The theater where it happens: ‘Hamilton’ returns to Memphis
Small-town politics, founding fathers and a mystery memory loss are the topics of shows opening in Memphis in February.
Alys Drake
Alys Drake is a Memphian born and raised in the Bluff City. A theater-lover, she has worked in a variety of marketing and communications roles at entities within the advertising, legal, marketing, religious and financial services sectors. She is a graduate of Memphis Central High School and Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi.
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February 2025
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Heart works and other art works, plus a Mardi Gras Ball
This week, Broad Avenue cures your sweet tooth, Blue Suede Vintage reopens in a new spot and Lunar New Year celebrations continue at the Agricenter.
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Performing Arts Hattiloo founder returns to the stage
Bertram Williams Jr. previously played the lead in Hattiloo’s latest play, which opened Friday, Jan. 17.
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January 2025
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Ballet dancers, dancing lions and a spacy dance party
This week, Tennessee Williams’ painting are on view at Rhodes, Thomas Dambo’s Trolls are in the Garden and Dru’s Bar is hosting a Grammy’s watch party (with prizes!).
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Performing Arts ‘P-Valley’ star is lead of ‘Black Odyssey’ at Hattiloo
Homecoming is the theme running through Bertram Williams Jr.’s life at the moment.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Year of the Snake kicks off; Simien and Safiya play Crosstown
This week, the Memphis Farmers Market pops up, a Guinean-inspired circus stops at GPAC and a Pink Palace exhibit shows why Earth matters.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Beer science, Mahjong, Dolly Day and DJ nights galore
This week, watch the planets “align” from Harbor Town, catch up on the Mad Max series and celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday.
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Performing ArtsStalin body doubles, Scopes Monkey Trial, 2008 auto crisis are topics of January plays
Also in January, “P-Valley” star Bertram Williams Jr. is the lead in a Black reimagining of Homer’s epic at Hattiloo.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Crosstown concert honors MLK, and Ikea has a party
This week, a Circuit Playhouse production tells the story of Stalin’s body doubles, the Brooks launches a new happy hour and Memphis songwriters take the Halloran stage.
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December 2024
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Performing Arts It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Memphis theaters
From Shakespeare to musicals to beloved Claymation action shows, there is a show for you, including one non-Christmas musical.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Firepit Fridays, Stumbling Santas and a light Delight
This week, a Shakespeare rom-com opens in Cordova, zombies are still in season at Growlers and WYXR raises the sound at Crosstown.
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November 2024
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: A Winter Garden, an enchanted castle and sugarplum fairies
This week, Justin Timberlake is back in Memphis, there’s an early turkey trot at Overton Park and the holiday lights come on at Graceland and Downtown.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Cat paw-ty, coffee culture and Hannibal Lector times two
This week, learn cocktail science at Lichterman, spend an evening in Paris at the Orpheum and hear IMAKEMADBEATS’ new album — but with lasers.
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Neighborhoods How to commemorate Veterans Day in Memphis
Memphis celebrates Veterans Day with ceremonies, parades and a fundraiser. Plus, here’s what is closed.
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Performing Arts November theater in Memphis: old favorites and new spins
Opening this month: “The Wizard of Oz,” “A Motown Christmas,” “Peter Pan,” “Who’s Holiday,” “Parallel Lives” and more.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Taiko drums, Indian food, holiday shopping and boozy cider
This week, horror fans unite at the inaugural Monster Con, Meddlesome hosts a very short race and Valerie June gets her GPAC moment.
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Metro Saturday night quake shakes Mid-South
An earthquake was recorded Saturday night three kilometers east of Steele, Missouri.
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October 2024
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Dirty mackin’ R&B, vampire ballet and a creature feature
This week, Sheila E. brings the “Glamorous Life” to Rhodes, Choices celebrates 50 years and the Memphis Tequila Festival helps you get into the Halloween spirit(s).
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Horror on screens and stages; Tim Burton style on the runway
This week, get your damaged doodads repaired at the Metal Museum, take a selfie with an alpaca in Overton Square and do the Time Warp again.
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Visual Arts‘This Really Happened’ pilot to screen in Memphis after Tribeca success
When a comedian and a playwright discovered they were dating the same guy, it was only logical they would write a screenplay about it.
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Performing ArtsMurder, mystery and musicals abound in Memphis theaters in October
Memphis October performances include Agatha Christie, Disney, “Moulin Rouge” and the music of Bob Dylan.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Helene help, Hitchcock and Halloween all over
This week, car lovers motor into the Edge, artists paint murals near Al Town and Oktoberfests are in full swing.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Frightful films, a spooky bar and workouts after dark
This week, Mempho takes over Radians Amphitheater, pumpkin season is on at the Dixon and the Hi-Tone turns 25.
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September 2024
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State Government Former Tennessee Gov. Winfield Dunn dies
Dunn moved to Memphis after marrying his wife Betty in 1950. He served as Tennessee’s governor in 1970-75.
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Performing Arts September plays include a whodunit, a musical and Shakespeare
Coming soon: a prize-winning drama from a local playwright, a theater company’s first musical production and free Shakespeare performances around town.
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