Review: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET at Theatre Memphis
There are certain moments in history that become so legendary that it becomes difficult to separate what actually happened from what we wish had happened.…
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Review: CLUE LIVE ON STAGE at Orpheum Theatre Memphis
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
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: SUFFS at Orpheum Theatre Memphis
What did our critic think of SUFFS at Orpheum Theatre Memphis?…
Review: SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET at Playhouse On The Square
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: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Orpheum Theatre Memphis
What did our critic think of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Orpheum Theatre Memphis?…
Review: PRIMARY TRUST at Circuit Playhouse
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
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
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
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
27 total · showing 11–20
Torch Song
Hilarious and heart wrenching, Arnold Beckoff is on an odyssey to find happiness in New York. All he wants is a husband, a child, and a pair of bunny slippers that fit. But a visit from his overbearing mother reminds him that he needs one thing more: Respect.
The Toymaker's Apprentice
Old Gideon has a decision to make: Will Jack or Libby be the new apprentice for Gideons Toyshop? The most deserving must live up to the company motto: The Best Made is the Best Played. Watch as the most unique interview process gives each child an equal chance. But only one will...
The Lifespan of a Fact
When a demanding magazine editor-in-chief gets the opportunity to publish an essay written by a famous author, fact checking the sources is a routine afterthought. Unless you hire an eager Millennial focused on getting the facts right.
1984
The Circuit Playhouse, in partnership with Karen McCarthy and super sponsor Dr. Thomas Ratliff, present the Regional Premiere of this theatrical adaptation to George Orwells formerly banned novel.1984 brings us the story of Winston Smith, a cog in the giant machine state of...
Madagascar: A Musical Adventure
The Circuit Playhouse, in partnership with Amy Hertz, Robert Shankman, and super sponsor Dr. Thomas Ratliff, welcome the jungle to Memphis professional theatre stage.Based on the smash DreamWorks animated motion picture, Madagascar: A Musical Adventure follows Alex the Lion...
Sweat
The Circuit Playhouse, in partnership with super sponsor Dr. Thomas Ratliff, offer the 2017 Pulitzer Prize winner as its first play of the new year.Sweat takes us to Reading, PA; one of the poorest cities in America. A group of factory workers struggle to keep their lives...
Junie B. Jones is Not a Crook
Playhouse on the Square, in partnership with An Anonymous Company and super sponsor, Dr. Thomas Ratliff, welcomes the precocious Junie B. Jones back to The Circuit Playhouse stage in a comedy perfect for the whole family. Junie is ecstatic about her brand new mittens – until a...
Little Women: The Broadway Musical
The March sisters come to life on stage in the musical version of Louisa May Alcott’s beloved novel, Little Women, following the adventures of sisters Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy March. Set against the backdrop of the Civil War, Jo weaves her story, and those of her sisters, as they...
Bad Jews
By Joshua Elias Harmon Described as a comedy about the holy and the holier-than-thou, Bad Jews is the story of Daphna Feygenbaum, a “Real Jew” with an Israeli boyfriend she met on a Birthright tour. When Daphna’s cousin Liam brings home his shiksa girlfriend Melody and declares...
Sanders Family Christmas
Sanders Family Christmas is the sequel to the wildly successful bluegrass gospel musical Smoke on the Mountain. It’s December 24, 1941, and the lovable, quirky Sanders clan has gathered for one last performance at the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church before young Dennis is shipped...
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Broadway Gala for Children's Literacy: featuring Musical Star Norm Lewis Tennessee Shakespeare Company (4/10-4/10) |
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Roots of the Sea and Land | Bridging Worlds: An International Black Theatre Festival Hattiloo Theatre (10/16-10/25) |
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A Swingin' Christmas Cabaret Tabor Stage (12/04-12/20) |
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Leanne Morgan Thompson Boling Arena (12/12-12/12) |
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Needtobreathe & The National Parks Sailors Memorial Auditorium (3/12-3/12) |
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American Page to American Stage: New, Classical Play Festival Tabor Stage (3/12-3/20) |
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The Great Gatsby Tennessee Shakespeare Company (1/29-2/14) |
