Million Dollar Quartet to Celebrate 3,000th Performance in Chicago

Million Dollar Quartet, Chicago's longest-running Broadway musical, will celebrate its 3000th performance on December 4, 2015, which is the 59th anniversary of the date of the actual Million Dollar Quartet event. To mark the occasion Million Dollar Quartet, Musical Director Chuck Mead will perform with the cast for a number during the finale. Mead has stood at the forefront of the alternative country music explosion as founder and lead singer of BR549, the three-time Grammy Award-nominated country band.

Million Dollar Quartet runs through January 17, 2016. The Tony Award-winning rock 'n' roll musical has been breaking box office records at the Apollo Theater, 2540 N. Lincoln Ave. where it will be running for eight more weeks only.

Tickets are available at the Apollo Theater box office, by phone (773) 935-6100, and online through Ticketmaster, www.ticketmaster.com. For more information, visit www.milliondollarquartetlive.com.

Million Dollar Quartet has extended performances in Chicago through January 17, 2016, with cast members Brandon Bennett (Elvis Presley), Shaun Whitley (Carl Perkins), Colte Julian (Jerry Lee Lewis), Adam Lee (Johnny Cash), Andy Ahrens (Sam Phillips), Kelly Lamont (Dyanne), Chuck Zayas (Jay Perkins/Bass player) and Patrick Morrow (Fluke/Drummer). The Tony Award-winning musical is inspired by the famed 1956 recording session that brought together legendary rock 'n' roll icons Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley for the first and only time.

ABOUT MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET

On December 4, 1956, an auspicious twist of fate brought Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley together. The place was Sun Records' storefront studio in Memphis. The man who made it happen was Sam Phillips, the "Father of Rock 'n' Roll," who discovered them all. The four legends-to-be united for the only time in their careers for an impromptu recording that has come to be known as one of the greatest rock jam sessions of all time.

Million Dollar Quartet features a treasure trove of the greatest rock 'n' roll, gospel, R&B and country hits from these music legends, including "Blue Suede Shoes," "Great Balls of Fire," "Sixteen Tons," "Who Do You Love?," Whole Lotta' Shakin' Goin' On," "Fever," "Folsom Prison Blues," "I Walk the Line," and "Hound Dog." Million Dollar Quartet captures the infectious spirit, freewheeling excitement and thrilling sounds of a singular moment when four of the music industry's most extraordinary talents, all in their creative prime, came together for one of the most memorable nights in music history.

Directed by Eric Schaeffer and Floyd Mutrux, with a book by Colin Escott and Floyd Mutrux. Million Dollar Quartet is produced by Relevant Theatricals, John Cossette Productions and Northern Lights Inc.

Million Dollar Quartet had its world premiere at Florida's Seaside Music Theatre, and was subsequently staged at the Village Theatre in Washington, breaking box office records. In Chicago, the production moved to the Apollo on November 5, 2008, following its sold-out, limited engagement at the Goodman's Owen Theatre. The Broadway production garnered three Tony Award nominations, including Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical and Best Featured Actor in a Musical, Levi Kreis (winner); three Drama League Award nominations; and an Outer Critics Circle Award nomination. Million Dollar Quartet is the longest-running Broadway musical in Chicago's history.

Million Dollar Quartet continues to thrive in its third year at Harrah's Las Vegas, and has a future across the country, internationally, and at sea. A new national touring company of Million Dollar Quartet kicked-off its fifth year of touring on Thursday, October 1, 2015 and will continue to more than 40 cities throughout the 2015-2016 season. Theatrical Rights Worldwide (Jersey Boys, Spamalot) recently acquired exclusive representation of stage performance rights for Million Dollar Quartet and the show just opened the first of many planned licensed productions at high profile regional theatres across the country. An all-new production of Million Dollar Quartet, which opened to excellent reviews on June 25, 2015 at Welk Resort Theatre in Branson, MO, will play through December 31, 2015 and then reopen March 2016 through December 2016. Continuing with its commitment to excellence in entertainment, Norwegian Cruise Line will feature Million Dollar Quartet on board its largest ship ever, Norwegian Escape.

TICKETS

Million Dollar Quartet tickets are on sale through January 2016. Tickets to Million Dollar Quartet at the Apollo Theater are available through the Apollo Theater box office, 2540 N. Lincoln Ave, (773) 935-6100. Tickets are available online through Ticketmaster, www.ticketmaster.com.

Tickets start at $25. (Standard ticketing fees apply.)

Rush student tickets for select performances (Wed-Fri and Sun evenings only) are available 2 hours prior to curtain at the box office with valid Student ID. Student rush tickets are subject to availability.

The Apollo performance schedule is as follows: Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.; Fridays at 8:00 p.m.; Saturdays at 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.; and Sundays at 3:30 and 6:30 p.m.

For more show information, visit www.milliondollarquartetlive.com.

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