By Staff on November 1, 2011
By Randall Hartzog An opening night soiree will benefit Theatre Memphis on November 4, with the first public performance of A Sondheim Celebration, conceived and directed by Bennett Wood with musical direction from Dr. Gary Beard. The performance will be in the Next Stage and the party will include a cocktail buffet prior to the [...]
Posted in Arts, Events, Goings On!, Music, Theatre | Tagged arts, Dr. Gary Beard, Stephen Sondheim, theatre, Theatre Memphis |
By Staff on September 3, 2011
By Lisa Lynch Camp Rock is the ultimate summer camp for aspiring musicians, that is, until the flashy, new Camp Star opens right across the lake taking most of the Camp Rock staff and even some of the campers. With the very existence of Camp Rock hanging in the balance, remaining Camp Rockers must band [...]
Posted in Theatre | Tagged camp rock, kids, theatre |
By Staff on September 3, 2011
By Randall Hartzog Theatre Memphis’ Lohrey Stage will soon be home to the story of Conrad Birdie, a famous rock ‘n’ roll star, in the production of the lively family musical classic Bye Bye Birdie. Playing August 19 – September 11, the plot surrounds Birdie being drafted into the army and Albert Peterson, his agent, [...]
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By Staff on July 30, 2011
By Randall Hartzog The American Association of Community Theatres has presented Theatre Memphis with the 2010 Twink Lynch Award which recognizes the successful completion of major steps in new directions. Specifically cited by the selection committee was the Theatre Memphis facilities upgrade, community outreach expansion, ticket sales increase, adult class curriculum, and balanced annual budget. [...]
Posted in Artists, Arts, Theatre | Tagged theatre |
By Staff on July 2, 2011
By Lisa Lynch Stella Gordon is determined not to divide her 100-year-old Texas Estate, despite her family’s declining wealth and the looming financial crisis. But her three children have another plan. Old resentments and sibling rivalries surface as the members of this hilariously dysfunctional family go head to head to see who might claim the [...]
Posted in Theatre | Tagged Circuit Playhouse, theatre |
By Staff on June 15, 2011
By Randall Hartzog Theatre Memphis announces that the popularity of the Gershwin-inspired Crazy for You currently running on the Lohrey Stage has led to adding a performance at 7:30pm on Wednesday, June 22. According to Theatre Memphis Executive Producer Debbie Litch, “The regular run of the show has limited available seating remaining so an additional [...]
Posted in Arts, Events, Goings On!, Theatre | Tagged arts, events, theatre, Theatre Memphis |
By Emily on June 4, 2011
By Randall Hartzog The George and Ira Gershwin-inspired Crazy for You will open at Theatre Memphis on the Lohrey Stage June 3 and run through June 26. As the final show of our 2010-11 season, Crazy for You is one of the largest musical productions ever attempted by Theatre Memphis, which is celebrating over 90 [...]
Posted in Arts, Theatre | Tagged events, family, midtown, theatre |
By Emily on May 11, 2011
By Randall Hartzog Picnic by William Inge will open at Theatre Memphis April 29 and run through May 15. An American stage classic, Picnic follows the events of a young, handsome drifter who promises romance and happiness and becomes involved with two sisters. His magnetism drives a wedge between them that may ultimately tear the [...]
Posted in Arts, Community News, Events, Goings On!, Theatre | Tagged theatre, Theatre Memphis |
By Emily on May 11, 2011
By Lisa Lynch At the dawn of a new century, everything is changing and anything is possible. Set in the volatile melting pot of New York City at the beginning of the 20th century, Ragtime weaves together three distinctly American tales – that of a stifled, upper-class wife; a determined Jewish immigrant; and a daring, [...]
Posted in Arts, Community News, Events, Goings On!, Theatre | Tagged Playhouse on the Square, theatre |
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