Memphian Theatre Tours

August 11, 2007
9:00 amto5:00 pm
August 12, 2007
9:00 amto5:00 pm
August 13, 2007
9:00 amto5:00 pm
August 14, 2007
9:00 amto5:00 pm
August 15, 2007
9:00 amto5:00 pm
August 16, 2007
9:00 amto5:00 pm
August 17, 2007
9:00 amto5:00 pm

August 11-17. 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. 51 South Cooper St., Memphis. $5.00 per person or $3.00 for groups of 20 or more. A 30-minute tour of Playhouse on the Square, formerly The Memphian Theatre, where Elvis used to come and watch movies with his friends. You’ll have the opportunity to sit in the Elvis chair (a theatre seat taken from the original row where Elvis used to sit). You’ll also have the opportunity to purchase original Memphian Theatre artifacts relating to Elvis. Must call ahead and make a reservation. Call Lindsey Roberts or Mike Detroit at (901) 725-0076.

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