Memphis
Sam S. Shubert Theatre
A music-loving mixed-race couple struggles to survive during the early Civil Rights era in Memphis.
Show Dates:
Performances from 23 Sep 2009
Opening 19 Oct 2009
Closing Open-Ended
Performance Schedule:
Tuesday @7pm
Wednesday - Saturday @8pm
Wednesday and Saturday @2pm
Sunday @3pm
Time Change: Sunday, December 27 @2pm; Sunday, January 3 @2pm
Tickets:
Pricing: $41.50 - $126.50
Box Office: Tele-charge: (212) 239-6200 Outside NY/NJ/CT: (800) 432-7250 Groups: (212) 302-7000 or (800) 677-1164
Show Run Time:
Two hours and 30 minutes, which includes a 15-minute intermission
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Theatre Information:
Sam S. Shubert Theatre
225 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10036
US
Public Transportation/Parking:
SUBWAY: Take the N,Q,R,W or 1,2,3,9 to 42nd Street, walk North on Broadway to 44th Street and walk West on 44th Street to the theatre; Take the A,C,E to 42nd Street, walk North on Eighth Avenue to 44th Street and walk East on 44th Street to the theatre.
Synopsis:
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.”
Show Advisory:
None
Genre:
Musical
Cast List:
Montego Glover
Chad Kimball
J. Bernard Calloway
James Monroe Iglehart
Cass Morgan
Derrick Baskin
Michael McGrath
Jennifer Allen
Brad Bass
Tracee Beazer
Kevin Covert
Hillary Elk
Dionne Figgins
Rhett George
John Jellison
Sydney Morton
Vivian Nixon
John Eric Parker
Jermaine R. Rembert
LaQuet Sharnell
Ephraim Sykes
Cary Tedder
Danny Tidwell
Daniel J. Watts
Katie Webber
Charlie Williams
Dan’yelle Williamson
Production Credits:
Christopher Ashley (Direction)
Sergio Trujillo (Choreography)
David Gallo (Scenic Design)
Paul Tazewell (Costume Design)
Howell Binkley (Lighting Design)
Ken Travis (Sound Design)
Other Credits:
Lyrics by: Joe DiPietro and David Bryan Music by: David Bryan Book by: Joe DiPietro
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