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Alys Drake

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Memphis born and raised. Wife to @jmichaeldrake. Mom to 2 beautiful girls. Digital Producer @dailymemphian.

 Memphis, TN
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I've been a news junkie my whole life and I am so proud to be a part of the team at The Daily Memphian. We work hard to be your go-to source for Memphis news. Your gift will help keep local news in Memphis alive. 👉 bit.ly/4dz5Ox0.
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DeLorean comes to the Memphis Orpheum. Also, “Seussical” returns to Circuit Playhouse, dedicated to a beloved actor.  dailymemphian.com/article/60…
DeLorean time travels to Memphis Orpheum

DeLorean time travels to Memphis Orpheum

DeLorean comes to the Memphis Orpheum. Also, “Seussical” returns to Circuit Playhouse, dedicated to a beloved actor. 

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From Shakespeare to show tunes, February theater has something for everyone. dailymemphian.com/article/60…
Familiar favorites take Memphis stages in February

Familiar favorites take Memphis stages in February

From Shakespeare to show tunes, February theater has something for everyone.

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Snow won’t stop the show for Memphis theaters. @DailyMemphian dailymemphian.com/section/ar…
Memphis theaters push through the winter freeze

Memphis theaters push through the winter freeze

Memphis productions adjust to winter’s disruptions.

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Grab your besties and head to the theater for shows that will tickle your funny bone, move your body and more in Memphis theaters this month. dailymemphian.com/article/59…
Friendship, sex and marriage are on stage at Memphis theaters this month

Friendship, sex and marriage are on stage at Memphis theaters this month

Grab your besties and head to the theater for shows that will tickle your funny bone, move your body and more in Memphis theaters this month.

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Cool things happening in Memphis theatre! dailymemphian.com/subscriber…
Arts Beat: Hattiloo bringing play to South Africa

Arts Beat: Hattiloo bringing play to South Africa

The all-Memphis cast will spend a month in South Africa, with support from Hattiloo. 

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Rudolph, Scrooge and more in part two of the December theatre guide.
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I’m onThe AM/DM podcast: 'A Christmas Carol,' 'Rudolph' and 'Die Hard' this morning! Give it a listen! dailymemphian.com/article/57…
The AM/DM podcast: 'A Christmas Carol,' 'Rudolph' and 'Die Hard'

The AM/DM podcast: 'A Christmas Carol,' 'Rudolph' and 'Die Hard'

Today, The Daily Memphian’s resident theater kid Alys Drake, who also writes our monthly show roundup, takes us through December’s offerings. 

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Get ready for the holidays with Memphis theatre! Ring in the holidays with 3 shows opening this month
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We're off to see the Wizard in November — Check out what opens soon across Memphis stages. dailymemphian.com/section/ar…
We're off to see the Wizard in November

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.

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More Memphis theatre! 'Neil Diamond,' 'Much Ado About Nothing' and more grace Memphis stages this October
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If you live Shakespeare, Memphis has got it! Arts Beat: U of M brings even more Shakespeare (and new dance works) dailymemphian.com/subscriber…
Arts Beat: U of M brings even more Shakespeare (and new dance works)

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. 

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Find comedy, tragedy, mystery and 'Nunsense' on Memphis stages in September
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How does a show get to Broadway? You can see one Broadway-bound show in Memphis.
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Congratulations to all!
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Make plans to see these shows! Memphis theaters have to going on!
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Here's who's up for the best in Memphis theater
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Read my latest from the Daily Memphian. ‘The Wiz’ and ‘Jubilee’ coming to Memphis theaters in July
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Congratulations to our team at The Daily Memphian! I am proud to work with these fine journalists.
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Check out this week’s Arts Beat: Craig Brewer's Snoop Dogg biopic and more Memphis 'Lilo & Stitch' connections
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