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Theatre Aquarius closes the 2017 – 18 theatre season with a hit Rock n’ Roll Musical inspired by an electrifying true story! Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis. On December 4, 1956 at Sun Studios in Memphis they played together for the first and only time!
Million Dollar Quartet brings that legendary jam session to life, featuring an incredible parade of hits like Blue Suede Shoes, Fever, That’s All Right, Sixteen Tons, Great Balls of Fire, Walk the Line, Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On, Who Do You Love?, Matchbox, Folsom Prison Blues, Hound Dog and more. They were a red-hot rock ‘n’ roll band for one unforgettable night. Experience the greatest jam session in rock n’ roll history … at Million Dollar Quartet!
Million Dollar Quartet is written by Colin Escott and Floyd Mutrux. The production is Directed by Theatre Aquarius Artistic Director Ron Ulrich, with Musical Direction by Van Wilmott and Choreography by Mike Jackson. Set and Costume Design are by Ivan Brozic, Lighting Design by Gail Ksionzyk and Sound Design by Anna-Maria Steger. The show stars Kevin Aichele, Matt Cage, Christo Graham, Marisa McIntyre, Kale Penny, Justin Ruppel, Evan Stewart and Leon Willey. The Stage Manager is Catriona MacFarlane.
Million Dollar Quartet will run from April 18 - May 12, 2018, with performances Tuesdays – Saturdays at 8pm, and Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2pm. Tickets range from $40 - $95. Opening Night is April 20, 2018 at 8pm. Tickets may be ordered online at www.theatreaquarius.org or by calling the box office at 905.522.7529 (toll free 1.800.465.7529), or in person at the Dofasco Centre for the Arts, 190 King William Street, Hamilton.
Theatre Aquarius is a recognized leader in Canadian theatre. We produce work of the highest quality, premiere new plays, develop the skills of professional artists, invest in youth and families and contribute to the quality of life in this region. We house two performing spaces and offer 9 plays every season. Theatre Aquarius acknowledges the support of the Ontario Arts Council and Canada Council for the Arts, The City of Hamilton, the Incite Foundation for the Arts, The Hamilton Community Foundation and Ron and Donna Patterson (45th Season Sponsors).
Photo: Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash perform in the Sun Studios as 'The Million Dollar Quartet', Memphis , 1956.
2018-03-28
Hamilton: Theatre Aquarius presents "Million Dollar Quartet" April 18-May 12