Broadway Musicals and Floral Art Highlights in Memphis This Sunday

A Blockbuster Sunday for Memphis Theater

It is a landmark day for the local performing arts scene as several major productions take center stage. The Orpheum Theatre hosts two performances of the Olivier Award-winning Back to the Future: The Musical. Fans can catch the time-traveling DeLorean in action during the 1:00 PM matinee or the 6:30 PM evening show. Meanwhile, at Theatre Memphis, the high-energy jukebox musical Mamma Mia! continues its run at the Lohrey Stage with a 2:00 PM performance, bringing the hits of ABBA to the heart of East Memphis.

Additionally, today marks the closing performance for Dreamgirls at the Hattiloo Theatre. This soulful production has enjoyed a successful run, and today is the final opportunity for residents to experience this powerful story of rhythm and blues on the local stage.

Hands-On Creativity and Community Meetups

For those looking to engage their creative side, the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art is hosting a specialized workshop titled "Tulips and Daffodils: Floral Arranging with Midtown Bramble & Bloom." Starting at 2:00 PM, participants can learn professional techniques for creating vibrant spring arrangements using seasonal blossoms. This event is part of a broader weekend celebrating the arrival of spring in the city.

In honor of International Women's Day, Brahmin is hosting a community celebration featuring refreshments and special discounts. It is a perfect afternoon for those looking to support local retail while honoring the strength and joy of women in the Memphis community.

Museum Exhibitions and Science Discoveries

The Memphis Museum of Science and History (MoSH) remains a top destination for families today. Their latest major exhibition, FOOD: Science, Culture and Cuisine, is open from 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM, exploring the sensory and scientific world of what we eat. At the CTI 3D Giant Theater, visitors can enjoy screenings of Superhuman Body: World of Medical Marvels and Walking with Dinosaurs: Prehistoric Planet.

Art enthusiasts should also consider visiting the Dixon Gallery and Gardens to view Black Artists in America: From the Bicentennial to September 11, or the Brooks Museum for the Memphis College of Art: An Enduring Legacy exhibition, which pays tribute to the region's influential artistic history.

Live Music and Evening Vibes

• Jazz Brunch: Start the morning with Richard Wilson’s Soulful Jazz and Bossanova at Carrington Oaks Coffeehouse in Lakeland, beginning at 9:00 AM.
• Afternoon Rhythms: The Memphis Youth Symphony Program will hold its Spring Concert at the University of Memphis Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center.
• Evening Blues: Cap off the night at B.B. King’s Blues Club on Beale Street, where the Allstar Band takes the stage at 8:00 PM.