LOCKPORT — Curtain Up Productions in conjunction with the Historic Palace Theatre is excited to announce the production of Million Dollar Quartet, the Tony Award winning Broadway musical inspired by the electrifying true story of four rock n roll icons.
The show, which focuses on the legendary night of the famed recording session that brought together Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for the first and only time, debuts April 20 and will run through April 30. The production showcases an eclectic score of rock, gospel, R&B and country hits including Blue Suede Shoes, That’s All Right, Great Balls of Fire, Walk the Line, Whole Lotta Shakin Goin On and more.
Million Dollar Quartet is set on December 4, 1956, when an auspicious twist of fate brought Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley together. Sam Phillips, the Father of Rock n Roll who was responsible for launching the careers of each icon, brought the four legendary musicians together at the Sun Records storefront studio in Memphis for the first and only time. The resulting evening became known as one of the greatest rock n roll jam sessions in history. Million Dollar Quartet brings that legendary night to life with an irresistible tale of broken promises, secrets, betrayal and celebrations.
The spectacular show is brought to life by an extraordinary musical and talented cast. Portraying these icons are renowned area musicians; Ed Croft as Johnny Cash, Nathan Roberts as Elvis Presley, Ryan Henneberger as Jerry Lee Lewis and Michael Parrizzi as Carl Perkins. Brian Wilson plays Sam Phillips. The cast also features Kasie Buono as Dyanne, Paul Allison as Fluke, Paul Todaro as Jay Perkins.
Million Dollar Quartet is directed by Christopher Parada. The design team includes Zach Carr and Kimberly Potfora (Vocal Directors), Jordan Stover (Costume Designer) and Dan Wiegand (Tech Production).
Don’t miss your opportunity to see Million Dollar Quartet, a Tony Award winning musical at the beautifully restored Historic Palace Theatre in Lockport. The theatre built in 1925, by Lock City Theater Company President, A. Edmund Lee told a capacity crowd that it was “built not for the aristocracy, but for all the people” and that they had successfully “extended Broadway into Lockport and to the people of Niagara.”
Individual Tickets: Adult $35 | Senior Citizens $33 | Veterans & Students $25. Tickets are available online at www.lockportpalacetheatre.org, at 716-438-1130, or at the Palace Box Office 2 East Main St., Lockport, NY 14094 and at Mills Jewelers, 51 Main St., Lockport, NY 14094.
Upcoming performances dates for Million Dollar Quartet are:
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