The Cast of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET To Give Free Performance At The Navy Pier 6/19

The cast of the smash hit Million Dollar Quartet, Chicago’s beloved musical inspired by the famed 1956 recording session that brought together legendary rock ‘n’ roll icons Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley, and throngs of excited music-lovers....

The free concert is set to take place on Friday, June 19 at 5:00 p.m. The stars of Million Dollar Quartet will draw crowds to the Dock Street Stage, playing two 20-minute sets of beloved hits including “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Great Balls of Fire,” and “Who Do You Love,” among others.

On December 4, 1956, an auspicious twist of fate brought Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley together at Sun Records’ storefront studio in Memphis. The man who made it happen was Sam Phillips, the “Father of Rock ’n’ Roll,” who discovered them all. The four legends-to-be united for the only time in their careers for an impromptu recording that has come to be known as one of the greatest rock jam sessions of all time.  Featuring a treasure trove of the greatest songs ever recorded, Million Dollar Quartet captures the infectious spirit and thrilling sounds of a singular moment when four of the music industry’s most extraordinary talents came together for one of the most memorable nights in music history.

Directed by Floyd Mutrux and Eric Schaeffer, with a book by Colin Escott and Floyd Mutrux, Million Dollar Quartet is produced by John Cossette Productions and Dee Gee Theatricals. The Chicago production of Million Dollar Quartet stars Eddie Clendening as Elvis Presley, Lance Guest as Johnny Cash; Levi Kreis as Jerry Lee Lewis; and Rob Lyons as Carl Perkins. Kelly Lamont plays Elvis' girlfriend Dyanne and Brian McCaskill plays the "father of rock and roll" Sam Phillips. Billy Shaffer (drums) plays the role of Fluke and Chuck Zayas (bass) plays Jay Perkins.

Tickets to Million Dollar Quartet at the Apollo Theatre are currently on sale and available through the Apollo Theater box office, 2540 N. Lincoln Ave, (773) 935-6100. Tickets are available online through Ticketmaster, www.ticketmaster.com. Tickets are $25-$64.50. Rush student tickets are available for $20.

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