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<strong>Left to right: Marc Gill (Kenneth) and Trey Oliver (Bert) in "Primary Trust" at the Circuit Playhouse.</strong> (Courtesy Playhouse on the Square)Performing Arts

‘Primary Trust’ and ‘Collective Rage’ are in Memphis theaters

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

By Alys Drake May 08, 2026
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Ask the Memphian: Why doesn’t Memphis land as many big movie productions as it used to?

A few decades ago, stars like Tom Cruise, Matt Damon and Reese Witherspoon were shooting movies in Memphis. Longtime local film commissioner Linn Sitler discusses what’s changed and why there’s hope for the future. 

By John Klyce May 04, 2026
Performing Arts

The AM/DM podcast: The joys of a very full weekend

This weekend includes a rock opera, roller derby, Shelby Forest Spring Fest, a rescheduled vegan block party and a Lego convention. Plus a Friends of the Library book sale and a yard sale. 

By Mary Cashiola April 24, 2026
The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more

Dance company brings ballet down to Beale

Ashley Hannah Davis considered retiring from dance in 2021. But Machine Gun Kelly, the Prohibition-era gangster born (and later arrested) in Memphis, helped changed her mind — or at least his wife and partner-in-crime Kathryn Kelly did.

By Holly Whitfield April 24, 2026

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    Arts Beat: How TheatreWorks is making Quark Theatre work

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

    By Alys Drake April 24, 2026
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    Drama, comedy and a rock-opera open across Memphis

    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. 

    By Alys Drake April 24, 2026
  • Arts & Culture

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

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

    By Alys Drake April 21, 2026
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    Arts Beat: Why the national choreography center is stopping in Memphis

    The National Center for Choreography–Akron is “Making Moves” across the United States, but the ties that bring it to Memphis go beyond tour dates. 

    By Elle Perry April 17, 2026
  • Performing Arts

    How a Memphis comedy festival is cracking jokes and fighting for respect

    More than 20 comedians, both local and from across the U.S., will hit the stage to tell jokes during the three-day event, now in its third year.

    By Joi Malone April 16, 2026
  • Arts & Culture

    Concerts in the Grove return to Germantown with new spring lineup

    Singer-songwriter and bassist Mark Edgar Stuart opens the spring series on May 7.

    By Elle Perry April 10, 2026
  • The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more

    How Ballet Memphis finds ‘unique points of connection’ with audiences

    Ballet Memphis’ executive director Adam Goldberg joins Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of “The Sidebar.”

    By Eric Barnes April 09, 2026
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    Ask the Memphian: Did Houdini ever perform in Memphis?

    One hundred years after his untimely death, Harry Houdini still captivates the imaginations of magicians and magic fans worldwide, including in Memphis. In this installment of Ask the Memphian, we tell you about Houdini’s three visits to the Bluff City, the first of which came at the end of the 19th century.

    By Jody Callahan April 07, 2026
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    Arts Beat: More on baseball movies

    More Daily Memphian staffers share their favorite baseball movies.

    Some of these can be considered to be more baseball movies than others, but hear us out.

    By Alys Drake, Bianca Phillips, Elle Perry, Holly Whitfield, Jody Callahan, Kelsey Bowen April 03, 2026
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    Ballet Memphis’ 2026-27 season includes ‘Peter Pan’

    “What makes our production a little bit different than a lot of productions is it’s a fully automated flying rig,” said artistic director Steven McMahon. “And we can fly five dancers at one time.”

    By Elle Perry April 02, 2026
  • Arts & Culture

    ‘Good Things’ coming to the Buckman, starting with the BoDeans

    Peking Acrobats, Urban Bush Women, an “America’s Got Talent” semifinalist puppet show and Caroline Rhea: What’s on the Buckman stage this season? 

    By Elle Perry March 30, 2026
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    GPAC’s latest season includes Mavis Staples, Second City, Samara Joy

    The season includes actor/singer Darren Criss, saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin, trumpeter and composer Terence Blanchard, and fiddle duo Carter and Cleveland.

    By Elle Perry March 25, 2026
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    Dance, eat and drink the night away at Brazil by Night

    “(Brazil by Night is) a way for us to celebrate their cultures and celebrate many of the Brazilians and South Americans that live in the city of Memphis,” Collage Dance Collective’s marketing and communications director said.

    By Vani Jaishankar March 25, 2026
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    Five musicals, two Broadway plays, one new Orpheum season

    What’s coming to the Orpheum? Here’s a “Clue.” Hogwarts magic, Boop!, a Tony-winning show about a Grammy-winning artist and much more.

    By Alys Drake March 19, 2026
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    Arts Beat: Supporting the next generation of Memphis artists

    Works by more than 80 Memphis and Shelby County students will be on view through April 30 at the Pink Palace.

    By Elle Perry March 06, 2026
  • Performing Arts

    DeLorean time travels to Memphis Orpheum

    Also, “Seussical” returns to Circuit Playhouse, dedicated to a beloved actor. 

    By Alys Drake March 03, 2026
  • Performing Arts

    ‘Mean Girls’ launches 2026-27 season at Playhouse on the Square

    “Ain’t Too Proud” and “Les Miserables” are two more shows coming to Playhouse on the Square next season.

    By Alys Drake March 03, 2026
  • Performing Arts

    Familiar favorites take Memphis stages in February

    From Shakespeare to show tunes, February theater has something for everyone.

    By Alys Drake February 17, 2026
  • Performing Arts

    Classics anchor Theatre Memphis’ next season

    Theatre Memphis’ 2026-2027 season lineup features some favorites — familiar and new. 

    By Alys Drake February 15, 2026
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    The Arts Beat: No Valentine’s Day plans? No problem

    What to do when you reserved no plans for Valentine’s Day. Plus, Memphis musicians and music lovers curate a playlist to set the mood. 

    By Kelsey Bowen February 13, 2026
  • Performing Arts

    Hattiloo to host international Black theater festival

    Hattiloo Theatre will bring Black theater companies from Norway, Nigeria and South Africa to Memphis for two-week residencies.

    By Elle Perry February 09, 2026
  • Performing Arts

    Snow won’t stop the show: Memphis theaters push through the winter freeze

    Memphis productions adjust to winter’s disruptions. 

    By Alys Drake February 06, 2026
  • Arts & Culture

    Twenty years after ‘Hustle & Flow,’ Craig Brewer directs another Oscar-nominated performance

    When Oscar nominations were announced Thursday, Jan. 22, one relative surprise was a Best Actress nomination for Kate Hudson, who plays Milwaukee tribute singer Claire Sardina in “Song Sung Blue.”

    By Chris Herrington January 22, 2026
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    Calkins: The new leader of Ballet Memphis has a hobby. It involves Michael Jordan — and you.

    Andrew Goldberg, the new executive director of Ballet Memphis, has more ticket stubs to Michael Jordan games than anyone in the world.

    By Geoff Calkins January 21, 2026
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    Friendship, sex and marriage are on stage at Memphis theaters this month

    Grab your besties and head to the theater for shows that will tickle your funny bone, move your body and possibly scratch that itch in Memphis theaters this month.

    By Alys Drake January 22, 2026

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