Fort Wayne Civic Theatre's Production of MEMPHIS The Musical
By: A.A. Cristi Jan. 23, 2017
From the underground dance clubs of 1950s Memphis, Tennessee, comes a hot new Broadway musical that burst off the stage with explosive dancing, irresistible songs and a thrilling tale of fame and forbidden love. Inspired by actual events, Memphis is about a white radio DJ who wants to change the world, and a black club singer who is ready for her big break.
Come along on their incredible journey to the ends of the airwaves. A journey filled with laughter, soaring emotion and roof-raising rock 'n' roll. Winner of four 2010 Tony Awards including Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical & Best Original Score.
Rated PG
Arts United Center
Downtown Fort Wayne
Performances:
Friday, February 17 at 8:00 PM
Saturday, February 18 at 8:00 PM
Sunday, February 19 at 2:00 PM
Friday, February 24 at 8:00 PM
Saturday, February 25 at 8:00 PM
Sunday, February 26 at 2:00 PM
Tickets:
$29 Adults$24 Seniors (any performance!)
$17 Age 23 and under
CAST
Huey Calhoun - Jake Wilhelm
Felicia Farrell - Fatima Washington
Delray Jones - Albert Brownlee
Gator - Ennis L. Brown, II
Bobby - Prentis D. Moore
Mama/Gladys Calhoun - Pam Good
Mr. Simmons - Christopher J. Murphy
White DJ, Collins, Father,
Gordon Grant, Ensemble - Nick Kidd Chaney
Black DJ, Be Black Trio, Ensemble - Nico DiPrimio
Ethel, Clubgoer, Ensemble - Rockell Allen
Selma (Someday Backup),
Clubgoer, Ensemble - Melanin Soulest
Bessie (Someday Backup),
Clubgoer, Ensemble - Marissa B. Knight
Laverne (Someday Backup),
Clubgoer, Ensemble - Carleen Reynolds
Clara, Mother, Ensemble - Susannah Chadwell
Wailin' Joe, Rev. Hobson,
Be Black Trio, Ensemble - Kibwe Cooper
Be Black Trio, Clubgoer, Ensemble - Tristan Robinson
Buck Wiley, Martin Holton, Ensemble - Quentin C. Jenkins
Teenager, Ensemble - Emma Browning
Double Dutch Girl, Ensemble - Maggie Leavell
Perry Como, Frank Dryer, Ensemble - Alex Leavell
Ensemble - Tyler Hanford
Ensemble- Amber Harding
Ensemble - Chelsi Kern
Ensemble - Becky Nelson
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