MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Extends To January 2011 At The Apollo Theater

Beginning Friday, June 18, a new block of tickets will be on sale for performances through January 2, 2011, of 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. 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.

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET features Emmy® Award-winning actor David Lago (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), Kelly Lamont (Elvis' girlfriend Dyanne), Billy Shaffer (Fluke/Drummer) and Chuck Zayas (Jay Perkins/Bass).

Following a successful 17-month-long run in Chicago, actors Eddie Clendening (Elvis Presley), Lance Guest (Johnny Cash), Tony winner Levi Kreis (Jerry Lee Lewis) and Rob Lyons (Carl Perkins) are now performing in MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET's Broadway run at the Nederlander Theatre, 208 W. 41st Street. The Broadway production opened April 11, 2010 and was nominated for three Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

Emmy Award-winning actor David Lago (Elvis Presley) celebrates more than a decade of achievement in the entertainment industry with five Emmy® nominations, in addition to his Emmy® win for his portrayal of "Raul" on the number one rated CBS soap opera, The Young and the Restless in 2005. Lago is also recognized for his recurring role of "Jeremy" on the Aaron Spelling television show 7th Heaven. The Cuban-American actor has starred in and/or produced several independent films over the past five years.

Lance Lipinsky (Jerry Lee Lewis), a Texas native, grew up studying his dad's record collection of Elvis, Roy Orbison, and his hero, Jerry Lee Lewis. These influences never left him and now, at age 24, he combines these styles in his own original music similar to early Rock & Roll, classic Country and even a touch of 1960's pop. His energetic live shows have led him all over the world, even to making his national television debut at the original Ryman Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, TN. Visit www.lancelipinsky.com for updates on his first album recording, which with use all analog equipment to emulate the timeless 1960's sound.

Gabe Bowling (Carl Perkins) has been an understudy for Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley during the Chicago run of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET. A Wisconsin native, he has toured nationally as a musician and is currently the lead guitarist for the rock band Fat J and The Pinners, and has his own side project, Gabe vs. The Sad Kids.

Sean Sullivan (Johnny Cash) was nominated for a Jeff Award for Best Principle Role for Shattered Globe's Requiem for a Heavyweight. Originally from Ohio, he has been working in Chicago since 2002, where he has appeared at TimeLine in Fiorello! and The Children's Hour; Lifeline Theatre in The Island of Dr Moreau; and BackStage Theatre Co., where he is an ensemble member and designer.

Tim Decker, longtime Chicago actor, stars in the role of Sam Phillips. He has appeared at Chicago Shakespeare, Goodman, Next, Milwaukee Rep, Touchstone, Shattered Globe, Stage Left, Famous Door, American Theatre Company, and American Blues (where he received a Principal Actor Jeff Award for his work in Toys in the Attic), among others.

Kelly Lamont, playing Elvis' girlfriend Dyanne, is a native of Chicago's south suburbs. She previously appeared at the Utah Shakespeare Festival, Milwaukee Shakespeare and L.A.'s Fullerton Civic Light Opera, among others.

Billy Shaffer (Fluke, Drummer) lives in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago and has been active in the Chicago blues scenes, playing upwards of 130 nights per year prior to his role in Million Dollar Quartet. He has played locally with notable Chicago musicians and has toured with Grand Ole Opry artists Billy Walker and Ferlin Husky.

Chuck Zayas (Jay Perkins, Bass player) has been performing on stage for more than 20 years as a bass player, singer, songwriter, band leader, sideman session player and producer. He has played rockabilly bass in Rocket 88 and is the frontman for his most recent project, The Midnight Ramblers. He performed with MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET in the Seaside production and is an original Chicago cast member.

On December 4, 1956, an auspicious twist of fate brought Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley together. The place was 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.

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET features a treasure trove of the greatest rock 'n' roll, gospel, R&B and country hits from these music legends, including "Blue Suede Shoes," "Fever," "Sixteen Tons," "Who Do You Love?," "Great Balls of Fire," "Riders in the Sky," "Whole Lotta' Shakin' Goin' On," "Folsom Prison Blues," "I Walk the Line," and "Hound Dog." MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET captures the infectious spirit, freewheeling excitement and thrilling sounds of a singular moment when four of the music industry's most extraordinary talents, all in their creative prime, came together for one of the most memorable nights in music history.

Directed by Eric Schaeffer and Floyd Mutrux, with a book by Colin Escott and Floyd Mutrux. MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET is produced by Relevant Theatricals, John Cossette Productions and Northern Lights Inc.

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET had its world premiere at Florida's Seaside Music Theatre, and was subsequently staged at the Village Theatre in Washington, breaking box office records. In Chicago, the production moved to the Apollo on November 5, 2008, following its sold-out, limited engagement at the Goodman's Owen Theatre. The Broadway production of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET is now playing at the Nederlander Theatre, 208 W. 41st Street. The Broadway production has garnered three Tony Award nominations, including Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical and Best Featured Actor in a Musical, Levi Kreis; three Drama League Award nominations; and an Outer Critics Circle Award nomination.

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET tickets are now on sale through January 2, 2011. Tickets to Million Dollar Quartet at the Apollo Theater are 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-$77.50. (Standard ticketing fees apply.)

For groups of 15 or more contact Broadway In Chicago Group Sales at 312-977-1710 or groupsales@broadwayinchicago.com.

Rush student tickets for select performances (Wed-Fri and Sun evenings only) are available 2 hours prior to curtain at the box office with valid Student ID. Student rush tickets are subject to availability.

The Apollo performance schedule is as follows: Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.; Fridays at 8:00 p.m.; Saturdays at 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.; and Sundays through the end of June and September 19-January 2, at 3:30 and 6:30 p.m. From July 4-September 12, Sunday performances are at 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. On July 4, 2010 performances are 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET will offer special family discounts at the 6:30 p.m. shows on select Sundays. Family nights are currently scheduled for June 27 at 6:30 p.m.; and July 25 and August 22 at 5:00 p.m.

Tickets to MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Family Nights are buy one, get one free. (One child under 17 will be admitted free with each adult ticket purchase.) The evenings will feature giveaways with special gifts from Million Dollar Quartet. Check www.milliondoallarquartetlive.com for upcoming Family Nights.

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET is a 90-minute, family-friendly production. Audience members of all ages are invited to laugh, clap-and even dance-during the show. For more show information, visit www.milliondollarquartetlive.com.

Photo Credit: Lance Lipinsky, Gabe Bowling, Billy Shaffer, Chuck Zayas, David Lago, Sean Sullivan

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