Circuit Playhouse, Inc. which includes Playhouse on the Square, The Circuit Playhouse, and TheatreWorks@TheSquare is Memphis' largest professional theatre company and is celebrating over 50 years of bringing live theatre to the Mid South. Founded by Jackie Nichols, Playhouse on the Square began as a nomadic theatre troupe in the city known as The Circuit Players.
In 1969, the troupe incorporated and soon found home in Midtown Memphis. Many buildings have claimed home to the theatre over the years. But for the past 30 years, the theatre has been rooted at the corner of South Cooper Street and Union Avenue.
In 1969, the troupe incorporated and soon found home in Midtown Memphis. Many buildings have claimed home to the theatre over the years. But for the past 30 years, the theatre has been rooted at the corner of South Cooper Street and Union Avenue.
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Built in 2010, the theatre's flagship building in the administrative home for Circuit Playhouse, Inc. The 347-seat theatre allows for large flashy main stage productions, but is still intimate enough for small dramas and comedies as well. Come Find Your Place at Playhouse on the Square. A vestige of the single movie house, The Circuit Playhouse was converted into a space for live theatre in the 1980s.
For our Holiday Season, we're talking folks down "Show Row" to see Little Shop of Horrors, The Toymaker's Apprentice, and To All A Good Night: A Holiday Cabaret! As part of our holiday series, folks are able to pick up a Show Row Metro Pass to redeem a special holiday gift. Folks who attend all three shows will receive a ceramic Playhouse on the Square ornament!
Built in 2010, the theatre's flagship building, Playhouse on the Square is the administrative home for Circuit Playhouse, Inc. The 347-seat theatre allows for large flashy main stage productions, but is still intimate enough for small dramas and comedies as well. Take a look at our upcoming productions below:.
A Development Production produced by Special Arrangement with Lively McCabe Entertainment & CuzBro Productions, May We All is the story of Jenna Coates, a small-town girl whose big-city singing career is over before it even begins, and how she returns to the people and the places of her past to find a path to the future.
A vestige of the single movie house, The Circuit Playhouse was converted into a space for live theatre in the 1980s. The 218-seat theatre is perfect for the intimate performance but has the acoustics to support all forms of musical as well. Formerly known as The Memphian Theater, it was once the favorite hangout spot for Elvis Presley!.
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Stephanie Nordlund
Dec 23, 2021
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Cozy little theater. They are all set for keeping guests at a safe distance so this is a great option for seeing a performance if you have any health concerns. We saw Little Shop of Horrors, great show. The seating area is on the small side so there are no bad seats. Will be back next time we are in town.
Abby DiLeonardo
Dec 20, 2021
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Andrew Rogers
Dec 11, 2021
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Cynthia Philipone
Aug 27, 2021
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Dana Pham
Aug 12, 2021
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Katy Hicks Musolino
Jun 03, 2020
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Patricia O. Bogan
Mar 25, 2020
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Kathy Calore Teel
Mar 17, 2020
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We've now seen 4 shows at Playhouse--for which we had to travel several hours. It was more than worth it. The most recent show, The Book of Will, was exquisitely moving, even for one who has only a passing familiarity with Shakespeare and his contemporaries. It was just beautiful. Even now, days later, it is in my mind and heart. I am heartbroken that its run has been cut short. Thank you, cast and crew, for such a stunning experience.
Jeff Rikard
Jan 25, 2020
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Star Bat Art
Jan 19, 2020
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Shanah Hupp
Dec 28, 2019
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Kim Harden
Dec 24, 2019
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Nancy Sparks Miller
Nov 15, 2019
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LilJay N. Hulbert
Oct 29, 2019
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