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Find out more about the Arts in Memphis on ArtsMemphisTV. The Memphis area holds a rich abundance of artistic diversity, and ArtsMemphisTV shares that diversity with the world through interviews with an array of local artists covering themes including visual art, music, film, dance and theatre. ArtsMemphisTV is produced by Live From Memphis and the ArtsMemphis. For more information about ArtsMemphisTV and how to nominate someone to be featured in an upcoming episode, visit the Live From Memphis and ArtsMemphis websites.
7950 Trinity, (901) 737-7322balletmemphis.org
Ballet Memphis is the most successful ballet organization in the history of Memphis. The company has four performances a year — held at The Orpheum — and also holds several classes throughout the year for all skill levels and ages.
3405 Summer, (901) 323-1947classicalballetmemhis.org
Classical Ballet is an affi liate of the Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center. Members of the company have won the Craft and Choreography Scholarship from the Southeastern Regional Ballet Festival.
(901) 527-3067concertsinternationalmemphis.org
Concerts International is a nonprofi t that has brought chamber music from abroad into Memphis for 35 years and counting.
585 S. Mendenhall, (901) 537-2525 memphissymphony.org
The Memphis Symphony Orchestra is one of the city’s most important cultural organizations. Today, the more than 850 musicians, staff members, and volunteers make up the orchestra and its affi liated Memphis Chorus, Youth Symphony, and the Symphony League.
6745 Wolf River Blvd., (901) 257-3100 operamemphis.org
One of the oldest continuously running opera companies in the nation, Opera Memphis consistently welcomes full houses at the historic Orpheum theater. Performances are accompanied by English translations projected above and beside the stage. Opera Memphis also attracts some of the most famous opera singers in the world, including Memphian Kallen Esperian.
656 Marshall hattilootheatre.org
Hattiloo Theatre is the newest addition to the Memphis theater scene. Productions generally focus on African-American theater, culture, and history. Productions include dance and music performances.
51 S. Cooper (Playhouse), 1711 Poplar (Circuit), (901) 726-4656 playhouseonthesquare.org
This company of professional actors located in the Memphis area produces a variety of shows throughout the year at two separate local venues. Their productions are top-notch and highly acclaimed and dip into a wide variety of styles and genres.
7653 Poplar Pike, (901) 755-7775 ppp.org
The Poplar Pike Playhouse at Germantown High School has received wide acclaim for the level of dramatic performances it has achieved. Actors from the program have appeared on Saturday Night Live and on Broadway.
2000 North Parkway, (901) 843-3839 rhodes.edu
The student cast and crew of this theater present around four productions each year, creating some of the most challenging theater today. Notable actors and directors from the Memphis community are hands-on in productions and frequently share their knowledge of the business and the craft of theater with Rhodes students.
630 Perkins Extd., (901) 682-8323 theatrememphis.org
Theatre Memphis is the longest-running community theatre company in the area, with a main stage as well as the intimate setting of the Next Stage. Productions include popular blockbuster musicals as well as lesser-known productions.
2085 Monroe, (901) 274-7139 theatreworks.org
TheatreWorks is composed of four different organizations: the Playwright’s Forum, Emerald Theatre Troupe, Our Own Voice Theatre Troupe, and Voices of the South. TheatreWorks offers its stage and rehearsal hall for rent and shares a box office with Playhouse on the Square.
(901) 678-2576 or (901) 678-3184 memphis.edu/theatre
The U of M Theatre & Dance puts on a full season of performances that include plays and dance concerts featuring student and faculty.
3663 Appling, (901) 385-6440 bpacc.org
The Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center offers a variety of performing arts, ranging from music and theater to dance. The venue is also available for business meetings and commercial functions.
60 Perkins Rd., St. Mary’s Episcopal School, (901) 537-1486 stmarysschool.org/thebuckman
The Buckman on the campus of St. Mary’s Episcopal School brings in world-class music concert, theater, and dance throughout the year.
1801 Exeter, (901) 757-7256 gpacweb.com
The Germantown Performing Arts Centre has offered the community excellent performances and local events for the part 14 years, with many noteworthy productions, including the IRIS Chamber Orchestra, Yo-Yo Ma, and Ray Charles.
Main and Beale, (901) 525-3000 orpheum-memphis.com
The Orpheum is a grand, gorgeous theater that acts as one of the premier performing-arts centers in the Mid-South. Between Broadway productions, Opera Memphis performances, and a wide array of other local entertainers, The Orpheum offers some of the best performances around.
8 S. Third, Ste. 300, (901) 578-2787 artsmemphis.org
ArtsMemphis was established to enhance the community’s cultural quality of life by raising funds and awareness for the city’s core arts organizations. The group offers support for more than two dozen community arts projects. ArtsMemphis also funds its own Arts for Children & Teachers educational initiative.
985 S. Bellevue, (901) 948-9522 memphisblackartsalliance.org
The Memphis Black Arts Alliance offers a wide selection of classes and a venue for performers to celebrate the region’s African-American contributions to education, business, religion, and the arts.
8 S. Third, Ste. 100, (901) 525-0880
The UrbanArt Commission, with its new leader John Weeden, promotes public art and urban design. Working with Memphis City Schools and the City of Memphis, the UAC has helped in the creation of art projects and programs designed to encourage art in schools.