Schedule
| Monday | DARK | |
| Tuesday | 7:00PM | |
| Wednesday | 2:00PM | 8:00PM |
| Thursday | 8:00PM | |
| Friday | 8:00PM | |
| Saturday | 2:00PM | 8:00PM |
| Sunday | 3:00PM |
Important Dates
| Preview | sep 23, 09 |
| Opening | oct 19, 09 |
Time
2hrs, 30mins. (1 Intermission)
Description
Set in the turbulent south in the 1950s, Memphis is the story of Huey Calhoun, a white radio DJ whose love of good music transcends race lines and airwaves. Thanks in part to his passionate persistence, "race" music reaches the center of the radio dial, quickly exploding throughout mainstream America. But when Huey falls for a beautiful black singer he has set on the path to stardom, whether the world is really ready for this music, and their love, is put to the test.
Should I see it?
What is Memphis Like?
This rollicking new musical is like a non-stop ball of energy. From the first notes of its electrifying opening number “Underground” right up to a rousing finale called “Steal Your Rock ‘n’ Roll,” Memphis delivers one energetic song after the next, with some of the best ...
Word of Mouth Reviews
Phil, Kathleen and Maggie visit the new rock and roll musical at the Shubert Theatre.
Recent Buzz
- Montego Glover on Her Roof-Raising Broadway Turn in Memphis
- Derrick Baskin Memphis Video Blog #5: Opening Night!
- Emmy Winner Alfre Woodard Has a Blast at Memphis
- Derrick Baskin Memphis Video Blog #4: Going Potluck, Talking Props and Meeting the People
- Memphis Rocks Broadway on Opening Night
Memphis Cast & Creative
- Huey Calhoun Chad Kimball
- Felicia Farrell Montego Glover
- Gator Derrick Baskin
- Delray Jones J. Bernard Calloway
- Bobby James Monroe Iglehart
- Mr. Simmons Michael McGrath
- Gladys Calhoun Cass Morgan
- Book and Lyrics Joe DiPietro
- Music and Lyrics David Bryan
- Director Christopher Ashley
- Choreographer Sergio Trujillo
- Set Designer David Gallo
- Costume Designer Paul Tazewell
- Lighting Designer Howell Binkley
Theater Location
225 West 44th Street New York, NY