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Memphis: A New Musical 2009 - Articles Page 9

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: MEMPHIS' Todrick Hall Sings For IT GETS BETTER
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 12, 2010


MEMPHIS star and American Idol alum Todrick Hall is the latest star to join the 'It Gets Better' campaign, created to remind kids to stay strong.

MEMPHIS Visits the CBS's 'The Early Show,' 10/2
by BWW News Desk - October 2, 2010


The cast of Broadway's Tony Award winning Best Musical MEMPHIS will perform 'Someday' and 'Steal Your Rock ‘n' Roll' live on CBS News' 'The Early Show' on Saturday, October 2nd in the 8am hour.

MEMPHIS Visits the CBS's 'The Early Show,' 10/2
by Jessica Lewis - September 29, 2010


The cast of Broadway's Tony Award winning Best Musical MEMPHIS will perform 'Someday' and 'Steal Your Rock ‘n' Roll' live on CBS News' 'The Early Show' on Saturday, October 2nd in the 8am hour.

Photo Coverage: Tony di Napoli's Honors MEMPHIS!
by Linda Lenzi - September 24, 2010


Last night, September 23, the stars of Memphis were honored with a Wall of Fame painting at Tony di Napoli's restaurant to kick off the new Broadway season and celebrate the cast's one year anniversary on Broadway. The painting was created by Dan May. Valerie Smaldone produced and emceed the event, which was hosted by Tony di Napoli's Bruce Dimpflmaier.

Clark, Kimball & More Lead BROADWAY SINGS FOR EAT’S SUPPER! 9/20
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2010


Emerging Artists Theatre will present BROADWAY SINGS FOR EAT'S SUPPER! Monday September 20th at the Prince George Ballroom ** featuring Victoria Clark, Capathia Jenkins, Ryan Duncan, Chad Kimball, Sebastian LaCause & more **

Photo Flash: MEMPHIS Launches Fallon's 'Broadway Week!'
by Jessica Lewis - September 14, 2010


As BroadwayWorld reported earlier, last night, September 13, 'Late Night with Jimmy Fallon' launched its first ever LNJF Broadway Week. The week will showcase all the biggest hits the Great White Way has to offer, from pounding punk rock to 60s swing. Each night this week, Jimmy will welcome a different Broadway musical to the Late Night studios.

Photo Coverage: MEMPHIS Records for 'Carols For A Cure'
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - September 10, 2010


Yesterday, September 9, the cast of Broadway's MEMPHIS recorded a number for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS annual Carols for a Cure Album, which features Broadway casts performing holiday standards in the style of their musical's numbers. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the MEMPHIS recording session and brings you photo coverage below!

Photo Coverage: MEMPHIS Plays Joe's Pub for Broadway Impact
by Monica Simoes - August 24, 2010


Broadway Impact presented the final installment of 'Broadway Impact's Summer Concert Series at Joe's Pub' last night, August 23. This monthly concert featured cast members from Broadway shows, highlighting the theatre community's ongoing commitment to marriage equality. This final concert featured cast members from the 2010 Tony-winning Best Musical, Memphis. BroadwayWorld was on hand to capture the performance and brings you complete photo coverage below.

MEMPHIS Cast Sings For Broadway Impact 8/23
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2010


Broadway Impact is excited to announce the final installment of 'Broadway Impact's Summer Concert Series at Joe's Pub.' This monthly concert features cast members from Broadway shows and highlights the theatre community's ongoing commitment to marriage equality

Nominations Announced for 2010 Hewes Design Awards
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 19, 2010


Nine theater artists will be honored by the Henry Hewes Design Awards Committee during the presentation of its 46th Annual Awards in a luncheon ceremony this fall. Eighty-one theater artists were nominated for outstanding artistry in 46 productions presented during the 2009-2010 New York theater season. (A complete list of nominees follows this awards announcement.)

RIALTO CHATTER: Timberlake, Efron Interested in MEMPHIS Film?
by Robert Diamond - August 19, 2010


Back in May, the New York Post reported that pop-star Justin Timberlake had been expressing interest in starring in a film version of the Tony-winning musical, MEMPHIS. Now, with Zac Efron having just made his second visit to the musical, they're speculating that he's interested in the part as well.

STAGE TUBE: MEMPHIS Discusses Their Broadway Impact Show
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 18, 2010


The 2010 Tony Award winning cast of Memphis talks about their upcoming benefit show for Broadway Impact at Joe's Pub! Monday August 23rd at 7pm.

MEMPHIS Perform for Broadway Impact, 8/23
by Ilan Mester - August 17, 2010


James Iglehart, Rhett George, Bryan Fenkart, Danielle Williamson, Brad Bass and Bryan Langlitz, among others, will perform during Broadway Impact's final summer concert series at Joe's Pub on Aug. 23 at 7 p.m.

Broadway Impact, MEMPHIS, LA CAGE Celebrate End of Prop 8, 8/9
by BWW News Desk - August 9, 2010


Prop 8 has been ruled unconstitutional and Broadway Impact is going to celebrate! Monday August 9th from 7-9pm at the popular midtown bar, THERAPY, The Broadway community will come together to celebrate the END of Prop 8! This historic landmark decision is a huge step forward towards full equality under the law for all Americans.

Broadway Impact, MEMPHIS, LA CAGE Celebrate End of Prop 8, 8/9
by Nicolas Coburn - August 6, 2010


Prop 8 has been ruled unconstitutional and Broadway Impact is going to celebrate! Monday August 9th from 7-9pm at the popular midtown bar, THERAPY, The Broadway community will come together to celebrate the END of Prop 8! This historic landmark decision is a huge step forward towards full equality under the law for all Americans.

Clark, Kimball & More Lead BROADWAY SINGS FOR EAT’S SUPPER! 9/20
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 2, 2010


Emerging Artists Theatre will present BROADWAY SINGS FOR EAT'S SUPPER! Monday September 20th at the Prince George Ballroom ** featuring Victoria Clark, Capathia Jenkins, Ryan Duncan, Chad Kimball, Sebastian LaCause & more **

MEMPHIS Cast Sings For Broadway Impact 8/23
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 20, 2010


Broadway Impact is excited to announce the final installment of 'Broadway Impact's Summer Concert Series at Joe's Pub.' This monthly concert features cast members from Broadway shows and highlights the theatre community's ongoing commitment to marriage equality

Montego Glover Talks MEMPHIS, African-Americans, and Theatre
by Nicolas Coburn - July 16, 2010


Essence.com recently interviewed Tony Award-nominee Montego Glover on her two roles -- as 'Felicia' in the Tony Award-winning Best Musical MEMPHIS, and as a role model for African-American performers and theatergoers.

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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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