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Tennessee Shakespeare Company

7950 Trinity Road
Memphis, TN 38018

Tennessee Shakespeare Company is a theatre in Memphis.

Upcoming Shows

The Great Gatsby

The Great Gatsby

Jan 29 – Feb 14, 2027

F. Scott Fitzgerald’s THE GREAT GATSBY adapted for the stage by Simon Levy directed by Stephanie Shine on the Tabor Stage run-time: approximately 2 hours 20 minutes, including intermission January 29 – February 14, 2027 Fridays-Saturdays at 7:30 pm/Sundays at 3:00 pm Preview is...

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Review: CLUE LIVE ON STAGE at Orpheum Theatre Memphis

Review: CLUE LIVE ON STAGE at Orpheum Theatre Memphis

by AniKatrina Fageol · September 17, 2026

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 …

Review: THE MUSIC MAN at Theatre Memphis

Review: THE MUSIC MAN at Theatre Memphis

by Kevin Shaw · August 18, 2026

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…

Review: SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET at Playhouse On The Square

Review: SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET at Playhouse On The Square

by Kevin Shaw · June 15, 2026

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.…

Review: PRIMARY TRUST at Circuit Playhouse

Review: PRIMARY TRUST at Circuit Playhouse

by Kevin Shaw · May 13, 2026

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.…

Review: SIX THE MUSICAL at Orpheum Theatre Memphis

Review: SIX THE MUSICAL at Orpheum Theatre Memphis

by AniKatrina Fageol · April 22, 2026

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…

Review: THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION at Theatre Memphis

Review: THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION at Theatre Memphis

by Kevin Shaw · April 7, 2026

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 …

Review: MAMMA MIA! at Theatre Memphis

Review: MAMMA MIA! at Theatre Memphis

by Kevin Shaw · March 3, 2026

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.…

Past Shows

17 total · showing 1–10

Love's Labor's Lost

Sep 25 – Oct 18, 2026

Tennessee Shakespeare Company's 10th Annual Free Shout-Out Shakespeare Series presents the company's first-ever production of Love's Labor's Lost, touring throughout west Tennessee. This rarely-produced Shakespeare comedy marks a milestone in the company's history of free...

The 10th Annual FREE Shout-Out Shakespeare Series: Love's Labor's Lost

The 10th Annual FREE Shout-Out Shakespeare Series: Love's Labor's Lost

Sep 25 – Oct 18, 2026

10th Annual Free Shout-Out Shakespeare Series: LOVE’S LABOR’S LOST the pastoral comedy by William Shakespeare directed by Stephanie Shine run-time: 90 minutes without intermission September 25 – October 18 on outdoor stages throughout west Tennessee, and indoors (paid) at TSC...

Summer with Shakespeare

Jun 1 – Jun 26, 2026

Tennessee Shakespeare Company offers seven summer camps for children at all levels of experience. The camps run from June 1 through June 26, 2026.

Romeo and Juliet

Feb 28 – Mar 29, 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 Series. This production will tour six outdoor venues across Shelby County, including Elmwood Cemetery and...

Much Ado About Nothing

Sep 27 – Oct 19, 2025

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 comedy of love and witty exchanges will be showcased in various outdoor venues across Shelby County, running...

Saint Joan

Jul 31

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 of Joan of Arc, blending themes of faith, politics, and personal conviction. The production features a talented...

The Comedy of Errors

Jul 31

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 will highlight the themes of mistaken identity and farce inherent in Shakespeare’s work. Alongside this comedy...

Twelfth Night

Jul 31

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 production will contribute to a season that also features The Comedy of Errors and Bernard...

The Southern Literary Salon Series: The Bible of Barbara Kingsolver

The Southern Literary Salon Series: The Bible of Barbara Kingsolver

May 19

curated and directed by Stephanie Shine Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 3:00 pm Tabor Stage generously sponsored by Dorothy O. Kirsch A native of Kentucky, Barbara recently won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for her novel, Demon Copperhead (a masterful re-telling of David Copperfield...

Hamlet

Hamlet

Apr 4 – Apr 21, 2024

the tragedy by William Shakespeare directed by Stephanie Shine April 4-21, 2024 Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 pm (no April 20 performance) Sundays at 3:00 pm Tabor Stage generously sponsored by Pat and Ernest Kelly, and The Sims Family Charitable Trust Preview: Thursday, April 4...

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