(above: Black Violin, photo credit: Colin Brennan)
TITLE: PETER PAN
EVENT TYPE: Ballet
DESCRIPTION: Steven McMahon’s fantastically fresh staging of Peter Pan is complemented by the scenic talents of Tony Award-winner Beowulf Boritt, gravity-defying ZFX Flying Effects, award-winning costume designer Anne Armit, and a professional cast of dancers that will leave you breathless, as well as wanting to fly. The sophisticated flying system allows five characters to soar at once, “rising, falling and flying across the stage with great precision.” And colorfully illuminated sets — from a Victorian bedroom to lush forests to a pirate ship—paired with a score of composers hand-picked by McMahon transform The Orpheum into the perfect Neverland. As The Commercial Appeal wrote, “This is a Peter Pan that is vigorous, fun and a tribute to the creativity of Ballet Memphis.”
VENUE: Orpheum Theatre, 203 S. Main Street, Memphis TN 38103
DATES: April 7-8, 2018
- Saturday, April 7, 2018 2:00 PM
- Saturday, April 7, 2018 7:30 PM
- Sunday, April 8, 2018 2:00 PM
TICKETS: $10-$78
BOX OFFICE: 901.525.3000
TITLE: GET OUT YOUR MINI VAN – Oscar P and Friends
EVENT TYPE: Comedy
DESCRIPTION: Oscar P and friends bring a hilarious night of comedy to the Halloran Centre. Oscar’s twisted views on family, marriage, nature, and politics combine with a laidback, friendly delivery, creates a crowd-pleasing performance.
VENUE: Halloran Centre at the Orpheum, 225 S. Main Street, Memphis TN 38103
DATE: Saturday April 7, 2018 7pm and 9:30pm
TICKETS: $20-$30
BOX OFFICE: 901.525.3000
TITLE: SOMETHING ROTTEN!
EVENT TYPE: Broadway
DESCRIPTION: Welcome to the ‘90s — the 1590s — long before the dawn of premium tickets, star casting and reminders to turn off your cell phones. Brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star known as “The Bard”. When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first MUSICAL! But amidst the scandalous excitement of Opening Night, the Bottom Brothers realize that reaching the top means being true to thine own self… and all that jazz. With its heart on its ruffled sleeve and sequins in its soul, SOMETHING ROTTEN! is an uproarious dose of pure Broadway fun and an irresistible ode to musicals — those dazzling creations that entertain us, inspire us, and remind us that everything’s better with an exclamation point! From the director ofAladdin and the co-director of The Book of Mormon, SOMETHING ROTTEN! is “Broadway’s big, fat hit!” (NY Post).
VENUE: Orpheum Theatre, 203 S. Main Street, Memphis TN 38103
DATES: April 10-15, 2018
- Tuesday, April 10, 2018 7:30 PM
- Wednesday, April 11, 2018 7:30 PM
- Thursday, April 12, 2018 7:30 PM
- Friday, April 13, 2018 8:00 PM
- Saturday, April 14, 2018 2:00 PM
- Saturday, April 14, 2018 8:00 PM
- Sunday, April 15, 2018 1:00 PM
- Sunday, April 15, 2018 6:30 PM
TICKETS: $25-$125
BOX OFFICE: 901.525.3000
GROUP SALES: 901.529.4226
TITLE: JIM WITTER’S Fire & Rain Celebrating the Era of James Taylor & Carole King
EVENT TYPE: Concert
DESCRIPTION: Jim Witter has been entertaining crowds for over 30 years with his multimedia tributes to decades gone by. Jim’s versatility as an artist has allowed him the opportunity to reach out and share his music.
VENUE: Halloran Centre at the Orpheum, 225 S. Main Street, Memphis TN 38103
DATE: Friday, April 20, 2018 7:30 PM
TICKETS: $30
BOX OFFICE: 901.525.3000
GROUP SALES: 901.529.4226
TITLE: TOO HOT TO HANDEL: THE JAZZ GOSPEL MESSIAH
EVENT TYPE: Concert
DESCRIPTION: This exuberant reinvention of George Frederic Handel’s Messiah will have you rejoicing in the aisles. Join renowned soloists Rodrick Dixon, Alfreda Burke, Karen Marie Richardson, and legendary pianist Alvin Waddles, along with a symphony orchestra and a choir of over 100 local members for this high-energy, feel-good production.
VENUE: Orpheum Theatre, 203 S. Main Street, Memphis TN 38103
DATES: April 21-22, 2018
- Saturday, April 21, 2018 7:30 PM
- Sunday, April 22, 2018 3:00 PM
TICKETS: $29-$69
BOX OFFICE: 901.525.3000
GROUP SALES: 901.529.4226
TITLE: MAKS, VAL & PETA Live on Tour: CONFIDENTIAL
EVENT TYPE: Dance
DESCRIPTION: Following a smash-hit first tour, Maks and Val, the hottest stars of ABC’s Dancing with the Stars are back with an all-new spectacular show and this time the family has grown. Joining them in their brand new show, Confidential, the stunningly talented, Peta Murgatroyd, two-time Dancing with the Stars Mirror Ball champion, actress, and Mrs. Maks Chmerkovskiy. The trio, along with a dazzling cast of the industry’s best dancers, is coming to the stage this spring, performing in 49 cities across America. Maks, Val & Peta Live On Tour: Confidential will be a spectacular dance show, driven by a narrative of true family life and love stories. Honest and intimate, the stars will be revealing their closest secrets, hopes, and dreams in their own inimitable style. The show will inspire and delight, combining the elegance of the ballroom, some confidential revelations, and a true love story.
VENUE: Orpheum Theatre, 203 S. Main Street, Memphis TN 38103
DATE: Tuesday, April 24, 2018 8:00 PM
TICKETS: $34.50 – $99.50
BOX OFFICE: 901.525.3000
TITLE: BLACK VIOLIN
EVENT TYPE: Concert
DESCRIPTION: Black Violin is composed of classically trained violist and violinist Wil B. and Kev Marcus, who combine their classical training and hip-hop influences to create a distinctive multi-genre sound that is often described as “classical boom.” Black Violin has shared stages with top names including Kanye West, Aerosmith and Tom Petty, and has creatively collaborated with the likes of Wu-Tang Clan, Wyclef Jean and Alicia Keys.
VENUE: Orpheum Theatre, 203 S. Main Street, Memphis TN 38103
DATE: Friday, April 27, 2018 7:30 PM
TICKETS: $20-$40
BOX OFFICE: 901.525.3000
GROUP SALES: 901.529.4226
TITLE: 94.1 Songwriter Fest
DESCRIPTION: Hear the stories behind the music from the songwriters themselves in an intimate acoustic performance from hit songwriters Trent Tomlinson, Marshall Altman, and Matt Warren. Country music’s hit songwriters take the stage to talk about and perform their hit singles before a limited audience. These artists have written or co-written, produced and played alongside some of country music’s biggest stars like Frankie Ballard, Gary Allan, Parmalee, Brett Young, Amy Grant, and Eric Paslay to name a few! This is a unique, one-of-a-kind event allowing you the insight to hear how music speaks, live from the writers themselves.
VENUE: Halloran Centre at the Orpheum, 225 S. Main Street, Memphis TN 38103
DATE: Friday, April 27, 2018 6:30 PM
TICKETS: $15-$35
BOX OFFICE: 901.525.3000
TITLE: SugaShack Presents A TRIBUTE TO THE MUSIC OF EARTH, WIND & FIRE AND MAZE
EVENT TYPE: Concert
DESCRIPTION: During a festive and soulful evening, SugaShack Presents will pay homage to soul icons Maze and Frankie Beverly and the legendary and Earth, Wind & Fire. Stefanie Bolton, Will Graves, Courtney Barnes, Equoia Coleman, Larry Springfield and other special guest vocalists will perform hit songs from albums old and new.
VENUE: Halloran Centre at the Orpheum, 225 S. Main Street, Memphis TN 38103
DATE: Saturday, April 28, 2018 8:00 PM
TICKETS: $35-$55
BOX OFFICE: 901.525.3000
TITLE: CELTIC WOMAN ‘HOMECOMING’ Tour
EVENT TYPE: Concert
DESCRIPTION: Celtic Woman continues to transcend national and cultural boundaries to celebrate the timeless emotion of Ireland’s centuries-old heritage. A one-of-a-kind live act, Celtic Woman combines the country’s finest musical talents with epic stage production to present a uniquely inspiring live experience. Experience Celtic Woman on their worldwide Homecoming Tour – LIVE from Ireland.
VENUE: Orpheum Theatre, 203 S. Main Street, Memphis TN 38103
DATE: Saturday, April 28, 2018 7:30 PM
TICKETS: $42-$102
BOX OFFICE: 901.525.3000
GROUP SALES: 901.529.4226
