Musical Featuring “Johnny Cash” Extends Run In Chicago

The Million Dollar Quartet has struck gold in Chicago. Rock and roll and country fans alike love the free-wheeling musical inspired by the famed 1956 recording session that brought together legends Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley. The show has been extended several times at the Apollo Theater.

On December 4, 1956, an auspicious twist of fate brought Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley together. The place was Sun Records' storefront studio in Memphis. The man who made it happen was Sam Phillips, the "Father of Rock 'n' Roll," who discovered them all. The four legends-to-be united for the only time in their careers for an impromptu recording that has come to be known as one of the greatest rock jam sessions of all time.

Featuring a treasure trove of the greatest rock 'n' roll, gospel, R&B and country hits from these music legends, including "Blue Suede Shoes," "Fever," "Sixteen Tons," "Who Do You Love?," "Great Balls of Fire," "Ghost Riders," and "Whole Lotta' Shakin' Goin' On," Million Dollar Quartet captures the infectious spirit and thrilling sounds of a singular moment when four of the music industry's most extraordinary talents, all in their creative prime, came together for one of the most memorable nights in music history.

"We are thrilled to announce we are extending our run in Chicago," said Gigi Pritzker and John Cossette, co-producers of Million Dollar Quartet. "It was always our hope that Chicago audiences would love this show. From the very first preview performance, the response has been overwhelmingly positive, exceeding our expectations and confirming our hopes."

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