Million Dollar Quartet

June 10 to June 28 | Main Stage

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Four legends. One unforgettable night.

By Colin Escott and Floyd Mutrux  
Original Concept and Direction by Floyd Mutrux
Inspired by Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins
Directed by Jim Helsinger
Music Director: Dominique Scott

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June 10 to June 28 | Main Stage

On December 4, 1956, Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins descend on Sun Studio in Memphis. What follows is one of the greatest impromptu jam sessions in music history. Guided by visionary producer Sam Phillips—the “Father of Rock ‘n’ Roll”—the night crackles with soaring music while careers hang in the balance. Featuring over 20 chart-topping hits including “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Great Balls of Fire,” and “I Walk the Line,” this is a toe-tapping celebration of friendship, rivalry, and a night that ignites a revolution. A family-friendly musical celebration suitable for all ages.

Running Time: 2 hours

Million Dollar Quartet is presented through special arrangement with, and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide 1180 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 640, New York, NY 10036. www.theatricalrights.com

Originally developed and produced by Relevant Theatricals, John Cossette Productions and Northern Lights, Inc. at the Goodman Theatre, Robert Falls, Artistic Director – Roche Shulfer, Executive Director and transferred to The Apollo Theatre, Chicago, IL, 2008 Produced by the Village Theatre, Issaquah, Washington, Robb Hunt, Producer – Steve Tompkins, Artistic Director, 2007 and Seaside Music Theater, Daytona Beach, FL, Tippin Davidson, Producer – Lester Malizia, Artistic Director, 2006

 

Sponsors

Alvin H. Butz

Co-Sponsors

Diefenderfer Fitzpatrick, Lentz, Bubba Martin Guitar

Acting Co-Sponsor

Klunk & Millan

Show Extras:

  • Opening Night, Friday, June 12: Join the PSF actors and staff for a friendly post-show
    champagne toast.
  • Epilogues—Join us on a Saturday morning for a discussion and a behind-the-scenes look! Gain deeper insight, share your thoughts, and ask questions. Saturday, June 20, 10:00am.
  • Meet the actors for an informal talk-back after the show: Thursday, June 18 and 25.
  • Audio Described and Open Captioned performance: Saturday, June 20, 2:00pm.
  • Director’s Dinner—Specialty dinner themed to the play with behind-the-scenes insights:
    Thursday, June 11, 5:00pm.

Show Features

Million Dollar Quartet Rocks On

Jim Helsinger is no stranger to PA Shakespeare Festival. Regular attendees may remember his performances as Lady Bracknell in The Importance of Being Earnest, Dogberry in Much Ado About Nothing, and most recently, Justice Shallow in The Merry Wives of Windsor (2024).

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In the Spotlight with Million Dollar Quartet

As You Mic It: In the Spotlight turns its attention to Million Dollar Quartet, the electrifying musical inspired by the legendary night when Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, and Jerry Lee Lewis gathered at Sun Records and made music history.

In this episode, Artistic Director Jason King Jones sits down with Jeremy Sevelovitz (Carl Perkins) and John Gardiner (Sam Phillips) to explore the people behind the influential figures in the birth of rock and roll. Their conversation looks at the friendships that shape these performances, the real-life relationship between Perkins and Phillips, and the challenge of portraying larger-than-life figures while honoring the humanity that made them remarkable.

Later, Connie Behringer speaks with director Jim Helsinger about bringing Million Dollar Quartet to the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival stage. Drawing on his decades of experience as a director, actor, and artistic leader, Helsinger reflects on working with a cast of exceptional actor-musicians, the thrill of recreating a pivotal moment in music history, and what makes this production both a celebration of iconic songs and a compelling piece of theatre.

Together, these conversations offer a closer look at the artists, collaborators, and creative process behind one of the most energetic productions of the season.

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