There are 10 article(s) tagged Memphis theater:

• September 2025

  • Tennessee Shakespeare Co. putting on two free series of shows

    During the season, the Shout-Out Shakespeare Series will bring Tennessee Shakespeare Co. performances to locations around the Memphis area.

    By Elle Perry September 11, 2025

• August 2025

  • Memphis theater community gathers for 41st Ostrander Awards

    Awards were given in a wide range of categories, including acting, directing and backstage contributions.

    By Alys Drake August 24, 2025

  • 10-minute play fest features shows from Memphis, New Zealand and beyond

    Two big musicals and a compilation of new works based on a familiar nursery rhyme open on stages across Memphis this month. 

    By Alys Drake August 15, 2025

• June 2025

  • Playhouse stages ‘A Bronx Tale’ musical

    Theatergoers can choose from award-winning musicals, a show filled with ‘80s tunes, a dark comedy and an intimate drama on Memphis stages in June.

    By Alys Drake June 13, 2025

• 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