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New Daisy Theatre
The New Daisy Theatre, Memphis TN.jpg
Exterior view of the venue (c.2017)
Address 330 Beale St
Memphis, Tennessee 38103-3131
Location Downtown Memphis
Owner
  • Steve Adelman
  • J.W. Gibson II
Operator Live Nation
Capacity 1,083
Construction
Renovated 1982-83, 2015
Closed 1979-83
Reopened 1983
New Daisy Theatre
U.S. Historic district
Contributing property
Architectural style Streamline Moderne
Part of Beale Street Historic District (ID66000731)

The New Daisy Theatre is a famous music spot on Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee. It's a place where you can see both local bands and big national stars. People also rent it for special events.

The theater first opened its doors in 1936. Many famous artists have performed there over the years. Some of these include John Lee Hooker, Jerry Lee Lewis, Al Green, Bob Dylan, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Nirvana, Prince, and Justin Timberlake. Other well-known acts like Nelly, Oasis, and J. Cole have also played at the New Daisy.

Bob Dylan even used the venue to film a music video. It was for a song from his Grammy-winning album, Time Out of Mind.

History of the New Daisy Theatre

In 1942, the New Daisy Theatre opened at 330 Beale Street. It was started by Paul and Sam Zerilla, along with their partner Joe Maceri. They already owned the original Daisy Theatre. They wanted a larger space for popular performers.

Early Years as a Movie Theater

For its first few decades, the New Daisy Theatre mostly showed movies. But sometimes, it would also host live music shows.

By the 1970s, the building was in poor condition. Many buildings nearby were torn down, but both the Old Daisy and New Daisy theatres remained standing.

Boxing and Rock Concerts

In the early 1980s, a boxing promoter named Mike Glenn began to rent the New Daisy. He started holding boxing matches there. This helped the theater financially at first.

Later, Glenn began to host rock music concerts. These shows brought in more money than the boxing matches. However, boxing events still continued at the venue. Glenn sold the New Daisy in November 2014. John Hiatt was the last national artist to perform under his management.

Renovations and Reopening

In 2014, Steve Adelman and J.W. Gibson bought the New Daisy Theatre. In 2015, they spent $500,000 to make big improvements. The renovations added a new floor and special VIP areas. They also put in new bars and updated the sound and lighting systems.

After the renovations, many new acts performed there. These included Seether, Drive-By Truckers, and Public Image Ltd..

In 2019, there was a disagreement about money between Adelman and former owner Mike Glenn. The police later dropped the charges. Adelman said he planned to take legal action against Glenn.

The New Daisy Theatre reopened in 2023. Jon Shivers, working with the Downtown Memphis Commission, helped make this happen. The theater now hosts local and national touring acts again. It is also used for company and private events.

Famous Performers at the New Daisy

Many well-known artists have performed at the New Daisy Theatre. Here are some of them:

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