| Memphis | |
| Music | David Bryan |
|---|---|
| Lyrics | David Bryan, Joe DiPietro |
| Book | Joe DiPietro |
| Productions | 2003 Beverly, Massachusetts 2004 Mountain View, California 2008 San Diego, California 2009 Seattle, Washington 2009 Broadway |
Memphis is a musical written by David Bryan (of Bon Jovi fame) (music and lyrics) and Joe DiPietro (lyrics and book) based on a concept by George W. George. The musical is loosely based on the story of Dewey Phillips, a Memphis DJ [1], one of the first white DJs to play black music in the 1950s. It premiered in the 2003-04 season at both the North Shore Music Theatre, Massachusetts, and TheatreWorks, California, and opened on Broadway on October 19, 2009.
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Production history
The joint world premiere was at North Shore Music Theatre in Beverly, MA and TheatreWorks, Mountain View, CA during their 2003-2004 season.[2] It was a joint production by San Diego's La Jolla Playhouse for their 2008-2009 season with performances from August 19 to September 28, 2008[3] and the 5th Avenue Theater, Seattle, Washington, from January 27 to February 15, 2009.[4][5]
The musical opened on Broadway on September 23, 2009 in previews and officially on October 19, 2009 at the Shubert Theatre. The creative team includes director Christopher Ashley, choreography by Sergio Trujillo, costume design by Paul Tazewell, scenic design by David Gallo, and lighting design by Howell Binkley. The cast includes many of the cast members from the pre-Broadway productions, including Chad Kimball (as the DJ Huey Calhoun) and Montego Glover (as Felicia Farrell).[6] [7][8]
Original Broadway Cast
- Chad Kimball, Huey Calhoun
- Montego Glover, Felicia Farrell
- Derrick Baskin, Gator
- J. Bernard Calloway, Delray Jones
- James Monroe Iglehart, Bobby
- Michael McGrath, Mr. Simmons
- Cass Morgan, Gladys Calhoun
One song from the musical, "Memphis Lives in Me", is featured on the Bon Jovi box set 100,000,000 Bon Jovi Fans Can't Be Wrong
References
- ^ Devereaux, Tealy (March 10, 2009). "'Memphis' Headed to Broadway Theaters". WHBQ. http://www.myfoxmemphis.com/dpp/news/031009_Memphis_Headed_to_Broadway_Theaters. Retrieved 2009-03-10.
- ^ Connema, Richard.Regional reviewtalkinbroadway.com, January 31, 2004
- ^ BWW News Desk.Memphis OPens at LaJollabroadwayworld.com, March 5, 2008
- ^ Jones, Kenneth."Memphis, Musical of Racism and '50s Rock Radio, Gets La Jolla Playhouse Dates; Ashley Directs,"playbill.com, March 5, 2008
- ^ Berson, Misha."Theater review | "Memphis" musical is promising, but story line needs work,"seattletimes.nwsource.com, February 6, 2009
- ^ Hetrick, Adam."Rock Tuner Memphis Will Arrive at Broadway's Shubert Sept. 23,"playbill.com, June 22, 2009
- ^ Hetrick, Adam.Kimball and Glover to Make Music in Memphis on Broadway,"playbill.com, July 29, 2009
- ^ Hetrick, Adam."DiPietro and Bryan Musical Memphis Arrives on Broadway Sept. 23"playbill.com, September 23, 2009
External links
- http://www.memphisthemusical.com, Official website for Memphis on Broadway
- Internet Broadway Database listing
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