Million Dollar Quartet
June 5-10, 2012
This production is recommended for audience age six and up.
1 hr. 40 mins., no intermission
On December 4, 1956, rock ‘n’ roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins were gathered together by Sam Phillips, the “Father of Rock ’n’ Roll” at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions of all time. MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET brings that legendary night to life with an irresistible tale of broken promises, secrets, betrayal and celebrations featuring timeless hits including “Blue Suede Shoes,” “That’s All Right,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “I Walk the Line,” “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On,” “Who Do You Love?,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” “Hound Dog” and more.
All performances, dates, times and prices are subject to change.
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Tuesday, June 5, 2012 - 7:30pm
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Wednesday, June 6, 2012 - 7:30pm
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Thursday, June 7, 2012 - 7:30pm
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Friday, June 8, 2012 - 7:30pm
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Saturday, June 9, 2012 - 2:00pm
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Saturday, June 9, 2012 - 7:30pm
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Sunday, June 10, 2012 - 1:00pm
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Sunday, June 10, 2012 - 6:30pm
Million Dollar Quartet - June 5 -10, 2012
WHAT’S IT ABOUT? Million Dollar Quartet is inspired by the electrifying true story of the famed recording session that brought together rock ‘n’ roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for the first and only time. The show takes place on December 4, 1956, where the musicians gathered at Sun Records (where they all recorded their albums). What occurred that night has become known as one of the greatest jam sessions of all time. The show brings that legendary night to life, featuring a score of rock hits including “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Fever,” “That’s All Right,” “Sixteen Tons,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “Walk the Line,” “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On,” “Who Do You Love?,” “Matchbox,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” “Hound Dog” and more.
SHOULD I SEE IT? This show has something for everyone. The show is wife-tested, husband approved musical with a solid score of rock ‘n’ roll hits for the music lovers, and a great story of fame, passion, betrayal for the avid theater fans. This thrilling musical brings you inside the recording studio with four major talents who came together as a red-hot rock ‘n’ roll band for one unforgettable night. It’s a chance to be a fly on the wall in a piece of American history!
IS MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET GOOD FOR KIDS? This show is a kid-friendly celebration of music that the entire family can enjoy. The production’s up-tempo music comes in rapid succession and the plot is easy to follow. MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET is almost as clean as ”The Ed Sullivan Show” and is an excellent primer for future music lovers. This production is recommended for audience age six and up.
