The Orpheum theatre is truly one of Memphis’ most remarkable success stories; a theatre able to overcome a variety of adversities that ranged from several untimely bankruptcies, a devastating fire, the decay of downtown Memphis, and the threat of demolition for the construction of an office complex. Yet the “South’s Finest Theatre” rose above all this and is the Mid-South’s premiere performing arts center.

 

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JERSEY BOYS MAKES ITS MEMPHIS DEBUT AT THE ORPHEUM JANUARY 27

Tickets on sale now

 

MEMPHIS, TN. – The hottest show in the world, 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 The Orpheum beginning Wednesday, Jan. 27 through Sunday, Feb. 14 for three works of performances.

 

Tickets go on sale Friday, Oct. 9 and can be purchased at the Orpheum Box Office, Davis-Kidd Booksellers and all Ticketmaster locations, by phone (901) 525-3000, or online at www.orpheum-memphis.com. Tickets range from $28-93. Groups of 20 or more, call (901) 525-7800.

Winner of the 2006 Tony Award for Best Musical, this show tells the story of how four blue-collar kids became one of the greatest successes in pop music history. They wrote their own songs, invented their own sounds and sold 175 million records worldwide – all before they were 30!

 

Also the winner of the 2006 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Show Album, this show features their hit songs “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Rag Doll,” “Oh What a Night” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.”

Peter and the Wolf

November 11, 2009 at 6:00pm

 

The duck, the bird and the cat join Peter and his grandfather to outsmart a crafty wolf in this familiar tale, set to both classical and contemporary music. Prokofiev's musical themes for each of the characters are the colorful ribbons that tie the show together. An old favorite with a brand new look, it is a charming musical introduction to theatre for the youngest of audiences and adults too.

 

 

Mad Science® Presents CSI: Live
Mad Science LLP

November 24, 2009 at 6:00pm

 

The world’s number one television franchise is hitting the stage! Mad Science presents CSI: LIVE!, an exciting, interactive journey through the fascinating world of crime scene investigations. Students become part of the action, becoming witnesses, suspects and CSI recruits. Together they will use logic and forensic know-how to uncover hidden details, investigate the evidence and test their theories.

 

Chasing George Washington: A White House Adventure
Kennedy Center for Young Audiences

November 30, 2009 at 6:00pm

 

In this charming new musical, Dee Dee, Jose, and Annie accidentally knock George Washington out of his portrait and into real life. As they try to get the nation's first President back into his painting, the threesome encounters other famous White House residents, including the Lincolns, Dolley Madison, and Jackie Kennedy. Together, they learn that the White House is not just a historic building; it is also a home.

 

The Adventures of Harold and the Purple Crayon

Enchantment Theatre Company

January 22, 2010 at 6:00pm

 

Based on the delightful picture book by Crockett Johnson, Harold follows the zany adventures of an inventive young boy who creates the world he wants to explore using nothing more than a big purple crayon and his sky's-the-limit imagination. Using life-size puppets, masks, magic, and music, Enchantment's production will delight and amaze audiences of all ages.

 

Most Valuable Player

Dallas Children’s Theater

February 15, 2010 at 6:00pm

 

This triumphant story of Jackie Robinson, the first African-American to play professional major league baseball, chronicles the young athlete’s nonviolent struggle to integrate what was then considered a “white man’s game.” Through it all, Jackie’s courage, intelligence, leadership, resilience and athletic skill propelled him to become a national hero.

A Year With Frog and Toad

Work Light Productions

March 3, 2010 at 6:00pm

 

Back for an encore performance this hit on Broadway, remains true to the spirit of the original stories as it follows two great friends, cheerful Frog and grumpy Toad through four fun-filled seasons. Waking from hibernation in the spring, they plant gardens, swim, rake leaves and go sledding, learning life lessons along the way, including a most important one about friendship and rejoicing in the attributes that make each of us different and special.

 

Tomie de Paola’s Strega Nona:The Musical

Maximum Entertainment Productions

March 30, 2010 at 6:00pm

 

Strega Nona is the musical tale of a friendly magical grandmother with a funny name who strives to cure the ills of her tiny Italian town of Calabria. The town faces real problems when a local lug named Big Anthony sneaks a peek at Strega Nona's magic book and uses her magical ways for selfish means. Through Anthony’s meddling, pasta threatens to engulf the whole town -- unless Strega Nona can save the day!