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.