Theatre Memphis

(31 reviews)

5.0 mi

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!

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Germantown Performing Arts Center

(17 reviews)

5.8 mi

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.

Peanut Butter and Jam Sessions- early music learning

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Duncan William at a special pre-show reception

The Buckman Performing & Fine Arts Center

(2 reviews)

1.2 mi

We brought my two 5 y/o grandsons to see The Popovich Pet Comedy Show on 2/5/26. The show was cute…read moreand they enjoyed it. The theater is intimate and comfortable. Staff was very welcoming and helpful. We look forward to coming back for future shows. Thanks for a great experience!!

We attended, Lesson Plans to Late Night: Comedy of Lucas Bohn Energetic with an edge, Lucas Bohn's…read moreone-man comedy recounts his transition from elementary school teacher to national touring comedian. - [ ] Buckman Arts Center at St. Mary's School The Buckman Arts Center has many events here. Comedy. Theater. Science. Magic. Ballet. A plethora of actives and events. All are really nice. ~Philadanco - awesome dance and theatrical performance. Traditional and native ballet dance. Awesome music and lighting. Great Night Out and a Full House. Beverages-wines-soda and snacks can be purchased as well..! ~Underwater Bubble Show. Sooooo amazing. Thus show is very kid friendly. With beautiful colors. And enormous amounts of bubbles. Big, small, shaped, and smoky. Audience participation was so creative. This show was fun and entertaining. When they return to Buckman we will be back.

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Theatreworks

(11 reviews)

5.2 mi

I visited Theater Works on an extremely wet Saturday night, when it was raining down buckets and…read moresubsequently for a magical 2+ hours, the play I saw there wafted me away to a Stately Home in the British countryside and then during the 2nd Act to a basement apartment in Earl's Court, London! The play absolutely lived up to one of the lines spoken by a character in the play that I saw: "Fiction fills in the void when facts are not enough!" The theater's location is great and there's a parking garage right across the street, so parking is a total breeze. However the sidewalk is really beat up and broken, so if wearing heels or slippers, just be careful when walking across. We had "Will Call" tickets for a production of "Lettice & Lovage" but our name wasn't on the list, but luckily I could show the confirmation email to the ticket-office (which was basically a gentleman sitting behind a desk). I thought the production values of the show I saw were brilliant and really also enjoyed the intimate setting of the theater - only 5 rows and so every seat is a good one! Speaking of seats, this show was general admission, so would recommend getting to the theater around 15mins early if you want middle row/ central spot. Price was also fairly reasonable ($20) and all of us had an enjoyable time, plus learnt how marmalade got its name (google if you want to know more- it's a neat story and hint - if you speak French, there's a clue in the second part of the word!) They have some wine and drinks you can buy at intermission, but I am not a fan of the "Barefoot" brand, so didn't get any - also its just your basic Cab Sav Red/ and Semillon white, so if you want Shiraz or a Riesling, they don't have that available. Oh also - coupons for places to eat in the playbill, so have a flick thru that. There are some upcoming plays coming up that sound good - so will definitely be returning back to this Theater. Note: #51 of Yelp 100 challenge for 2016

Just finished enjoying The New Moon Theatre Company's production of William Shakespeare's Twelfth…read moreNight. It was absolutely fantastic! I didn't even know this theater existed and just happened to stumble across a playbill posting in Starbucks. My family was asking for birthday gift ideas so I sent them a picture of the playbill, since I enjoy live theater AND Shakespeare! EVERYONE needs to catch this before they close it out! The talent in TNMTC is boundless. Acting. Singing. Musicianship. They do it all. It was a non-stop laugh fest. Thanks y'all for putting on such a great show and thanks to my wife and two girls for such a great gift!

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Poplar Pike Playhouse

(2 reviews)

5.9 mi

I can't believe that no one has yet reviewed this great high school. Germantown high school…read moreproduces the best productions of the actual call programs in the state of Tennessee. The current production is hairspray, in which my son plays a great part and the school is really wonderful. If you want $100 New York production for $15 I would go to this school every time they have a show which is twice a year. Germantown high school also has a full TV production studio which errors on cable TV. I think you'd be missing out on some of the best young talent in Memphis if you did not go see shows that are produced here. I have lived in Germantown for 10 years, and my sons have all attended Germantown high school. I really can't believe no one has actually reviewed this program. The staff teachers and supporters make this program A 100% truly exponential program. Next time you want to see something really fantastic go to the Germantown high school a.k.a. PoplarPikePlayhouse production.

The GHS Performing Arts department directed by Frank Bluestein does it again. Not your typical…read morehigh school play, "Parade" is based on a true story that exposes legal, cultural and social issues. Go see something different and support these young artists.

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Me and Cooper!

Performing Arts of Germantown

6.0 mi

Performing Arts of Germantown - Best dance studio in town! Both of my girls have trained there…read moresince three years old. Elizabeth Anne Brown has not only taught them to be amazing dancers, but she has instilled in them self esteem, confidence, poise, respect for others, and self-discipline. My daughters always know how to conduct themselves, whether it be for an audition, or for a job or college interview, a presentation at school, or a speech. Elizabeth Anne Brown and her staff not only have trained my girls in the art of dance, but they have been trained for life! Many thanks to Performing Arts of Germantown.

From the owner: Performing Arts of Germantown, founded and directed by Elizabeth Anne Brown, is Germantown's…read morelongest established dance studio for children ages 3-18. Now in its 56th year, the studio prides itself on providing the highest quality dance education--Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Lyrical, Tap, Modern and Hip Hop--as well as stage presence, acting and pageant preparation. Thanks to the combination of excellent training and Ms. Brown's emphasis on traditional values like hard work, dedication, team work, commitment and attention to detail, her students consistently win top awards in competitions, earn college dance scholarships and go on to perform professionally. While those accomplishments are impressive, perhaps the strongest testament to how special it is to "grow up" at Performing Arts is that former students bring their children (and grandchildren!) here to continue the tradition. If you're looking for contemporary training in a traditional setting, call today for further information.

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Hattiloo Theatre

4.8

(19 reviews)

5.1 mi

I didn't want to give this place 2 stars but they need to do better with their customer service…read more We purchased 3 tickets but one of our guests was unable to come. The website says you can exchange tickets for $5 for a later show. The attendant had no idea what we were talking about and told us "Nobody told you that you can exchange tickets." We showed them that it in fact does say so on the website. Attendant called over a manager and they briefly spoke. Then we were told that we were correct but all the future shows were sold out and we could only exchange for the same play on a future date. That makes sense but you can still buy tickets for the show so they are not sold out. It doesn't bother me that we could not get a refund or exchange but update your website and train your employees. Everything else was great. There is a parking garage in the back that charges $5. Plenty of parking and lights so the place is safe. The show had food and drinks before the play, during the intermission, and a toast after the play. The play was a blast. I want to return.

This is my cousins theater and it is a must see hands down. Its very clean and full of life. I…read morecannot wait to go back and visit

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School of Rock

(3 reviews)

0.5 mi

My daughter started school of rock last Saturday. The staff is very nice and welcoming. I dropped…read moreher off for one hour for the Rookies Class. In this class they go over different instruments and it's perfect for a child who is very new to the music game:) I am excited to see what she learns at this establishment. She loved her first day and she met lots of new friends.

The programs excel at teaching great rock & roll and are fun, but more importantly they teach…read moreconfidence, build relationships between the kids, and teach them how to function in a band

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Circuit Playhouse Box Office

4.6

(7 reviews)

5.1 mi

Circuit Playhouse is directly across the street from Playhouse on the Square. The theater itself…read moreis not quite as nice as Playhouse on the Square but it's still a pretty good deal to take in a show because any seat in the house is a good seat. We recently went there to watch Reefer Madness, which was funny and entertaining at times but I personally wasn't awestruck by this play and I don't think the audience was really impressed either because of the lack luster applause the actors and actresses received at the end of the play. I'd highly recommend the Circuit Playhouse.

I love coming here. They offer great discounts for students and coupons in the Entertainment book…read moreas well if you're not one anymore. They always have some play running and while I don't go to all of them I do like to go a few times a year. I've always found it to be an enjoyable experience. They often have a wide variety of plays showing that can suit anyone's interests. I went to one this month and plan to check out a few more in the fall. Favorite Plays I've Seen Here: - Avenue Q - Debbie Does Dallas - Seminar

Great day so far at the Women's Theatre Festival of Memphis. Check it out! Lots happening tomorrow as well! #WTFM

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Graceland

4.1

(1.4k reviews)

8.2 mi

Our tour of Graceland (not the mansion) was an amazing experience. While I appreciate all he did,…read moreI was not a big listener of his music. That aside, he created a whole new music world and set standards that are still in existence today. A trendsetter and a person not willing to back off from taking a chance. He made a difference in the world. Myself, wife and friends came here to Graceland as we were on an Mississippi River cruise and Memphis was a stop. I mean if you're here, how could you not visit? There is no limit to what you see here. The Lisa Marie Museum, his museum which have videos, his clothing, and various possessions of his. The car museum was amazing, especially the Pink Cadillac, his Rolls Royces, corvettes....the list goes on and on. His famous jets, are also parked outside. There is just no limit to seeing all this awesome. My only advice is to allow enough time so you are not rushed through anything. Take your time and read all the narration attached to the items. Watch the videos and see him in action after you've seen his clothing and jewelry. And most important... look at the photos of him and Lisa Marie. He just loved her so much and you see it in the photos. Just an amazing experience that all travelers should add to their "to-do' list. KUDOs to the team at Graceland.

I went to Graceland for my 55th birthday. I was raised as a kid with Elvis's gospel music being…read moreplayed in my grandparents house. My first introduction into music was Elvis himself. I remember being a preteen telling my grandmother that I was going to live at Graceland one day hahahaha! I finally went. I was overwhelmed with excitement and emotion to finally be here. There was SO MUCH to see! Oh my goodness! So much! I loved the Lisa Presley exhibit as well, I have adored her my entire life. I loved Graceland so much that I have already booked another trip for September by myself this time so I can take more pictures and make a book for myself. My favorite part was the backyard. It was so peaceful. I also gave Elvis Enterprises and Lowell Hays a lot of my money hahahahaha

Other celebrity outfits, did NOT like this exhibit at all, wish it had been last and put Elvis' costumes first

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Elvis in the Army exhibit

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Sultana Disaster Museum

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This is a terrific museum dedicated to a disaster that has largely been forgotten, lost in the…read moreaftermath of the Civil War. There is a great introductory film, and then several rooms of artifacts and interpretive material about this event, the largest maritime loss of life in American history. The passionate and deeply knowledgeable guide made our visit very special. Highly recommended.

New Ballet Ensemble and School

(3 reviews)

Under Ms. Smythe's leadership, New Ballet has worked and continues to work collaboratively with…read morenumerous organizations including Shelby County Schools (in school and after school programs in Dunbar Elementary, Belle Forest Community Schools and the Maxine Smith STEAM Academy), The Binghampton Development Corporation, The Women's Foundation, The Salvation Army Kroc Center, Hatiloo Theater, the Memphis Symphony, the Buckman Art Center, St. Mary's, BRIDGES USA, Girls Inc., Gestaldt Community Schools, KIPP Diamond Academy, Southern Avenue Charter School, Memphis Athletic Ministries, Memphis City Schools, Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, Rhodes College, Opera Memphis, Arts in the Park and the Memphis College of Art, and the Dixon Gallery. Send your child for a professional dance experience ...

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First time visiting Memphis and first time at this event, I must say it was awesome!…read more Quick Note: To get the full experience, you either need to be on a bbq team or invited to a team booth/tent... otherwise you are limited to eating bbq from a small selection of food vendors (street fair like). I was lucky enough to get invited to a tent by some good friends. The party gets started on Thursday with plenty of food and drinks to go around.... and keeps going till very late Friday. Imagine one big party with 200+ teams cooking BBQ. It's like pork heaven! What else can I see, free BBQ by the waterfront.. plenty of booze and a great crowd. It's worth a trip down to Memphis!

The Orpheum Theatre - Memphis

4.4

(116 reviews)

My wife and I absolutely love the orpheum. We try to catch any show that might interest us. It was…read moreour anniversary. My wife got us tickets to see Gary Owen because she knows how much I love seeing him. The show was absolutely great and she picked some very good seats. I did feel like he cut the show just a little short. There's always that one drunk person that wants to yell out from the crowd. I think it was starting to irritating. What can you say about the orpheum? That hasn't already been said. It's a very nice historical place. The only reason I don't give it 5 stars. Is because like everyone else, they take advantage of people on concessions. I realized back in the day. This is the way places made their money. It's a little different these days. They make plenty of money on the shows. My other small complaint is the seating. Although its way better than Minglewood Hall, the seats are just too close together. I'm a big fella, and it's just very uncomfortable. Overall, they put on great shows and the place is very nice. I definitely wouldn't let the small things stop you from going.

Memphis does have a theater district & stars on the sidewalk in front acknowledging performers…read more The Orpheum Theatre, a 2,308-seat venue that opened in 1928 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Touring Broadway productions, Ballet Memphis, various concerts, comedians, a summer movie series, a family series of educational programs, and local cultural & community events such as Memphis in May, International Blues Challenge, and special Elvis Week events take place here. In 1890, the Grand Opera House opened on the corner of Main & Beale streets, and was billed as the most classy theater outside New York City. Vaudeville was the main source of entertainment at the time, featuring singers, musicians & magicians. The "STARZ" are actually names in the Orpheum Theatre's Sidewalk of Stars, a tradition honoring artists who have performed here. The names, found on brass stars embedded in the sidewalk at Main & Beale Streets, commemorate performers from the Orpheum's history, much like the Hollywood Walk of Fame,

Heart For Art Studio

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