Ostrander Theatre Awards

09/23/2026

FINAL DAY! Deadline to order a plaque for yourself or a friend is TOMORROW (Wednesday, Sept. 23) at 9pm. I'll place the order tomorrow evening and will contact you about drop off.

Plaques can be ordered on our website or here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/ostrander-nominee-plaques

09/11/2026

Best photo of the evening.

09/11/2026

09/08/2026

Have you recovered from our amazing party last week?! Thank you all for coming out and supporting Memphis theatre!

Did you know that if you were nominated or part of a group recognition, you can celebrate yourself (or a friend!) with a plaque?! Follow the link below to purchase. Sales will close on September 18 and deliveries will only be to the theatres or you can pick up off my porch! Congratulations!

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/ostrander-nominee-plaques

09/06/2026

We have had many requests for the text of Dave Landis' acceptance speech at last Sunday's Ostrander Awards. With his kind permission, we are happy to share this with you. (cross-posted on )

08/30/2026

IT'S THE DAY OF THE OSTRANDERS, Y'ALL!

Don't forget:
🎉 We are at the Scheidt (3800 Central)
🏠 House opens at 5:30 pm
🥳 Ceremony begins at 6 pm
🎂 Dessert reception is AFTER with w**e and b**r available for purchase (card only)

Don't miss out! Tickets are still on sale.

08/30/2026

It was a little strange setting up and rehearsing today in a new location, but we are so ready to party tomorrow night at the SCHEIDT FAMILY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER!

Also, NOMINEES, please stop by this window to check in when you arrive! We want to know you're there!

08/29/2026

📍 WAIT! Before you head to the Ostranders tomorrow… we’ve moved!

For the first time, the Ostrander Awards are taking the celebration to the Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center!

🎭 42nd Ostrander Awards
📅 Tomorrow — Sunday, August 30
📍 Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center
🎟️ House opens at 5:30 PM
🏆 Ceremony begins at 6:00 PM
🍰 Dessert reception following the ceremony. B**r and w**e will be available for purchase. (card only)

Don’t let muscle memory take you to the wrong theatre. 😉 We’ll see you at the Scheidt!

Still need a ticket? There’s time!

🎟️ Get your tickets now! The link is on our website!

08/29/2026

Can you believe the Ostranders are in only TWO DAYS?

Circuit Playhouse’s Seussical, a nominee for Outstanding Overall Production of a Musical, will take the stage again at the 42nd Ostrander Awards!

Come see members of the company perform one more time as we celebrate the shows, artists, and theatre companies that made this season so memorable.

Six days. Six performances. Have you got your ticket?

🎟️ Get your tickets for the 42nd Ostrander Award now! https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/42nd-ostranders-ceremony

📅 Sunday, August 30 | Ceremony at 6 PM
🎭 House opens: 5:30 PM
🏆 Ceremony begins: 6:00 PM
🍰 Dessert reception immediately following the ceremony. B**r and w**e will be available for purchase. (card only)

08/27/2026

Thank you J.A. Fisher Lighting Designs for being a supporter of the 42nd Ostrander Awards!