Alys Drake
@alysdrake.bsky.social
Memphis born and raised. Digital Producer for The Daily Memphian. Theatre lover.
Get ready for the holidays with Memphis theatre!
Ring in the holidays with 3 shows opening this month
Ring in the holidays with 3 shows opening this month
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 this month.
dailymemphian.com
November 22, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Get ready for the holidays with Memphis theatre!
Ring in the holidays with 3 shows opening this month
Ring in the holidays with 3 shows opening this month
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People can donate money online to the Mid-South Food Bank, or donate goods at the Friday, Nov. 14, food drive at Poplar Plaza between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m.
The Daily Memphian joins Memphis media for ‘A Day of Giving’ food drive
People can donate money online to the Mid-South Food Bank, or donate goods at the Friday, Nov. 14, food drive at Poplar Plaza between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m.
dailymemphian.com
November 13, 2025 at 7:14 PM
People can donate money online to the Mid-South Food Bank, or donate goods at the Friday, Nov. 14, food drive at Poplar Plaza between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m.
We're off to see the Wizard in November — Check out what opens soon across Memphis stages. dailymemphian.com/section/arts...
We're off to see the Wizard in November
Also, opening this month: “The Notebook Musical” at The Orpheum, a children’s musical at Circuit and a farce about how we view Thanksgiving.
dailymemphian.com
October 24, 2025 at 4:03 PM
We're off to see the Wizard in November — Check out what opens soon across Memphis stages. dailymemphian.com/section/arts...
Many have asked me what is happening with the Guard in Memphis, to which I have said that we have no idea. We have a bit more clarity now. Listen here:
The AM/DM podcast: Navigating and reporting on the National Guard
Today, members of The Daily Memphian’s metro team talk about what we know, what we don’t know, how we’re tracking data and what we’ve been able to ascertain about the Memphis Safe Task Force’s time in...
dailymemphian.com
October 9, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Many have asked me what is happening with the Guard in Memphis, to which I have said that we have no idea. We have a bit more clarity now. Listen here:
More Memphis theatre!
'Neil Diamond,' 'Much Ado About Nothing' and more grace Memphis stages this October
'Neil Diamond,' 'Much Ado About Nothing' and more grace Memphis stages this October
'Neil Diamond,' 'Much Ado About Nothing' and more grace Memphis stages this October
Memphis plays this month feature the classic story of 'Frankenstein,' Neil Diamond’s hit songs, murdered Edwardian women telling their stories and more.
dailymemphian.com
October 7, 2025 at 9:24 PM
More Memphis theatre!
'Neil Diamond,' 'Much Ado About Nothing' and more grace Memphis stages this October
'Neil Diamond,' 'Much Ado About Nothing' and more grace Memphis stages this October
If you love Shakespeare, Memphis has got it!
Arts Beat: U of M brings even more Shakespeare (and new dance works) dailymemphian.com/subscriber/s...
Arts Beat: U of M brings even more Shakespeare (and new dance works) dailymemphian.com/subscriber/s...
Arts Beat: U of M brings even more Shakespeare (and new dance works)
While the U of M’s production is “part Shakespeare, part block party, 100% heart,” Germantown Community Theatre is doing Shakespeare with an all-female cast.
dailymemphian.com
September 26, 2025 at 7:40 PM
If you love Shakespeare, Memphis has got it!
Arts Beat: U of M brings even more Shakespeare (and new dance works) dailymemphian.com/subscriber/s...
Arts Beat: U of M brings even more Shakespeare (and new dance works) dailymemphian.com/subscriber/s...
Find comedy, tragedy, mystery and 'Nunsense' on Memphis stages in September
Find comedy, tragedy, mystery and 'Nunsense' on Memphis stages in September
Memphis-area theaters are opening four shows on the same night.
dailymemphian.com
September 12, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Find comedy, tragedy, mystery and 'Nunsense' on Memphis stages in September
How does a show get to Broadway? You can see one Broadway-bound show in Memphis.
Reimagined 'Pride and Prejudice' makes its journey to Broadway through Memphis
Memphis audiences have the opportunity to participate in sending a show to Broadway.
dailymemphian.com
September 3, 2025 at 6:44 PM
How does a show get to Broadway? You can see one Broadway-bound show in Memphis.
Congratulations to all!
Memphis theater community gathers for 41st Ostranders
Awards were given in a wide range of categories, including acting, directing and backstage contributions.
dailymemphian.com
August 25, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Congratulations to all!
Make plans to see these shows! Memphis theaters have to going on!
10-minute play fest features shows from Memphis, New Zealand and beyond
Two big musicals and a compilation of new works based on a familiar nursery rhyme open on stages across Memphis this month.
dailymemphian.com
August 15, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Make plans to see these shows! Memphis theaters have to going on!
Great act! I can’t wait!
The Memphis Botanic Garden once again has the last act scheduled in its 2025 Live at the Garden series.
Live at the Garden names replacement for Steve Miller Band
The Memphis Botanic Garden once again has the last act scheduled in its 2025 Live at the Garden series.
dailymemphian.com
August 1, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Great act! I can’t wait!
The Daily Memphian is now on Bluesky! Give us a follow and check out our new podcast. 💙
🎧 On this episode of the AM/DM podcast, Mary Cashiola and Aarron Fleming talk about the news site’s decision to try and get several documents unsealed in the federal case of the former Memphis Police officers charged in the death of Tyré Nichols.
The AM/DM podcast: Behind The Daily Memphian’s decision to try to unseal federal documents
On this episode of the AM/DM podcast, Mary Cashiola and Aarron Fleming talk about the news site’s decision to try and get several documents unsealed in the federal case of the former Memphis Police officers charged in the death of Tyré Nichols.
dailymemphian.com
July 29, 2025 at 3:41 PM
The Daily Memphian is now on Bluesky! Give us a follow and check out our new podcast. 💙
Here's who's up for the best in Memphis theater
Here's who's up for the best in Memphis theater
Sixteen organizations have been nominated for the awards that celebrate the best in Memphis theater for the 2024-2025 season.
dailymemphian.com
July 16, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Here's who's up for the best in Memphis theater
Read my latest from the Daily Memphian.
‘The Wiz’ and ‘Jubilee’ coming to Memphis theaters in July
‘The Wiz’ and ‘Jubilee’ coming to Memphis theaters in July
‘The Wiz’ and ‘Jubilee’ coming to Memphis theaters in July
Also in July, Germantown Community Theatre teams up with the Kroc Center of Memphis, and a competition winner has its world premiere at TheatreWorks.
dailymemphian.com
July 11, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Read my latest from the Daily Memphian.
‘The Wiz’ and ‘Jubilee’ coming to Memphis theaters in July
‘The Wiz’ and ‘Jubilee’ coming to Memphis theaters in July
Congratulations to our team at The Daily Memphian! I am proud to work with these fine journalists.
Daily Memphian takes multiple first places in state journalism contest
The Daily Memphian’s journalists won high honors for breaking news, features and sports writing.
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July 1, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Congratulations to our team at The Daily Memphian! I am proud to work with these fine journalists.
FedEx founder dead at 80
FedEx founder Fred Smith has died
FedEx founder and former CEO Fred Smith is dead.
dailymemphian.com
June 22, 2025 at 2:41 AM
FedEx founder dead at 80
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June 16, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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Your donation to The Daily Memphian powers free #LocalNews access for K-12 schools, libraries & nonprofits in #Memphis & the #MidSouth.
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Check out this week’s Arts Beat: Craig Brewer's Snoop Dogg biopic and more Memphis 'Lilo & Stitch' connections
Arts Beat: Craig Brewer's Snoop Dogg biopic and more Memphis 'Lilo & Stitch' connections
Plus, Memphis director Suzannah Herbert’s film takes 2025 Tribeca Festival’s Best Documentary Feature award.
dailymemphian.com
June 13, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Check out this week’s Arts Beat: Craig Brewer's Snoop Dogg biopic and more Memphis 'Lilo & Stitch' connections
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AUDRA. A classic Tony performance right there. A “Rose’s Turn” all hers and all its own and truly great.
Do not miss this production. www.timeout.com/newyork/thea...
Do not miss this production. www.timeout.com/newyork/thea...
Broadway review: Audra McDonald in Gypsy (★★★★★)
It's Audra's turn.
www.timeout.com
June 9, 2025 at 2:36 AM
AUDRA. A classic Tony performance right there. A “Rose’s Turn” all hers and all its own and truly great.
Do not miss this production. www.timeout.com/newyork/thea...
Do not miss this production. www.timeout.com/newyork/thea...
Great shows opening in June in Memphis. Read all about them!
'Mystic Pizza,' 'A Bronx Tale,' 'Ain't Misbehavin'’ coming to Memphis stages
Tony Award-winning musicals, dark comedies and a look into life during the pandemic are on stage this month at Memphis theaters.
dailymemphian.com
June 6, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Great shows opening in June in Memphis. Read all about them!
Local stars shine bright at high school theater awards dailymemphian.com/section/metr...
Local stars shine bright at high school theater awards
The Orpheum High School Music Theatre Awards took place Thursday, May 22, at the Orpheum Theatre in Downtown Memphis. Here's who won big.
dailymemphian.com
May 23, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Local stars shine bright at high school theater awards dailymemphian.com/section/metr...
Good news!
Ostrander Awards to return to the Orpheum
Ostrander Awards to return to the Orpheum
Ostrander Awards to return to the Orpheum
The show will go on: The 2025 Ostrander Theatre Awards are scheduled for Aug. 24 at the Orpheum Theatre.
dailymemphian.com
April 29, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Good news!
Ostrander Awards to return to the Orpheum
Ostrander Awards to return to the Orpheum
'Cabaret,' 'Caroline, or Change' and more take Memphis theaters in May
'Cabaret,' 'Caroline, or Change' and more take Memphis theaters in May
Comedies and musicals are what’s on stage this month in Memphis theaters.
dailymemphian.com
April 25, 2025 at 6:55 PM
'Cabaret,' 'Caroline, or Change' and more take Memphis theaters in May
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While this scam is not new, it continues to trip people up, especially when it looks like your friends and family are vouching for them.
Bump This Post: How this social media scam preys on your desire to help other people
While this scam is not new, it continues to trip people up, especially when it looks like your friends and family are vouching for them.
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April 21, 2025 at 2:52 PM
While this scam is not new, it continues to trip people up, especially when it looks like your friends and family are vouching for them.
ZZ Top, Third Eye Blind, Darius Rucker coming to Live at the Garden in Memphis
ZZ Top, Third Eye Blind, Darius Rucker coming to Live at the Garden
“We’re incredibly excited to celebrate the 25th season of Live at the Garden,” said the director.
dailymemphian.com
April 17, 2025 at 6:36 PM
ZZ Top, Third Eye Blind, Darius Rucker coming to Live at the Garden in Memphis