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TURN UP THAT DIAL... From the underground dance clubs of 1950s Memphis, Tennessee, comes a hot new Broadway musical that bursts off the stage with explosive dancing, irresistible songs and a thrilling tale of fame and forbidden love. Inspired by actual events, MEMPHIS is about a radio DJ who wants to change the world and a club singer who is ready for her big break. Come along on their incredible journey to the ends of the airwaves -- filled with laughter, soaring emotion and roof-raising rock 'n' roll. Winner of four 2010 Tony Awards® including Best Musical, MEMPHIS played pre-Broadway at the La Jolla Playhouse and Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre, and features a Tony®-winning book by Joe DiPietro (I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change) and a Tony®-winning original score with music by Bon Jovi's founding member David Bryan. MEMPHIS is directed by Tony® nominee Christopher Ashley (Xanadu), and choreographed by Sergio Trujillo (Jersey Boys). Get ready to experience Broadway's most exciting new destination~ what AP calls "The very essence of what a Broadway musical should be."
Loved this production. The singing an dancing were phenomenal, while the storyline stayed interesting as well. Kudos to all those involved in presenting a spectacular production. I even loved the clothes, especially of the main character, Felicia. no wonder the costume designer was nominated for a Tony Award. One of the best productions i have ever seen!
Memphis was very entertaining. The plot line was rather thin but the music was wonderful.
Absolutely wonderful! Smiled through the entire event.
Show was very good. Staff was friendly Sound was fine...........................................................
Excellent production! A must see!!!! The perfornances and singing were amazing. I would recommend this play.
Musical theater is often best when dealing with societal issues. Memphis deals with race relationships in the 1950s, and while not nearly as taboo today as it was then, the writing and performance put us in that situation and did it with great effect. Good humor and great music, performed by exceptional individuals, who had me near tears at the end of the first act.
My wife and I thouroughly enjoyed this amazing production. Great singing, dancing by cast of professionals. Great seats at Clowes. Great evening.
Very impressed with this show. The music was wonderful and it was a great storyline.
The story line was similar to the real DJ Dewey Phillips; the cast was wonderful and the music was great. The instrumental live band was a great back up to the voices of the fantastic cast. Good Job Memphis! I would go see this one again.
I loved the musical "Memphis." I thought Joey Elrose's performance was quite memorable, as was most of the cast. The music played in my head the whole next day. The soundtrack has been downloaded to my library.
Memphis tells the story of the early days of rock and r&b through the prism of race relations in the early 50s. This is not a jukebox musical but rather has original songs that fit both the story and the times. The cast is very talented and enthusiastic, set and lighting great, and sound fantastic. The story is both uplifting and heartbreaking. It's a perfect touring show relying on story and performance to create a memorable theatre experience. I missed it on Broadway and am glad I got to see it.
Great dancing and singing. Plot line was compelling.
Thoroughly enjoyed this evening at the theatre. Casting was right on point. Vocals-incredible/Dancing- superb/Staging & Lighting-perfect. I must say our Akron's E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall is an exquisite venue for ANY production. This production was stellar.
The music, dancing and the story were great. Usually, musicals have a scanty story line, but this was a look back to the past with a credible story.
We sat in the 3rd row front & center & had an incredible experience. Such awesome actors and a story to touch all hearts. Amazing night!
Excellent cast. Very professional. Loved the music.
this is the 2nd time for my wife and i to see Memphis. we had to see it again. this time we took 2 of our adult children and another couple we are friends with. it was great to see the show but really great to watch our kids and friends reactions during parts of the show. they all loved it. the music, the dancing, the message....just so well done. do yourself a favor and spend an evening seeing the wonderful show.
"MEMPHIS" was FANTASTIC...and was one of the best productions I have ever seen! This is entertainment at its best!
Excellent, enjoyed this show very much. Actors were excellent and music was great.
I found Memphis to be very entertaining, but it won't stick out as one of the great Broadway Musicals. There is not much of a plot (think Hairspray moved from Baltimore to the deep south, same time frame, same racial themes) but there doesn't need to be. It is mostly a vehicle for the music and songs. I think it is about 95% music and 5% dialogue. Most musicals have at least one song that makes it as a popular song outside of the play ("Memory", "Tonight", "Oklahoma", and "I Could Have Danced All Night" come to mind), but so far not so with Memphis. Good lively music, very talented cast, but nothing about Memphis rises to the superlative.
