Memphis: A New Musical

Run Time:
2 hours and 30 minutes, with one intermission
Opened: October 19, 2009
Closing: August 05, 2012

Memphis: A New Musical - 2009 - Broadway Tickets, News, Info & More

From the rockin' dance halls of Memphis, Tennessee comes this hot and bothered new Broadway musical with heart, soul and energy to burn. Set in the turbulent south in the 1950s, it is the story of Huey Calhoun, a white radio DJ whose love of good music transcends race lines and airwaves. Get ready to experience all the exuberance and the emotion... the beauty and the controversy... of a wondrous, defining time in our history. You're tuning in to Memphis, so turn up that dial!



MEMPHIS features a brand new score with music by Bon Jovi's founding member/keyboardist David Bryan and lyrics by Bryan and Joe DiPietro (I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change), who also pens the musical's book. Bryan and DiPietro also collaborated on the current award-winning off-Broadway hit, The Toxic Avenger. MEMPHIS is based on a concept by the late George W. George (producer of the Tony nominated Bedroom Farce and the film My Dinner With Andre), with direction by Tony nominee Christopher Ashley (Xanadu) and choreography by Sergio Trujillo (Jersey Boys).

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Memphis
3 / 10

Memphis wants to be a happy musical. That's what my companion said as we were heading home from the theatre, and she is entirely correct. This new show by Joe DiPietro (book and lyrics) and David Bryan (music and lyrics; he's from the band Bon Jovi) reminded me more than anything else of one of those dopey MGM musicals from the '30s and '40s—the kind where Mickey Rooney would bound into some producer's officer, insert himself at the piano before anyone can throw him out, and start plunking out a catchy tune which, miraculously, would suddenly be played by an unseen orchestra while Mickey sang the lyric. And then Judy Garland, as the producer's secretary or something, would wander in and even more miraculously start to sing the second verse. This sort of thing happens throughout Memphis. Honest.

Memphis hits right notes
9 / 10

"Memphis" isn't out to revolutionize musical theater, but its embrace of old-fashioned pleasures is immensely gratifying. Nowhere is this approach more obvious than in the emotionally charged "Colored Woman." Alone in the spotlight, Glover simultaneously lifts up the show and stops it dead in its tracks. Of such thrills, Broadway is made.

Tony-Winning MEMPHIS Headed to West End in 2014? by Robert Diamond - November 28, 2013

When the Tony-winning MEMPHIS closed on Broadway in 2012, producers announced that a West End production was coming soon. According to the UK Daily Mail, soon could be in 2014, at the Shaftesbury Theatre in London's West End, following a scheduled run of THE PAJAMA GAME.

Breaking News: Deal in Place for Movie Adaption of Tony-Winning MEMPHIS by Robert Diamond - October 15, 2012

Deadline.com reports that a deal is now in place for Belle Pictures and the Mark Gordon Company to head a film adaption of Memphis at Warner Brother's Aclon Entertainment. The film will be produced by Mark Gordon, Molly Smith and Alcon's Andrew Kosove and Broderick Johnson with a new script by Tony-winner Joe DiPietro.

BWW Reviews: Pantages Hosts MEMPHIS, the Musical That Has It All by Don Grigware - August 2, 2012

Now on its national tour, Memphis docks at the Pantages for two weeks only through August 12, and the production is thrilling from top to bottom with a great book, great score, sensational direction and choreography and a truly fantastic cast of triple threat actors, singers and dancers. Memphis is one those rare shows that gives the audience a realistic picture of radio and the emergence of television as it took possession of the nation in the early 50s.

Tonner Doll Company to Release MEMPHIS 'Huey' and 'Felicia' Figures by Kelsey Denette - August 2, 2012

Tonner Doll Company plans to release their very first Broadway collection: The Memphis Collection. Inspired by the 2010 Tony Award-winning Broadway musical Memphis, this collection will feature the fashions straight from the stage.

MEMPHIS Red Carpet Streams Live at Pantages Theatre Tonight, 7/31 by BWW News Desk - July 31, 2012

In celebration of the L.A. premiere of the 2010 Tony-Winning Best Musical MEMPHIS, the Pantages Theatre is hosting a fully produced red carpet broadcast which will be streamed live on the official Pantages Theatre UStream and Facebook pages tonight, July 31, 2012, from 7 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.

MEMPHIS Will Recoup Investment on Broadway by Closing by Robert Diamond - July 30, 2012

The producers of the 2010 Tony Award-winning Best Musical MEMPHIS announced today that the production will recoup its $12 million investment as of its final performance on Broadway on Sunday, August 5, 2012 after 30 previews and 1,166 regular performances. MEMPHIS opened on October 19, 2009 at Broadway's Shubert Theatre (225 W. 44th Street), having begun previews on September 23rd.

MEMPHIS Red Carpet to Stream Live at Pantages Theatre, 7/31 by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2012

In celebration of the L.A. premiere of the 2010 Tony-Winning Best Musical MEMPHIS, the Pantages Theatre is hosting a fully produced red carpet broadcast which will be streamed live on the official Pantages Theatre UStream and Facebook pages on July 31, 2012, from 7 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.

BWW Interviews: Bryan Fenkart Brings MEMPHIS to San Diego by E.H. Reiter - July 25, 2012

Interview with Bryan Fenkart, who plays Huey, the DJ that dared to play the music he loved on the radio for all to hear. MEMPHIS is about a white radio DJ who wants to change the world and a black club singer who is ready for her big break. For tickets and show time information please go to www.broadwaysd.com

MEMPHIS Comes Home to San Diego, Now thru 7/29 by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2012

MEMPHIS the 2010 Tony Award-winner for Best Musical, opens at the San Diego Civic Theatre tonight, July 24 for a limited engagement and will play through July 29th.

BWW TV: MEMPHIS Performs at Broadway in Bryant Park 2012! by BroadwayWorld TV - July 26, 2012

The event continued this week with performances from the asts of GHOST (Richard Fleeshman, Caissie Levy, Da'Vine Joy Randolph), ZARKANA (Jason Nious, Jeremie Robert, Michael Duffy, Tom Cholot, Daniel Passer, Larry Wayne Wilson, Federico Pisapia, Vincenzo Schiavo, Giuseppe Schiavo, Marco Senatore, Keith Paraska, Peter Fand), SISTER ACT (Rashidra Scott, Alena Watters, Lael Van Keuren), MEMPHIS (Kevin Massey, Dan'yelle Williamson) and WICKED (Donna Vivino, Kate Fahrner). Click below to check out the performances from the cast of MEMPHIS, which included 'Colored Woman,' and 'The Music of My Soul' and more!

Photo Exclusive: Bon Jovi Drummer Tico Torres Visits MEMPHIS by BWW News Desk - July 9, 2012

BroadwayWorld brings you exclusive photos from last night at MEMPHIS. Tico Torres, the drummer for Bon Jovi, brought his family to the show to support his friend David Bryan. Check out photos of Torres with Montego Glover, Adam Pascal, Derrick Baskin, and James Monroe Iglehart below!

Stage Tube: Adam Pascal Sings 'Memphis Lives In Me' on Good Day New York! by Stage Tube - June 29, 2012

Broadway and MEMPHIS star Adam Pascal stopped by Good Day New York this morning to treat audiences to a live performance of 'Memphis Lives in Me,' one of the show's most iconic numbers. Check out the performance and photos of Pascal's visit below!

Breaking News: Tony-Winning MEMPHIS to Close on Broadway August 5; West End Production Coming Soon by Robert Diamond - June 26, 2012

The producers of the 2010 Tony Award-winning Best Musical MEMPHIS announced tonight that the production will play its final performance on Broadway on Sunday, August 5, 2012 after 30 previews and 1,166 regular performances. MEMPHIS opened on October 19, 2009 at Broadway's Shubert Theatre (225 W. 44th Street), having begun previews on September 23rd.

STAGE TUBE: Jared Zirilli Chats with LYSISTRATA JONES' LaQuet Sharnell on 'Broadway Boo's!' by Stage Tube - June 23, 2012

Jared Zirilli (of FAT CAMP, Original Broadway Cast of LYSISTRATA JONES, WICKED, TWILIGHT the Musical) brings you episode 27 of the Jared Zirilli Blog and his sixth interview installment of 'Jared's Broadway Boo's!' with LaQuet Sharnell of SWEET CHARITY, LION KING, MEMPHIS, and LYSISTRATA JONES.

BWW Reviews: MEMPHIS at the Kennedy Center is mmmmmmmmm Marvelous! by Charles Shubow - June 18, 2012

See the four-time Tony Award winner and you won't miss a beat.

MEMPHIS Comes Home to San Diego, 7/24-29 by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2012

MEMPHIS the 2010 Tony Award-winner for Best Musical, opens at the San Diego Civic Theatre on July 24 for a limited engagement and will play through July 29th.

Memphis: A New Musical FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Memphis: A New Musical has had 4 productions including Regional (US) which opened in 2004, Broadway which opened in 2009, US Tour which opened in 2011 and West End which opened in 2014.
Best Musical , , Best Book of a Musical for Joe DiPietro, Best Costume Design of a Musical for Paul Tazewell, Best Direction of a Musical for Christopher Ashley, Best Orchestrations for Daryl Waters, Best Orchestrations for David Bryan, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for David BryanBest Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Joe DiPietro and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for David Bryan.
Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical for Joe DiPietro Best Costume Design of a Musical for Paul Tazewell Best Direction of a Musical for Christopher Ashley Best Orchestrations for Daryl Waters Best Orchestrations for David Bryan, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for David Bryan, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Joe DiPietro, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for David Bryan, .
Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Sergio Trujillo, Outstanding Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Memphis, Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Sergio Trujillo, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Christopher Ashley, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Joe DiPietroOutstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for David Bryan and Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for David Bryan.
Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Sergio Trujillo, Outstanding Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Memphis Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Sergio Trujillo and Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Christopher Ashley Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Joe DiPietro Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for David Bryan Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for David Bryan.

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