MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Welcomes Darlene Love, 12/9
by BWW News Desk - December 9, 2010
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, Broadway's new hit musical, welcomes Darlene Love to the cast of the Tony nominated Best Musical for a special performance during the finale of the Thursday evening, December 9 performance at the Nederlander Theatre (208 West 41st Street).
Mayor Bloomberg Declares December 4 MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET DAY
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 6, 2010
On Saturday, New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg declared December 4, 2010 "MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Day" in honor of the 54th anniversary of the real life jam session which brought together Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins together a legendary jam session.
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET to Welcome Darlene Love 12/9
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 23, 2010
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, Broadway's new hit musical, is pleased to announce that Darlene Love will join the cast of the Tony nominated Best Musical for a special performance during the finale of the Thursday evening, December 9 performance at the Nederlander Theatre (208 West 41st Street).
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Welcomes Darlene Love, 12/9
by Jessica Lewis - November 23, 2010
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, Broadway's new hit musical, is pleased to announce that Darlene Love will join the cast of the Tony nominated Best Musical for a special performance during the finale of the Thursday evening, December 9 performance at the Nederlander Theatre (208 West 41st Street).
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Welcomes Ray Benson For One Night Only Jam Session
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2010
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, Broadway's new hit musical, welcomes Ray Benson, front man for the Western swing band Asleep at the Wheel and nine-time GRAMMYTM Award winner, for a special performance during the finale of the Tuesday evening, November 16 performance at the Nederlander Theatre (208 West 41st Street).
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Welcomes Ray Benson For One Night Only Jam Session
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 9, 2010
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, Broadway's new hit musical, is pleased to announce that Ray Benson, front man for the Western swing band Asleep at the Wheel and nine-time GRAMMY™ Award winner, will join the cast of the Tony nominated Best Musical for a special performance during the finale of the Tuesday evening, November 16 performance at the Nederlander Theatre (208 West 41st Street).
Photo Coverage: Jerry Lee Lewis in Budapest
by Robert Diamond - October 31, 2010
U.S. rock and roll and country music singer and pianist (and part of the real-life MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET showcased 8 times a week on Broadway) Jerry Lee Lewis performed in concert in Budapest October 31, 2010.
STAGE TUBE: Lesley Gore Takes the Stage with MDQ!
by Jessica Lewis - October 29, 2010
Yesterday evening, Gore took the stage of the Nederlander Theatre to join the cast of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET in the special encore. Click below to see her performances of 'When Will I Be Loved' and 'It's My Party.'
Lesley Gore Joins MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET 10/28
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2010
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET welcomes Lesley Gore has for a special performance with the cast of the Tony nominated Best Musical for Thursday evening, October 28 at the Nederlander Theatre (208 West 41st Street). Gore had been announced for an earlier performance, but had to postpone.
Lesley Gore Set for MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET 10/28
by Robert Diamond - October 13, 2010
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET announced that Lesley Gore has rescheduled her special performance with the cast of the Tony nominated Best Musical for Thursday evening, October 28 at the Nederlander Theatre (208 West 41st Street). Gore had been announced for an earlier performance, but had to postpone.
Photo Flash: Paula Deen Visits MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET
by Jessica Lewis - October 12, 2010
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 Announces New Block of Tix On Sale 10/1
by BWW
News Desk - September 30, 2010
Beginning Friday, October 1, 2010, a new block of tickets will be on sale for performances through May 30, 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.
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Announces New Block of Tix On Sale 10/1
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 29, 2010
Beginning Friday, October 1, 2010, a new block of tickets will be on sale for performances through May 30, 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.
Lesley Gore Postpones MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Appearance
by Robert Diamond - September 22, 2010
Originally scheduled for a special performance on September 24th with the cast of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, it's been announced that Lesley Gore must now postpone that appearance.
Gore will reschedule her appearance with MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET for a date in October. An exact date will be announced shortly.
BWW EXCLUSIVE: Lesley Gore Talks QUARTET, Bio Show & CARRIE
by Robert Diamond - September 17, 2010
This afternoon I was lucky enough to score some talk-time with legendary recording artist, Oscar-nominated songwriter and the most iconic female pop singer of the 60s, Ms. Lesley Gore. She will be appearing in Broadway's hit jukebox musical MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET one night only on Friday night, September 24th, but in this SOUND OFF SPECIAL INTERVIEW she opens up about her illustrious and accomplished career in the studio and on the stage - and also onscreen in an oh-so-classic BATMAN with Julie Newmar - as well some breaking news about her new biographical musical using both the stacks of hit songs she is so famous for and some newly written compositions. As if all that - and compelling recollections of time spent with Liza Minnelli, Jerry Lee Lewis, Quincy Jones, Laura Nyro (almost) and many more - weren't enough, we also have some breaking news about the future of her brother, a world-famous songwriter in his own right due to FAME, Michael Gore's infamous Broadway musical CARRIE may be making its way back to the boards very soon - which is the epitome of good news for Broadway babies who have wanted to know! Bloody lucky Broadway will be to have CARRIE - and the disarmingly warm and exceptionally delightful Lesley Gore!
Lesley Gore Takes the Stage with MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, 9/24
by Jessica Lewis - September 16, 2010
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, Broadway's new hit musical, is pleased to announce that Lesley Gore will join the cast of the Tony nominated Best Musical for a special performance during the finale of the Friday evening, September 24 performance at the Nederlander Theatre (208 West 41st Street).
Photo Coverage: Jerry Lee Lewis Joins MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET
by Monica Simoes - September 11, 2010
Music legend Jerry Lee Lewis, the last surviving member of the real ‘Million Dollar Quartet,' joined the cast of the Tony nominated Best Musical MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET for a special encore during the Friday evening, September 10 performance.