(Oct. 27 5:27 PM) - The Orpheum Theatre begins its 2009-2010 Family Series on Nov. 11 with a rendition of the timeless classic Peter and the Wolf. All show times are 6 pm and run approximately 70 minutes in length.
(Oct. 26 10:47 AM) - The National Tour of THE WIZARD OF OZ , touching down in Memphis at the Orpheum Dec. 15-20, is sounding the alarm and calling for 12 local children to perform the roles of "munchkins" as part of their performing arts education program, while this beloved classic is live on stage in their hometown! The auditions will take place at the Courtyard Marriott, 4640 Merchants Park Circle, Collierville, TN, on Nov.14.
(Oct. 21 11:00 PM) - BroadwayWorld.com, the largest theatrical industry site on the net, is welcoming applications from those residents of Memphis and the surrounding areas interested in being a contributing editor for the Memphis region.
(Oct. 19 5:17 PM) - BroadwayWorld.com, the largest theatre site on the net and the first to bring viewers high quality videos, web radio, Twitter watch, coast to coast coverage, mobile access, interactive grosses, fan photos, 3rd party 'stage tube' videos and lots more is now also the first Broadway site on the net to release an iPhone application, available now.
(Oct. 17 2:00 AM) - The finals of the seventh annual Orpheum Star Search will take place at The Orpheum, Oct. 17. Orpheum Star Search promotes regional talent and spotlights local high school and college students, continuing the regions' commitment to music while being mindful of its rich musical heritage.
(Oct. 12 9:55 AM) - The creators of the highly acclaimed play The Laramie Project, which since 2000 has been one of the most performed plays in America, will premiere a compelling and groundbreaking epilogue to the original piece. Entitled THE LARAMIE PROJECT: 10 YEARS LATER, the play will be performed in New York at Lincoln Center, over 100 other theaters across the country on October 12, 2009.
(Oct. 12 9:55 AM) - The creators of the highly acclaimed play The Laramie Project, which since 2000 has been one of the most performed plays in America, will premiere a compelling and groundbreaking epilogue to the original piece. Entitled THE LARAMIE PROJECT: 10 YEARS LATER, the play will be performed in New York at Lincoln Center, over 100 other theaters across the country on October 12, 2009.
(Oct. 11 2:00 AM) - Boiler Room Theatre is set to hold an open call for their production of The Last Night of Ballyhoo.
An open call will be held at the theatre (230 Franklin Rd., Building Six, Franklin) beginning at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 11. No monologue required; all auditioning will read from the script. Please note that there will not be callbacks for this show and this will be the only opportunity to audition. Call 615-794-7744 to schedule your audition.
(Oct. 6 1:09 PM) - Jersey Boys, the 2006 Tony Award®-winning Best Musical about Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The Four Seasons: Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi, will make its Mid-South debut when it performs at Memphis' The Orpheum beginning Wednesday, Jan. 27 through Sunday, Feb. 14 for three weeks of performances.
(Oct. 1 11:56 AM) - The finals of the seventh annual Orpheum Star Search will take place at The Orpheum, Oct. 17. Orpheum Star Search promotes regional talent and spotlights local high school and college students, continuing the regions' commitment to music while being mindful of its rich musical heritage.
(Sep. 29 10:18 PM) - Boiler Room Theatre is set to hold an open call for their production of The Last Night of Ballyhoo.
An open call will be held at the theatre (230 Franklin Rd., Building Six, Franklin) beginning at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 11. No monologue required; all auditioning will read from the script. Please note that there will not be callbacks for this show and this will be the only opportunity to audition. Call 615-794-7744 to schedule your audition.
(Sep. 24 10:40 PM) - In celebration of its 80th anniversary, the 1939 MGM classic The Wizard of Oz will perform at The Orpheum beginning Tuesday, Dec. 15 through Sunday, Dec. 20 for eight performances only.
(Sep. 18 5:41 PM) - From the creators of the groundbreaking BROADWAY HIT, CIRQUE DREAMS JUNGLE FANTASY, comes a new holiday musical of season?s dreamings CIRQUE HOLDAZE will light up the season when it performs at The Orpheum beginning Tuesday, Nov.17 through Sunday, Nov. 20 for eight performances only.
(Aug. 31 12:23 PM) - The creators of the highly acclaimed play The Laramie Project, which since 2000 has been one of the most performed plays in America, will premiere a compelling and groundbreaking epilogue to the original piece. Entitled THE LARAMIE PROJECT: 10 YEARS LATER, the play will be performed in New York at Lincoln Center, over 100 other theaters across the country on October 12, 2009.