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JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR to Be Presented by Playhouse on the Square
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2026

Playhouse on the Square will stage JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR April 24 through May 17, 2026, directed by Claire D. Kolheim, with Marvin Holt as Jesus and Braxton Gilliland as Judas.

Review: JAGGED LITTLE PILL at Playhouse On The Square
by Kevin Shaw - Feb 8, 2026

What did our critic think of JAGGED LITTLE PILL at Playhouse On The Square?

CABARET NOEL 10: AN EMERALD CHRISTMAS SPECIAL to run at TheatreWorks at the Square
by Gillian Blum - Nov 9, 2025

Emerald Theatre Company will present its milestone holiday production, Cabaret Noel 10: An Emerald Christmas Special, running December 5-7 at TheatreWorks at the Square.

Review: COME FROM AWAY at Playhouse On The Square
by Kevin Shaw - Aug 19, 2025

Musicals about historical events are nothing new. From 1776 to EVITA to HAMILTON, such stories can be enlightening and inspirational. They highlight significant historical moments that many may not have known or appreciated.

COME FROM AWAY to Open at Playhouse on the Square
by Emmy Rice - Aug 3, 2025

An incredible true story of the 7,000 stranded passengers forced to land in a small town in Newfoundland due to the emergency closure of US airspace on 9/11/2001.

A BRONX TALE Comes to Playhouse on the Square
by Stephi Wild - May 30, 2025

Playhouse on the Square will present A Bronx Tale The Musical beginning in June. the musical features a book by Chazz Palminteri, with music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Glenn Slater.

Review: YOUR ARMS TOO SHORT TO BOX WITH GOD at Playhouse On The Square
by Kevin Shaw - May 8, 2024

The recent college campus protests in America seem to have surprised and bewildered a lot of people around the world. Why do privileged students who can afford a college education risk being expelled or jailed over a conflict in Gaza? Graduations are currently being cancelled, people are being arrested and police with riot gear are on standby from New York to California. It’s almost unheard of.

Review: POTUS at Circuit Playhouse
by Kevin Shaw - Mar 29, 2024

What did our critic think of POTUS at Circuit Playhouse? As with any comedy, and farce particularly, timing is everything and it takes about half of Act I before the cast finds their rhythm and ensures the audience is keeping up with them. It’s a lot all at once.

Review: CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY at Playhouse On The Square
by Kevin Shaw - Jan 28, 2024

What did our critic think of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY at Playhouse On The Square?

Winners Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Memphis Awards
by BWW Awards - Jan 12, 2024

Winners have been announced for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Memphis Awards! See who was selected audience favorite in Memphis! Winners include Playhouse on the Square, Theatre Memphis and more.

THE PROM Comes to Playhouse on the Square
by Stephi Wild - Jul 12, 2023

Playhouse on the Square, in partnership with Circuit Playhouse, Inc. Super Sponsor Dr. Thomas Ratliff and Playhouse on the Square Season Sponsor Dorothy O. Kirsch, presents The Prom.

JERSEY BOYS Comes to Playhouse on the Square in June
by Stephi Wild - May 24, 2023

Oh, what a night! The Broadway smash hit, chronicling the rise and eventual breakup of the legendary doo-wop group Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, makes its Regional Premiere in the Bluff City! Featuring chart-toppers like “Sherry,” “Beggin,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” and “Walk Like a Man.” Jersey Boys is an exciting walk down memory lane of the Golden Era of American Music.

Playhouse On The Square Presents NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 Regional Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 7, 2023

Playhouse on the Square in partnership with Show Sponsor tamburrino, inc., Playhouse on the Square Season 54 Sponsor Dorothy O. Kirsch, and Circuit Playhouse, Inc. Super Sponsor Dr. Thomas Ratliff, opens the Regional Premiere of Tony-Nominated mega musical. NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 by: Dave Malloy running April 28th - May 21st, 2023.

FRECKLEFACE STRAWBERRY THE MUSICAL Comes to the Circuit Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 22, 2023

The Circuit Playhouse, in partnership with Circuit Playhouse, Inc. Super Sponsor Dr. Thomas Ratliff, presents the stage adaptation of the beloved children’s books by Julianne Moore.

The Circuit Playhouse Presents ROE in February
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2023

Playhouse on the Square, in partnership with Gene and Carol Katz, Karen McCarthy, and Super Sponsor Dr. Thomas Ratliff, present Lisa Loomer's new play dedicated to the controversial Roe versus Wade decision.

SOMETHING ROTTEN! Comes to Playhouse On The Square This Month
by Stephi Wild - Aug 8, 2022

When Nick and Nigel Bottom decide their theatre troupe rivals that of William Shakespeare the best way to beat him is to hire a soothsayer and write a musical about Eggs… right? This Tony Award-winning romp is a love story to all things theatre!

A CLOSER WALK WITH PATSY CLINE Returns To Memphis
by A.A. Cristi - May 19, 2022

Playhouse on the Square, in partnership with Playhouse on the Square season sponsor, Dorothy O. Kirsch, Harry Freeman & Sara Ratner, Friends of CrimeStoppers, and super sponsor Dr. Thomas Ratliff, present the Playhouse on the Square revival of: A CLOSER WALK WITH PATSY CLINE written by Dean Regan, running June 17 – July 17, 2022.

SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE Comes to Playhouse on the Square Tonight
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2022

Playhouse on the Square, in partnership with Art and Nancy Graesser, Jerry and Nina Patton Family Foundation, 1910 Frame Works, Playhouse on the Square season sponsor, Dorothy O. Kirsch, and super sponsor Dr. Thomas Ratliff present the much-anticipated Playhouse on the Square Revival of SMOKEY JOE’S CAFÉ, with Music & Lyrics by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller.

SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE Returns To Playhouse On The Square
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 1, 2022

Playhouse on the Square presents SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE, featuring music & lyrics by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, April 29 – May 29, 2022.

Playhouse Colors Presents LITTLE SHOP OF HORROR Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 13, 2021

Little Shop of Horrors is the first installment of The Playhouse on the Square Holiday Series of shows entitled Welcome to Show Row.