There are 24 article(s) tagged Orpheum Theatre:

• November 2020

  • Orpheum’s Mighty Wurlitzer gets an encore

    After a $500,000 restoration, the Orpheum’s organ is “better than it was in 1928.” The theater will offer a free concert by organists Tony Thomas and Vincent Astor on Nov. 19. 

    By Peggy Burch November 10, 2020

• September 2020

  • The Memphis 10: Pandemic has shown football doesn’t just mean more, but maybe too much

    If I’m reading the news correctly, playing high school football in Memphis amid a pandemic hasn’t just disrupted football, which was probably to be expected, but has disrupted school. In Collierville, a football-related outbreak didn’t just halt play. It switched the whole school to virtual learning for two weeks. 

    By Chris Herrington September 17, 2020

  • Orpheum announces rescheduling of Broadway season

    “Since our initial season announcement in March, the world has continued to change,” Brett Batterson, Orpheum president and CEO, said in a statement.

    By Elle Perry September 09, 2020

  • Orpheum screening ‘Get on Up’ to honor Chadwick Boseman

    Memphis’ Orpheum Theatre will play a free showing of “Get on Up” on Wednesday, Sept. 9 to honor the life of Chadwick Boseman.

    By Elle Perry September 04, 2020

  • The Memphis 10: Levitt Shell cleans up after recent vandalism, eyes 2021 return

    For the Shell, the problem is the medium, not the message. Tagging has been a recurring issue. “When we’re sitting here empty, and it’s dark, I understand that it’s an empty canvas,” said Shell executive director Natalie Wilson.

    By Chris Herrington September 03, 2020

• August 2020

  • Orpheum brings back movies

    The size of the historic Downtown theater makes it possible to reopen to audiences during the COVID-19 epidemic, said Orpheum president Brett Batterson.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff August 23, 2020

  • The Orpheum launches onstage golf course

    Expecting to lose $2 million, due to the pandemic, The Orpheum Theatre Group launched a socially distant onstage golf course to earn money during the break from their performance schedule.

    By Jared Boyd August 15, 2020

• April 2020

  • Billboards around town inspire, encourage during social distancing

    In lieu of advertising services, some local businesses are using billboards to inform and inspire Memphians during the COVID-19 pandemic.

    By Jared Boyd April 19, 2020

• March 2020

  • The art-less quarantine

    I have missed entire seasons of music, art and drama for no good reason at all. Now that they’re closed, they’re all I can think about. 

    By Jill Johnson Piper March 29, 2020

  • Welcome back, ‘Hamilton’: Orpheum rolls out 2020-21 season

    The 2020-21 Broadway Series at the Orpheum also includes “Hadestown”; Tina Fey’s “Mean Girls”; “Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville”; and “Jesus Christ Superstar” on its 50th anniversary tour. 

    By Jill Johnson Piper March 24, 2020

  • Coronavirus daily blog, March 10: U of M athletics releases statement

    CBU faculty member, student under self-quarantine; Le Bonheur updates visitor policy; stocks rebound. 

    Editor's note: Due to the serious public health implications associated with COVID-19, The Daily Memphian is making our coronavirus coverage accessible to all readers.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff March 20, 2020

  • Coronavirus daily blog, March 18: Health Department confirms fourth Shelby case

    • Tennessee's 98 cases mostly in patients between 18-49 years old
    • Small business emergency declared
    • Nike donating $500,000 to Memphis response
    • Community Foundation launches response fund

    By The Daily Memphian Staff March 20, 2020

  • Cher, America cancel Memphis performances, citing COVID-19 precaution

    The legendary pop artists were participating in headlining tours scheduled at FedExForum and the Orpheum.

    By Jared Boyd March 12, 2020

  • ArtsMemphis gathers its community to talk about coronavirus prevention

    The umbrella arts organization invited its more than 70 grantees to talk about public health in galleries, museums and for events, in response to the coronavirus.

    By Jared Boyd March 11, 2020

• February 2020

  • Visiting Alvin Ailey dancers choreograph connection to community

    Ahead of their second of three local performances, dancers from the world-renowned theater company led a sold out crowd of Mid-South community members through a choreography workshop based on Alvin Ailey's signature dance piece, "Revelations."

    By Jared Boyd February 15, 2020

• January 2020

  • Alvin Ailey company’s return is ‘family reunion’ for Orpheum exec

    The Orpheum's vice president and COO Dacquiri Baptiste spent 19 years with the renowned dance company before moving to Memphis in June 2019.

    By Jared Boyd January 29, 2020

• December 2019

  • The Early Word: Lit down; drink up; and holiday goodness

    It’s Wednesday, Dec. 4, and today Stax Music Academy and a special guest will announce details of its 20th anniversary. 

    By Mary Cashiola December 04, 2019

• November 2019

  • Camp SAY caters to students who stutter

    “If there had been a Camp SAY in the ‘60s, that would have been a lifesaver for me,” says Vince Vawter, novelist and fluency advocate. 

    By Jill Johnson Piper November 07, 2019

• July 2019

  • Tickets for Penn & Teller at the Orpheum go on sale Friday

    Tickets for magicians and entertainers Penn & Teller at the Orpheum go on sale on Friday, July 19.

    By Natalie Martin July 15, 2019

  • Orpheum president warns against secondary ‘Hamilton’ ticket market

    "Hamilton," the stage production that's been a hot commodity across the country, opens a Memphis run at the Orpheum Theatre Tuesday with secondary market tickets selling for up to about $2,000 – even though Orpheum officials say tickets are still available at much lower prices through the theater.

    By Jared Boyd July 09, 2019

• June 2019

  • Memphis $10 ‘Hamilton’ digital ticket lottery announced

    A digital lottery will open 11 a.m. Sunday, July 7 for tickets to "Hamilton" at the Orpheum Theatre Tuesday, July 9.

    By Elle Perry June 24, 2019

  • Orpheum reveals lineup for Halloran Centre ‘On Stage’ season

    "On Stage at the Halloran Centre" will add two new series to its lineup, one featuring local songwriters, the other featuring the Memphis Symphony Orchestra. 

    By Elle Perry June 01, 2019

• December 2018

  • Does your pie have what it takes for Broadway?

    The Broadway musical “Waitress” is coming to the Orpheum next month and we’re going to have a little fun while we wait for the sweet show to open. If you’ve seen the movie, you know that Jenna loves her pies. If you do too, it’s time to show off.

    By Jennifer Biggs December 17, 2018

• October 2018

  • Meet the 10-year-old Memphian touring with ‘School of Rock’

    The national tour of the “School of Rock,” hits the Orpheum Theatre, starting Wednesday, Oct. 9. It is based on the film of the same name and features music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. 

    By Elle Perry October 11, 2018