Theatre Memphis is serving up two of may favorite things: Old pop and folk songs from the late 19th and early 20th Century, and whiskey. My only regret is that I can’t have both at the same time.
The benefit: TM will make available a rare collection of 10-22-year-old single cask single malt Scotch whiskies on November 13. The artistic programming benefit includes a meal by Memphis chef Erling Jensen. Tickets are $200 per person.
The show: Yes, Tintypes showcases music by artists like John Phillips Sousa and George M. Cohan. And yes, Theatre Memphis’ promotional materials do describe the work as a “timeless musical romp.” But don’t be fooled. Mary Kyte, Mel Marvin and Gary Pearle’s sonic history lesson isn’t the nostalgia-heavy, flag-waving, post-GOP election sweep musical one might anticipate, given appearances. The acclaimed 1980 musical anticipates the Reagan years, as it explores the effects of economic disparity, and shines light into the darker corners of the America Dream. It’s a nifty piece of musical theater with songs by…
George Evans and Ren Shields…
Theatre & Whiskey: Theatre Memphis invites you to taste scotch, and enjoy TINTYPES
Scott Joplin…
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Shepard N. Edmonds…
Theatre & Whiskey: Theatre Memphis invites you to taste scotch, and enjoy TINTYPES (3)
Vincent Scott and Anna Held…
Theatre & Whiskey: Theatre Memphis invites you to taste scotch, and enjoy TINTYPES (4)
Bert Williams and George Walker…
Theatre & Whiskey: Theatre Memphis invites you to taste scotch, and enjoy TINTYPES (5)
And lots, lots more…
Theatre & Whiskey: Theatre Memphis invites you to taste scotch, and enjoy TINTYPES (6)
Tintypes is directed by Kell Christie and features performances by Courtney Church (Ziegfeld superstar Anna Held), Justin Willingham (as silent film genius Charlie Chaplin), Jessica Spence, as radical firebrand Emma Goldman, Joe Lackie as Bull Moose President Teddy Roosevelt, and Annie L. Strong as Susannah, an American worker trying to make it in harsh environment.
