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'Legally Blonde' and ‘Falsettos’ musicals opening in Memphis

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Fri, 5 Jun 2026 14:11:17 -0500

Theatre Memphis and Germantown Community Theatre are producing musicals that open Friday.

LGBTQ+ Pride takes over Beale Street, and 'The Goonies' are in the cemetery

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Thu, 4 Jun 2026 12:09:32 -0500

In this week’s To-Do List, we’ve got your LGBTQ+ Pride guide. Plus, Elmwood screens a 1980s classic, Filipino culture is on display in Millington and there are Pizza Witches in Crosstown.

Arts Beat: Briarcrest alumnus in 'Beauty & the Beast' at the Orpheum

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Wed, 3 Jun 2026 13:46:55 -0500

The Lakeland native started out in the children’s programs at Germantown Community Theatre, Playhouse on the Square, Harrell Theatre and New Day Children’s Theatre.

Movers & Shakers: A2H, Turner Construction and Colliers make announcements

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Wed, 3 Jun 2026 04:00:05 -0500

Memphis firms announce promotions.

Eat spaghetti gravy at Italian Fest, and dance to Italo disco at Wiseacre

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 15:07:03 -0500

In this week’s To-Do List, hear “weird music” at Crosstown, watch dragon boats race at Shelby Farms and see Olympic stars on ice in Southaven.

Movers & Shakers: Boyle elevates executives, SCO names Trustees

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Wed, 27 May 2026 04:00:10 -0500

Also, a popular restaurant in the University District names a new assistant manager.

Collierville students lead Orpheum musical theater honors

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Sat, 23 May 2026 04:00:03 -0500

The Collierville wins came on a night that brought together students from 56 schools across Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas and Missouri.

The River Run, the Sunset Symphony and lemon drops in the park

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Thu, 21 May 2026 19:25:32 -0500

In this week’s To-Do List, meet the artist behind Wiseacre’s cans, take a storybook tour of Tom Lee Park and get a taste of Cuba.

Movers & Shakers: Nonprofits and a university make announcements

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Wed, 20 May 2026 15:37:58 -0500

Leadership Memphis, Christian Brothers University and The Women’s Advocacy Center announce new leaders.

Movers & Shakers: Moves made in medical, media and logistics

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Sat, 16 May 2026 17:10:47 -0500

Who is new at Campbell Clinic, WLOK and The Armstrong Company?

Movers & Shakers: Ducks Unlimited names COO

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Thu, 14 May 2026 11:11:04 -0500

Ducks Unlimited, Financial Federal and Burch, Porter and Johnson make promotions and additions.

Movers & Shakers: Baptist adds cancer doctor, moving company promotes from within

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Thu, 14 May 2026 11:10:36 -0500

Baptist Memorial Health Care, The Armstrong Company and Patterson Bray Attorneys announce additions and promotions.

'Primary Trust' and 'Collective Rage' are in Memphis theaters

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Fri, 8 May 2026 11:58:46 -0500

Playhouse on the Square’s production of the Pulitzer prize-winning play “Primary Trust” opens at the Circuit Playhouse Friday, May 8.

Puppies take over Crosstown, and Greek Fest serves 7,000 kebabs

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Thu, 7 May 2026 13:27:11 -0500

In this week’s To-Do List, catch up on the first “Heat” before the sequel drops, watch an Irish sports throwdown and catch the season’s first free show at Overton Park Shell.

Arts Beat: How TheatreWorks is making Quark Theatre work

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:20:18 -0500

After 10 years at TheatreSouth, Quark Theatre is joining TheatreWorks as a resident company. Quark’s motto is “small plays about big ideas.”

Movers & Shakers: Rhodes College, Jones Aur

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:17:23 -0500

Rhodes College, Jones Aur and The Game Table announce new positions.

Drama, comedy and a rock-opera open across Memphis

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:08:17 -0500

A popular and controversial rock opera about Jesus’ final week, a satire about theater egos and getting sardines or a look into the criminal underworld of mobs? Take your pick of what’s showing on theater stages across Memphis.

A free Grind City show, a singalong brunch and a Halloween party in April

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:34:02 -0500

In this week’s To-Do List, a Kubrick classic screens at Crosstown, Shelby Forest has a fest for hillbillies and Memphis Roller Derby opens its 20th season.

Nominees announced for Orpheum’s 17th annual High School Musical Theatre Awards

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:22:43 -0500

The ceremony will take place Thursday, May 21, at 7 p.m. at the Orpheum Theatre.

Movers & Shakers: Memphis River Parks names new positions

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:00:46 -0500

Memphis River Parks Partnership, Stonebrook Realtors and Allen & Hoshall name new positions.