Million Dollar Quartet is an immersive jukebox musical set in a recreation of Sun Studio on December 4, 1956. This production brings together the iconic musical talents of Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Elvis Presley, featuring performances by Garrett Forrestal, Bill Scott Sheets, Alex Swindle, and Matt McClure. Audiences enjoy an up-close experience with classic hits like "Blue Suede Shoes" and "Folsom Prison Blues," making each performance a unique journey into rock 'n' roll history. The show has resonated with audiences since its opening, with an extended run through January 4, 2026, at the Stolp Island Theatre in downtown Aurora.
Cast and Creative Team for Million Dollar Quartet at Paramount Theatre
Cast
Brandon Pollard
Fluke
Maeghan Looney
Marion
Max Stewart
Sam Phillips
Jake Saleh
Brother Jay
Madison Palmer
Dyanne
Matt McClure
Carl Perkins
Alex Swindle
Elvis Presley
Bill Scott Sheets
Johnny Cash
Garrett Forrestal
Jerry Lee Lewis
Creative Team
Creg Sclavi
Marketing Liaison
Creg Sclavi
co-director
Jim Corti
co-director
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