Million Dollar Quartet
1 Hour and 40 Minutes, with no intermission
Million Dollar Quartet - 2010 Broadway History , Info & More
Nederlander Theatre (Broadway)
208 W. 41st St. New York, NY 10036
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 features a treasure trove of the greatest rock 'n' roll, gospel, R&B and country hits from these music legends, including such iconic songs as "Blue Suede Shoes," "Fever," "Sixteen Tons," "Who Do You Love?," "Great Balls of Fire," "Riders in the Sky," "I Walk the Line," "Folsom Prison Blues," and "Whole Lotta' Shakin' Goin' On." MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET captures the infectious spirit, freewheeling excitement and thrilling sounds of a singular moment when four of the music industry's most extraordinary talents, all in their creative prime, came together for one of the most memorable nights in music history.
Million Dollar Quartet - 2010 - Broadway Cast
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Million Dollar Quartet
9 / 10
What exactly is it that makes the new musical 'Million Dollar Quartet' so damn enjoyable and invigorating? Is it the pure simplicity and rapid-fire energy of four rock 'n' roll legends performing their signature tunes for 100 blissful minutes? Is it the charisma and talent of the actors who portray these legendary figures Whatever the case, it's one hell of a winner.
Million Dollar Quartet
8 / 10
Broadway's parade of musicals for people who grew up on rock rather than show tunes continues with 'Million Dollar Quartet,' which eschews the music of Richard Rodgers and Stephen Sondheim for the sounds of Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash. By placing the latter gentlemen among the dramatis personae and lacing the proceedings with a fair deal of historical dramatis, authors Colin Escott and Floyd Mutrux and director Eric Schaeffer have come up with a crowdpleaser that mixes jukebox and story into a satisfying whole, while the knockout performances keep the joint jumpin' with great balls of fire.
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Million Dollar Quartet History
Other Productions of Million Dollar Quartet
| 2010 | Broadway |
Original Broadway Production Broadway |
| 2011 | West End |
Original London Production West End |
| 2011 | Off-Broadway |
Off-Broadway Transfer Off-Broadway |
| 2011 | US Tour |
National Tour US Tour |
Million Dollar Quartet - 2010 Broadway Awards and Nominations
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Drama Desk Awards | utstanding Musical Revue | Million Dollar Quartet |
| 2010 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical | Levi Kreis |
| 2010 | Tony Awards | Best Book of a Musical | Colin Escott |
| 2010 | Tony Awards | Best Book of a Musical | Floyd Mutrux |
| 2010 | Tony Awards | Best Musical | Relevant Theatricals |
| 2010 | Tony Awards | Best Musical | John Cossette Productions |
| 2010 | Tony Awards | Best Musical | American Pop Anthology |
| 2010 | Tony Awards | Best Musical | Broadway Across America |
| 2010 | Tony Awards | Best Musical | James L. Nederlander |
| 2010 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical | Levi Kreis |
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