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…
What did our critic think of JAGGED LITTLE PILL at Playhouse On The Square?…
Memphis may be expecting a snowstorm but The Outsiders: A New Musical is heating things up at the Orpheum! …
Tennessee Shakespeare Company offers seven summer camps for children at all levels of experience. The camps run from June 1 through June 26, 2026....
Tennessee Shakespeare Company presents a revival of Shakespeare’s timeless tale of love and fate, featuring Romeo and Juliet as part of its Free Shout-Out Shakespeare...
Tennessee Shakespeare Company kicks off its 18th performance season with Much Ado About Nothing, part of the 9th Annual Free Shout-Out Shakespeare Series. This classic...
Tennessee Shakespeare Company presents Bernard Shaw's Saint Joan as part of its 17th performance season in Memphis. This compelling play explores the life and trials...
Tennessee Shakespeare Company will present The Comedy of Errors as part of its 17th performance season, which showcases a variety of theatrical works. This production...
Tennessee Shakespeare Company presents Twelfth Night as part of its 17th performance season, showcasing the timeless comedy filled with mistaken identities and romantic entanglements. This...
curated and directed by Stephanie ShineSunday, May 19, 2024 at 3:00 pmTabor Stagegenerously sponsored by Dorothy O. KirschA native of Kentucky, Barbara recently won the...
the tragedy by William Shakespearedirected by Stephanie ShineApril 4-21, 2024Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 pm (no April 20 performance)Sundays at 3:00 pmTabor Stagegenerously sponsored by Pat and Ernest...
Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 6:00 pmTabor StageOur annual Gala performance will be ten months in the making and designed to raise over $170,000 to...
by Tennessee Williamsdirected by Dan McClearyFebruary 1-18, 2024Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 pmSundays at 3:00 pmTabor Stagegenerously sponsored by Nancy R. Copp, and The Sims Family Charitable...
a trivial comedy for serious people by Oscar Wildedirected by Stephanie ShineNovember 30 – December 17Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 pmSundays at 3:00 pmTabor Stagegenerously sponsored by...
the final Romance by William Shakespearedirected by Dan McClearyOctober 5-22 in various outdoor locations in west TN (free)October 28-29 on the Tabor Stage (ticketed)generously sponsored...
This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast – complete with jazzy radio jingles, hilarious commercials, and a...
“Shakespeare as written by Reader’s Digest, acted by Monty Python, and performed at the speed of the minute waltz” … Join Andrew Hulse, Haedyn King...
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Clown Bar Department of Theatre and Dance, University of Memphis (9/24-9/26) |
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White Rabbit Red Rabbit Woodruff-Fontaine House (7/24-8/01) |
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Emerge: New Student Dance Works Department of Theatre and Dance, University of Memphis (3/26-3/27) |
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Leanne Morgan Thompson Boling Arena (12/12-12/12) |
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Continuum: A Faculty and Guest Artist Choreographed Dance Concert Department of Theatre and Dance, University of Memphis (11/20-11/22) |
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Leanne Morgan McKenzie Arena (10/24-10/24) |
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Clue The Orpheum Theatre Memphis (9/15-9/20) |
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Dracula, A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really Department of Theatre and Dance, University of Memphis (2/18-2/21) |
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Titanic Department of Theatre and Dance, University of Memphis (4/22-4/25) |
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CLUE Orpheum Theatre (9/15-9/20) |
