HomeEntertainment Entertainment ‘Memphis Jookin: The Show’ on stage By Special to TSDMemphis.com 02/15/2022 0 453 FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp "Memphis Jookin: The Show," featuring Charles "Lil Buck" Riley debuted at The Orpheum Theatre Feb/11-12. Introduced to the urban street dance style at about age 13, the movement artist is largely responsible for bringing the freestyle-based dance style to so-called mainstream audiences around the world. (Photos: Gary S. Whitlow/GSW Enterprises/The New Tri-State Defender) 1 of 8 "Memphis Jookin: The Show" was produced by CAMI Music LLC and Lil Buck Entertainment and co-produced by the Orpheum Theatre Group. (Photo: Gary S. Whitlow/GSW Enterprises/The New Tri-State Defender) "Memphis Jookin: The Show" kicked off its national tour with debut performances at the Orpheum Theatre Feb. 11-12. (Photo: Gary S. Whitlow/GSW Enterprises/The New Tri-State Defender) "Memphis Jookin: The Show" pays homage to the many stories and 30 years of history of Memphis Jookin & Gangsta Walking!" (Photo: Gary S. Whitlow/GSW Enterprises/The New Tri-State Defender) Lil Buck flips in this scene from "Memphis Jookin: The Show" at the Orpheum Theatre. (Photo: Gary S. Whitlow/GSW Enterprises/The New Tri-State Defender) After its Orpheum Theatre debut, "Memphis Jookin: The Show" swings to the West Coast, before a stop in Phoenix and then performances on the East Coast. (Photo: Gary S. Whitlow/GSW Enterprises/The New Tri-State Defender) Dra'em Hines is in the center of attention. (Photo: Gary S. Whitlow/GSW Enterprises/The New Tri-State Defender) "Memphis Jookin: The Show" was a crowd-pleaser at the Orpheum Theatre. (Photo: Gary S. Whitlow/GSW Enterprises/The New Tri-State Defender) Pictured (l-r) Brett Batterson, president & CEO, Orpheum Theatre Group; Alexander Barnes, associate manager & producer, CAMI Music; and Jai Armmer, company manager/producer/music, "Memphis Jookin: The Show." (Photo: Gary S. Whitlow/GSW Enterprises/The New Tri-State Defender) Share this:Post Previous articleGOP positions to grab left-leaning Nashville in US House mapNext articleTyus Jones scores 27, leads Grizzlies past Pelicans, 121-109 Related Articles Memphis Government Mayor Young pitches $834M budget (and tax increase) during City Council meeting Education Bill to let some teachers and school employees carry guns heads to Tennessee governor’s desk, despite protests Education WEATHERS: Gifted elementary-age kids need a community and school system that supports them too Stay Connected21,507FansLike2,634FollowersFollow17,200SubscribersSubscribe - Advertisement - Latest News Memphis Government Mayor Young pitches $834M budget (and tax increase) during City Council meeting Education Bill to let some teachers and school employees carry guns heads to Tennessee governor’s desk, despite protests Education WEATHERS: Gifted elementary-age kids need a community and school system that supports them too Community Deadline approaching for Philanthropic Black Women of Memphis $5K grants for local nonprofits Business EDGE pledges $250K for improvements to help Memphis businesses deter crime Load more