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...
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...
A SWINGIN’ CHRISTMAS CABARET created and directed by Dan McCleary on the Tabor Stage run-time: approximately one hour without intermission December 4-20 Fridays-Saturdays at 7:30 pm/Sundays at 4:00 pm Preview is December 4 sponsored by James R. Humphreys Things really get...
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...
AMERICAN PAGE TO AMERICAN STAGE : NEW, CLASSICAL PLAY FESTIVAL curated by Dan McCleary on the Tabor Stage Readings/Staged Readings run-times: 60-90 minutes, including any intermission, followed by a discussion with the adapters March 12-13 and March 19-20, 2027 Sponsored by...
BROADWAY GALA FOR CHILDREN’S LITERACY: STARRING NORM LEWIS on the Tabor Stage Saturday, April 10, 2027 6:00-9:00 pm Our annual blow-out party features open bars, signature cocktails, fun silent and live auctions, a chance to win a weekend trip for two to Manhattan, and a...
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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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 Series. This production will tour six outdoor venues across Shelby County, including Elmwood Cemetery and...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 6:00 pm Tabor Stage Our annual Gala performance will be ten months in the making and designed to raise over $170,000 to support this year’s expansive efforts of our Education and Outreach Center in Memphis. Programming will include a performance...
by Tennessee Williams directed by Dan McCleary February 1-18, 2024 Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 pm Sundays at 3:00 pm Tabor Stage generously sponsored by Nancy R. Copp, and The Sims Family Charitable Trust Preview: Thursday, February 1 at 7:30 pm Opening: Friday, February 2 at...
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