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I am terrible with names. I’m especially terrible with the names of people I should certainly know—high school friends, family members, famous people, etc. It takes me a few hours…
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1984–Brain Matter(s)
by Kevin Shaw | photos by Bill Simmers When I was much younger (in the 1980’s), I used to fantasize about the future. Prince’s song “1999” seemed like an eternity…
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Playhouse on the Square Gives Dystopian Reality Life With Regional Premiere
1984Based on the novel by George OrwellA new play by Robert Icke and Duncan Macmillan Running April 19 – May 12, 2019 The Circuit Playhouse51 South CooperMemphis, TN 38104 The…
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Are You Lonesome Tonight?: Kevin Shaw Interviews Jordan Nichols from Significant Other
by Kevin Shaw Over the past few years, I’ve described Jordan Nichols as the hardest working theatrical artist in Memphis. He’s a masterful director, choreographer and actor who is highly…
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The Circuit Playhouse, Inc Announces 51st Season
The Circuit Playhouse, Inc., parent company to The Circuit Playhouse, TheatreWorks, and Playhouse on the Square in celebration of 50 years in operation, proudly release their 2019-2020 performance calendar! The…
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To Be or Not To Be…Forever: Kevin Shaw Reviews Tuck Everlasting
By Kevin Shaw | photos courtesy of Playhouse on the Square I feel sorry for my kids. My twins were born when I was 39 years old (13 years ago) and I find myself saying to them quite…
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‘Waitress’ Interview: For Christine Dwyer, it’s Been Worth the Wait
by Kevin Shaw | photo by Tim Trumble For most performers, being a waitress equates to constant frustration and unfulfilled dreams. No one dreams of going from starring on Broadway…
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Afro-Latino Night
(Memphis, TN) January 10, 2019: “Cazateatro Bilingual Theater Group” We are very excited to announce our first Afro-Latino Night Concert perform, Audiences will experience the Afro-Latino culture and music of…
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The Circuit Playhouse Begins New Year with Pulitzer Prize Winner
Memphis’ Professional Resident Theatre company proudly presents the Regional Premiere of Sweat by Lynn Nottage Running January 25 – February 17, 2019 The Circuit Playhouse 51 South Cooper Memphis, TN…
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Back When Mike Was Kate to Make its World Debut in Memphis
by Kevin Shaw | photos by Kevin Reed Kicking off 2019, is a new play at POTS@TheWorks called Back When Mike Was Kate. It’s a new play that deals with…
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