Playhouse On The Square
Theaters & Cinemas in Memphis, TN
Circuit Playhouse. Was born on November 20, 1969 near the University of Memphis when the firm rented a former home that had been converted to a ballet academy. In 1971 the space was sold and the firm relocated to 1947 Poplar across from Overton Park. When the Circuit Playhouse. Moved to this bigger building, it rented an adjacent building to be used for a costume shop and a new performance space known as Workshop Theatre. It was a venue for new, original, and one-act plays.
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read moreWith a burst of pride and a burst of gratitude, Circuit Playhouse Inc., which includes Playhouse on the Square and The Circuit Playhouse, observes the 40th anniversary of its founding. More than 6,000 people have acted, staffed, ushered, handled tech jobs, and struggled to bring forth the 744 shows produced at our theatres since 1969. The celebration of this occasion is in their honor, for without their talent and dedication, Memphis' professional theatre company could not have reached this landmark event.