Million Dollar Quartet has announced its new Chicago cast: Emmy Award-winning actor David Lago (Elvis Presley), accomplished musician/performer Lance Lipinsky (Jerry Lee Lewis), Chicago musician and actor Gabe Bowling (Carl Perkins), and Jeff Award nominee Sean Sullivan (Johnny Cash). The cast also includes Tim Decker ("Father of Rock 'n' Roll" Sam Phillips) and original Chicago cast members Kelly Lamont (Elvis' girlfriend Dyanne), Billy Shaffer (Fluke/Drummer) and Chuck Zayas (Jay Perkins/Bass). The new cast will begin performances on February 3, 2010.
Following a successful 15-month-long run in Chicago, actors Eddie Clendening (Elvis Presley), Lance Guest (Johnny Cash), Levi Kreis (Jerry Lee Lewis) and Rob Lyons (Carl Perkins) will open Million Dollar Quartet on Broadway at the Nederlander Theatre, 208 W. 41st Street, with previews beginning March 13, 2010, and opening April 11, 2010.
Million Dollar Quartet today announces an extension of the Chicago production at the Apollo Theater, 2540 N. Lincoln Ave. The new block of tickets for performances through May 30, 2010, will be on sale Friday, January 22, 2010. Tickets are available through the Apollo Theater box office, 2540 N. Lincoln Ave and online at www.ticketmaster.com.
"Million Dollar Quartet's run thus far in Chicago has been spectacular. In fact, our audiences have been growing steadily and the feedback we receive about the fascinating story, rockin' music and excellent musicianship never ceases," comments Producer John Cossette.
Producer Gigi Pritzker adds, "We are so pleased to be opening this amazing show on Broadway with its original Chicago quartet. Eddie, Lance, Levi and Rob have been working hard these past 15 months to bring the story, music and characters alive. We are confident in the new Chicago cast members and are thrilled that the show will be playing simultaneously in New York and Chicago."