Memphis marks the first musical to be filmed live and released in U.S. cinemas while concurrently running on Broadway. It was filmed in front of a live audience, with its original cast, at the Shubert Theatre.
Here is a look at the premiere:
Montego Glover and Chad Kimball
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Playwright Joe DiPietro, musician and composer David Bryan, vice-president of NCM Fathom Dan Diamond and executive producer Bruce Brandwen
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Montego Glover
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Preston W. Dugger III, Michael McGrath, musician and composer David Bryan and Derrick Baskin
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The musical about an interracial love affair in the 1950s segregated South stars Tony Award nominees Chad Kimball and Montego Glover. Bon Jovi songwriter and band member David Bryan and Joe DiPietro penned the score to Memphis, which is flavored with gospel, R&B, rock and soul sounds.
Memphis will be presented April 28, 30 and May 3 at 7:30 PM and May 1 at 12:30 PM. The film also includes behind-the-scenes footage from the performance.
For details visit FathomEvents.com.
