MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Adds Special Holiday Finale

Million Dollar Quartet, the Tony-nominated 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, is celebrating the holidays by adding a special number for a limited time. For the holidays only, the classic 1958 song "Run, Run, Rudolph" has been added to the finale of the show. The production continues to break box office records at the Apollo Theater, 2540 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago. Tickets are available at the Apollo box office, phone (773) 935-6100, and online through Ticketmaster, www.ticketmaster.com.

"Run, Run, Rudolph" was popularized in 1958 by Chuck Berry. The song (also known by the title "Run, Rudolph, Run") was written by Johnny Marks and Marvin Brodie and published by St. Nicholas Music (ASCAP).

Million Dollar Quartet has also added performances for the holidays, including two special New Year's Eve performances, which will include a toast to celebrate the holiday and a rockin' rendition of "Auld Lang Syne."

Tickets are now on sale through May 29, 2011. Gift certificates, perfect for holiday gifts, are available at the Apollo Theater box office, 2540 N. Lincoln Ave, (773) 935-6100. Million Dollar Quartet CDs are available online, www.milliondollarquartetlive.com; t-shirts and other merchandise are available at the theatre.

The schedule for the weeks of Christmas and the New Year follows:
Tuesday, December 20 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, December 21 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, December 22 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Friday, December 23 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 24 2:00 p.m.
Monday, December 26 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, December 27 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, December 28 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, December 29 7:30 p.m.
Friday, December 30 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
Friday, December 31 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.

Million Dollar Quartet features Brandon Bennett (Elvis Presley), accomplished musician/performer Lance Lipinsky (Jerry Lee Lewis), Chicago musician and actor Gabe Bowling (Carl Perkins), Jeff Award nominee Sean Sullivan (Johnny Cash), Tim Decker ("Father of Rock 'n' Roll" Sam Phillips), Heather Marie Marsden (Elvis' girlfriend Dyanne), Dan Leali (Fluke/Drummer) and Brad Ber (Jay Perkins/Bass).

The Chicago production continues to break box office records at the Apollo Theater, 2540 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago. Tickets are on sale through May 31, 2011 at the Apollo box office, phone (773) 935-6100, and online through Ticketmaster, www.ticketmaster.com. For more information, visit www.milliondollarquartetlive.com.

Producer Gigi Pritzker comments, "Million Dollar Quartet has been a hit in Chicago, New York, London, and on its national tour. Million Dollar Quartet is about to enter its 4th year in Chicago, and it remains as fresh, energetic and engaging as always-partially due to the more than 20 rock 'n' roll hits in the show and the tremendous talent on stage. We are thrilled to open this new block of tickets for sale and we are grateful for the continued support of Chicago audiences."

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