NEW DAISY 330 - 332 Beale
 

Opened 1942   .    Seats 1083.



Located almost directly across the street from the Daisy Theatre.  It was built by Paul Zerilla and his partner Joe Maceri.  Originally it was a movie house, but occasionally sponsored live music.  Today, the New Daisy is one of the top performing venues for both upcoming and established R & B and rock music artists.  It is also available for rentals.  In 2017, the New Daisy celebrated its 75th Anniversary.

 

When Paul Zerilla and Joe Maceri built the New Daisy in 1941, they replaced two other theatres at this location - the Grand and the New Grand.    The NEW DAISY is listed in the 1942 through 1958 Memphis Directories

 
 

Tile floor of New Daisy

1955 Ad

 Matchbook

   Awards  

1954 Ad

           New Daisy - 2012

 

2010 Poster

1998 Poster

Dylan - 1999

74th Anniversary

Courtney Love 1996

1996 Poster

 
 
 
 
 

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