Kerry Clawson of the Akron Beacon Journal calls Memphis "explosive" and "moving" Full Beacon Journal Review: https://bit.ly/3abNXby The story of a time in America when music brought people together - and changed the world!
From the underground dance clubs of Memphis, Tennessee during the 1950's 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. Memphis is about a white radio DJ in the 1950's 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 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.
Memphis runs February 20th through March 8th in our Founders Theater. Show times are Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. There is also one morning performance on Tuesday, March 3rd at 10:00 a.m. Tickets are $11 -$27 and can be purchased by calling 330-836-2626 or by visiting www.weathervaneplayhouse.com<http://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com> (Standard ticketing fees apply). Memphis is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide, 1180 Avenue of the Americas, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10036. (866) 378-9758 www.theatricalrights.com<http://www.theatricalrights.com> CAST Huey Calhoun ADAM VIGNEAULT Felicia Farrell BROOKE JAI Delray Jones MIGUEL OSBOURNE Gator JAHLIL UNDERWOOD Bobby JONATHAN MERECHANT Gladys Calhoun TONYA DUUS Mr. Simmons GARY DAVIS White DJ/Mr. Collins/Gordon Grant/Ensemble SCOTT K. DAVIS Wailin' Joe/Reverend Hobson/Ensemble JAE SNOW Be Black Trio/Ensemble RANJE PEARSON, Jr. Someday Backup Singer/Ensemble GABRIELLE GONZALEZ Someday Backup Singer/Ensemble DELISA MEDLEA Gator/Ensemble KODEE WILLIAMS Be Black Trio/Ensemble KAILYN MACK Be Black Trio/Ensemble ALEXIS NELSON Clara/Ensemble GINA MARAFIOTE Buck Wiley/Perry Como/Frank Dryer/Ensemble DANE LEE Martin Holden JOHN P. O'NEILL Ensemble MAKENNA BIRD, HEATHER CULOTTA, ABBIE ELLIS, ISAAC HAAS, CALA HENDERSON, BONITA JENKINS, CAYLA NAPOLEON, JESSE OYSTER, RANJE PEARSON Jr., JUDE PEPE, MELANIE SCOTT, CHRISTIAN SIMS, BRYAN TUTWILEY THE CREATIVE TEAM RICHARD MORRIS, JR. Director/Scenic Designer NEHEMIAH SPENCER Choreographer ED RIDLEY, Jr. Musical Director TIFFANY BIRD Stage Manager PRUDENCE STEPHENSON Assistant Stage Manager JACK-ANTHONY INA Lighting Designer/Master Electrician PAMELA PARKS COSTA Properties Designer KATIE ROWLAND Sound Designer JASEN J. SMITH Costume Designer KATHY KOHL Assistant Technical Director JOHN COYNE House Sound Technician