Memphis |
Broadway |
Turn
up that dial! From the underground dance clubs of 1950s Memphis,
Tennessee, by way of hit runs at the La Jolla Playhouse and
Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre, comes a hot new Broadway musical
with heart, soul and energy to burn. She's a black singer whose
career is on the rise, but who can't break out of segregated
clubs. He's a white radio DJ whose love of music transcends race
lines and airwaves. When the two collaborate, her soulful music
reaches radio audiences everywhere, and the Golden Era of early
rock 'n' roll takes flight. But as things start to heat up,
whether the world is really ready for their music - or their love
- is put to the test.
A thrilling theatrical event that combines Broadway splendor with
the roots of rock, Memphis features a story by Joe
DiPietro (I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change), an
original score by David Bryan (Bon Jovi), direction by Christopher
Ashley (Xanadu) and choreography by Sergio Trujillo (Jersey
Boys).
Be ready to experience all the exuberance and the emotion...the
beauty and the controversy...of a wondrous, defining time in our
history. You're tuning in to Memphis.
Cast members
include Adam
Pascal, Montego Glover, J. Bernard Calloway*, James Monroe
Iglehart, Christopher Jackson, Nancy Opel**, Cass Morgan (thru
2/12), Derrick Baskin, John Jellison, Darius Barnes,
Ashley Blanchet, Carmen Borders, Sam J Cahn, Preston W.
Dugger III, Hillary Elk, Robert Hartwell, Tiffany Janene Howard,
Sasha Huthings, Tyrone Jackson, Elizabeth Ward Land, Bryan
Langlitz, Kevin Massey, Candice Monet McCall, David McDonald, Paul
McGill, Monette McKay, Andy Mills, Justin Patterson, Jermaine R.
Rembert, Ken Robinson, Jamison Scott, Betsy Struxness,
Dan’yelle Williamson
*Christopher Jackson will play the role of Delray thru February
26.
**Cass Morgan will play the role of Gladys December 15 - February
12.
Adult themes
and subject matter. Recommended
for 10 years and over.
Children under the age of 4 are not permitted.