Call me cynical but I read Theatre Memphis’s inclusion of The Sound of Music, Driving Miss Daisy, and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat on its 2009-2010 season as a clear and unmistakable sign that troubled economic times are upon us. And it’s not just Theatre Memphis. All around the town our professional and community playhouses are playing it safe by producing material with a proven track record for attracting large crowds. That’s probably a smart move for the theaters and its certainly good news for fans of the shows. On the other hand, such news can be a bit depressing for regular theatergoers who tired of the “Lonely Goatherd” when they were 16 (going on 17). That doesn’t mean ’09-10 doesn’t have plenty to offer more discriminating consumers. Here’s a user-friendly guide to next season’s 11 must-see shows.
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