The stars aligned in 1956 in this true story
The stars aligned around Sun Records in 1956 for what would be an extraordinary night in music history, and Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre brings it all to the stage in the Tony Award Winning musical Million Dollar Quartet, opening Aug. 29.
The electrifying show celebrates a remarkable twist of fate that brought Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Elvis Presley together for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions ever. On Dec. 4, 1956, the four legends gathered at the place where they’d launched their careers: Sun Records recording studio in Memphis, Tenn.
Word soon leaked out of an impromptu jam session. A newspaper reporter who was there wrote, “This quartet could sell a million.” Soon, they were dubbed the “Million Dollar Quartet.” This was their only performance, a cultural flashpoint that caught rock ‘n’ roll at the moment of creation.
That legendary December night shortly before Christmas reveals an irresistible tale of broken promises, secrets, betrayal, and celebrations that is both poignant and funny.
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Relive the era with the smash-hit sensation featuring an incredible score of rock ‘n’ roll, gospel, R&B and country hits, performed live onstage by world-class actors and musicians. Showcased hit songs include: “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Fever,” “Walk the Line,” “Sixteen Tons,” “Who Do You Love?,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On,” “Hound Dog,” and more.
Making their Beef & Boards debuts are Sam C. Jones as Johnny Cash, Brian Michael Henry as Jerry Lee Lewis, Cody Craven as Carl Perkins, and Jesse Plourde as Elvis Presley. Eddie Curry reprises his role as producer Sam Phillips from Beef & Boards’ 2018 production.
Million Dollar Quartet is on stage for 48 performances through Oct. 6 in the intimate space of Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre. Tickets range from $55 to $82 and include Chef Larry Stoops’ dinner buffet and select beverages. Million Dollar Quartet is rated PG and children under age 3 are not admitted.
To see the complete performance schedule and to purchase tickets online, visit BeefAndBoards.com. Tickets are also available by calling the Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre Box Office at (317) 872-9664. Discounts are available to groups of 20 or more. Call the Group Sales department at (317) 872-0503 or email groups@beefandboards.com for details.
Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, Indiana’s only year-round professional dinner theatre, has been serving up exceptional entertainment since 1973.
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