Overview
The perfect sequel to the hugely successful MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley® come together again in MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET CHRISTMAS. Featuring an array of rockin’ Christmas classics, it’s a holiday celebration that will have your audiences on their feet and dancing in the aisles. A continuation of their unforgettable jam session, the famous quartet festively decorates Sun Records, which serves as the set for the entire show. Sharing stories of their Christmas experiences past, present, and future, our four chart-topping artists perform one terrific musical number after another.
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET CHRISTMAS lets your audience experience another magical night with these legendary artists, creating unforgettable new holiday memories.
Casting & Production
Casting
JERRY LEE LEWIS — 20. Rock ‘n’ roll’s legendary piano prodigy and celebrated Last Man Standing.
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.
BROTHER JAY — Mid-20s. Bass player, brother of Carl Perkins.
FLUKE — Mid-20s. Drummer.
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.
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 CHRISTMAS
Book by Colin Escott
Originally developed and produced by Madison Wells Live
Original developed at The Phoenix Theatre Company, Michael Barnard, Producing Artistic Director