RIALTO CHATTER: New MEMPHIS Blog Teases Potential Tour, Film & More

A new post on the 'Memphis' blog hints at the possibility of a film version of the musical, and a potential tour, all the while promoting the limited edition of the original Broadway cast recording.

When asked if there will be a movie version of 'Memphis', the answer follows, "short answer: the movie people have been in. The movie people like what they saw." At the mention of the possibility of the musical traveling to Denver: "that all depends on the DCPA (Denver Center for the Performing Arts), but I would be seriously surprised if they didn't book it." The post also promotes the CD release of the limited edition of the cast recording, which features David Bryan track of "Memphis Lives in Me."

'Memphis' stars Chad Kimball (Huey Calhoun) andMontego Glover (Felicia Farrell) with Derrick Baskin (Gator),J. Bernard Calloway (Delray Jones), James Monroe Iglehart (Bobby), Tony nominee Michael McGrath (Mr. Simmons), and Cass Morgan (Gladys Calhoun).

The company also includes Jennifer Allen, Brad Bass, Tracee Beazer, Kevin Covert, Hillary Elk,Dionne Figgins, Rhett George, John Jellison, Sydney Morton, Vivian Nixon, John Eric Parker,Jermaine R. Rembert, LaQuet Sharnell, Ephraim Sykes, Cary Tedder, Danny Tidwell, Daniel J. Watts, Katie Webber, Charlie Williams and Dan'yelle Williamson.

In the smoky halls and underground clubs of the segregated 50's, a young white DJ named Huey Calhoun fell in love with everything he shouldn't: rock and roll and an electrifying black singer. 'Memphis' is an original story about the cultural revolution that erupted when his vision met her voice, and the music changed forever.

'Memphis' features a brand new score with music by Bon Jovi's founding member/keyboardistDavid 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).

Tickets range from $41.50 to $126.50 (including a $1.50 facility fee). The performance schedule is as follows: Tuesday - Saturday evenings at 8pm, Wednesdays and Saturdays at 2pm, and Sundays at 3pm. Beginning October 26th, Tuesday evening curtains will be at 7pm. There will be special performance times during holiday weeks.