Tavis Smiley's Memphis show canceled

BEVERLY HILLS, CA – APRIL 11: Talk show host Tavis Smiley attends The Academy Of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences Presents The 50th Anniversary Screening Of “To Kill A Mockingbird” at AMPAS Samuel Goldwyn Theater on April 11, 2012 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Valerie Macon/Getty Images)

by: WREG Staff

Posted: Dec 15, 2017 / 08:33 PM CST

Updated: Dec 15, 2017 / 08:40 PM CST

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. —Promoter, Mills Entertainment, cancels Tavis Smiley’s Death of a King: A live Theatrical Experience show at the Cannon Center.

The show was scheduled for April 4.

The Cannon Center posted Mills Entertainment’s statement on social media Friday night.

“In light of the recent allegations concerning Tavis Smiley, Mills Entertainment will not be moving forward with the Death of A King project at this time. We believe deeply in the message of this production and the importance of commemorating Dr. King in this crucial moment; however, we take seriously the allegations and will be suspending our relationship with Tavis Smiley and T.S. Productions.”

This comes after PBS announced they would be canceling Smiley’s talk show after an independent investigation uncovered “multiple, credible allegations” of misconduct by its host.

The Cannon Center said customers can return their tickets for a full refund. If purchased on Ticketmaster.com the refund will be processed automatically.

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