Overview
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET is the Tony® Award-nominated musical that takes you inside the legendary jam session that took place on December 4, 1956, when Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Elvis Presley® came together at Sun Records in Memphis for an unforgettable night of music. This incredible true story brings to life the magic of that fateful evening, filled with broken promises, secrets, betrayal, and unforgettable celebrations, all wrapped in a mix of poignant and humorous moments.
Relive the era with a score of smash-hits that blend gospel, R&B, country, and, of course, rock ‘n’ roll. Ideally suited for actor-musicians, MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET features iconic hits like “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Fever,” “Walk the Line,” “Sixteen Tons,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On,” “Hound Dog,” and more. This thrilling musical is an exhilarating celebration of the music that shaped a generation and the infamous night when four legends made history.
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
Shepherd Of The Hills
Branson, MO
Duluth Playhouse
Duluth, MN
Playhouse on Park
W Hartford, CT
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