The Collierville Harrell theater has been offering theatrical performances and entertainment for 29…read moreyears. Showcasing many known Productions like The Wizard of Oz Annie & The Hobbit just to name a few. These plays have always been well produced & well casted thanks to their director & his crew who always have kept the show going smoothly. The props & backdrops were were well designed & crafted. The backdrops I found most impressively designed were the backdrops for Wizard of Oz when they were doing the scene with The Munchkins. The props just added a great realism to the scene they were design to be used in. The lighting is fair for a fair for a small town theather as I wouldn't expect the same quality you'd find at the Orpheum or GPAC. Their sound system is adequate & I can hear each performers lines & the music with clarity. As I said kept simple & not sacrifing in the way of ticket prices. Low ticket prices & while keeping great quality in productions is a key to this Performing Arts Center success next to their casting dm& play director. I do admit they could use better seating it offers some decient comfort unlike other places who offer better comfort to enjoy a long production. But let Harrell Theatre wow you with their new production of Steel Magnolis coming in February. Enjoy the show. Be sure to like them on Facebook & tell a friend https://www.facebook.com/www.harrelltheatre.org/

I have great memories here for quite a few events and especially for plays that my daughter have…read moreperformed in or worked back stage My daughter got here paycheck at the age of 8 for her performances as Pippin in the Hobbit, it is still in her old room in a frame We have been to a lot of shows and plays over the years and have seen a huge growth inside and out of the organization. Indeed the productions at the Harrell theatre and we have treasured this venue as intimate and cordial for any type of production. The phrase, "Not a Bad Seat in the House" comes to mind. And the venue often has had some really special talent in their programs over the years which have been truly excellent and community building.

This is a great place to go if you're looking for something to do on a summer weekend, especially…read moreif you want to be indoors. They do have outdoor concerts every Friday in the summer, but they also offer events that are inside. I attended one of their "Jazz in the Box" concerts and it was intimate and lovely. There is a bar stand that offers a few select drinks, but most of the outdoor events are family-friendly. This is located near a lot do great restaurants and shops in Germantown if you want to spend a day out and about!

Amazing Arts Center! We used to always come here to see an old friend for her performing dances…read morefrom her class. Beautiful place.

I attended a play written and produced by a fellow classmate. Upon entering the center, its a nice…read moresize. Very welcoming, not too large and not too small. The lobby was very comfortable. The theater was quant, felt kinda personal. The sound/acoustics was great. Not too low, just the right amount of volume. Very intimate setting. I love attending live performances from music to plays even ballet. The parking lot wasnt very big, but it was enough parking. And it was brightly lit up, no dark spots. I will definitely be looking to attend more performances.

I attended a play at this theater on a Saturday evening around 6pm. Access and parking is great and…read morethe facility is clean.

Great local productions Saw Jesus Christ Superstar and the…read moremusic, singing and dancing was fantastic. I love the intimacy of the theatre seats to the stage

Well, I wish there was a way to review individual shows, but I guess that doesn't make sense since…read morethe productions are temporary. So, I will comment on the venue itself up here and place a block below for specific shows and will update that block whenever I see a new one! I'll put the run dates in the title line so you know whether or not to pay attention to it. Venue Review My wife and I absolutely love live theater and I think we've been to most of the theater venues in Memphis. We've seen many productions at the Playhouse on the Square and it is just a fabulous place to see a play, or even the ballet. It is not a huge venue so when I say, "There isn't a bad seat in the house." that is dead on. The seating is comfortable. The facilities are clean. The staff is always nice. And the productions are always top-notch! One thing about Playhouse and its surrounding theaters is the pricing for their shows is usually very reasonable compared to the competing theater across town. We always come in from the North, down Central and usually, we park in the parking garage near the square itself. This last time it was raining and we noticed there is actually a parking lot on the East side of the building! It is a nice parking lot and it is, of course, a much shorter walk than the walk from the garage! However, if you plan to eat before or after a show, the garage might be a better choice. Production Reviews Below Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - 1/19-2/18/2024 I am a HUGE fan of the 1971 film, Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, starring Gene Wilder (who isn't, right?). I think we all would like to forget the 2005 remake of the story with J. Depp, so to say I'm dubious when it comes to the treatment of this story is probably an understatement. Knowing I am such a fan of this story, my wife surprised me with tickets to this show. I've never seen it done live and I was excited but trepidatious because some of the stuff I loved about the 1971 movie, the special effects, the sets, just couldn't be duplicated on a live stage. That said, because I knew that going, in I was a bit forgiving and might have been a little excited to see how they adapted it. I was not disappointed one bit! Of course, the main storyline was the same, but there were nuances of modernization. The names of the children were the same and the core of their bad behavior too. However, their backstories and the style of their ultimate demises were slightly different. I won't give critical details away as I don't want to spoil it for you, but just as an example, Mike Teevee's problem is still sitting in front of a screen too much, but his addiction is to the Internet and video games rather than classic television. Clever. The young star of the show, Drake Shehan, was incredible and an absolute delight to watch! The young man could sing, and dance, and his acting quality was that of someone 10 years his senior! The rest of the cast was great as well, just a super ensemble. This was one of the best shows we've seen at Playhouse and they did a fantastic job of adapting this to the stage. You have a little more than a week to catch this and you should before it is gone!

Would give 0 stars if possible. Bought 3 tickets for Mean Girls musical months in advance. When the…read moredates got pushed back with only one week notice, we were unable to rearrange our schedules to attend the musical on such short notice. Made multiple attempts to contact via email, phone, and in person requesting a refund and have still yet to receive a single response regarding this situation. Not honoring a refund under the circumstances feels the same as if the money was stolen from me. I do not recommend buying tickets in advance. Joshua Steen does not respect people enough to acknowledge any attempt at communication. Disappointing.