Thursday, October 26, 2017
A Whole Lotta Shaking Going On This Month in Columbus!
You’ve seen the iconic picture of the Million Dollar Quartet - Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, and Carl Perkins - playing together at Sun Studios. Now, experience the story behind that famous photograph, and what might have happened when some of the greatest musical legends of all time hung out together on that memorable night. The Springer Theater puts it all on stage with Million Dollar Quartet, a musical running from Nov. 2 - 19.
From the Springer’s description of this award winning, Broadway musical:
The Tony Award Winning musical, Million Dollar Quartet is set on December 4, 1956, when an extraordinary twist of fate brought Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley together at Sun Records in Memphis for The greatest impromptu recording session of all time. Million Dollar Quartet brings that legendary December night to life with an irresistible tale of broken promises, secrets, betrayal and celebrations that is both poignant and funny.
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. Don’t miss your chance to be a fly on the wall of fame as the “Million Dollar Quartet” performs their greatest rockabilly, gospel and country hits.
Show dates are November 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, and 18 at 7:30 PM & November 5, 12, and 19 at 2:30PM. Make plans now as tickets are going fast!
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