Overview
Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley come together again to celebrate the holidays! Sun Records, now festively decorated with a Christmas tree, garland, and mistletoe, rings with sounds of the season and the chart toppers that made the “Million Dollar Quartet” famous. The gang is up to their usual antics as we journey through stories of Christmas past, present, and future. MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET CHRISTMAS lets your audience spend another magical night with the incredible musical personalities that will create 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
Media
Upcoming Productions
Marriott Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire, IL
Sierra Repertory Theatre
Sonora, CA
Candlelight Dinner Playhouse
Johnstown, CO
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