Memphis the Musical opened on Broadway in the fall of 2009 at the Shubert Theatre. It is a musical that is about the birth of rock ‘n’ roll in the 1950′s.

Memphis the Musical is set in Memphis Tennessee. It is about a white DJ named Huey Calhoun who has a great love for the music he hears in the black bars. He falls in love with a rising black singer named Felicia Farrell. These two characters work together to help her break out of segregated clubs and onto the radio where audiences everywhere can experience rock ‘n’ roll become popular. However, when he falls in love with this beautiful singer, there are some consequences.

Memphis was inspired by actual events and is a concept by George W. George. The musical is directed by Tony nominee Christopher Ashley, and it features lyrics and a book by Joe DiPietro. The music and lyrics are by David Bryan, one of the founding members of Bon Jovi. The cast features talented performers such as Chad Kimball, Montego Glover, Derek Baskin, Cass Morgan, and more.

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