A rockin-rollin’ show which hits every delicious note of a fab night out!
There is a nod to the real session with a great version of Down by the Riverside but, for the main part, this is a celebratory marriage of gig and history lesson, all rolled into one. And none-the-worse for it.
While there isn't anything here that you can't find in numerous biographies, to see what could be an extended anecdote reimagined with such vigour is a musical trainspotter's delight.
A real treat for the eyes and ears, Million Dollar Quartet is an experience not to be missed by any fan of the quartet. This is most likely the best touring production of 2016.
The testosterone-heavy cast is universally on the ball but it’s Robbie Durham‘s take on Johnny Cash that shines through and raises the hairs on the backs of necks. But there’s still something rather stiff in this jamming session. The guys need to loosen up.
Million Dollar Quartet is glorious, pure unadulterated, no-frills, high-talent entertainment at its best.
While the track list might suggest this is just another jukebox musical, the show feels as though it has been crafted with a little more care than most.
Festival Theatre, Edinburgh from Monday October 31, 2016, until Saturday November 5, 2016. More info: http://www.edtheatres.com/festival
King's Theatre, Glasgow from Monday November 14, 2016, until Saturday November 19, 2016. More info: www.theambassadors.com/kings/
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