July 21, 23, 26 (preview), 28 (opening), 30
August 1, 3, 5, 9, 13, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 27
"Jaw-Dropping" - Chicago Tribune
"A feel-good musical with a soundtrack to die for" - Independent
Join us for a Talkback on Tuesday, August 22 — Stay with us following the show to join in discussion with members of the cast & creative teams to talk about the play. Ask them your questions and get a response from an insiders view!
In 1956 a legendary jam session with Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley took place at Sun Records. Featuring rock and roll’s greatest hits and the legends behind the music, Million Dollar Quartet is the ultimate love letter to rock and roll.
Synopsis
On December 4, 1956, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Elvis Presley all found themselves at Sun Records in Memphis, Tennessee, and proceeded to record a legendary jam album. A Tony® Award Winning musical, Million Dollar Quartet recounts that single night with the meaningful and humorous story of five men’s journeys through the music business. A venerable rock concert where audiences relive the glory days of early rock and roll, the score features major hits performed live onstage by legendary characters.
In grateful acknowledgment to the African American artists who are the original authors of the following songs:
Who Do You Love - Bo Diddley
Fever - Eddy Cooly and Otis Blackwell
That's Alright Mama - Arthur Crudup
Brown-Eyed Handsome Man - Chuck Berry
My Babe - Will Dixon
Long Tall Sally - Little Richard
I Hear You Knockin' - Dave Bartholomew
Let's Have A Party - Jessie Mae Robinson
Great Balls of Fire - Otis Blackwell and Jack Hammer
Book by Colin Escott and Floyd Mutrux
Original Concept and Direction by Floyd Mutrux
Inspired by ELVIS PRESLEY, JOHNNY CASH, JERRY LEE LEWIS and CARL PERKINS
Originally developed and produced by Relevant Theatricals, John Cossette Productions and Northern Lights, Inc. at the Goodman Theatre, Robert Falls, Artistic Director - Roche Shulfer, Executive Director and transferred to The Apollo Theatre, Chicago, IL, 2008 Produced by the Village Theatre, Issaquah, Washington, Robb Hunt, Producer - Steve Tompkins, Artistic Director, 2007 and Seaside Music Theater, Daytona Beach, FL, Tippin Davidson, Producer - Lester Malizia, Artistic Director, 2006
Cast & Creative
Production
Production Assistant and Health and Safety Advisor
Alyssa Codling
Production Assistant and Company Manager
Sarah Grindal
Production Assistant
Rhen Lipinsky
Sound Operator
Cody Vaillant
Scenic Prop Builder and Painter
Maggie McMichaels
Hairstylist/Consultant
Krissy Spatz
** The participation of these Artists are arranged by permission of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association under the provisions of the Dance•Opera•Theatre Policy.