Overview
The Tony® Award-nominated musical MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET is set on December 4, 1956, when an extraordinary twist of fate brought Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley together at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions ever. MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET brings that legendary December night to life with an irresistible tale of broken promises, secrets, betrayal and celebrations that is both poignant and funny.
Relive the era with the smash-hit sensation featuring an incredible score of rock ‘n’ roll, gospel, R&B and country hits, performed live onstage by world-class actors and musicians. Showcased hit songs include “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Fever,” “Walk the Line,” “Sixteen Tons,” “Who Do You Love?,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On,” “Hound Dog,” and more.
Casting & Production
Casting
(in order of appearance)
BROTHER JAY — Mid-20s. Bass player, brother of Carl Perkins.
W.S. “FLUKE” HOLLAND — Mid-20s. Drummer.
JERRY LEE LEWIS — 20. Rock ‘n’ roll’s legendary piano prodigy and celebrated Last Man Standing.
SAM PHILLIPS — 33. The Father of Rock ‘n’ Roll and founder of Sun Records; discovered Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis, Cash, Perkins, and many others, including Roy Orbison and B.B. King. A towering and charismatic figure in American music.
CARL PERKINS — 24. Lead guitar player, singer, the originator of one of the first rock ‘n’ roll hits, “Blue Suede Shoes.”
JOHNNY CASH — 24. Singer, guitar player, a giant of American music at the dawn of his epic career.
DYANNE — Mid-20s. An aspiring singer, Elvis’ girlfriend.
ELVIS PRESLEY — 21. The first, and still, undisputed king of rock ‘n’ roll.
Orchestral Information
Cast Plays Instruments:
Carl Perkins (Singer/Guitar 1)
Johnny Cash (Singer/Guitar 2)
Jerry Lee Lewis (Singer/Piano)
Elvis Presley (Singer/Guitar 3)
Jay Perkins (Bass/singer)
W.S. “Fluke” Holland (Drums)
Credits
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET
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
Media
- Blue Suede Shoes
- Real Wild Child
- Matchbox
- Who Do You Love?
- Folsom Prison Blues
- Fever
- Memories Are Made of This
- That's All Right Mama
- Brown Eyed Handsome Man
- Down By the Riverside
- Sixteen Tons
- My Babe
- Long Tall Sally
- Peace in the Valley
- I Walk the Line
- I Hear You Knockin
- Let's Have A Party
- Great Balls of Fire
- Hound Dog
- Ghostriders in the Sky
- See You Later Alligator
- Whole Lotta Shakin'
Authors
Upcoming Productions
Firehouse Theatre
Dallas, TX
Firehouse Theatre
Dallas, TX
Keystone Theatrics
Boiling Springs, PA
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