - 12/30/2012


Twas the Night Before Christmas is the tale of Amos the mouse whose house gets missed by Santa. He and his two friends, an elf ...

Good People
Good People
8/31 - 9/23/2012


From the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright of Rabbit Hole comes a humorous and poignant look at what it really means to be down on your luck. ...

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