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Million Dollar Quartet's Levi Kreis Returns to Chicago 11/1
by BWW News Desk - Nov 1, 2010


Levi Kreis, the Tony Award-winning star of Broadway's Million Dollar Quartet and former Chicago cast member (Jerry Lee Lewis), announces a solo acoustic performance on November 1, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. at the Apollo Theater, 2540 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago.

Photo Coverage: Lesley Gore Joins MDQ Onstage!
by Walter McBride - Oct 29, 2010


Yesterday evening, Gore took the stage of the Nederlander Theatre to join the cast of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET in the special encore.

STAGE TUBE: Lesley Gore Takes the Stage with MDQ!
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 29, 2010


Yesterday evening, Gore took the stage of the Nederlander Theatre to join the cast of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET in the special encore. Click below to see her performances of 'When Will I Be Loved' and 'It's My Party.'

Lesley Gore Joins MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET 10/28
by BWW News Desk - Oct 28, 2010


MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET welcomes Lesley Gore has for a special performance with the cast of the Tony nominated Best Musical for Thursday evening, October 28 at the Nederlander Theatre (208 West 41st Street). Gore had been announced for an earlier performance, but had to postpone.

Lesley Gore Set for MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET 10/28
by Robert Diamond - Oct 13, 2010


MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET announced that Lesley Gore has rescheduled her special performance with the cast of the Tony nominated Best Musical for Thursday evening, October 28 at the Nederlander Theatre (208 West 41st Street). Gore had been announced for an earlier performance, but had to postpone.

Photo Flash: Paula Deen Visits MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 12, 2010


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's Levi Kreis Returns to Chicago 11/1
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 4, 2010


Levi Kreis, the Tony Award-winning star of Broadway's Million Dollar Quartet and former Chicago cast member (Jerry Lee Lewis), announces a solo acoustic performance on November 1, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. at the Apollo Theater, 2540 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago.

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Announces New Block of Tix On Sale 10/1
by BWW News Desk - Sep 30, 2010


Beginning Friday, October 1, 2010, a new block of tickets will be on sale for performances through May 30, 2011, of Million Dollar Quartet, the Tony-nominated musical 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.

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Announces New Block of Tix On Sale 10/1
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 29, 2010


Beginning Friday, October 1, 2010, a new block of tickets will be on sale for performances through May 30, 2011, of Million Dollar Quartet, the Tony-nominated musical 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.

Lesley Gore Postpones MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Appearance
by Robert Diamond - Sep 22, 2010


Originally scheduled for a special performance on September 24th with the cast of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, it's been announced that Lesley Gore must now postpone that appearance. Gore will reschedule her appearance with MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET for a date in October. An exact date will be announced shortly.

Lesley Gore Takes the Stage with MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, 9/24
by Jessica Lewis - Sep 16, 2010


MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, Broadway's new hit musical, is pleased to announce that Lesley Gore will join the cast of the Tony nominated Best Musical for a special performance during the finale of the Friday evening, September 24 performance at the Nederlander Theatre (208 West 41st Street).

Jerry Lee Lewis to Joins MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Sep. 10!
by BWW News Desk - Sep 10, 2010


MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, Broadway's new musical sensation, is thrilled to announce that music legend Jerry Lee Lewis, the last surviving member of the real ‘Million Dollar Quartet,' will join the cast of the Tony nominated Best Musical for a special encore during the Friday evening, September 10 performance.

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Holds Open Auditions in UK in Sept.
by Jessica Lewis - Sep 9, 2010


As BroadwayWorld had previously reported, the UK is abuzz with talks of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET making its way across the pond. The show's official UK website seems to validate the rumors, as casting calls for the roles of Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash and Elvis Presley have been announced in Glasgow, London, Liverpool, Bristol, and Dublin. No word as to whether or not the show is West End-bound specifically or if any of the original Broadway cast members will be making the move.

CHATTER: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Headed to West End?
by Robert Diamond - Sep 6, 2010


UK Theatre Site WhatsOnStage.com is reporting the buzz that MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET might be headed to the West End in 2011 with talks underway. There's no word at the current time on potential opening dates or whether or on what cast members might be headed over.

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET To Perform On Fox & Friends 9/3, MDA Telethon 9/5
by TV News Desk - Sep 3, 2010


On Friday, September 3, the cast of Broadway's MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, will perform on FOX News' 'Fox & Friends' (6:00AM-9:00AM EST on Channel 44 in New York. Check local listings).

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET To Perform On Fox & Friends 9/3, MDA Telethon 9/5
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 31, 2010


On Friday, September 3, the cast of Broadway's MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, will perform on FOX News' 'Fox & Friends' (6:00AM-9:00AM EST on Channel 44 in New York. Check local listings).

Cast of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET to Play Jay Pritzker Pavilion with Free Concert 8/31
by BWW News Desk - Aug 31, 2010


The cast of the long-running, smash hit Million Dollar Quartet, Chicago's beloved musical 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, and throngs of excited music-lovers will rock the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park with a free concert on Tuesday, August 31 at 6:30 p.m. The hour-long performance is open to the public and will feature classic, crowd-pleasing rock ‘n' roll, gospel, R&B and country hits from the musical, including 'Blue Suede Shoes,' 'Great Balls of Fire,' 'Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On,' among others.

Cast of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET to Play Jay Pritzker Pavilion with Free Concert 8/31
by Lauren Wolman - Aug 28, 2010


The cast of the long-running, smash hit Million Dollar Quartet, Chicago's beloved musical 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, and throngs of excited music-lovers will rock the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park with a free concert on Tuesday, August 31 at 6:30 p.m. The hour-long performance is open to the public and will feature classic, crowd-pleasing rock ‘n' roll, gospel, R&B and country hits from the musical, including 'Blue Suede Shoes,' 'Great Balls of Fire,' 'Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On,' among others.

Jerry Lee Lewis to Join MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Sep. 10!
by Robert Diamond - Aug 18, 2010


MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, Broadway's new musical sensation, is thrilled to announce that music legend Jerry Lee Lewis, the last surviving member of the real ‘Million Dollar Quartet,' will join the cast of the Tony nominated Best Musical for a special encore during the Friday evening, September 10 performance.

STAGE TUBE: Larry Gatlin Takes the Stage with MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET
by Jessica Lewis - Aug 9, 2010


Yesterday, August 8, Grammy-winning country music star Larry Gatlin took the stage of the Nederlander Theatre to join the cast of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET in a special performance of the song 'Johnny Cash is Dead and His House Burned Down,' a song written in tribute to Cash who was a friend of Gatlin's. In addition, Gatlin wrote songs that were recorded by Cash, Elvis Presley, and Carl Perkins, three of the members of the real Million Dollar Quartet. BroadwayWorld brings you a look at his cameo below!

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