There are 6 article(s) tagged Memphis theater:

• April 2025

  • Ostrander Awards to return to the Orpheum

    The annual Memphis theater awards program has overcome its financial shortfall with a fundraising drive and plans a change for this year.

    By Alys Drake April 29, 2025

  • ‘Some Like It Hot,’ ‘Saint Joan’ among April theater openings

    A Broadway version of classic Marilyn Monroe film — with plenty of tap-dancing — is one of several shows opening in Memphis theaters in April.

    By Alys Drake April 01, 2025

• March 2025

  • Guest Column: Art brings people together

    “Five years ago, our world shut down. Today, we are selling out venues and filling up summer arts camps. Let’s keep the momentum going.”

    By Elizabeth Rouse March 26, 2025

  • Memphis’ 2025 theater awards in doubt due to outstanding debt

    Memphis' annual Ostrander Awards may not be held this summer as the organization struggles to find funding.

    By Alys Drake March 04, 2025

• February 2025

  • 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.

    By Alys Drake February 15, 2025

• August 2024

  • Michael Detroit to get lifetime achievement award

    The 40th Ostranders, which will be held Monday, Aug. 26, will honor Playhouse on the Square’s executive producer as well as other notable productions and performances.

    By Alys Drake August 26, 2024