MEMPHIS - THE MUSICAL to Play Fort Wayne Civic Theatre This February
Fort Wayne Civic Theatre presents Memphis - The Musical, with book & lyrics by Joe DiPietro, music & lyrics by David Bryan, based on a concept by George W. George.
From the underground dance clubs of 1950s Memphis, Tennessee, comes a hot new Broadway musical that burst off the stage with explosive dancing, irresistible songs and a thrilling tale of fame and forbidden love. Inspired by actual events, 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. Come along on their incredible journey to the ends of the airwaves. A journey filled with laughter, soaring emotion and roof-raising rock 'n' roll. Winner of four 2010 Tony Awards including Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical & Best Original Score. Rated PG.
CAST:
Huey Calhoun - Jake Wilhelm
Felicia Farrell - Fatima Washington
Delray Jones - Albert Brownlee
Gator - Ennis L. Brown, II
Bobby - Prentis D. Moore
Mama/Gladys Calhoun - Pam Good
Mr. Simmons - Christopher J. Murphy
White DJ, Collins, Father, Gordon Grant, Ensemble - Nick Kidd Chaney
Black DJ, Be Black Trio, Ensemble - Nico DiPrimio
Ethel, Club-goer, Ensemble - Rockell Allen
Selma (Someday Backup), Club-goer, Ensemble - Melanin Soulest
Bessie (Someday Backup), Club-goer, Ensemble - Marissa B. Knight
Laverne (Someday Backup), Club-goer, Ensemble - Carleen Reynolds
Clara, Mother, Ensemble - Susannah Chadwell
Wailin' Joe, Rev. Hobson, Be Black Trio, Ensemble - Kibwe Cooper
Be Black Trio, Club-goer, Ensemble - Tristan Robinson
Buck Wiley, Martin Holton, Ensemble - Quentin C. Jenkins
Teenager, Ensemble - Emma Browning
Double Dutch Girl, Ensemble - Maggie Leavell
Perry Como, Frank Dryer, Ensemble - Alex Leavell
Ensemble - Tyler Hanford
Ensemble- Amber Harding
Ensemble - Chelsi Kern
Ensemble - Becky Nelson
CREATIVE TEAM:
Director & Choreographer - Leslie Beauchamp
Music Director - Eunice Wadewitz
Stage Manager - Matthew Christian
Assistant Stage Managers - Jensen Davis & Minelli Manoukian
Performances will play the Arts United Center - Downtown Fort Wayne: Friday, February 17 at 8:00 PM; Saturday, February 18 at 8:00 PM; Sunday, February 19 at 2:00 PM; Friday, February 24 at 8:00 PM; Saturday, February 25 at 8:00 PM; and Sunday, February 26 at 2:00 PM.
Tickets: $29 Adults; $24 Seniors (any performance!); $17 Age 23 and under. Tickets online at fwcivic.org or call (260) 424-5220. Box Office Hours - Monday-Friday from Noon to 6 pm; Saturdays - day of performance - located in the front of the Arts United Center - 303 E. Main Street - Fort Wayne, IN.
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