BE PREPARED FOR A WHOLE LOTTA SHAKIN’ GOIN’ ON…

BE PREPARED FOR A WHOLE LOTTA SHAKIN’ GOIN’ ON

PRESENTED BY MARK GOUCHER, GAVIN KALIN & LAURENCE MYERS

FULL CASTING ANNOUNCED FOR THE RETURN OF THE SMASH HIT TONY AWARD WINNING BROADWAY & WEST END MUSICAL

ON UK & IRELAND TOUR – OPENING MARCH 2020

ELVIS PRESLEY   JOHNNY CASH   JERRY LEE LEWIS   CARL PERKINS

THE STORY OF HOW FOUR STARS MADE ROCK’N’ROLL HISTORY

FEATURING 24 OF THE GREATEST ROCK’N’ROLL HITS OF ALL TIME

★★★★

Daily Mail, The Independent, Daily Telegraph

Full casting has been announced for the UK and Ireland tour of the worldwide smash-hit musical, Million Dollar Quartet, opening March 2020.

Based on the famous recording session that brought together Rock‘n’Roll icons Elvis PresleyJohnny CashJerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for the FIRST and ONLY time, Robbie Durham (Johnny Cash), Ross William Wild  (Elvis Presley), Matthew Wycliffe (Carl Perkins) and Katie Ray (Dyanne), with the role of Jerry Lee Lewis shared across the tour by Ashley CarruthersMartin Kaye and Matthew Wycliffe, all return to the stage in their much celebrated roles in this Tony Award winning musical.

The multi-talented cast of actor-musicians join previously announced national treasure Peter Duncan, whoalso returns to the much loved musical. The Olivier Award nominee and former Blue Peter presenter reprises the role of the Father of Rock’n’Roll’, Sam Phillips, following rave reviews for his performance in the musical’s 2017 UK tour.

Inspired by a true story and back by popular demand following success on Broadway and in London’s West End, the musical opens at Southampton’s Mayflower Theatre on Tuesday 10 March, before touring to Southend, Sunderland, Cambridge, Wimbledon, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Dublin, Nottingham, Aylesbury, Bromley, Plymouth, Cheltenham, Salisbury, Bradford and Wolverhampton.

On December 4, 1956, history was made when these four ‘star’ musicians gathered at Sun Records in Memphis, the studios of legendary record producer Sam Phillips, for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions of all time.

Million Dollar Quartet brings that legendary night to life, with its extraordinary story of broken promises, secrets, and the once-in-a-lifetime celebration of four acclaimed recording artists.

This poignant musical features a score of more than 24 legendary rock hits including Blue Suede ShoesFeverThat’s All RightSixteen TonesGreat Balls of FireWalk the LineWhole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ OnWho Do You Love?MatchboxFolsom Prison Blues and Hound Dog.

The stage production is written by Colin Escott and Floyd Mutrux, directed by Olivier Award nominated Ian Talbot OBE, and includes designs by David Farley, lighting by David Howe and sound by Ben Harrison. The UK tour is produced by Mark GoucherGavin Kalin and Laurence Myers.

Don’t miss your chance to be a fly on the wall of fame and history, and join in the celebration of this red-hot rock ‘n’ roll band for one unforgettable night!