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 …
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?…
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Music and Lyrics by Benny Andersson and Bjrn Ulvaeus, Book by Catherine JohnsonAugust 16 September 8, 2019 Directed by Cecelia WingateEnergetic and Irresistible. Set on a remote Greek island, a young girl plans her wedding while trying to discover who of three men may be her...
Music by Marc Shaiman, Lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman, Book by Mark ODonnell and Thomas Meehan. Based on the John Waters film.June 7 30, 2019 Directed by Jordan Nichols and Travis BradleyAll American Musical. Its Baltimore in 1962 and Tracy Turnblads dream is to be on...
1776 (on the Lohrey Stage)Music and Lyrics by Sherman Edwards, Book by Peter StoneMarch 8 - 31, 2019 Directed by Cecelia WingateHistorical Commentary. A seminal event in American history as the nation is ready to declare independence... if only our founding fathers can agree...
Little Women In the Next Stage Based on the Novel by Louisa May AlcottFebruary 8 24, 2019 Adapted and Directed by Jason SpitzerA Period Romance. Four sisters live with their mother in New England as their father is away serving as a chaplain in the Civil War. The family recently...
A Touching Classic. Scout, a young girl in a quiet Southern town, and her brother are being raised by their father, Atticus, and their housekeeper. Set in 1935, Scout’s curiosity and inconvenient presence creates some sanity in a hard fought situation in the community as the...
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Next Stage Music and Lyrics by William Finn, Book by Rachel Sheiken with additional material by Jay Reiss November 2 – 18, 2018 Directed by Cecelia Wingate Fast-paced and Funny. Mid-pubescents (played by adults) vie for the spelling...
From Bram Stoker’s Novel, Adapted by William McNulty October 12 – 28, 2018 Directed by Jason Spitzer Wild and Shocking. Professor Van Helsing and his brave comrades hunt to destroy the profoundly evil Count Dracula. But the Count is exceedingly resourceful, employing superhuman...
By Tracy Letts Directed by Jerry Chipman Pulitzer Prize Drama. The large Weston family unexpectedly reunites after Dad disappears and their Oklahoman family homestead explodes in a maelstrom of repressed truths and unsettling secrets. Mix a pill-popping, scathingly acidic...
By David Javerbaum Directed by Cecelia Wingate A God-Forsaken Comedy. Mysteries of the Bible are revealed while answering the existential questions that have plagued mankind since Creation — in just 90 minutes. The One with the first and last word on everything sets the record...
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Leanne Morgan McKenzie Arena (10/24-10/24) |
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The Pirates of Penzance Germantown Performing Arts Center (2/12-2/14) |
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Leanne Morgan Thompson Boling Arena (12/12-12/12) |
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American Page to American Stage: New, Classical Play Festival Tennessee Shakespeare Company (3/12-3/20) |
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The 10th Annual FREE Shout-Out Shakespeare Series: Love's Labor's Lost Tennessee Shakespeare Company (9/25-10/18) |
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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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Broadway Gala for Children's Literacy: featuring Musical Star Norm Lewis Tennessee Shakespeare Company (4/10-4/10) |
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A Swingin' Christmas Cabaret Tennessee Shakespeare Company (12/04-12/20) |
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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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Rigoletto The Cannon Center for the Performing Arts (10/24-10/24) |
