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BIO

Born in England, Colin Escott lives near Nashville, Tennessee. He is the author of several books, including Good Rockin' Tonight: Sun Records and the Birth of Rock 'n' Roll, the first in-depth account of the Sun Records story. He coproduced "Hank Williams: Honky Tonk Blues" for PBS and BBC, and won a Grammy for The Complete Hank Williams on Mercury Records. He is a consultant to Time Life Music.

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Book of a Musical

Colin Escott, Million Dollar Quartet

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MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Comes to Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara

Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara (ETC) will bring to its subscribers and audiences the second production of its 2024/2025 season, MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET. Performances begin next month.
Review: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET at Arizona Broadway Theatre

The real strength of Arizona Broadway Theatre's production of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET is the cast – the excellent musician/performers who, while avoiding the imitation of certain obvious well-known character traits in their portrayals, manage to recreate specific elements of their real-life counterparts in a way that most of us will recognize and delight in.
Video: First Look at MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET at North Shore Music Theatre

Get a first look at  Bill Hanney's award-winning North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT)'s production of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET featuring the music of Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Elvis Presley. The jukebox musical will rock the NSMT stage through Sunday, October 6, 2024.
Review: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET at Casa Manana, Fort Worth TX

There's a ''Whole Lotta Shakin' Going On' under the Dome at Casa Manana as Rock'n Roll hits Fort Worth!
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET CHRISTMAS Comes to New Stage Theatre in December

Million Dollar Quartet Christmas will come to New Stage Theatre in December. The musical features a book by Colin Escott. Performances run December 4-7, 12-14, 17, 19-21, 2024 at 7:00 p.m., and December 8, 15, & 22, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.
Review: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET at Titusville Playhouse

On Tuesday evening, December 4, 1956, in Memphis, Tennessee, while a winter chill bit into passersby at the corner of Union Avenue and Marshall Avenue something big was heating up the studio of Sun Records on that very same corner. Sun Records founder and producer, Sam Phillips had brought together a group of young musicians who were just starting out on their long and storied careers, for that one night only, to jam together. At the time, that gathering may have been unremarkable, but looking back years later, Mr. Phillips called the group the “Million Dollar Quartet” – since it was made up of what would become some of the biggest names in Rock and Roll – Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, and Elvis Presley. And while the recordings of that night took many years to be released, audiences have the chance to witness the gathering for themselves on stage in MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET – the latest musical offering at the Titusville Playhouse. And believe me - this gathering is electric, exciting and thrilling to witness.
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET to be Presented at North Shore Music Theatre

North Shore Music Theatre will present MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, featuring the legendary music of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins.
Peninsula Players Hosts Pre-Show Seminar With Musician Paul Sowinski

Musician and Door County educator Paul Sowinski will lead a pre-show seminar at Peninsula Players Theatre on Thursday, August 8, at 6:30 p.m., in conjunction with the theater’s production of “Million Dollar Quartet,” an electrifying musical of rock ‘n’ roll history. 
Photos: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET at Paramount Theatre

Check out production photos for Million Dollar Quartet, custom-produced for Paramount’s new Stolp Island Theatre, here!
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET to be Presented at Bell Theater in Holmdel

The Axelrod Performing Arts Center will present the smash hit musical Million Dollar Quartet this summer. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Cast Set for MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET at Paramount Theatre

Million Dollar Quartet is being presented at Paramount Theatre this summer. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Peninsula Players Theatre Announces 89th Seasonn Artistic Company

Peninsula Players Theatre, America's oldest professional resident summer theater, has announced its artistic company and creative teams for its 89th season, performing June 18 through October 20, 2024. 
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET and BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL Join Summer Season at The Cape Playhouse

The Cape Playhouse will continue its 98th summer season with the Tony-nominated musical MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET directed by Tony Award nominee Hunter Foster, and the Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL, directed and choreographed by David Ruttura and Joyce Chittick.
Review: Musical Theatre West Brings MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Back to Life in Long Beach

More like one elongated impromptu jam session than a typical musical, Musical Theatre West's new production of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET doesn't involve a complex storyline, but instead focuses on imagining what it must have been like to be in the room where music history happened. The resulting concert-like jukebox musical is a rollicking good time.
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Comes to Grand Theatre's Spriet Stage

Through Tennessee’s infamous Sun Records and one legendary night with Presley, Cash, Lewis, and Perkins – London, Ontario’s international music footprint will be on full display with an extended run of Million Dollar Quartet, the final production of the Grand Theatre’s 2023/24 season.
Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara Reveals 2024-25 Season

Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara has announced its 2024-2025 season: “Legends and Legacies.” Featuring an electrifying lineup of timeless classics and contemporary masterpieces sure to captivate audiences! 
Photo Exclusive: First Look At 5-Star Theatricals' MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET

See exclusive first look photos of 5-STAR THEATRICALS rockin' production of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, opening tonight at the Kavli Theatre at the Bank of America Performing Arts Center.
5-Star Theatricals Opens 2024 Season With MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET

5-STAR THEATRICALS will open its 2024 season with MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET next month. Performances run March 15 - March 24.
Milwaukee Rep Announces PRELUDE TO A KISS THE MUSICAL World Premiere and More for 2024/25 Season

Milwaukee Repertory Theater announces its 2024/25 Season, featuring award-winning titles, world premieres, and more. Get all the details in the press release attached.
Review: THE MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Rocks the Stage at TexArts Theatre

'Million Dollar Quartet' is a must-see musical that transports audiences back in time to witness the genesis of rock 'n' roll and the seismic impact of Sun Records on popular music. With its stellar cast, electrifying performances, and unforgettable soundtrack, it's a celebration of creativity, innovation, and the enduring power of music to transcend boundaries and unite people across generations.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Colin Escott written?

Colin Escott has written 2 shows including Million Dollar Quartet (Bookwriter), Baby It's You! (Bookwriter).

What awards has Colin Escott been nominated for?

and Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Million Dollar Quartet.

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