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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COME FROM AWAY Book, Music, and Lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein Playhouse on the Square – August 15 – September 14, 2025 An incredible true story of the 7,000 stranded passengers forced to land in a small town in Newfoundland. This New York Times Critics’ Pick tells the...
This autobiographical musical by Jonathan Larson, the Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning composer of Rent, is the story of a composer and the sacrifices that he made to achieve his big break in theatre. Containing fourteen songs, ten characters, three actors and one...
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. This year's theme, "Empathy in Action," encourages participants to explore meaningful narratives that promote...
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 readings of the finalists' works, culminating in a performance of the winner's script, produced with...
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 from the classic tale by L. Frank Baum, follows Dorothy Gale as she journeys through the magical land of Oz with the help of...
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, makes its Regional Premiere in the Bluff City! Featuring chart-toppers like Sherry, Beggin, Working My Way Back to You, and Walk...
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 formerly incarcerated kitchen staff. Under the thumb of the callous and quick-tongued owner, the staff are given permission...
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 adaptation took New York by storm. Now, the immersive experience is making its Regional Premiere in the Mid-South. Natasha...
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 sacred Book of Rhymes, P.Nokio is sent to The Old School to master style, originality, and swagger. As a result of bad...
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 to caking on makeup... and even wearing a ski mask to school! With the help of her lovable schoolmates, Freckleface learns...
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Mean Girls Playhouse in the Square (8/21-9/13) |
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Speak, Salvation, Speak Hattiloo Theatre (8/13-9/06) |
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Mozart’s The Secret Gardener (La finta giardiniera) The Morrow Lawn at the Dixon Gallery and Gardens (4/10-4/17) |
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CLUE Orpheum Theatre (9/15-9/20) |
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It's Raining Queens™ Orpheum Theatre Memphis (10/02-10/02) |
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Opera Memphis' 70th Anniversary Concert Overton Park Shell (10/10-10/10) |
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Rent Department of Theatre and Dance, University of Memphis (10/29-11/01) |
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Titanic Department of Theatre and Dance, University of Memphis (4/22-4/25) |
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Leanne Morgan Thompson Boling Arena (12/12-12/12) |
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Dracula, A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really Department of Theatre and Dance, University of Memphis (2/18-2/21) |
