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

The highest-grossing movie of 2025 worldwide is arriving in Memphis this week. Plus, Chris Herrington also ranks his Top 9 Spike Lee films.

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

Parting is such sweet sorrow, unless it is from an old ticketing system.

Lee directs Denzel Washington in a remake of a classic Japanese drama. Coen Brothers' cult comedy is at the Pink Palace.

After its run is completed in Memphis, a Hattiloo production will travel 85 miles northeast. 

“I love the fact that we’re giving another opportunity for kids to not only see something different. Because it’s different from television. It’s different from their cellphones. It’s different from all these technology-based entertainment.”

Julian Bolton, an attorney who also mentored younger politicians in the community after leaving the County Commission in 2006, died Monday. He was 75.

On this episode of The AM/DM podcast, editorial director Mary Cashiola and newsletter editor Bianca Phillips celebrate Fri-yay with their picks for the weekend. 

More than a dozen Memphis restaurants are promoting the Broadway show “The Wiz,” and most aren’t even requiring proof of ticket purchase to participate in the edible, whimsical fun.

Sixteen organizations have been nominated for the awards that celebrate the best in Memphis theater for the 2024-2025 season.

Memphis-native Kathy Bates is up for another award for her starring role in CBS’ reimagining of the classic series “Matlock.”

Funding will go toward three nonprofits with programs to support children dealing with trauma, death and stress through stage performances, art classes and instruments. 

Also in July, Germantown Community Theatre teams up with the Kroc Center of Memphis, and a competition winner has its world premiere at TheatreWorks.

Students will gain the opportunity to pursue entertainment degrees and access to more entertainment internships, mentorships and hands-on training.

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.

In a release, Patrick O’Connor, GPAC board president, said when he shared the recommendation with the board, there was “total support for Parke.”

The Orpheum High School Music Theatre Awards took place Thursday, May 22, at the Orpheum Theatre in Downtown Memphis.

Germantown will likely hire its next executive director from within. The opening comes as Paul Chandler takes the top position at Memphis River Parks Partnership.

Germantown Performing Arts Center’s longtime executive director is stepping down effective Friday, May 30.

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

Comedies and musicals are what’s on stage this month in Memphis theaters.

Food scientist and TV personality Alton Brown says his “culinary variety show” combines storytelling, comedy, music and culinary demonstrations all in one. 

With “Luckiest Man in America” and “Freaky Tales,” this might be a good week at the movies for anyone nostalgic for the 1980s. 

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