MEMPHIS Book & Lyrics by Joe DiPietro, Music & Lyrics by David Bryan Directed by Joanna May Hunkins Music directed by Jordan Cooper June 14-July 1, 2018 (preview June 14, opening night June 15) Performances are Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 7pm, Sundays at 2pm in the Alma Theater Equity and Non-Equity Auditions February 23-24 Friday 6-11pm, Saturday 10am-6pm in the Cleveland Heights Community Center with audition details, requirements, and appointment booking specifics to follow for ages 15+.
From the underground dance clubs of 1950’s Memphis, Tennessee, comes the Tony and Olivier Award-winning 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. Audiences will be taken on an 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 including Best Musical and two 2015 Olivier Awards, Memphis features a Tony-winning book by Joe DiPietro and a Tony-winning original score with music by Bon Jovi founding member David Bryan.