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    24 actors, 6 plays and 24 hours from first script to final performance

    On Friday, June 24, a small group of local writers, directors and actors will come together to write, produce and perform six 10-minute plays within 24 hours. 

    By Jordan Arellano June 20, 2022
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    ‘Elvis’ stars walk the red carpet

    A bevy of celebrities showed up Saturday night for the premiere of the director Baz Luhrmann’s movie “Elvis” at the Guest House at Graceland. They included Priscilla Presley; actor Austin Butler, who portrays the King of Rock and Roll, and Tom Hanks, who plays Colonel Tom Parker. The movie opens at local theaters June 24.

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    Co-stars Austin Butler and Tom Hanks, director Baz Luhrmann make Graceland debut of ‘Elvis’

     

    By Patrick Lantrip June 13, 2022
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    Cazateatro: Putting the ‘comunidad’ in community theater

    Volunteers with the organization say the community is one aspect they love most about working with the group.

    By Aarron Fleming June 03, 2022
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    ‘The Colors of J. Buck’ showcases Memphis R&B artist on the rise

    Memphis-born recording artist Joshua Black, also known as “J. Buck,” is coming home for his first appearance at The Green Room at Crosstown Arts Friday, May 27. 

    By Alicia Davidson May 26, 2022
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    The To-Do List: ’Shroom hunts, Craig Brewer’s ‘cosmic’ secret and a drag lip-sync battle

    This week, there’s a rare chance to see Robert Altman’s “Nashville” on the big screen, Memphis in May wraps up with a run and Hubby Jenkins of Carolina Chocolate Drops fame plays Crosstown Arts. 

    By Bianca Phillips, Chris Herrington May 26, 2022
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    New Overton shell show brings back venue’s all-time greats

    A new exhibit chronicles the Shell’s more than eight-decade existence and pays tribute to some of the musicians who have played there. 

    By Sam Hegenheiser May 24, 2022
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    Opera Memphis’ latest classic comes complete with surprise ending

    Opera Memphis’ upcoming one-night showing of “Cosi fan tutte” will rely on audience participation. But, don’t worry, the crowd won’t be asked to sing. 

    By Sam Hegenheiser May 16, 2022
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    Collage hits national stage with new tour

    Collage Dance Collective hopes to be one of the premier touring ballet companies in the South. And the next step is its first tour, happening now. 

    By Christin Yates May 12, 2022
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    Graceland Too finds temporary home in NYC

    Memphis native debuts new play about a former attraction dedicated to Elvis Presley and the tragedy that happened there. 

    By Sam Hegenheiser May 03, 2022
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    Circuit Playhouse Inc. announces 54th season lineup

    The 2022-2023 season will feature 11 regional and two world premieres. 

    By Jasmine McCraven May 02, 2022
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    Exclusive: U of M’s High Water Records relaunches label with Talibah Safiya

    More than 40 years after its initial creation, the University of Memphis’ High Water Records is recording new music again.

    By Elle Perry April 23, 2022
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    Curtains up on a new normal at Playhouse

    After shutting down its regular theater program in March 2020, Playhouse on the Square reopened last summer at only 32% audience capacity. Last month, it went back to 100%.

    By Jordan Arellano April 22, 2022
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    Orpheum Theatre ownership transferred after $1 sale

    The Orpheum Theatre is now under private ownership after the Orpheum Theatre Group officially signed the deed Monday, March 28.

    By Alicia Davidson March 31, 2022
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    Ballet to showcase ‘secret world’ of photographer Jack Robinson

     The performance will feature choreography inspired by the long-hidden images Robinson snapped in the late ’60s and ’70s. 

    By Jasmine McCraven March 29, 2022
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    Orpheum Broadway season includes Tina Turner musical

    “Tina — The Tina Turner Musical” is the 12-time Tony-nominated musical written by native Memphian Katori Hall. 

    By Jasmine McCraven February 23, 2022
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    Black History Month events roll in for February

    Stax, National Civil Rights Museum and gear up to celebrate Black History Month.

    By Jasmine McCraven February 02, 2022
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    Some New Year’s Eve events canceled, others rolling on

    At least a couple of venues are reacting to the COVID surge by canceling their New Year’s Eve events, but so far the Beale Street festivities are still on.

    By Julia Baker December 31, 2021
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    Memphian comes in second on ‘The Voice’ season finale

    Sibling trio, Girl Named Tom, is The Voice’s Season 21 winner. Wendy Moten comes in second.

    By Jasmine McCraven December 14, 2021
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    Memphian closes ‘The Voice’ Monday with ‘Wizard of Oz’ classic

    Wendy Moten closes the first night of the “Voice” finale home with “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.”

    By Jasmine McCraven December 13, 2021
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    New York burlesque star twirls her way to Memphis

    Dancer Velvetina Taylor masters the old-fashioned art of the tease.

    By Karen Pulfer Focht December 06, 2021
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    Remaining ‘Lion King’ performances canceled

    Orpheum Theatre officials said remaining performances of “Disney’s The Lion King” have been canceled due to positive COVID-19 cases among members of the touring company as well as local crew.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff November 26, 2021
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    Memphian joins cast of ‘Lion King’

    The sixth-grader at Evangelical Christian School will continue his studies while on the national tour with the show. 

    By Jasmine McCraven November 11, 2021
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    Lil Buck’s ‘Memphis Jookin': The Show’ to premiere at Orpheum

    Following the premiere in Memphis, the jookin’ crew will go on a national tour. 

    By Jasmine McCraven November 09, 2021
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    Noted author brings ghosts, fairy tales and queer theory to U of M

    Acclaimed author and memoirist Carmen Maria Machado will appear at the University of Memphis Nov. 11 and 12. 

    By Peggy Burch November 06, 2021
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    Tambourine Bash showcases Memphis music today

    Music Export Memphis’ annual Tambourine Bash brings local musicians together, showcases them for local fans, and helps them take their music on the road. 

    By Ezra Wheeler October 13, 2021

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