Days of Rage at Playhouse on the Square

JERSEY BOYS Comes to Playhouse on the Square in June

May 24, 2023

Oh, what a night! The Broadway smash hit, chronicling the rise and eventual breakup of the legendary doo-wop group Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, makes its Regional Premiere in the Bluff City! Featuring chart-toppers like “Sherry,” “Beggin,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” and “Walk Like a Man.” Jersey Boys is an exciting walk down memory lane of the Golden Era of American Music.

The Circuit Playhouse Opens Regional Premiere of INK, About Rupert Murdoch

March 21, 2023

The Circuit Playhouse, in partnership with Show Sponsors Art and Nancy Graesser along with Sharon Younger Circuit Playhouse, Inc. Super Sponsor Dr. Thomas Ratliff, presents the regional premiere of James Graham’s Tony-nominated play, INK, written by James Graham.

Playhouse On The Square Offers Adult-Themed THE WHO'S HOLIDAY This Holiday Season

October 18, 2022

In this adults-only rollick through the land of Dr. Seuss's classic tale, we return to Mount Crumpit to find Cindy Lou Who… living in a trailer? A lot of life has happened to the little girl from Whoville since we last saw her. Grab a drink or two as grown-up Cindy spills the tea for you. 

A CLOSER WALK WITH PATSY CLINE Returns To Memphis

May 19, 2022

Playhouse on the Square, in partnership with Playhouse on the Square season sponsor, Dorothy O. Kirsch, Harry Freeman & Sara Ratner, Friends of CrimeStoppers, and super sponsor Dr. Thomas Ratliff, present the Playhouse on the Square revival of: A CLOSER WALK WITH PATSY CLINE written by Dean Regan, running June 17 – July 17, 2022.

Playhouse on the Square Presents MISSISSIPPI GODDAMN in May

April 29, 2022

Playhouse on the Square, in partnership with Karen McCarthy and super sponsor Dr. Thomas Ratliff, present the Regional Premiere of new playwright, Jonathon Norton’s timely and gripping work MISSISSIPPI GODDAMN, by Jonathon Norton.

SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE Comes to Playhouse on the Square Tonight

April 29, 2022

Playhouse on the Square, in partnership with Art and Nancy Graesser, Jerry and Nina Patton Family Foundation, 1910 Frame Works, Playhouse on the Square season sponsor, Dorothy O. Kirsch, and super sponsor Dr. Thomas Ratliff present the much-anticipated Playhouse on the Square Revival of SMOKEY JOE’S CAFÉ, with Music & Lyrics by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller.

SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE Returns To Playhouse On The Square

April 01, 2022

Playhouse on the Square presents SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE, featuring music & lyrics by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, April 29 – May 29, 2022.

Playhouse On The Square To Move Regional Premiere of TORCH SONG Back One Week

January 12, 2022

Caution with COVID-19 cases as well as allowing production teams time to realize design has been the main factor is the organization's decision to move the performance dates.  I addition, the theatre's Pay What You Can Night will also move from Thursday, February 3rd to Thursday, February 10th.

Playhouse on the Square to Offer Live Stream Performances of THE GOODBYE LEVEE        

January 10, 2022

Due in part to grants from the Tennessee Arts Commission, The Jeniam Foundation, and Arts Memphis Playhouse on the Square will be offering live streaming of the upcoming world premiere performances of The Goodbye Levee.

Playhouse On The Square Set For The Regional Premiere Of Harvey Fierstein's TORCH SONG

January 04, 2022

Playhouse on the Square set for the regional premiere of Harvey Fierstein's groundbreaking play, Torch Song, running January 28 – February 13, 2022 at The Circuit Playhouse, 51 South Cooper Street, Memphis, TN 38104.

THE GOODBYE LEVEE Addresses Dementia and Mental Health With World Premiere at Playhouse on the Square

December 17, 2021

Playhouse on the Square, in partnership with NewWorks@TheWorks series sponsor, Gene and Carol Katz and super sponsor Dr. Thomas Ratliff will present the world premiere of an audience interactive comedy facing mental health head on.

BWW Review: DAYS OF RAGE at Playhouse On The Square

August 27, 2021

After a 17-month pandemic-induced hiatus, Playhouse on the Square has finally opened its doors again to an in-person audience with its season premiere of DAYS OF RAGE (now through September 19th). But just when we thought it was safe to congregate again, Shelby County is now wrestling with the ongoing challenges of the latest COVID Delta Variant and theatres across the Mid-South find themselves scrambling to figure out how to present much-needed live theatre without killing anyone. For now, Playhouse seems content to socially distance the audience, while still allowing the actors to perform without masks or shields. Memphis theatres may have thought they were at the end of this nightmare, but, in many ways, it feels like they are right back at the beginning.

Playhouse On The Square Presents DAYS OF RAGE By Steven Levenson

July 28, 2021

Playhouse on the Square will open its main stage with Days of Rage by Steven Levenson.