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Cannon Center for the Performing Arts

The world-class Cannon Center for the Performing Arts officially opened to rave reviews in January 2003. The 2,100-seat multi-purpose facility is the home of the Memphis Symphony Orchestra and hosts a multitude of other events including ballet, opera, pop and jazz concerts, touring theatrical productions, children's theater and general sessions for conventions in the Memphis Cook Convention Center.

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    Cannon Center for the Performing Arts

    255 N. Main Street
    Memphis, TN 38104

    Phone: (901) 576-1200   |   Official Website

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  • • Current Events

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  • • Upcoming Events

      02/11/12	Romeo & Juliet with Gil Shaham Cannon Center for the Performing Arts Romeo & Juliet with Gil Shaham Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts February 11, 2012 Mei-Ann Chen, conductor Gil Shaham, violin PROKOFIEV Romeo and Juliet CHEN/HE Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto
      02/25/12	Classical Mystery Tour: A Tribute to the Beatles Cannon Center for the Performing Arts Classical Mystery Tour: A Tribute to the Beatles Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts February 25, 2012 The Beatles wrote music that transcended all genres, so that in every sense they gave the world "classic rock." Now it's impossible to hear the Beatles "live" with full symphonic sound as the critically acclaimed "Classical Mystery Tour" comes to Memphis.
      03/06/12- 03/07/12	Shen Yun Cannon Center for the Performing Arts Shen Yun Presented by Shen Yun Performing Arts at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts March 6-March 7, 2012 SHEN YUN Experience "I probably have reviewed over three to four thousand shows since 1942." "I will give this production five stars. That's the top!" "I've never seen anything like that. I've seen enough Broadway shows that still cannot compare to what I saw tonight." - Richard Connema, Talkin' Broadway Shen Yun Performing Arts will return to Memphis March 6-7, 2012 with a brand new 2012 production, offering an exhilarating world-class production...
      03/10/12	A Tribute to Motown: The Contours Cannon Center for the Performing Arts A Tribute to Motown: The Contours Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts March 10, 2012 Combine a high-energy show jam-packed with perfect harmonies, smooth choreography - plus the timeless grooves of Motown - and you have a night that promises to take you higher and higher. The Contours will perform timeless hits from great artists such as The Temptations, The Four Tops, Stevie Wonder, and The Miracles. Consider it signed, sealed, delivered.
      03/17/12	ArtsMemphis Bravo Member Event: The Rite of Spring Cannon Center for the Performing Arts ArtsMemphis Bravo Member Event: The Rite of Spring Presented by ArtsMemphis Bravo at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts March 17, 2012 The Memphis Symphony Orchestra gives Stravinsky's composition to new life with its special Beyond the Score production.  Beyond the Score is a multimedia production of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra that combines classical music with theatre and animated visuals for an unforgettable experience. *Only ArtsMemphis Bravo members may take advantage of these free passes. Seating is limited to 75 people.  RSVPs accepted ONLY after event e-mail sent two weeks prior to...
      03/17/12	Beyond the Score: The Rite of Spring Cannon Center for the Performing Arts Beyond the Score: The Rite of Spring Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts March 17, 2012 Mei-Ann Chen, conductor STRAVINSKY The Rite of Spring Seeking to fully examine the genius behind classical music's most cherished masterworks, Beyond the Score is a comprehensive multimedia production that cultivates an enriched understanding of a particular work, weaving theater, animated visuals and live examples.
      04/14/12	Mahler Symphony No. 2, Resurrection Cannon Center for the Performing Arts Mahler Symphony No. 2, Resurrection Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts April 14, 2012 Mei-Ann Chen, conductor Mary Wilson, soprano Christin-Marie Hill, mezzo soprano Memphis Symphony Chorus University of Memphis University Singers MAHLER Symphony No. 2 in C minor, Resurrection
      05/19/12	Carmina Burana Cannon Center for the Performing Arts Carmina Burana Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts May 19, 2012 Mei-Ann Chen, conductor Memphis Symphony Chorus ORFF Carmina Burana

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• Current &
  Upcoming Events

  • Current Events

    There are no current events at this time.

  • Upcoming Events

    02/11/12	Romeo & Juliet with Gil Shaham Cannon Center for the Performing Arts Romeo & Juliet with Gil Shaham Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts February 11, 2012 Mei-Ann Chen, conductor Gil Shaham, violin PROKOFIEV Romeo and Juliet CHEN/HE Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto
    02/25/12	Classical Mystery Tour: A Tribute to the Beatles Cannon Center for the Performing Arts Classical Mystery Tour: A Tribute to the Beatles Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts February 25, 2012 The Beatles wrote music that transcended all genres, so that in every sense they gave the world "classic rock." Now it's impossible to hear the Beatles "live" with full symphonic sound as the critically acclaimed "Classical Mystery Tour" comes to Memphis.
    03/06/12- 03/07/12	Shen Yun Cannon Center for the Performing Arts Shen Yun Presented by Shen Yun Performing Arts at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts March 6-March 7, 2012 SHEN YUN Experience "I probably have reviewed over three to four thousand shows since 1942." "I will give this production five stars. That's the top!" "I've never seen anything like that. I've seen enough Broadway shows that still cannot compare to what I saw tonight." - Richard Connema, Talkin' Broadway Shen Yun Performing Arts will return to Memphis March 6-7, 2012 with a brand new 2012 production, offering an exhilarating world-class production...
    03/10/12	A Tribute to Motown: The Contours Cannon Center for the Performing Arts A Tribute to Motown: The Contours Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts March 10, 2012 Combine a high-energy show jam-packed with perfect harmonies, smooth choreography - plus the timeless grooves of Motown - and you have a night that promises to take you higher and higher. The Contours will perform timeless hits from great artists such as The Temptations, The Four Tops, Stevie Wonder, and The Miracles. Consider it signed, sealed, delivered.
    03/17/12	ArtsMemphis Bravo Member Event: The Rite of Spring Cannon Center for the Performing Arts ArtsMemphis Bravo Member Event: The Rite of Spring Presented by ArtsMemphis Bravo at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts March 17, 2012 The Memphis Symphony Orchestra gives Stravinsky's composition to new life with its special Beyond the Score production.  Beyond the Score is a multimedia production of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra that combines classical music with theatre and animated visuals for an unforgettable experience. *Only ArtsMemphis Bravo members may take advantage of these free passes. Seating is limited to 75 people.  RSVPs accepted ONLY after event e-mail sent two weeks prior to...
    03/17/12	Beyond the Score: The Rite of Spring Cannon Center for the Performing Arts Beyond the Score: The Rite of Spring Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts March 17, 2012 Mei-Ann Chen, conductor STRAVINSKY The Rite of Spring Seeking to fully examine the genius behind classical music's most cherished masterworks, Beyond the Score is a comprehensive multimedia production that cultivates an enriched understanding of a particular work, weaving theater, animated visuals and live examples.
    04/14/12	Mahler Symphony No. 2, Resurrection Cannon Center for the Performing Arts Mahler Symphony No. 2, Resurrection Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts April 14, 2012 Mei-Ann Chen, conductor Mary Wilson, soprano Christin-Marie Hill, mezzo soprano Memphis Symphony Chorus University of Memphis University Singers MAHLER Symphony No. 2 in C minor, Resurrection
    05/19/12	Carmina Burana Cannon Center for the Performing Arts Carmina Burana Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts May 19, 2012 Mei-Ann Chen, conductor Memphis Symphony Chorus ORFF Carmina Burana

• Past
  Events

  • Past Events

    01/14/12	The Russians: Rach to Tchaikovsky Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
    01/07/12	Elvis Birthday Pops Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
    12/17/11	Home for the Holidays Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
    12/09/11	Memphis Messiah Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
    11/19/11	From the Blue Danube...to the Pines of Rome Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
    10/22/11	Broadway Rocks! Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
    10/15/11	Dvorak's "New World" Symphony Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
    09/17/11	Pictures at an Exhibition Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
    05/12/11	Joshua Bell Plays Tchaikovsky Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
    04/30/11	First Tennessee Masterworks Series: Ode to Joy Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
    04/16/11- 04/17/11	Giaochino Rossini's THE BARBER OF SEVILLE Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
    04/09/11	Salute to Gershwin Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
    03/12/11	First Tennessee Masterworks Series: Vive La France! Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
    03/05/11	Music of the Piano Men Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
    02/19/11	First Tennessee Masterworks Series: Infernal Dance Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
    02/12/11	Valentine's Pops: In the Mood Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
    01/15/11	First Tennessee Masterworks Series: Italian Inspirations Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
    01/08/11	Elvis Birthday Concert Greatest Hits Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
    12/10/10	Handel's Messiah Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
    12/04/10	Home for the Holidays Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
    11/20/10	First Tennessee Masterworks Series: Fiesta! Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
    10/23/10	Disco Days & Boogie Nights Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
    10/16/10	First Tennessee Masterworks Series: Hope in America Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
    10/01/10	YO-YO MA Returns Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
    09/18/10	First Tennessee Masterworks Series: Russian Masters Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
    06/20/10	Miss Nancy Wilson & Arturo Sandoval Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
    06/17/10	Dance Theatre of Harlem Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
    05/01/10	Beethoven's Eroica Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
    04/24/10	Kings and Queens of Soul: A Tribute Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
    04/17/10	3 Mo' Divas Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
    04/10/10- 04/11/10	Mozart's Requiem Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
    02/06/10- 02/07/10	Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2 Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
    01/26/10	Living the Dream Telethon Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
    01/16/10- 01/17/10	Moody Conducts Mozart Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
    12/11/09	Orphanos Messiah Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
    12/05/09	Home for the Holidays Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
    12/01/09	Moscow Ballet's Nutcrakcer Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
    11/21/09- 11/22/09	Beethoven's Fifth Symphony Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
    10/17/09	Brahms' First Symphony Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
    10/03/09	Music as Muse: An Artist's Inspiration Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
    10/02/09	Bravo Sneak Peak: Music As Muse with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra and Craig Brewer Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
    05/09/09	DAVID'S ADIEU: MAHLER 9 Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
    04/25/09	Down By The Riverside Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
    04/18/09	THE CREATION Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
    03/27/09	Dance Theatre of Harlem Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
    03/21/09	CELTIC SOUL Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
    03/14/09- 03/15/09	BRAHMS 4 AND AWADAGIN Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
    03/13/09	WORLD PREMIERE of Brahms 4 with Awadagin Pratt Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
    02/15/09	15th Annual MLK Tribute Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
    02/14/09	UNFORGETTABLE: The Music of Nat King Cole with John Pizzarelli Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
    02/07/09- 02/08/09	Triumphant Trumpet Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
    01/17/09	DON JUAN & DVORAK Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
    01/10/09	Elvis Birthday Pops Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
    12/14/08	KATHLEEN BATTLE Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
    12/06/08	Home for the Holidays Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
    11/22/08- 11/23/08	Themes for a Piano Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
    11/15/08	"FOR ELLA" with PATTI AUSTIN Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
    10/18/08- 10/19/08	Heartbeats and Rachmaninoff Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
    09/20/08- 09/21/08	David's Perfect Ten Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
    08/22/08	Boney James in Concert featuring Jonathan Butler Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
    08/16/08	Elvis: From Broadway to Memphis with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
    06/24/08	The Wizard of Oz with Orchestra Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
    06/24/08	MSO FAMILY DAY Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
    05/03/08- 05/04/08	Copland and Ehnes Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
    04/26/08	Amy Grant Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
    04/12/08	Berlioz Requiem Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
    03/30/08	Caribbean Cool Steel Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
    02/24/08	The 14th Annual MLK Tribute Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
    02/16/08	Mancini and Moonlight Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
    02/09/08	Best's Bass and Joey's Oboe Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
    01/19/08- 01/20/08	BRUCKNER 7 Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
    01/13/08	Tubby the Tuba Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
    01/05/08	Elvis Birthday Pops Cannon Center for the Performing Arts