Photo Coverage: MEMPHIS Honors The Actor's Fund

By: Jan. 18, 2010
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MEMPHIS, currently playing at The Shubert Theatre on Broadway starring Chad Kimball and Montego Glover, dedicates a special 8:00pm performance last night, January 17, to The Actors Fund, granting proceeds to the fund in support of their programs and services. Following the finale, MEMPHIS leading Lady, Montego Glover, addressed the crowd, thanking them for their support of The Actor's Fund.

The Actor's Fund is a nationwide human services organization that helps all professionals in performing arts and entertainment.  The Fund is a safety net, providing programs and services for those who are in need, crisis or transition. Social services programs include Entertainment Assistance Program, Seniors and Disabled, HIV/AIDS Initiative, The Dancers Resource, and Howel Emergency Life Project, among others. The Fund additionally offers services in health insurance, employment and career counseling, and housing. For more information on The Actor's Fund, visit www.actorsfund.org.

MEMPHIS stars Chad Kimball (Huey Calhoun) and Montego Glover (Felicia Farrell) with Derrick Baskin (Gator), J. Bernard Calloway (Delray Jones), James Monroe Iglehart (Bobby), Tony nominee Michael McGrath (Mr. Simmons), and Cass Morgan (Gladys Calhoun).

The company also includes 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 and Dan'yelle Williamson.

In the smoky halls and underground clubs of the segregated 50's, a young white DJ named Huey Calhoun fell in love with everything he shouldn't: rock and roll and an electrifying black singer. MEMPHIS is an original story about the cultural revolution that erupted when his vision met her voice, and the music changed forever.

MEMPHIS features a brand new score with music by Bon Jovi's founding member/keyboardist David Bryan and lyrics by Bryan and Joe DiPietro (I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change), who also pens the musical's book. Bryan and DiPietro also collaborated on the current award-winning off-Broadway hit, The Toxic Avenger. MEMPHIS is based on a concept by the late George W. George (producer of the Tony nominated Bedroom Farce and the film My Dinner With Andre), with direction by Tony nominee Christopher Ashley (Xanadu) and choreography by Sergio Trujillo (Jersey Boys).

Tickets range from $41.50 to $126.50 (including a $1.50 facility fee). The performance schedule at the Shubert Theatre is as follows: Tuesday - Saturday evenings at 8pm, Wednesdays and Saturdays at 2pm, and Sundays at 3pm. Beginning October 26th, Tuesday evening curtains will be at 7pm. There will be special performance times during holiday weeks. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.Telecharge.com or call 212.239.6200.

Photo Credit: Catherine Pappas

Photo Coverage: MEMPHIS Honors The Actor's Fund

Photo Coverage: MEMPHIS Honors The Actor's Fund
Chad Kimball and Montego Glover

Photo Coverage: MEMPHIS Honors The Actor's Fund
J. Bernard Calloway, James Monroe Iglehart, Chad Kimball, Montego GloverDerrick Baskin and Company Thank the Crowd

Photo Coverage: MEMPHIS Honors The Actor's Fund
The MEMPHIS Band

Photo Coverage: MEMPHIS Honors The Actor's Fund
Chad Kimball and Montego Glover

Photo Coverage: MEMPHIS Honors The Actor's Fund
James Monroe Iglehart, Chad Kimball and Montego Glover Dance to the Finale

Photo Coverage: MEMPHIS Honors The Actor's Fund
J. Bernard Calloway, Chad Kimball, Montego GloverDerrick Baskin and Company Dance to the Finale

Photo Coverage: MEMPHIS Honors The Actor's Fund
J. Bernard Calloway, James Monroe Iglehart, Chad Kimball, Montego Glover, Derrick Baskin and Company

Photo Coverage: MEMPHIS Honors The Actor's Fund
J. Bernard Calloway, James Monroe Iglehart, Chad Kimball, Montego Glover, Derrick Baskin and Company Thank the Crowd

Photo Coverage: MEMPHIS Honors The Actor's Fund
Montego Glover Addresses the Crowd

Photo Coverage: MEMPHIS Honors The Actor's Fund
J. Bernard Calloway, James Monroe Iglehart, Chad Kimball, Montego Glover, and Derrick Baskin and Company Take Their Final Bow

Photo Coverage: MEMPHIS Honors The Actor's Fund
J. Bernard Calloway, James Monroe Iglehart, Derrick Baskin, and Cass Morgan Take Their Bows

Photo Coverage: MEMPHIS Honors The Actor's Fund
J. Bernard Calloway, James Monroe Iglehart, CHad Kimball, Montego Glover, Derrick Baskin and Company Dance to the Finale

Photo Coverage: MEMPHIS Honors The Actor's Fund
James Monroe Iglehart and Chad Kimball

Photo Coverage: MEMPHIS Honors The Actor's Fund
Montego Glover Addresses the Crowd

Photo Coverage: MEMPHIS Honors The Actor's Fund
Montego Glover Addresses the Crowd

Photo Coverage: MEMPHIS Honors The Actor's Fund
Chad Kimball

Photo Coverage: MEMPHIS Honors The Actor's Fund
Montego Glover and Derrick Baskin Dance to the Finale

Photo Coverage: MEMPHIS Honors The Actor's Fund
James Monroe Iglehart, Chad Kimball, Montego GloverDerrick Baskin and Company Dance to the Finale

Photo Coverage: MEMPHIS Honors The Actor's Fund
J. Bernard Calloway, James Monroe Iglehart, Chad Kimball, Montego Glover, Derrick Baskin and Company Dance to the Finale

Photo Coverage: MEMPHIS Honors The Actor's Fund
Chad Kimball and Montego Glover Thank the Audience

Photo Coverage: MEMPHIS Honors The Actor's Fund
Derrick Baskin

Photo Coverage: MEMPHIS Honors The Actor's Fund
James Monroe Iglehart, Chad Kimball, Montego GloverDerrick Baskin and Company Dance Off-Stage

Photo Coverage: MEMPHIS Honors The Actor's Fund



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