Something Rotten at Playhouse on the Square

Playhouse on the Square Presents the Regional Premiere of THE LEHMAN TRILOGY

December 07, 2023

Playhouse on the Square, in partnership with Circuit Playhouse, Inc. Super Sponsor Dr. Thomas Ratliff and Show Sponsors Sharon Younger and Art & Nancy Graesser, presents The Lehman Trilogy by Stefano Massini, adapted by: Ben Power, running January 26th – February 11th at The Circuit Playhouse, Overton Square Performing Arts District.

Playhouse on the Square Presents the Regional Premiere of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY

December 06, 2023

Playhouse on the Square, in partnership with Circuit Playhouse, Inc. Super Sponsor Dr. Thomas Ratliff, Playhouse Season Sponsor Dorothy O. Kirsch, and Show Sponsor Suzanne, Wes, and Cole Jackson, presents Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

THE PROM Comes to Playhouse on the Square

July 12, 2023

Playhouse on the Square, in partnership with Circuit Playhouse, Inc. Super Sponsor Dr. Thomas Ratliff and Playhouse on the Square Season Sponsor Dorothy O. Kirsch, presents The Prom.

Playhouse On The Square To Present THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS

January 06, 2023

Playhouse on the Square, in partnership with Friends of Facing History and Ourselves, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Community Trust, Playhouse on the Square Season Sponsor Dorothy O. Kirsch, and Super Sponsor Dr. Thomas Ratliff, present one of Kander and Ebb's final collaborations THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS, running January 20 – February 19, 2023.

THE WIZARD OF OZ Returns To Playhouse On The Square

October 18, 2022

Based on the classic motion picture, young Dorothy Gale and her dog Toto are swept away in a tornado to the magical land of Oz. In a plot of twists and turns, Dorothy's amazing adventure returns to Playhouse on the Square. There is indeed no place like home! This revival is perfect for the entire family. 

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.

Playhouse On The Square Networking Events Return In September

August 15, 2022

Playhouse the Square, the Mid-South's largest professional live theatre company, will host quarterly networking events for young professionals beginning Thursday, September 1, 2022 - 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm. 

SOMETHING ROTTEN! Comes to Playhouse On The Square This Month

August 08, 2022

When Nick and Nigel Bottom decide their theatre troupe rivals that of William Shakespeare the best way to beat him is to hire a soothsayer and write a musical about Eggs… right? This Tony Award-winning romp is a love story to all things theatre!

Two World Premieres, SOMETHING ROTTEN, JERSEY BOYS & More Announced for Circuit Playhouse, Inc. 2022-2023 Season

May 02, 2022

 Circuit Playhouse, Inc., the organization that includes The Circuit Playhouse, TheatreWorks @ the Square, and Playhouse on the Square will celebrate 55 years of professional live theatre in Memphis’ Performing Arts District – Overton Square.

Playhouse On The Square Adjusts Season And Makes Special Announcement

April 03, 2020

Playhouse on the Square to adjust performance schedule further, due to COVID-19 recommendations.