Orpheum Theater
October Family Arts at a Glance
The 2016-17 Performing Arts Season in Memphis opens with a diverse schedule of family shows including a sensory-friendly performance for children with autism. From musical storytime to concerts, there is something for everyone to catch this fall.
JUST FOR KIDS
PB&J: Tunes for Tiny Pirates by Babu Press @ GPAC
Saturday, October 15, at 9:30 & 10:30 a.m.
Children ages eight and under are invited to come dressed in pirate or princess attire and enjoy this pirate tale inspired by Mark Twain's The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Oboist, Joey Salvalaggio and his own band of pirates use musical storytelling to get kids on their toes dancing to old-time ukulele songs alongside classical hits.
$8/child. Free for up to two adults. Reservations. BOX OFFICE 751-7500.
Saturday, October 15, at 11 a.m.
Children ages three to eight are invited to come join the Memphis Symphony Orchestra and experience firsthand how music and stories fit together. This is the perfect opportunity for young children to explore the instrument families of the orchestra – string, brass, winds and percussion and get excited about reading.
Free. BOX OFFICE 537-2500
Cows Don't Fly and Other Known Facts @ The Circuit Playhouse
Saturday, October 22, at 10 a.m. & 2 p.m.
The show, based on the popular children's book series, The Cow Who Wouldn't Come Down, The Pig Who Ran a Red Light, and The Goose Who Went Off in a Huff captures a vision of the world where extraordinary things happen on a regular basis.
$10/adult. $5/child. Reservations. BOX OFFICE 726-4656.
Celeste at Halloran Centre @The Orpheum
Friday, October 28, at 6:30 p.m.
Celeste explores the world of a young girl with a big imagination and her struggle making friends. The show helps realize how seeing things differently can be a wonderful gift. This is a sensory-friendly performance.
$15. BOX OFFICE 525-3000.
CONCERTS
Young Artist Concert with Germantown Symphony Orchestra @ GPAC
Sunday, October 16, at 3 p.m.
Young winners of the 16th annual Germantown Symphony Concerto Competition take the stage and perform with the orchestra. This fall concert features spooky favorites such as Night on Bald Mountain and Danse Macabre.
$15/adult. $3/student. BOX OFFICE 751-7500
MUSICALS
Peppa Pig Live! Peppa Pig's Big Splash @ The Orpheum
Saturday, October 22, at 2 & 5 p.m.
Based on eOne's popular Peppa Pig television series, this fully immersive musical production brings wholesome family entertainment. Come join Peppa, George, Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig and more in this action-packed live show full of songs, games, and muddy puddles! Children one-year-old and younger are permitted to sit on the lap of a ticketed patron.
$29.50-$59.50 VIP tickets: $149.50 BOX OFFICE 525-3000.