Million Dollar Quartet

Million Dollar Quartet at Noel Coward Theatre

Why see Million Dollar Quartet?

The biggest rock 'n'roll band that never was

Million Dollar Quartet returns to London for the Christmas season as part of its UK tour, starring actor-singer Martin Kemp as Sam Phillips! The Tony Award-winning jukebox musical is a staged recreation of the famed jam session between four of music's most extraordinary talents - Elvis Presley, Jonny Cash, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis. This smash-hit musical is not just an electrifying performance of some of the golden eras most memorable songs, but a unique glance into the lives and personalities of people known only through musical fame, revealing not only passions, friendships and fame, but jealousy and questionable loyalties.

WHAT IS MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET ABOUT?

On 4 December 1956, in a time of musical metamorphosis, a remarkable thing happened. Four young musicians gathered together at Sun Studios in Memphis for the first (and only) time in their careers. Elvis Presley, Jonny Cash, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis, who had all been discovered by the founder of Sun Records, Sam Phillips, are brought together to make music and lively conversation.

After being launched into musical stardom by Sun Records, Elvis had since departed. Cash was a fast-rising star, but was torn between gospel and pop. Perkins, harbouring more than a little resentment about his "Blue Suede Shoes", is hunting for his next hit; and wild and cocky Jerry, the youngest of the four, is Sam Phillips' most recent signing. Tales of how each artist reached that point and what is planned for the future unravel in an explosive evening, and what began as a simple recorded jam session turned out to be one of the most prominent nights in rock 'n roll history. .

Key Information

Audience

Recommended age for children is 8 years and up.

Run Time

90 minutes with no intermission

Dates

Finished 14 Jan 2012

Cast

Martin Kemp as Sam Phillips
Martin Kaye as Jerry-Lee Lewis
Robbie Durham as Johnny Cash
Ross William Wild as Elvis Presley
Matt Wycliffe as Carl Perkins
Katie Ray as Dyanne.

Creative

Written by Colin Escott and Floyd Mutrux
Produced by Simon Friend and Mark Goucher
Designed by David Farley
Lighting design by David Howe
Directed by Ian Talbot


Reviews

Our review

Entertaining, thrilling, enjoyable

You don't have lived through the 50s to enjoy Million Dollar Quartet, it's a musical with enough energy and charisma to thrill all.

Natalie Vincent

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Customer reviews

21 reviews, average rating: (4.1 Stars)

Adrian Appley

Most enjoyable.

Wow ... this is an incredible show and as a rock 'n' roll fan I found the story very interesting. It was fast moving and Jerry Lee was superb. Thank you so much. ... Read more

C.Giblin

Fantastic! Loved every second of it!

I took my husband to see this tonight, as a Valentine's gift. He was really looking forward to it and me, I was just going because he wanted to see it. I'm so glad I was there, it was amazing, brilliant! From the moment they started playing I was mesmerised. I was dancing in my seat! :-) I left the theatre feeling excited and laughing and happy. If you're not sure whether to go or not, just do! ... Read more

Bevkan

Super production

We saw the London show last night, absolutely brilliant from the minute it started to the closing notes... vibrant, full of energy and emotion, foot tapping, hand clapping.... superb cast. Highly recommended. What a brilliant start to the new year theatre calendar, setting the standards..A step back in history where you really felt part of the memorable day in 1956. ... Read more
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