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Run Time:
2 hours and 30 minutes, with one intermission
Opened: October 19, 2009
Closing: August 05, 2012

Memphis: A New Musical - 2009 Broadway History , Info & More


From the rockin' dance halls of Memphis, Tennessee comes this hot and bothered new Broadway musical with heart, soul and energy to burn. Set in the turbulent south in the 1950s, it is the story of Huey Calhoun, a white radio DJ whose love of good music transcends race lines and airwaves. Get ready to experience all the exuberance and the emotion... the beauty and the controversy... of a wondrous, defining time in our history. You're tuning in to Memphis, so turn up that dial!



MEMPHIS features a brand new score with music by Bon Jovi's founding member/keyboardist David Bryan and lyrics by Bryan and Joe DiPietro (I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change), who also pens the musical's book. Bryan and DiPietro also collaborated on the current award-winning off-Broadway hit, The Toxic Avenger. MEMPHIS is based on a concept by the late George W. George (producer of the Tony nominated Bedroom Farce and the film My Dinner With Andre), with direction by Tony nominee Christopher Ashley (Xanadu) and choreography by Sergio Trujillo (Jersey Boys).


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STAGE TUBE: NY Knicks Sing with Cast of MEMPHIS in New Webseries!
by Nicole Rosky - March 22, 2011


In all all new webseries entitled 'The Andy and Landry Show,' New York Knicks rookies Andy Rautins and Landry Fields visit the Shubert Theatre to get song writing tips from the cast of Broadway's MEMPHIS. In this first episode, the duo learns and performs a themesong for thier new show. Click below to check it out!

MEMPHIS to Hit Movie Screens Four Nights Only - April 28 - May 3!
by Robert Diamond - March 17, 2011


MEMPHIS, Broadway's current Tony Award® winning Best Musical, is hitting big screens nationwide for an exclusive four-night run on Thursday, April 28; Saturday, April 30; and Tuesday, May 3 at 7:30 p.m., with a special matinee on Sunday, May 1 at 12:30 p.m. (all times are local). This is the first time the current Tony Award®-winning Best Musical will be presented in movie theaters while concurrently running on Broadway. In addition to the electrifying musical, audiences will be treated to an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the musical that won four 2010 Tony Awards® and continues to play to sold out houses on Broadway. MEMPHIS was captured live in performance with the original Broadway cast for this special Fathom event presentation.

Photo Coverage: MEMPHIS Joins Sardi's Wall Of Fame
by Walter McBride - March 11, 2011


Yesterday, Montego Glover and Chad Kimball were joined by Sardi's president Max Klimavicius and their MEMPHIS co-stars to celebrate the unveiling of their Sardi's caracitures. BroadwayWorld was on hand and brings you photo coverage below!

Fremantle Corp. to Distribute MEMPHIS Video Internationally
by Jessica Lewis - March 10, 2011


The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that the Canadian distributor Fremantle has acquired the international rights to Broadway's MEMPHIS. They write: 'Toronto-based Fremantle will start shopping the two-hour, HD musical special event from Broadway Worldwide at MIP-TV 2011.'

Nancy Opel Joins MEMPHIS as Mama, John Jellison Takes Over as Mr. Simmons
by Robert Diamond - February 22, 2011


The 2010 Tony winning Best Musical MEMPHIS announced today that Nancy Opel has joined the cast of MEMPHIS as 'Mama.' Opel will begin performances on Tuesday, March 15th. Along with Opel, current cast member John Jellison will take over the role of 'Mr. Simmons,' also beginning performances on Tuesday, March 15th. Cass Morgan and Michael McGrath will play their final performances on Sunday, March 13th.

TV: NYC Public School Kids Surprise MEMPHIS with 'Steal Your Rock & Roll' Dance
by Jessica Lewis - February 5, 2011


World-renowned watchmaker Audemars Piguet partnered with Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA) and the Tony Awards on Thursday, to host more than 1,000 underserved New York City Public School Students at their very first Broadway show. Through 'Inspire Change,' an initiative launched by the producers of Memphis, students from 11 public schools throughout the 5 boroughs of Manhattan enjoyed this special performance of Memphis in addition to in-school workshops and a 'talk-back' with the cast and producers of the show and representatives from the Tony Awards.

Photo Coverage: MEMPHIS Treats 1000 NYC Public School Student to First Broadway Show
by Monica Simoes - February 4, 2011


World-renowned watchmaker Audemars Piguet partnered with Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA) and the Tony Awards today, to host more than 1,000 underserved New York City Public School Students at their very first Broadway show. Through 'Inspire Change,' an initiative launched by the producers of Memphis, students from 11 public schools throughout the 5 boroughs of Manhattan enjoyed this special performance of Memphis in addition to in-school workshops and a 'talk-back' with the cast and producers of the show and representatives from the Tony Awards.

Photo Flash: Backstage with MEMPHIS at GMA
by Kelsey Denette - January 31, 2011


The cast of Broadway's Tony Award winning Best Musical MEMPHIS performed 'Steal Your Rock ‘n' Roll' live on ABC's 'Good Morning America' on Friday, January 28th. Critically acclaimed MEMPHIS won four 2010 Tony Awards including Best Musical, Best Original Score (David Bryan and Joe DiPietro), Best Book (Joe DiPietro), and Best Orchestrations (David Bryan and Daryl Waters).

STAGE TUBE: Backstage with MEMPHIS at GMA
by Kelsey Denette - January 31, 2011


The cast of Broadway's Tony Award winning Best Musical MEMPHIS performed 'Steal Your Rock ‘n' Roll' live on ABC's 'Good Morning America' on Friday, January 28th. See a backstage look below!

STAGE TUBE: MEMPHIS Performs 'Steal Your Rock And Roll' on 'Good Morning America'
by Jessica Lewis - January 28, 2011


The cast of Broadway's Tony Award winning Best Musical MEMPHIS performed 'Steal Your Rock ‘n' Roll' live on ABC's 'Good Morning America' This morning, January 28th in the 8am hour. Click below for the performance.

MEMPHIS Performs on ABC's Good Morning America 1/28
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 27, 2011


The cast of Broadway's Tony Award winning Best Musical MEMPHIS will perform "Steal Your Rock 'n' Roll" live on ABC's "Good Morning America" on Friday, January 28th in the 8am hour.

MEMPHIS to be Filmed Live for Nationwide Digital Cinema Distribution!
by Robert Diamond - January 13, 2011


The 2010 Tony Award® winning Best Musical MEMPHIS will be captured live-in-performance by Broadway Worldwide for high definition exhibition in digital cinemas nationwide this spring. For the first time ever, audiences around the country will be able to experience Broadway's current Tony Award® winning Best Musical in their own home town movie theatre during its Tony Award®-winning year. The Broadway production of MEMPHIS will be captured live during regularly scheduled performances January 18-21st at the Shubert Theatre, utilizing multiple high definition cameras and 96 tracks of sound recording.

MEMPHIS Announces Snow Day Offer
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 11, 2011


Stay warm at the Shubert Theatre with a special snow day offer to Tony® winning Best Musical MEMPHIS. Bring this code - ME4FANS- to the Shubert Theatre Box Office (225 W. 44th St) or visit www.Broadwayoffers.com and save 40% on orchestra and mezzanine tickets for the Wednesday, January 12th 2pm and 8pm performances.

MEMPHIS Celebrates 500th Performance On Broadway 12/29
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 28, 2010


MEMPHIS, winner of four 2010 Tony Awards including Best Musical, celebrates its 500th performance on Wednesday, December 29th at 2pm at the Shubert Theatre.

MEMPHIS Welcomes The Apprentice For Backers Audition 10/28
by TV News Desk - October 28, 2010


In an upcoming episode of "The Apprentice" airing on Thursday, October 28, 2010 at 10pm/9pm central, contestants will be given the challenge of holding a backers audition for two new Broadway musicals on stage at Broadway's Shubert Theatre, home to the 2010 Tony Award-winning Best Musical MEMPHIS.

MEMPHIS Welcomes The Apprentice For Backers Audition 10/28
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 21, 2010


In an upcoming episode of "The Apprentice" airing on Thursday, October 28, 2010 at 10pm/9pm central, contestants will be given the challenge of holding a backers audition for two new Broadway musicals on stage at Broadway's Shubert Theatre, home to the 2010 Tony Award-winning Best Musical MEMPHIS.

MEMPHIS Celebrates One Year on Broadway, 10/19
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2010


The winner of four 2010 Tony awards including Best Musical, MEMPHIS will celebrate its one year anniversary on Broadway Tuesday, October 19, 2010 at the Shubert Theatre.

Photo Coverage: MEMPHIS Celebrates One Year on Broadway!
by Linda Lenzi - October 18, 2010


The winner of four 2010 Tony awards including Best Musical, MEMPHIS celebrated its one year anniversary on Broadway Tuesday, October 19, 2010 at the Shubert Theatre and again on Sunday, October 17 at B.B. King.

Kimball, Glover et al. Sign on for One More Year in MEMPHIS!
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 14, 2010


The winner of four 2010 Tony awards including Best Musical, MEMPHIS will celebrate its one year anniversary on Broadway Tuesday, October 19, 2010 at the Shubert Theatre.

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Memphis: A New Musical - 2009 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2010 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Book of a Musical Joe DiPietro
2010 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Original Score David Bryan
2010 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Original Score Joe DiPietro
2010 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Original Score David Bryan
2010 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Choreography Sergio Trujillo
2010 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Musical Memphis
2010 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actor in a Musical Chad Kimball
2010 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actress in a Musical Montego Glover
2010 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Choreography Sergio Trujillo
2010 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Director of a Musical Christopher Ashley
2010 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Cass Morgan
2010 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical Joe DiPietro
2010 Tony Awards Best Costume Design of a Musical Paul Tazewell
2010 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Christopher Ashley
2010 Tony Awards Best Musical ShadowCatcher Entertainment/Vijay and Sita Vashee
2010 Tony Awards Best Musical Remmel T. Dickinson/Memphis Orpheum Group
2010 Tony Awards Best Musical Loraine Boyle/Chase Mishkin
2010 Tony Awards Best Musical Bob Bartner/Scott and Kaylin Union
2010 Tony Awards Best Musical Dan Frishwasser
2010 Tony Awards Best Musical Patty Baker
2010 Tony Awards Best Musical Jocko Productions
2010 Tony Awards Best Musical Broadway Across America
2010 Tony Awards Best Musical Linda and Bill Potter
2010 Tony Awards Best Musical Lauren Doll
2010 Tony Awards Best Musical Junkyard Dog Productions
2010 Tony Awards Best Musical Marleen and Kenny Alhadeff
2010 Tony Awards Best Musical Latitude Link
2010 Tony Awards Best Musical Jim and Susan Blair
2010 Tony Awards Best Musical Demos Bizar Entertainment
2010 Tony Awards Best Musical Land Line Productions
2010 Tony Awards Best Musical Eric and Marsi Gardiner
2010 Tony Awards Best Musical Barbara and Buddy Freitag
2010 Tony Awards Best Musical Apples and Oranges Productions
2010 Tony Awards Best Musical Dave Copley
2010 Tony Awards Best Musical Dancap Productions, Inc.
2010 Tony Awards Best Musical Alex and Katya Lukianov
2010 Tony Awards Best Musical Tony Ponturo
2010 Tony Awards Best Musical 2 Guys Productions
2010 Tony Awards Best Musical Richard Winkler
2010 Tony Awards Best Orchestrations Daryl Waters
2010 Tony Awards Best Orchestrations David Bryan
2010 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre David Bryan
2010 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Joe DiPietro
2010 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre David Bryan
2010 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Chad Kimball
2010 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Montego Glover
2009 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor in a Musical Chad Kimball
2009 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actress in a Musical (tie) Montego Glover
2009 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical Joe DiPietro
2009 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Music David Bryan
2009 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Orchestrations David Bryan

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