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Ballet Memphis marks 40 years with landmark 2026–2027 season

Ballet Memphis celebrates its 40th anniversary with the 2026-2027 season.

Darel Snodgrass spoke with Artistic Director Steven McMahon about this landmark: new works, a big 40th-anniversary Gala in the spring, the return of some old favorites, including McMahon's own stunning "Peter Pan" at the Orpheum, and new-season subscriptions.

Learn more about this new season >


I began piano lessons at age 6, trumpet at age 9, and began teaching myself the guitar at 10. My electronics knowledge comes from my father, who had the RCA television and stereo shop in my hometown of Pocahontas, Arkansas for nearly 20 years. My dad is still fixing televisions at age 79.