Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival Opens the Electrifying Rock ‘n’ Roll Musical Million Dollar Quartet
National tour veterans reunite after hundreds of performances to recreate one of
rock ‘n’ roll history’s most legendary jam sessions
Center Valley, PA — June 10, 2026 — Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival (PSF) kicks off the Main Stage season of its 2026 Summer Theatre Series and celebrates its landmark 35th anniversary with the long-awaited musical Million Dollar Quartet, running June 10 through June 28 at the Labuda Center for the Performing Arts on the campus of DeSales University in Center Valley, PA.
Directed by Jim Helsinger, Artistic Director of Orlando Shakespeare Theater and a longtime favorite of Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival audiences as both a director and actor, the production reunites a cast of actor-musicians who have performed Million Dollar Quartet in regional theaters, national tours, and cruise productions across the country. Several cast members have portrayed these iconic musicians hundreds of times, bringing to the Lehigh Valley a rare musical chemistry developed through years of performing these roles.
Million Dollar Quartet tells the true story of one extraordinary night at Sun Records in Memphis, when Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, and Jerry Lee Lewis gathered for an impromptu jam session on December 4, 1956. Guided by legendary producer Sam Phillips, the evening became one of the most celebrated moments in rock ‘n’ roll history.
The musical captures these artists at pivotal moments in their young careers: Presley balancing fame and artistic freedom, Cash searching for his voice, Perkins chasing the success of “Blue Suede Shoes,” and Lewis exploding onto the scene with his wild piano style. At the center of it all is Phillips, the visionary producer whose eye for talent helped shape the sound of American music.
The score features more than 20 rock ‘n’ roll classics, including “Blue Suede Shoes,” “I Walk the Line,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “Hound Dog,” “Long Tall Sally,” and “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On.”
PSF’s production stars seasoned performer-musicians whose careers have been steeped in the music and storytelling of Million Dollar Quartet.
Dominique Scott takes on the explosive role of Jerry Lee Lewis and also serves as music director for the production. Scott returns to Pennsylvania after appearing as Drew in the Rock of Ages national tour. His credits include Million Dollar Quartet, Bandstand, Miss Saigon, and Kinky Boots.
Jeremy Sevelovitz, a multi-instrumentalist known for more than 20 regional productions of Million Dollar Quartet, plays Carl Perkins. His stage work also includes Beau: The Musical (Off-Broadway/Adirondack Theater Festival), Chasing the Song (La Jolla), and productions at Goodspeed, Florida Rep, and Actor’s Playhouse.
Nick Voss stars as Elvis Presley. Voss first gained international attention on FOX’s The X Factor with his performance of Elvis’s “Trouble.” He has since appeared on television series including Burn Notice, Talia in the Kitchen, and Every Witch Way, while performing Million Dollar Quartet and Burn the Floor for audiences nationwide.
Chance Michael Wall plays Johnny Cash. He is the creator and performer of Broadway Unplugged for Norwegian Cruise Line. In addition to previous performances in Million Dollar Quartet, Wall’s regional credits include Little Shop of Horrors, Nice Work If You Can Get It, and The Winter’s Tale.
Portraying the legendary producer Sam Phillips is John Gardiner, whose Broadway credits include Jersey Boys and A Bronx Tale. He has toured nationally with The Lion King, Jersey Boys, A Bronx Tale, and Summer: The Donna Summer Musical.
Chuck Zayas revisits the role of Brother Jay Perkins. An original Million Dollar Quartet cast member, he performed in the show’s first national tour and has appeared in thousands of performances nationwide.
Rounding out the cast, Mike Lucchetti plays Fluke. This production marks his 24th time performing the role in Million Dollar Quartet, including the national tour. Shannon Mullen plays Dyanne, whose Broadway career includes A Bronx Tale and Pretty Woman, as well as national tours of Hairspray, Legally Blonde, and Rock of Ages.
Joining Helsinger and Scott on the creative team are Guitar Tech Adam Delmedico, Sound Designer David M. Greenberg, Lighting Designer Eric T. Haugen, Scenic Designer Bert Scott, and Costume Designer Lisa Zinni. George Hamrah serves as Production Stage Manager, with Gabrielle Blanton as Assistant Stage Manager.
Million Dollar Quartet previews June 10 and 11, opens Friday, June 12, and runs through June 28.
An audio described and open captioned performance will take place on Saturday, June 20, 2:00pm.
Additional highlights:
- Join the cast for a champagne toast following the opening night performance on Friday, June 12.
- Post-show discussions and talk-backs with the actors will follow the Thursday, June 18 and June 25 performances.
- Epilogues are free behind-the-scenes discussions open to all. The Million Dollar Quartet epilogue will take place on Saturday, June 20, at 10:00am.
- The Director’s Dinner, a specialty dinner themed to the play featuring behind-the-scenes insights from director Jim Helsinger, will take place Thursday, June 11, at 5:00pm. Reservations are required and can be made online or by calling the box office.
Tickets for Million Dollar Quartet may be purchased online at pashakespeare.org, by phone at 610.282.WILL (9455), or in-person at the box office.
The production sponsors are Lee & Dolly Butz and Alvin H. Butz Construction; the co-sponsors are Diefenderfer Electrical Contractors, Fitzpatrick, Lentz, & Bubba Attorneys at Law, and The Martin Guitar Charitable Foundation; and the acting co-sponsor is Klunk & Millan Advertising.
The 2026 Season Sponsors are Kathleen Kund Nolan and Timothy E. Nolan. Associate Season Sponsors include Air Products; Mary Bongiorno; The Jeff Hunter Charitable Trust; Linda Lapos and Paul Wirth; Yvonne Payne and Edward Spitzer; The Szarko Family; and Harry C. Trexler Trust.
Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival’s 2026 Summer Theatre Series, themed “Legends and Legacy,” celebrates the Festival’s 35th anniversary and 30 years as the Official Shakespeare Festival of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Running now through August 2, the full season lineup can be found here at pashakespeare.org