If Beale Street Could Talk
Jun 18, 2025
Join us for this special screening in partnership with Dr. Telisa Franklin and Memphis Juneteenth featuring a live prescreening performance by Singa B in honor of the Juneteenth holiday.
Free Admission
- Pricing
- Free
- Approx. Run Time
- 1 hr & 59 mins Doors open at 5:30 with trivia and lobby activities
- Recommended Age
- 17+
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About If Beale Street Could Talk
In partnership with Dr. Telisa Franklin and Memphis Juneteenth, the Orpheum Theatre Group is proud to host a special screening of Barry Jenkins’ If Beale Street Could Talk, featuring a live prescreening performance by Singa B in honor of Juneteenth. The Balcony Project exhibit located on the Beale Street side of the theatre will also be open from 3 PM to 6:30 PM before the film.
Based on the novel by James Baldwin, If Beale Street Could Talk is the story of Tish, a newly engaged Harlem woman who races against the clock to prove her lover's innocence while carrying their first born child to term.
It is a celebration of love told through the story of a young couple, their families and their lives, trying to bring about justice through love, for love and the promise of the American dream.
Written & directed by Barry Jenkins. Based on the novel by James Baldwin. Starring Kiki Layne, Stephan James, Colman Domingo, Teyonah Parris, Michael Beach, Diego Luna, Dave Franco, Pedro Pascal, Regina King, Ed Skrein, Brian Tyree Henry
About Singa B
SINGA B, is an unmatched singer, songwriter, and musician who is making waves in the music industry with the introduction of his debut EP, Brand New Blues. Growing up in the vibrant musical landscape of Memphis, Singa B immersed himself in the city’s rich cultural heritage of blues. His highly anticipated single “Don’t Play with My Money” has captivated audiences with a fresh revival of timeless stories of love and loss. Singa B is poised to leave an indelible mark on the blues genre. His soulful voice, profound lyrics, and exceptional musicianship ensure that he will establish himself as a major force in music.
More Information
Located on the Beale Street side of the Orpheum Theatre at 203 S. Main Street, The Balcony Project Exhibit will be open for tours from 3 PM to 6:30 PM prior to the screening.
This transformative educational endeavor journeys through time, shedding light on an era when segregation cast its shadow. Uncover the poignant legacy of Memphis, where the theater's Black-Only balcony entrance once stood.
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