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'Cousin Brucie' Morrow Makes MEMPHIS Cameo, 5/3 - 5/8
by BWW News Desk - May 3, 2011


The 2010 Tony winning Best Musical MEMPHIS welcomes legendary radio personality and author, 'Cousin Brucie' Morrow to the Shubert theatre for a special one week only cameo appearance starting Tuesday, May 3 - Sunday May 8, 2011. This event coincides with the release of Cousin Brucie's paperback edition, Rock & Roll...And the Beat Goes On; which is a tribute to the great musicians of the 50s, 60s and 70s. Autographed copies of the book will be available at the theatre during his show appearances.

'Cousin Brucie' Morrow Makes MEMPHIS Cameo, 5/3 - 5/8
by Jessica Lewis - Apr 21, 2011


The 2010 Tony winning Best Musical MEMPHIS welcomes legendary radio personality and author, 'Cousin Brucie' Morrow to the Shubert theatre for a special one week only cameo appearance starting Tuesday, May 3 - Sunday May 8, 2011. This event coincides with the release of Cousin Brucie's paperback edition, Rock & Roll...And the Beat Goes On; which is a tribute to the great musicians of the 50s, 60s and 70s. Autographed copies of the book will be available at the theatre during his show appearances.

Photo Coverage: MEMPHIS Joins Sardi's Wall Of Fame
by Walter McBride - Mar 11, 2011


Yesterday, Montego Glover and Chad Kimball were joined by Sardi's president Max Klimavicius and their MEMPHIS co-stars to celebrate the unveiling of their Sardi's caracitures. BroadwayWorld was on hand and brings you photo coverage below!

Fremantle Corp. to Distribute MEMPHIS Video Internationally
by Jessica Lewis - Mar 10, 2011


The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that the Canadian distributor Fremantle has acquired the international rights to Broadway's MEMPHIS. They write: 'Toronto-based Fremantle will start shopping the two-hour, HD musical special event from Broadway Worldwide at MIP-TV 2011.'

WICKED, MEMPHIS, LA CAGE, & More Headline Broadway LA's 2011-12 Season
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 28, 2011


Broadway/L.A. announces the lineup for its 2011-2012 PANTAGES SEASON, a seven-show package that includes six Los Angeles premieres of recent Broadway productions - COME FLY AWAY, BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL, THE ADDAMS FAMILY, MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, LA CAGE AUX FOLLES and MEMPHIS - and the return of the most successful show in Pantages Theatre's history, WICKED.

Nancy Opel Joins MEMPHIS as Mama, John Jellison Takes Over as Mr. Simmons
by Robert Diamond - Feb 22, 2011


The 2010 Tony winning Best Musical MEMPHIS announced today that Nancy Opel has joined the cast of MEMPHIS as 'Mama.' Opel will begin performances on Tuesday, March 15th. Along with Opel, current cast member John Jellison will take over the role of 'Mr. Simmons,' also beginning performances on Tuesday, March 15th. Cass Morgan and Michael McGrath will play their final performances on Sunday, March 13th.

Photo Flash: Backstage with MEMPHIS at GMA
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 31, 2011


The cast of Broadway's Tony Award winning Best Musical MEMPHIS performed 'Steal Your Rock ‘n' Roll' live on ABC's 'Good Morning America' on Friday, January 28th. Critically acclaimed MEMPHIS won four 2010 Tony Awards including Best Musical, Best Original Score (David Bryan and Joe DiPietro), Best Book (Joe DiPietro), and Best Orchestrations (David Bryan and Daryl Waters).

STAGE TUBE: Backstage with MEMPHIS at GMA
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 31, 2011


The cast of Broadway's Tony Award winning Best Musical MEMPHIS performed 'Steal Your Rock ‘n' Roll' live on ABC's 'Good Morning America' on Friday, January 28th. See a backstage look below!

STAGE TUBE: MEMPHIS Performs 'Steal Your Rock And Roll' on 'Good Morning America'
by Jessica Lewis - Jan 28, 2011


The cast of Broadway's Tony Award winning Best Musical MEMPHIS performed 'Steal Your Rock ‘n' Roll' live on ABC's 'Good Morning America' This morning, January 28th in the 8am hour. Click below for the performance.

MEMPHIS Performs on ABC's Good Morning America 1/28
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 27, 2011


The cast of Broadway's Tony Award winning Best Musical MEMPHIS will perform "Steal Your Rock 'n' Roll" live on ABC's "Good Morning America" on Friday, January 28th in the 8am hour.

MEMPHIS Comes To The Cadillac 11/22-12/4
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 26, 2011


Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce MEMPHIS, the show that's currently blowing the roof off Broadway, will be wowing Chicago audiences from November 22-December 4, 2011 at the Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W. Randolph St.).

MEMPHIS to be Filmed Live for Nationwide Digital Cinema Distribution!
by Robert Diamond - Jan 13, 2011


The 2010 Tony Award® winning Best Musical MEMPHIS will be captured live-in-performance by Broadway Worldwide for high definition exhibition in digital cinemas nationwide this spring. For the first time ever, audiences around the country will be able to experience Broadway's current Tony Award® winning Best Musical in their own home town movie theatre during its Tony Award®-winning year. The Broadway production of MEMPHIS will be captured live during regularly scheduled performances January 18-21st at the Shubert Theatre, utilizing multiple high definition cameras and 96 tracks of sound recording.

MEMPHIS Announces Snow Day Offer
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 11, 2011


Stay warm at the Shubert Theatre with a special snow day offer to Tony® winning Best Musical MEMPHIS. Bring this code - ME4FANS- to the Shubert Theatre Box Office (225 W. 44th St) or visit www.Broadwayoffers.com and save 40% on orchestra and mezzanine tickets for the Wednesday, January 12th 2pm and 8pm performances.

MEMPHIS Celebrates 500th Performance On Broadway 12/29
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 28, 2010


MEMPHIS, winner of four 2010 Tony Awards including Best Musical, celebrates its 500th performance on Wednesday, December 29th at 2pm at the Shubert Theatre.

Sophie Hayden and Jeff Binder Appear At Hive Theater's Benefit Reading Of PANAMA
by BWW News Desk - Nov 9, 2010


The Hive Theatre Company is pleased to present The Hive Exposed Series; staged readings of new and underexposed plays.

Sophie Hayden and Jeff Binder Appear At Hive Theater's Benefit Reading Of PANAMA
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 28, 2010


The Hive Theatre Company is pleased to present The Hive Exposed Series; staged readings of new and underexposed plays.

MEMPHIS Welcomes The Apprentice For Backers Audition 10/28
by TV News Desk - Oct 28, 2010


In an upcoming episode of "The Apprentice" airing on Thursday, October 28, 2010 at 10pm/9pm central, contestants will be given the challenge of holding a backers audition for two new Broadway musicals on stage at Broadway's Shubert Theatre, home to the 2010 Tony Award-winning Best Musical MEMPHIS.

MEMPHIS Welcomes The Apprentice For Backers Audition 10/28
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 21, 2010


In an upcoming episode of "The Apprentice" airing on Thursday, October 28, 2010 at 10pm/9pm central, contestants will be given the challenge of holding a backers audition for two new Broadway musicals on stage at Broadway's Shubert Theatre, home to the 2010 Tony Award-winning Best Musical MEMPHIS.

Mayor Deems 10/19 MEMPHIS Day; Tour to Launch at Memphis' Orpheum
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 18, 2010


The winner of four 2010 Tony awards including Best Musical, MEMPHIS celebrates its one year anniversary on Broadway Tuesday, October 19, 2010 at the Shubert Theatre. The Mayor's office has deemed tomorrow - Tuesday, October 19th MEMPHIS Day! The mayoral proclamation will be read directly after the curtain tomorrow on the show's year anniversary. In addition, one lucky audience member will win a trip for two to Memphis, Tennessee to see the opening night of MEMPHIS on tour at the Orpheum Theatre.

MEMPHIS Celebrates One Year on Broadway, 10/19
by BWW News Desk - Oct 19, 2010


The winner of four 2010 Tony awards including Best Musical, MEMPHIS will celebrate its one year anniversary on Broadway Tuesday, October 19, 2010 at the Shubert Theatre.

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