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    Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Nickel Boys,’ ‘Hard Truths,’ ‘Sing Sing’

    Clear your calendars, Memphis cinephiles. Three of 2024’s very best films are in local theaters this week, and there’s no telling how long they’ll stick around.

    By Chris Herrington January 18, 2025
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    Stalin body doubles, Scopes Monkey Trial, 2008 auto crisis are topics of January plays

    Also in January, “P-Valley” star Bertram Williams Jr. is the lead in a Black reimagining of Homer’s epic at Hattiloo.

    By Alys Drake January 11, 2025
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    Outgoing Ballet Memphis CEO leaves behind tenure full of ‘on ramps’

    Gretchen Wollert McLennon first stepped dance shoes in Ballet Memphis at 11 years old. Now, after five years building on the company’s legacy, she’s taking a bow. 

    By Elle Perry January 09, 2025
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    Landers Center CFO fired

    Amy Lovorn, chair of the DeSoto County Convention and Visitors Bureau’s Board of Directors, said Jason Morgan’s termination was a personnel matter, preventing her from further comment. 

    By Rob Moore January 08, 2025
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    Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Den of Thieves,’ ‘The Girl with the Needle’

    Amid awards season, “Den of Thieves 2” won’t be seeking any but will instead try to reward audiences with shootouts, car chases, big scores and pulpy dialogue. 

    By Chris Herrington January 08, 2025
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    Memphis Movies This Week: ‘A Complete Unknown,’ ‘Babygirl,’ more

    A quartet of very different, but quite notable, new movies open in Memphis on Christmas Day.

    By Chris Herrington December 25, 2024
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    Memphis Movies This Week: Big screen ‘Mufasa,’ little screen ‘Juror #2’

    One of the year’s best films mostly bypassed theaters and will be available on HBO’s streaming service, Max. It’s a little bit “12 Angry Men,” a little bit Alfred Hitchcock and a little bit John Grisham. 

    By Chris Herrington December 17, 2024
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    ‘Anora,’ ‘The Brutalist’ lead 2024 picks for Southeastern film critics

    “The Brutalist,” a nearly four-hour widescreen epic from a little-known filmmaker, hasn’t yet screened in Memphis, but it should get a wider release in the run-up to the Academy Awards. 

    By Chris Herrington December 16, 2024
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    Memphis Movies This Week: Daniel Craig in ‘Queer,’ ‘White Christmas’ at 70

    There are still a bunch of film award contenders on-deck, waiting to make their Memphis debuts, but only one is showing up in local theaters this week.

    By Chris Herrington December 14, 2024
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    It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Memphis theaters

    From Shakespeare to musicals to beloved Claymation action shows, there is a show for you, including one non-Christmas musical.

    By Alys Drake December 08, 2024
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    Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Flow,’ ‘The Order,’ and a chance to meet ‘The Wizard’

    While “Wicked,” “Gladiator II” and “Moana 2” dominate screens, you can also catch Glinda, Elphaba, Dorothy and Toto on the big screen at the Pink Palace.

    By Chris Herrington December 03, 2024
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    Season the day: Your guide to Memphis holiday parades, markets, lights and more

    Plan your holiday fun with this guide to events around the Greater Memphis metro area. 

    By Bianca Phillips December 12, 2024
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    ‘NutRemix’ dancers pirouette from the wings to center stage

    This twist on a classic is the tradition two performers have known for their entire lives. They’ve danced nearly every role in the show, from mice to toy soldiers.

    By Laura Testino November 21, 2024
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    Felix Cavaliere to receive AutoZone Liberty Bowl award

    Felix Cavaliere and The Rascals earned rock-and-roll fame with No. 1 hits like “Good Lovin’,” “Mustang Sally,” “Groovin’” and “People Got to Be Free.”

    By The Daily Memphian Staff November 12, 2024
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    November theater in Memphis: old favorites and new spins

    Opening this month: “The Wizard of Oz,” “A Motown Christmas,” “Peter Pan,” “Who’s Holiday,” “Parallel Lives” and more.

    By Alys Drake November 08, 2024
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    Binghampton stories take center stage

    “We All We Got: A Binghampton Play” is the culmination of an inaugural Orpheum community playmaking program called Neighborhood Play.

    By Jordan Rodgers October 25, 2024
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    Hattiloo accepting submissions for 10-minute play festival

    Along with play performances, the festival will include panel discussions, talk backs and workshops.

    By Bianca Thedford October 14, 2024
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    Murder, mystery and musicals abound in Memphis theaters in October

    Memphis October performances include Agatha Christie, Disney, “Moulin Rouge” and the music of Bob Dylan.

    By Alys Drake October 17, 2024
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    ‘Safety net’ for Memphis artists now available

    A new fund aims to help area artists through “catastrophic” emergencies that hinder their ability to perform and/or earn income. 

    By Stevie Paige October 01, 2024
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    ‘Dracula’ begins season of duality for Ballet Memphis

    Good and bad. Right and Wrong. Sanity and madness. Ballet Memphis explores the link between opposing forces throughout its 38th season, starting with a classic. 

    By Elle Perry September 29, 2024
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    September plays include a whodunit, a musical and Shakespeare

    Coming soon: a prize-winning drama from a local playwright, a theater company’s first musical production and free Shakespeare performances around town.

    By Alys Drake September 19, 2024
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    Bartlett Performing Arts Center prepares for start of 26th season

    With a variety of shows and entertainers, the Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center announces its new season opening later this month.

    By Michael Waddell September 17, 2024
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    King of Pop, man-eating plant, fairies in the spotlight

    Whether it’s a 10-minute play, the story of jazz club in Detroit or a classic Shakespearean tale, Memphis theaters’ September lineup has a taste of everything. 

    By Alys Drake September 10, 2024
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    Arts are part of every answer to Memphis’ challenges, Michael Detroit says

    The Memphis theater community gathered for the 40th Ostranders annual local theater awards, where the Playhouse on the Square leader received a lifetime achievement honor.

    By Alys Drake August 27, 2024
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    GPAC has new naming-rights agreement

    “For almost 30 years, our community has benefited from its commitment to GPAC and the value it adds to our city’s culture, economy and quality of life,” City of Germantown Mayor Mike Palazzolo said.

    By Elle Perry August 27, 2024

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