Wednesday, March 4, 2009
MEMPHIS (the musical) to Open on Broadway
Posted by John Branston on Wed, Mar 4, 2009 at 4:00 AM
Based on a concept by George W. George (producer of the Tony nominated Bedroom Farce and film: My Dinner With Andre), MEMPHIS features a book & lyrics by Joe DiPietro (I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change), and music & lyrics by Bon Jovi founding member David Bryan, in his Broadway debut. The new musical is directed by Tony nominee Christopher Ashley (Xanadu) and choreographed by Sergio Trujillo (Jersey Boys).
"Our audience went crazy for Memphis. Not since Hairspray had we seen this kind of response to a brand new musical. Memphis's combination of dynamic music, exciting staging, and moving story really got Seattle buzzing about the show -- and they haven't stopped yet," said David Armstrong, Producing Artistic Director of Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre.
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