Peter Pan at Playhouse on the Square

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.

FRECKLEFACE STRAWBERRY THE MUSICAL Comes to the Circuit Theatre Next Month

February 22, 2023

The Circuit Playhouse, in partnership with Circuit Playhouse, Inc. Super Sponsor Dr. Thomas Ratliff, presents the stage adaptation of the beloved children’s books by Julianne Moore.

Playhouse On The Square's Holiday Show Series Brings Back JUNIE B. JONES

October 18, 2022

The Circuit Playhouse's favorite first-grader is at it again! Junie B's Essential Survival Guide to School is a hilarious, whole-hearted show about owning up to your mistakes, and how no one is ever done learning.  The Kidz Bop inspired production is filled with entertaining songs and dance numbers designed for all families to enjoy.

Review: SOMETHING ROTTEN! at Playhouse On The Square

August 30, 2022

What did our critic think of SOMETHING ROTTEN! at Playhouse On The Square? Do you love Shakespeare? Do you love musicals? Do you love both? Well, if you've answered 'yes' to any of these questions, SOMETHING ROTTEN! at Playhouse on the Square now through September 18, 2022, might be just for you. Opening on Broadway back in 2015, this musical romp was nominated for 10 Tony Awards and ran for close to two years. Cleverly, not only does it embrace the lovers of Shakespeare and musicals, but it also validates those who hate either genre (or both) as it bemoans the difficulty of the Shakespearean language and/or the ridiculousness of performers randomly breaking out into song or dance at a moment's notice. SOMETHING ROTTEN! is a love poem/song/dance to theatre lovers (haters) everywhere. The story, set in 1595, involves the Bottom Brothers (Nick and Nigel) trying to compete with the 'Rock Star' playwright of the time (William Shakespeare) by creating something fresh and new. They summon a soothsayer (Nostradamus) to tell them what the next big thing in theatre will be-he foresees something called a 'musical' and away they go. The premise that musicals were invented to compete with Shakespeare is a fun idea, but it's a concept that wears thin the longer it plays out. Under the lofty direction and choreography of Whitney Branan, Playhouse on the Square's production is appropriately silly and entertaining, but due to some miscasting and technical choices, still falls short of being all that it could be.

The Circuit Playhouse Opens Season 54 With Riveting PASS/OVER

August 25, 2022

Playhouse on the Square, in partnership with An Anonymous Company and super sponsor Dr. Thomas Ratliff, is excited to present the Regional Premiere of PASS OVER by Antoinette Nwandu. Running September 16 – October 19, 2022 at The Circuit Playhouse.

Playhouse On The Square Opens Season 54 With A World Premiere SHANKTOWN

June 30, 2022

Playhouse on the Square present the winner of the 2021NewWorks@TheWorks national playwriting competition, SHANKTOWN by Mary Donnet Johnson, running July 8 – July 24 at TheatreWorks@TheSquare.

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.

Playhouse On The Square Announces Holiday Show Lineup

October 19, 2021

Playhouse on the Square, in partnership with super sponsor Dr. Thomas Ratliff, will be presenting two productions on The Circuit Playhouse stage this holiday season.

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.

Playhouse On The Square Announces The Finale Of Their Digital Play Season

April 02, 2021

The theatre has also announced its new streaming partner, Broadway on Demand; which will be the streaming platform for the production of The Taming.

Playhouse On The Square Goes Digital For The Fall

September 04, 2020

Playhouse on the Square, in partnership with super sponsor Dr. Thomas Ratliff and a generous grant from the Jeniam Foundation and Arts Memphis, will continue to offer its patrons digital content through the Fall, in response to current COVID-19 opening protocols.  

Circuit Playhouse, Inc. Suspends Productions And In-House Programs, 52nd Season Opening Moved To November

July 21, 2020

With the rise in COVID-19 cases around Memphis, Shelby County, and throughout the United States, the uncertainty of community compliance, and the overall health and safety of staff, artists, and designers, the executive leadership of Circuit Playhouse, Inc. has decided to cancel upcoming productions and programs through October.  The theatre's 52nd season will begin sometime in November.

Playhouse on the Square to Revive Pop Culture Classic SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK, LIVE!

February 21, 2020

The Circuit Playhouse, in partnership with super sponsor, Dr. Thomas Ratliff will welcome an all-time favorite back to the Mid-South for school matinees and limited public performances.