MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET OPEN - New World Stages Auditions

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


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SEEKING (for possible future replacements in the Off-Broadway, Tour and Chicago companies):

[ELVIS] – 20s; male; actor/singer/guitar player to portray Elvis in his 20s at the beginning of his career. Must be familiar with his music and able to play guitar; should sound and look somewhat like Elvis without being an “impersonator”. PRINCIPAL

For the auditions, actors will be asked to prepare an Elvis Presley song (or a song in that style or from the era) and accompany themselves on the guitar. In the production, Elvis sings:

“Memories Are Made Of This”
“That’s All Right”
“Long Tall Sally”
“Peace In The Valley”
“Party”
“Hound Dog”



[JERRY LEE LEWIS] – 20s; male; actor/singer/pianist; he was rock & roll’s legendary piano prodigy and celebrated “Last Man Standing.” Must be a superb piano player, able to play like Jerry Lee Lewis; fun, energetic; comic skills a plus. PRINCIPAL

For the auditions, actors will be asked to prepare a Jerry Lee Lewis song (or song in that style or from the era) and accompany themselves on the piano. In the production, Jerry Lee Lewis sings:

“Real Wild Child”
“Great Balls Of Fire”
“Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On”



[CARL PERKINS] – mid 20s; male; actor/singer/guitar player (lead guitar); he was the American pioneer of rockabilly music and best known for his song “Blue Suede Shoes”; Must be an excellent lead guitarist. PRINCIPAL

For the auditions, actors will be asked to prepare a Carl Perkins or Elvis Presley song (or song in that style from that era) and accompany themselves on the guitar. An amp will be provided. In the production, Carl Perkins sings:

“Matchbox”
“Who Do You Love?”
“My Babe”
“See You Later, Alligator”



[JOHNNY CASH ] – mid 20s; male; actor/singer/guitar player to portray Johnny cash at the dawn of his epic career. Must be familiar with his music and able to play guitar; tall; should sound and look somewhat like Johnny without being an “impersonator”. PRINCIPAL

For the auditions, actors will be asked to prepare a Johnny Cash song (or song in that style from that era) and accompany themselves on the guitar. In the production, Johnny Cash sings:

“Folsom Prison Blues”
“Sixteen Tons”
“I Walk The Line”
“Riders In The Sky”