Memphis
A sincere new musical with plenty of energetic choreography and a talented, appealing, hard-charging cast that holds the attention.
Memphis
A sincere new musical with plenty of energetic choreography and a talented, appealing, hard-charging cast that holds the attention.
Charles Isherwood, New York Times
Memphis
A sincere new musical with plenty of energetic choreography and a talented, appealing, hard-charging cast that holds the attention.
Why see Memphis?
A music-loving mixed-race couple struggles to survive during the early Civil Rights era in Memphis.
What happens when a 1950's Memphis DJ with white listeners decides to play African-American music? Is Memphis ready for it? Is America? The story was inspired by the legendary DJ Dewey Phillips and the music that became known as "rock 'n' roll".
Key Information
Audience
Memphis may be inappropriate for children aged 12 and under. Children under 4 years of age will not be admitted into the Shubert Theater.
Run Time
2 hours and 30 minutes, which includes a 15 minute intermission.
Dates
Finished Aug 5, 2012
Cast
Montego Glover as Felicia Farrell
Chad Kimball as Huey Calhoun
Will Mann as Bobby
J. Bernard Calloway as Delray Jones
Derrick Baskin as Gator
Nancy Opel as Gladys Calhoun
John Jellison as Mr Simmons
Chad Kimball as Huey Calhoun
Will Mann as Bobby
J. Bernard Calloway as Delray Jones
Derrick Baskin as Gator
Nancy Opel as Gladys Calhoun
John Jellison as Mr Simmons
Creative
Director - Christopher Ashley
Choreography - Sergio Trujillo
Scenic Design - David Gallo
Costume Design - Paul Tazewell
Lighting Design - Howell Binkley
Sound Design - Ken Travis
Lyrics - Joe DiPietro and David Bryan
Music - David Bryan
Book - Joe DiPietro
Choreography - Sergio Trujillo
Scenic Design - David Gallo
Costume Design - Paul Tazewell
Lighting Design - Howell Binkley
Sound Design - Ken Travis
Lyrics - Joe DiPietro and David Bryan
Music - David Bryan
Book - Joe DiPietro
Awards
TONY AWARDS 2010
Best Musical
Best Book of a Musical: Joe DiPietro
Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre: Music: David Bryan
Lyrics: Joe DiPietro, David Bryan
Best Orchestrations: Daryl Waters & David Bryan
Reviews
Customer reviews
14 reviews, average rating: (4.6 Stars)
KC
Brilliant!
This is more than a musical, it's a solid story told by
excellent actors. The incredible singing and dancing
add to the drama and excitement. I was thrilled by
the music and choreography and touched by the
heartbreaking story. Bravo! I hope they release a
soundtrack album. ... Read more
Frankie B
MUST SEE
Im not into musicals so almost didnt go. Boy am I glad I did. This was an amazing show. A must see for everyone. Even if you dont like musicals I guarantee you will come out of the theater thrilled. I just saw the Sunday show before memorial day and it was spectacular. Go for it!! ... Read more
John & Joyce Adamson
Simply stumming musical entertainment
This show will live in your memory the storyline has a serious undertone but is lightened by the great musical score and great humourous moments too, my wife was not sure whether she would enjoy it but also loved it and we had both not heard a song from the musical before watching the show a great 5 star hit. ... Read more
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