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…
Join us and see art in process as some amazing burlesque talent presents their new acts to get feedback from their peers. Potluck brunch included - and feel free to bring some food to share!
This show is going to get MESSY. Burlesque's filthiest performers will take to the stage to make a mess, and you are invited! Doors 7pm Show 7:30pm Front row VIP is the SPLASH ZONE so prepare to get messy along with us. Starring Gem Brulee, Tarah Rising, Haute Cocoa, and GODDESS...
Burlesque! Drag! Fun! Join Razorglam Productions at The House of Bits on September for a show that marries the exuberance of a ball (think Paris is Burning, Pose, or Legendary) and the magic of burlesque. Drag and burlesque houses from all over the country will converge to...
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Speak, Salvation, Speak Hattiloo Theatre (8/13-9/06) |
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Clown Bar Department of Theatre and Dance, University of Memphis (9/24-9/26) |
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CLUE Orpheum Theatre (9/15-9/20) |
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Clue The Orpheum Theatre Memphis (9/15-9/20) |
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A Revolution of Her Own!™ Deborah Sampson Poems Park (9/19-9/19) |
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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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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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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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Leanne Morgan Thompson Boling Arena (12/12-12/12) |
