The Orpheum

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 15, 2026- ROMEO & JULIET Opens At Shakespeare in the Park
by - Jun 13, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 15, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.

BARBIE: A CULTURAL ICON EXHIBITION Opens at Washington Pavilion
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2026

The Washington Pavilion and Illusion Projects, in collaboration with Mattel, have opened BARBIE: A CULTURAL ICON EXHIBITION in Sioux Falls, featuring over 150 vintage dolls, life-size fashion pieces, and immersive displays spanning more than 65 years.

SLAM FRANK to Return This Fall to Off-Broadway's Orpheum Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 12, 2026

After playing an extended run at Asylum NYC, the new musical Slam Frank, which reimagines Anne Frank’s story through an intersectional, multiethnic, genderqueer, Afro-Latin hip-hop lens, will open Off-Broadway at the Orpheum Theatre.

Nominees Revealed for the 17th Annual Jimmy Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 11, 2026

The Broadway League Foundation has revealed the 116 nominees who will be traveling to New York City to participate in the 17th annual Jimmy Awards ceremony and compete for top honors and numerous other scholarships.

MAMMA MIA! & More Lead Bay Area's Summer 2026 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Jun 10, 2026

San Francisco / Bay Area is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for Summer 2026 include Mamma Mia & more.

CLUE to Open 2026-2027 Orpheum Broadway Season in Memphis
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 10, 2026

CLUE, the murder mystery comedy inspired by the Hasbro board game and 1985 Paramount film, will visit Memphis' Orpheum Theatre as the opening production of the 2026-2027 Broadway season, with tickets available via Ticketmaster.

Illusionist Thomas Baker Will Return to Catskill in June
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2026

Bridge Street Theatre will present illusionist Thomas Baker for a special one-night-only performance this month. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!

THE GREAT GATBSY Tour Cancels Minneapolis Performance Mid-Show Due to Technical Difficulties
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2026

The second to last Minneapolis performance of The Great Gatsby was cancelled mid-performance due to technical difficulties. Learn more about the issue and the show here.

Review: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Orpheum Theatre Memphis
by AniKatrina Fageol - Jun 3, 2026

What did our critic think of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Orpheum Theatre Memphis?

Snail Mail to Play Co-Headlining Tour with Soccer Mommy
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 3, 2026

Following the release of her newest album, Ricochet, Snail Mail - the project of Lindsey Jordan - will embark on a Fall U.S. tour with co-headliner Soccer Mommy. 

Review: THE GREAT GATSBY at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis
by Jared Fessler - Jun 3, 2026

What did our critic think of THE GREAT GATSBY at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis?

Constantine Maroulis to Star in WAITING FOR EDDIE AT THE ORPHEUM at The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2026

Tony nominee Constantine Maroulis will headline Waiting for Eddie at The Orpheum, a new musical in concert at The Green Room 42, alongside cast members from Frozen and Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish.

Gary Clark Jr. to Play U.S. Headlining Tour This Summer and Fall
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 1, 2026

Singer, songwriter, and producer Gary Clark Jr. will embark on an extensive run of U.S. headliners through the summer and into October. Artist ticket presales begin June 2, at 10:00 a.m. local time.

Interview: Joshua Grosso of THE GREAT GATSBY at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis
by Jared Fessler - May 28, 2026

The national tour of The Great Gatsby heads to the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis June 2–7, bringing the glamour, heartbreak, and larger-than-life characters of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel to the stage. Joshua Grosso, who plays Nick Carraway in the production, says one of the best parts of the experience is getting to share the stage with a company full of talented performers while taking in the story right alongside the audience each night.

Collierville High School Students to Represent Memphis at the Jimmy Awards on Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2026

Two Collierville High School students won Lead Actor and Lead Actress honors at the 17th annual Orpheum High School Musical Theatre Awards and will compete at the Jimmy Awards at the Minskoff Theatre on Broadway.

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Will Come to Memphis This Summer
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2026

Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” will return to Memphis this summer as part of the national touring production, playing at The Orpheum Theatre. Learn more about the show here!

Broadway League Reveals Recipients of 2026 League Awards
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026

The annual League Awards were held during The Broadway League’s 2026 Spring Road Conference as esteemed members and partners were honored for their achievements in support of Touring Broadway.

Photos: Santa Monica International Jazz Festival Draws Thousands in Inaugural Year
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2026

Thousands of jazz lovers gathered at Tongva Park for the finale of the inaugural Santa Monica International Jazz Festival. Learn more and check out photos here!

Interview: Kennedy Jackson of MRS. DOUBTFIRE at Orpheum Theatre
by Christine Swerczek - May 8, 2026

Kennedy Jackson, debuting as Wanda Sellner in the second National Tour of MRS. DOUBTFIRE the Musical at the Orpheum Theatre in Omaha, spoke with me about her experiences with the show and growing up in New York and rural South Carolina.

Graham Nash Adds New Fall Dates to Ongoing 2026 Tour
by Josh Sharpe - May 5, 2026

Two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and founding member of both the Hollies and Crosby, Stills & Nash, Graham Nash is set to continue his 2026 tour throughout the fall.