Memphis star Montego Glover performed for the Obamas at The Ford's Theatre's annual gala on June 6th. Singing "Colored Woman" Glover wowed the crowd. The show was telecast on July 2nd.
From the rockin' dance halls of Memphis, Tennessee comes this hot and bothered new Broadway musical with heart, soul and energy to burn. Set in the turbulent south in the 1950s, it is the story of Huey Calhoun, a white radio DJ whose love of good music transcends race lines and airwaves. Get ready to experience all the exuberance and the emotion... the beauty and the controversy... of a wondrous, defining time in our history. You're tuning in to Memphis, so turn up that dial!
MEMPHIS features a brand new score with music by Bon Jovi's founding member/keyboardist David Bryan and lyrics by Bryan and Joe DiPietro (I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change), who also pens the musical's book. Bryan and DiPietro also collaborated on the current award-winning off-Broadway hit, The Toxic Avenger. MEMPHIS is based on a concept by the late George W. George (producer of the Tony nominated Bedroom Farce and the film My Dinner With Andre), with direction by Tony nominee Christopher Ashley (Xanadu) and choreography by Sergio Trujillo (Jersey Boys).
Montego originated the role of Felicia in MEMPHIS at the La Jolla Playhouse (IRNE Award Nomination, San Diego Theatre Critics Circle Award Nomination) and reprised the role at Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre. Ms. Glover made her Broadway debut in The Color Purple (Celie and Nettie). Other roles include Ragtime (Sarah), Dreamgirls (Lorrell), Aida (Aida, IRNE Award) and Once on This Island (TiMoune, Helen Hayes Award Nomination).
To catch Glover in MEMPHIS at the Shubert Theatre, visit www.memphisthemusical.com.
