MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Debuts at CCP This Friday Night

Cumberland County Playhouse will present Million Dollar Quartet, the Tony Award-winning musical that electrified Broadway, on the Mainstage in Crossville, running April 28-June 9.

"I'm so excited to work with these talented artists as they bring these music legends to life and relive rock 'n' roll history," said CCP producing director Bryce McDonald, who directs the show. "This show is filled with an amazing energy and I'm confident that Playhouse audiences are going to love it!"

The Playhouse has assembled a group of multi-talented artists from across the country for this production of the hit musical, inspired by the incredible true events of December 4, 1956, when Sam Phillips, the "Father of Rock 'n' Roll," brought together four music giants - Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Elvis Presley - for one of the greatest impromptu recording sessions ever.

Playhouse stalwart Daniel Black (The Addams Family) will play the "King of Rockabilly" Carl Perkins, and Ross Griffin (A Sanders Family Christmas) will perform as the feisty and flamboyant Jerry Lee Lewis. Two Playhouse newcomers complete the legendary quartet: Edward La Cardo as Elvis Presley and Stephen Edwards Horst as Johnny Cash.

McDonald's cast also includes Molly Dobbs (A Chorus Line) as Presley's girlfriend, Dyanne, and Playhouse artistic director Britt Hancock (The Odd Couple), who will portray Sam Phillips, who brings the group together for this historic jam session.

"I'm thrilled at the opportunity to play this visionary producer," said Hancock. "And it's truly a privilege to be working with such a talented cast."

Playhouse musicians Tony Greco and Chet Hayes round out the cast as bassist Brother Jay and Fluke the drummer. All of the performers in Million Dollar Quartet will be playing instruments live on stage as their iconic characters, under the musical direction of Ron Murphy.

Million Dollar Quartet tickets are available by calling (931) 484-5000 or online at www.ccplayhouse.com.

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