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This 2010 Tony Award-winner for Best Musical features 1950s-style rock ‘n roll and is loosely based on the career of “Daddy-O” Dewey Phillips, the eccentric 1950s Memphis disc jockey.

Story:

Huey Calhoun, an out of work, rock ‘n roll-loving white man, promises to get local black singer Felicia on the radio and immediately begins applying for disc jockey jobs at white radio stations. When Huey finally gets an opportunity, he becomes immensely popular for playing rock ‘n roll - by artists of any color - and gets Felicia on the radio as promised, beginning a romance with her that others find disturbing. As the talented Huey and Felicia continue their careers, they encounter prejudices that challenge them to consider their priorities and fight for their dreams.

: Composer and Lyricist
David Bryan

: Lyricist and Librettist
Joe DiPietro

Premiere
2011

Broadway Premiere

Theatre: Shubert Theatre

Opening Night: Oct 19, 2009

Total Performances: 1,157

Original Cast: Chad Kimball, Montego Glover, J. Bernard Calloway, James Monroe Iglehart, Cass Morgan, Derrick Baskin, Michael McGrath

Director: Christopher Ashley

Choreographer: Sergio Trujillo

Producer: Junkyard Dog Productions, Barbara Freitag, Buddy Freitag, Marleen and Kenny Alhadeff, Latitude Link, Jim and Susan Blair, Demos Bizar Entertainment, Land Line Productions, Apples and Oranges Productions, Dave Copley, Dancap Productions, Inc., Alex and Katya Lukianov, Tony Ponturo, 2 Guys Productions and Richard Winkler

Musical Director: Kenny Seymour

Orchestrations: Daryl Waters and David Bryan

Scenic Design: David Gallo

Costume Design: Paul Tazewell

Lighting Design: Howell Binkley

2011 Film Version

Movie Name: Memphis the Musical

Type: Filmed Live on Stage

Director: Don Roy King

Starring: Chad Kimball, Montego Glover, J. Bernard Calloway

Musical Numbers

Underground

The Music Of My Soul

Scratch My Itch Wailin'

Ain't Nothin But A Kiss

Everybody Wants To Be Black On A Saturday Night

Make Me Stronger

Colored Woman

Someday

She's My Sister

Radio

Say A Prayer

Crazy Little Huey

Big Love

Love Will Stand When All Else Falls

Stand Up

Change Don't Come Easy

Tear Down The House

Memphis Lives In Me

Steal Your Rock 'N' Roll

The Music Of My Soul

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Stream Online Now

: 2011 Filmed Live on Stage Version Available to Stream via BroadwayHD

CDs

: Original Broadway Cast Album

: Original London Cast Album

Sheetmusic

: Vocal Selections

Videos

: Filmed Live On Stage DVD

: Filmed Live On Stage Blu-Ray

Other

2010 Tony Award Nominations

Best Musical
Best Book of a Musical
Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
Best Orchestrations
Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical - Chad Kimball
Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical - Montego Glover
Best Direction of a Musical
Best Costume Design of a Musical

2010 Drama Desk Award Nominations

Outstanding Musical
Outstanding Actress in a Musical - Montego Glover
Outstanding Music
Outstanding Orchestrations

Outstanding Actor in a Musical - Chad Kimball
Outstanding Choreography
Outstanding Book of a Musical

2010 Drama League Award Nominations

Distinguished Production of a Musical
Distinguished Performance Award - Montego Glover

2010 Outer Critics Circle Award Nominations

Outstanding New Broadway Musical
Outstanding New Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway)
Outstanding Choreographer
Outstanding Actress in a Musical - Montego Glover
Outstanding Director of a Musical
Outstanding Actor in a Musical - Chad Kimball
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical - Cass Morgan