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Memphis - The Musical at Civic Center of Greater Des Moines

Dates: 4/24/2012 - 4/29/2012

Theatre:

Civic Center of Greater Des Moines


221 Walnut Street
Des Moines, IA,Des Moines 50309

Phone: 5152462300

Running Time: 2 hours and 30 minutes, which includes a 15 minute intermission.


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Memphis - The Musical is on tour and hits the Des Moines Civic Center in Des Moines, IA, showing from 24 Apr 2012 to 29 Apr 2012.
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".

Ages: Memphis may be inappropriate for children aged 12 and under. Children under 4 years of age will not be admitted. Run time



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