Memphis Theater Reviews Page 3

BWW Review: URINETOWN, THE MUSICAL at Theatre Memphis
by Kevin Shaw - October 27, 2021

I pride myself on not being a paranoid person. I really don't want to become a conspiracy theorist (seems like a lot of work). I like to believe the world is basically safe and that people are inherently good and trustworthy. When I see some people argue that 9/11 was a government plot to...actually...

BWW Review: COME FROM AWAY at The Orpheum Theatre Memphis
by AniKatrina Fageol - October 06, 2021

Come From Away is open and everyone NEEDS to fly to the Orpheum to catch this spectacular show!...

BWW Review: HELLO, DOLLY! at Theatre Memphis
by Kevin Shaw - September 10, 2021

Everything these days seems to be ephemeral. With the attention span of a gnat, Americans lose interest faster than it took to write this sentence. Squirrel! Platforms such as TikTok, Instagram and Tinder (swiping for love based on appearances alone) is ever-shortening society's ability to focus and...

BWW Review: DAYS OF RAGE at Playhouse On The Square
by Kevin Shaw - August 27, 2021

After a 17-month pandemic-induced hiatus, Playhouse on the Square has finally opened its doors again to an in-person audience with its season premiere of DAYS OF RAGE (now through September 19th). But just when we thought it was safe to congregate again, Shelby County is now wrestling with the ongoi...

BWW Review: IVANKA VS. REALITY at TheatreWorks
by Kevin Shaw - July 15, 2021

I think it's time I came out of the closet. I've lived in the shadows for years and only a few of my closest friends know the truth. After hiding and wallowing in deep shame for far too long, I'm ready to admit I'm an addict. That's right-a reality TV addict. I know. I know. I can already feel your ...

BWW Review: IN REAL LIFE at Hattiloo Theatre
by Kevin Shaw - June 04, 2021

There's an old cliché that says, 'If you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans.' Although it's basically another way to say that what you plan for and what actually happens to you can be vastly different, it can ease the sting a bit, if you'll let it. That's a big 'if.' Ironically though, not ...