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Memphis at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

Dates: (6/12/2012 - 7/1/2012 )

Theatre:

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts


2700 F Street
Washington,DC 20566

Phone: 202.467.4600

Tickets: $39-$115

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This four-time Tony Award winner, including Best Musical, begs you to turn up the dial. Inspired by actual events, Memphis introduces a white radio DJ who wants to change the world and a black club singer who is ready for her big break.

Turn up that dial… from the underground dance clubs of 1950s Memphis, Tennessee, comes a hot new Broadway musical that bursts 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--filled with laughter, soaring emotion, and roof-raising rock ‘n' roll. Winner of four 2010 Tony Awards(r) including Best Musical, Memphis features a Tony(r)-winning book by Joe DiPietro (I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change) and a Tony(r)-winning original score with music by Bon Jovi founding member David Bryan. Directing is Tony(r) nominee Christopher Ashley (Xanadu) and choreography is by Sergio Trujillo (Jersey Boys)

Tony Awards and Nominations for Memphis

Year Category
2010 Best Musical Winner



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