Following its success in the West End, Las Vegas and on Broadway, this worldwide smash-hit musical is inspired by the famous recording session that brought together rock ‘n’ roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for the first and only time. Read more …
On December 4, 1956, these four star musicians gathered at Sun Records in Memphis, the studios of legendary record producer Sam Phillips (Martin Kemp), for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions ever.
If you love rock and roll and have an interest in the history of popular music, this show is a brilliant night out. You’ll be guaranteed to be on your feet and dancing in the aisles!
Million Dollar Quartet is a night of nostalgia that is not to be missed. Ending with a recreation of the picture taken of the original four those many years ago, this production will touch your soul.
Though jukebox musicals can struggle to evoke any kind of message, Million Dollar Quartet delivers powerfully emotive moments on remembering one’s origins. This imperfect performance remains worth a watch for fans of the Rock and Roll legends thanks its accurate portrayals of familiar tunes.
If the storyline that holds the show together is sketchy, everything else about it just smokes and thunders with life.
Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh from Tuesday October 24, 2017, until Saturday October 28, 2017. More info: www.edinburghplayhouse.org.uk
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