Well, I wish there was a way to review individual shows, but I guess that doesn't make sense since…read morethe productions are temporary. So, I will comment on the venue itself up here and place a block below for specific shows and will update that block whenever I see a new one! I'll put the run dates in the title line so you know whether or not to pay attention to it. Venue Review My wife and I absolutely love live theater and I think we've been to most of the theater venues in Memphis. We've seen many productions at the Playhouse on the Square and it is just a fabulous place to see a play, or even the ballet. It is not a huge venue so when I say, "There isn't a bad seat in the house." that is dead on. The seating is comfortable. The facilities are clean. The staff is always nice. And the productions are always top-notch! One thing about Playhouse and its surrounding theaters is the pricing for their shows is usually very reasonable compared to the competing theater across town. We always come in from the North, down Central and usually, we park in the parking garage near the square itself. This last time it was raining and we noticed there is actually a parking lot on the East side of the building! It is a nice parking lot and it is, of course, a much shorter walk than the walk from the garage! However, if you plan to eat before or after a show, the garage might be a better choice. Production Reviews Below Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - 1/19-2/18/2024 I am a HUGE fan of the 1971 film, Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, starring Gene Wilder (who isn't, right?). I think we all would like to forget the 2005 remake of the story with J. Depp, so to say I'm dubious when it comes to the treatment of this story is probably an understatement. Knowing I am such a fan of this story, my wife surprised me with tickets to this show. I've never seen it done live and I was excited but trepidatious because some of the stuff I loved about the 1971 movie, the special effects, the sets, just couldn't be duplicated on a live stage. That said, because I knew that going, in I was a bit forgiving and might have been a little excited to see how they adapted it. I was not disappointed one bit! Of course, the main storyline was the same, but there were nuances of modernization. The names of the children were the same and the core of their bad behavior too. However, their backstories and the style of their ultimate demises were slightly different. I won't give critical details away as I don't want to spoil it for you, but just as an example, Mike Teevee's problem is still sitting in front of a screen too much, but his addiction is to the Internet and video games rather than classic television. Clever. The young star of the show, Drake Shehan, was incredible and an absolute delight to watch! The young man could sing, and dance, and his acting quality was that of someone 10 years his senior! The rest of the cast was great as well, just a super ensemble. This was one of the best shows we've seen at Playhouse and they did a fantastic job of adapting this to the stage. You have a little more than a week to catch this and you should before it is gone!

I had no idea that places like this existed in Memphis outside of the Orpheum, but I was pleasantly…read moresurprised. My wife and I enjoyed the performance of "Your Arms Too Short To Box With God", last night. This will be the first of many performances that we will enjoy here! I highly recommend a trip for a performance. You will not be disappointed.

This is a great place to go if you're looking for something to do on a summer weekend, especially…read moreif you want to be indoors. They do have outdoor concerts every Friday in the summer, but they also offer events that are inside. I attended one of their "Jazz in the Box" concerts and it was intimate and lovely. There is a bar stand that offers a few select drinks, but most of the outdoor events are family-friendly. This is located near a lot do great restaurants and shops in Germantown if you want to spend a day out and about!

Amazing Arts Center! We used to always come here to see an old friend for her performing dances…read morefrom her class. Beautiful place.

Just saw The Mousetrap* there and we were thoroughly entertained. There was plenty of parking, we…read morecould enter easily, and the seating was pretty comfortable. There seem to be no bad seats, but not sure how the acoustics are at the very back. This was an event sponsored by Creative Aging of Memphis. The program didn't include any cast notes nor were there introductions - my only dissappointment. *-This play was the longest -running in the world last time I checked. Classic Agatha Christie - it's got the mystery/entertainment/unwitting clues/red herrings and stunning reveal. If this was a review of the play I'd go on, but....

I've been here for various plays over the years and always had a good time. I appreciate that the…read moreseats are big enough to fit people reasonably comfortably. I have always enjoyed the plays I've seen here. I just recently saw Beauty and the Beast and they did a fantastic job with it! I will definitely continue attending plays here.

We brought my two 5 y/o grandsons to see The Popovich Pet Comedy Show on 2/5/26. The show was cute…read moreand they enjoyed it. The theater is intimate and comfortable. Staff was very welcoming and helpful. We look forward to coming back for future shows. Thanks for a great experience!!

We attended, Lesson Plans to Late Night: Comedy of Lucas Bohn Energetic with an edge, Lucas Bohn's…read moreone-man comedy recounts his transition from elementary school teacher to national touring comedian. - [ ] Buckman Arts Center at St. Mary's School The Buckman Arts Center has many events here. Comedy. Theater. Science. Magic. Ballet. A plethora of actives and events. All are really nice. ~Philadanco - awesome dance and theatrical performance. Traditional and native ballet dance. Awesome music and lighting. Great Night Out and a Full House. Beverages-wines-soda and snacks can be purchased as well..! ~Underwater Bubble Show. Sooooo amazing. Thus show is very kid friendly. With beautiful colors. And enormous amounts of bubbles. Big, small, shaped, and smoky. Audience participation was so creative. This show was fun and entertaining. When they return to Buckman we will be back.

I visited Theater Works on an extremely wet Saturday night, when it was raining down buckets and…read moresubsequently for a magical 2+ hours, the play I saw there wafted me away to a Stately Home in the British countryside and then during the 2nd Act to a basement apartment in Earl's Court, London! The play absolutely lived up to one of the lines spoken by a character in the play that I saw: "Fiction fills in the void when facts are not enough!" The theater's location is great and there's a parking garage right across the street, so parking is a total breeze. However the sidewalk is really beat up and broken, so if wearing heels or slippers, just be careful when walking across. We had "Will Call" tickets for a production of "Lettice & Lovage" but our name wasn't on the list, but luckily I could show the confirmation email to the ticket-office (which was basically a gentleman sitting behind a desk). I thought the production values of the show I saw were brilliant and really also enjoyed the intimate setting of the theater - only 5 rows and so every seat is a good one! Speaking of seats, this show was general admission, so would recommend getting to the theater around 15mins early if you want middle row/ central spot. Price was also fairly reasonable ($20) and all of us had an enjoyable time, plus learnt how marmalade got its name (google if you want to know more- it's a neat story and hint - if you speak French, there's a clue in the second part of the word!) They have some wine and drinks you can buy at intermission, but I am not a fan of the "Barefoot" brand, so didn't get any - also its just your basic Cab Sav Red/ and Semillon white, so if you want Shiraz or a Riesling, they don't have that available. Oh also - coupons for places to eat in the playbill, so have a flick thru that. There are some upcoming plays coming up that sound good - so will definitely be returning back to this Theater. Note: #51 of Yelp 100 challenge for 2016

Just finished enjoying The New Moon Theatre Company's production of William Shakespeare's Twelfth…read moreNight. It was absolutely fantastic! I didn't even know this theater existed and just happened to stumble across a playbill posting in Starbucks. My family was asking for birthday gift ideas so I sent them a picture of the playbill, since I enjoy live theater AND Shakespeare! EVERYONE needs to catch this before they close it out! The talent in TNMTC is boundless. Acting. Singing. Musicianship. They do it all. It was a non-stop laugh fest. Thanks y'all for putting on such a great show and thanks to my wife and two girls for such a great gift!

I can't believe that no one has yet reviewed this great high school. Germantown high school…read moreproduces the best productions of the actual call programs in the state of Tennessee. The current production is hairspray, in which my son plays a great part and the school is really wonderful. If you want $100 New York production for $15 I would go to this school every time they have a show which is twice a year. Germantown high school also has a full TV production studio which errors on cable TV. I think you'd be missing out on some of the best young talent in Memphis if you did not go see shows that are produced here. I have lived in Germantown for 10 years, and my sons have all attended Germantown high school. I really can't believe no one has actually reviewed this program. The staff teachers and supporters make this program A 100% truly exponential program. Next time you want to see something really fantastic go to the Germantown high school a.k.a. PoplarPikePlayhouse production.

The GHS Performing Arts department directed by Frank Bluestein does it again. Not your typical…read morehigh school play, "Parade" is based on a true story that exposes legal, cultural and social issues. Go see something different and support these young artists.

Performing Arts of Germantown - Best dance studio in town! Both of my girls have trained there…read moresince three years old. Elizabeth Anne Brown has not only taught them to be amazing dancers, but she has instilled in them self esteem, confidence, poise, respect for others, and self-discipline. My daughters always know how to conduct themselves, whether it be for an audition, or for a job or college interview, a presentation at school, or a speech. Elizabeth Anne Brown and her staff not only have trained my girls in the art of dance, but they have been trained for life! Many thanks to Performing Arts of Germantown.

From the owner: Performing Arts of Germantown, founded and directed by Elizabeth Anne Brown, is Germantown's…read morelongest established dance studio for children ages 3-18. Now in its 56th year, the studio prides itself on providing the highest quality dance education--Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Lyrical, Tap, Modern and Hip Hop--as well as stage presence, acting and pageant preparation. Thanks to the combination of excellent training and Ms. Brown's emphasis on traditional values like hard work, dedication, team work, commitment and attention to detail, her students consistently win top awards in competitions, earn college dance scholarships and go on to perform professionally. While those accomplishments are impressive, perhaps the strongest testament to how special it is to "grow up" at Performing Arts is that former students bring their children (and grandchildren!) here to continue the tradition. If you're looking for contemporary training in a traditional setting, call today for further information.

I didn't want to give this place 2 stars but they need to do better with their customer service…read more We purchased 3 tickets but one of our guests was unable to come. The website says you can exchange tickets for $5 for a later show. The attendant had no idea what we were talking about and told us "Nobody told you that you can exchange tickets." We showed them that it in fact does say so on the website. Attendant called over a manager and they briefly spoke. Then we were told that we were correct but all the future shows were sold out and we could only exchange for the same play on a future date. That makes sense but you can still buy tickets for the show so they are not sold out. It doesn't bother me that we could not get a refund or exchange but update your website and train your employees. Everything else was great. There is a parking garage in the back that charges $5. Plenty of parking and lights so the place is safe. The show had food and drinks before the play, during the intermission, and a toast after the play. The play was a blast. I want to return.

From the time we arrived, the staff made sure to engage with us! Everyone was delightful. It's an…read moreabsolutely beautiful theater. The play was so fun! I can wait to go back!! I'd actually like to get season tickets.

My daughter started school of rock last Saturday. The staff is very nice and welcoming. I dropped…read moreher off for one hour for the Rookies Class. In this class they go over different instruments and it's perfect for a child who is very new to the music game:) I am excited to see what she learns at this establishment. She loved her first day and she met lots of new friends.

The programs excel at teaching great rock & roll and are fun, but more importantly they teach…read moreconfidence, build relationships between the kids, and teach them how to function in a band