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<strong>Director Penny Marshall displays a t-shirt with a line from her film "A League of Their Own" as she presents the award for best sports movie during the 10th annual Espy Awards, Wednesday, July 10, 2002, in Los Angeles. The Espy Awards recognize the top achievements and perfomers in sports.</strong> (Mark J. Terrill/AP)Premium The Arts Beat

Arts Beat: More on baseball movies

More Daily Memphian staffers share their favorite baseball movies.

Some of these can be considered to be more baseball movies than others, but hear us out.

By Alys Drake, Bianca Phillips, Elle Perry, Holly Whitfield, Jody Callahan, Kelsey Bowen April 03, 2026
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Ballet Memphis’ 2026-27 season includes ‘Peter Pan’

“What makes our production a little bit different than a lot of productions is it’s a fully automated flying rig,” said artistic director Steven McMahon. “And we can fly five dancers at one time.”

By Elle Perry April 02, 2026
Arts & Culture

‘Good Things’ coming to the Buckman, starting with the BoDeans

Peking Acrobats, Urban Bush Women, an “America’s Got Talent” semifinalist puppet show and Caroline Rhea: What’s on the Buckman stage this season? 

By Elle Perry March 30, 2026
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GPAC’s latest season includes Mavis Staples, Second City, Samara Joy

The season includes actor/singer Darren Criss, saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin, trumpeter and composer Terence Blanchard, and fiddle duo Carter and Cleveland.

By Elle Perry March 25, 2026

  • Premium Arts & Culture

    Dance, eat and drink the night away at Brazil by Night

    “(Brazil by Night is) a way for us to celebrate their cultures and celebrate many of the Brazilians and South Americans that live in the city of Memphis,” Collage Dance Collective’s marketing and communications director said.

    By Vani Jaishankar March 25, 2026
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    Five musicals, two Broadway plays, one new Orpheum season

    What’s coming to the Orpheum? Here’s a “Clue.” Hogwarts magic, Boop!, a Tony-winning show about a Grammy-winning artist and much more.

    By Alys Drake March 19, 2026
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    Arts Beat: Supporting the next generation of Memphis artists

    Works by more than 80 Memphis and Shelby County students will be on view through April 30 at the Pink Palace.

    By Elle Perry March 06, 2026
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    DeLorean time travels to Memphis Orpheum

    Also, “Seussical” returns to Circuit Playhouse, dedicated to a beloved actor. 

    By Alys Drake March 03, 2026
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    ‘Mean Girls’ launches 2026-27 season at Playhouse on the Square

    “Ain’t Too Proud” and “Les Miserables” are two more shows coming to Playhouse on the Square next season.

    By Alys Drake March 03, 2026
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    Familiar favorites take Memphis stages in February

    From Shakespeare to show tunes, February theater has something for everyone.

    By Alys Drake February 17, 2026
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    Classics anchor Theatre Memphis’ next season

    Theatre Memphis’ 2026-2027 season lineup features some favorites — familiar and new. 

    By Alys Drake February 15, 2026
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    The Arts Beat: No Valentine’s Day plans? No problem

    What to do when you reserved no plans for Valentine’s Day. Plus, Memphis musicians and music lovers curate a playlist to set the mood. 

    By Kelsey Bowen February 13, 2026
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    Hattiloo to host international Black theater festival

    Hattiloo Theatre will bring Black theater companies from Norway, Nigeria and South Africa to Memphis for two-week residencies.

    By Elle Perry February 09, 2026
  • Performing Arts

    Snow won’t stop the show: Memphis theaters push through the winter freeze

    Memphis productions adjust to winter’s disruptions. 

    By Alys Drake February 06, 2026
  • Arts & Culture

    Twenty years after ‘Hustle & Flow,’ Craig Brewer directs another Oscar-nominated performance

    When Oscar nominations were announced Thursday, Jan. 22, one relative surprise was a Best Actress nomination for Kate Hudson, who plays Milwaukee tribute singer Claire Sardina in “Song Sung Blue.”

    By Chris Herrington January 22, 2026
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    Calkins: The new leader of Ballet Memphis has a hobby. It involves Michael Jordan — and you.

    Andrew Goldberg, the new executive director of Ballet Memphis, has more ticket stubs to Michael Jordan games than anyone in the world.

    By Geoff Calkins January 21, 2026
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    Friendship, sex and marriage are on stage at Memphis theaters this month

    Grab your besties and head to the theater for shows that will tickle your funny bone, move your body and possibly scratch that itch in Memphis theaters this month.

    By Alys Drake January 22, 2026
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    Arts Beat: Hattiloo bringing play to South Africa

    The all-Memphis cast will spend a month in South Africa, with support from Hattiloo. 

    By Alys Drake February 04, 2026
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    Arts Beat: Memphis museums, filmmakers in national spotlight

    Music, museums, moviemakers. When it comes to Memphis, there is plenty to check out. And we aren’t the only ones who think so. 

    By Elle Perry February 04, 2026
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    For Monica Sanchez, Cazateatro is a labor of love

    The bilingual theater troupe teaches theater and ballet classes and puts on several shows and major events each year. 

    By John Klyce January 04, 2026
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    The Arts Beat: New year, more art

    What’s coming in 2026? Museums, band reunions, new concert venues, landmark anniversaries, a handful of funny guys and portals to parallel universes. 

    By Kelsey Bowen January 04, 2026
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    Dance to 1990s country hits, and then party like it’s 2026 — because it will be

    This week, paint and sip at the Rumba Room, laugh at Flyway Comedy Club and listen to Alex Chilton’s hits at Memphis Listening Lab. 

    By Bianca Phillips December 24, 2025
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    Arts Beat: What Memphis arts and culture looked like in 2025

    From arts shows, concerts, to theater productions and beyond, the Memphis art scene blossomed in 2025. Here’s a recap of some of our top arts and culture moments. And some staff favorites.

    By Kelsey Bowen January 04, 2026
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    Arts Beat: In ‘G.R.I.T.S.,’ Memphis roller skaters reach for their dreams

    The TV show stars three women and an Orange Mound skating rink, with appearances from local musicians and shots of Memphis streets and neighborhoods. But the story, like the city it’s based on, is much more complex. 

    By Elle Perry December 12, 2025
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    5 more ways to ring in the holidays in Memphis theaters

    Rudolph, Annie, Scrooge and the Grinch star in shows across Memphis.

    By Alys Drake December 07, 2025
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    BET+ sets Christmas rom-com in Memphis

    Among the cast of “Never Alone for Christmas: Memphis” are Memphis singer K. Michelle and actor Tom Arnold.

    By Elle Perry December 03, 2025
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    Ring in the holidays with 3 shows opening this month

    See a campy Christmas comedy, hit Broadway musical “& Juliet” and a heartfelt take on “A Christmas Carol” in Memphis theaters.

    By Alys Drake December 05, 2025
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    Von Trapp bringing ‘The Sound of Music’ and more to BPACC

    A descendant of the von Trapp family will perform Saturday night at the Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center, including songs from “The Sound of Music.”

    By Michael Waddell November 22, 2025
  • Premium Performing Arts

    Crosstown’s ‘12 Angry Jurors’ includes an A-lister behind the scenes

    Filmmaker Craig Brewer directed Crosstown High School’s “12 Angry Jurors,” and, as the student who played Juror Number Nine put it, “Not a lot of people can say they’ve gotten this opportunity.”

    By John Klyce November 15, 2025

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