Sunday, October 25, 2015

The Million Dollar Quartet ~ Broadway Palm Main Theatre

(Reviewer Note: I've waited to bring this to you because of the major significance of this actual and totally rare occurrence that really, truly happened on December 4th, 1956. Please see the actual photo of his happening at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Million_Dollar_Quartet
due to legal parameters, I'm not allowed to post the actual photo, but please be aware of its historical significance in our world of music. And a billion KUDOS to the actors/musicians who are, today, working their musical fingers to the bone to accurately portray these amazing artists.
After playing the nightclub and house band circuit for 30 years, and unknowingly rolled my eyes when these tunes were requested, my eyes have been opened to my judgmental attitude of days gone by. Today, to pay homage to these amazing musicians, I would refrain from the eye-rolling and happily play their music from this day forward. ~ Bekki)




THE ELECTRIFYING BROADWAY MUSICAL “MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET”
ROCKS ITS WAY ONTO THE BROADWAY PALM STAGE!

            FORT MYERS, Fla – October 2, 2015 – Broadway Palm is thrilled to present the national tour of the Broadway musical MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET playing now through November 21, 2015. This international, Tony® Award-Winning musical is inspired by the electrifying true story when four rock ‘n’ roll icons came together as a red-hot band for one unforgettable night!
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Million Dollar Quartet is set on December 4, 1956, when an auspicious twist of fate brought Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley together. Sam Phillips, the “Father of Rock ‘n’ Roll” who was responsible for launching the careers of each icon, gathered the four legendary musicians at the Sun Records storefront studio in Memphis for the first and only time. The resulting evening became known as one of the greatest rock ‘n’ roll jam sessions in history. MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET brings that legendary night to life with an irresistible tale of broken promises, secrets, betrayal and celebrations featuring timeless hits including Blue Suede Shoes, That’s All Right, Sixteen Tons, Great Balls of Fire, I Walk the Line, Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On, Fever, Folsom Prison Blues, Hound Dog and more!
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 Join Broadway Palm as they rock the house with MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, playing now through November 21, 2015. Performances are Wednesday through Sunday evenings with selected matinees. Beginning October 27, performances are Tuesday through Sunday with selected matinees. Ticket prices range from $39 to $62 with group discounts available for parties of 20 or more. Tickets are now on sale and can be reserved by calling (239) 278-4422, by visiting www.BroadwayPalm.com or by stopping by the box office at 1380 Colonial Boulevard in Fort Myers.


Playing now through November 21 is MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET!

Bring your QUARTET to see our QUARTET!

Buy FOUR tickets to any opening week (10/1/15 - 10/4/15) performance
of Million Dollar Quartet and get $10 OFF* each ticket!

This thrilling musical brings you inside the recording studio with rock 'n' roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins who came together as a red-hot rock ‘n’ roll band for one unforgettable night! You’ll hear Blue Suede
Shoes, Fever, Who Do You Love?, Great Balls of Fire, Whole Lotta 
Shakin’ Goin’ On, Folsom Prison Blues and more!

*Valid 10/1/15 - 10/4/15 ONLY for “Million Dollar Quartet.”
Not valid on previously purchased tickets or with any other offers or discounts. Reservations are required and this email must be presented at the box office to receive the discount. $10 Off valid for four tickets, per person, per email.

Get your tickets today!

PERFORMANCE TIMES


MAT - 11:45 Lunch, 1:15 Show

EVE - 5:30 Dinner, 7:30 Show
TWI - 5:30 Dinner, 7:00 Show 


Buffet and Show
Sunday - Thursday Evenings: 
$59.00

Friday & Saturday Evenings: 

$62.00

Matinees: $53.00

Children (12 and Under): 
$26.00

Show Only
Adults: $39.00; Children: $22.00
**A $3.00 per ticket fee applies for online orders**

Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre
1380 Colonial Boulevard
Fort Myers, FL 33907
(239) 278-4422
www.BroadwayPalm.com



 MY REVIEW:
I can NOT believe how many wonderful, once in an a lifetime things happen so quietly that are totally ground -breaking and amazing. Who of us had a clue about this ONE small, fast night in history when these incredible men came together, joked, snarked at and kidded each other and then created and expounded on the music they created, which was recorded.. Blows me away.

I played music in clubs for 30 years, many times as house bands. We were SOOOO tired of playing the same requests over and over and over again. And then I saw this dedication to the four. Wish I'd known this back in the day, my attitude toward the 'old, tired tunes' would have been so much different.
Continually requested, we just sighed and hopped into the tune.. again.

Watching these four, the one that caught my eye continuously was the little guy playing Jerry Lee Lewis ~ Jason Cohen. Two words for that kid, as wonderful as he was on stage, I just hope he can come out of that frenetic guy off stage, De Caf!
As Carl Perkins: Christopher Wren ~ the Amazing of the evening just does NOT stop!!!
As Johnny Cash: Evan Buckley Harris ~ omg.. the voice is EXACT!! chills.
As Jerry Lee Lewis: Jason Cohen ~ a frenetic delight to watch .. no wonder I lost about 3 pounds just watching him!
As Elvis Presley: Skip Robinson ~ sooooo coool!
And their band:
On Stand up Bass Player: Jay Perkins (His portrayal includes acrobatics.. do NOT take your eyeballs off of him, but still keep them on everyone else.. good luck with that!) ~ Jody Alan Lee
On drums as W.S. "Fluke" Holland: Jon Rossi
As the owner of Sun Records, Sam Phillips, the “Father of Rock ‘n’ Roll” who was responsible for launching the careers of each icon, gathered the four legendary musicians at the Sun Records storefront studio in Memphis for the first and only time. ~ Matthew Scott, whose understudy is Justin Droegemueller.
And the hottest woman in the group, ok, the ONLY woman in the group who sings FEVER and is SOOO awesome. I loved it .. and her as Dyanne: Jackey Good, whose under study is Allison Fund.

Seriously, they are amazing in their renditions of these fab guys. Congrats, ALL!! We LOVED it!













The Delicious Menu!

Chef Carved Beef Sirloin with Horseradish Sauce* - GF


Sliced Pork Loin Served over White Rice and Topped with a Sweet and Sour Glaze - GF

Chicken Bruschetta with Blue Cheese - GF

Almond Crusted White Fish in a Lemon Butter Sauce

Pasta Primavera

Au Gratin Potatoes

Pineapple Casserole

Brussels Sprouts with Caramelized Onions - GF

Roasted Acorn Squash - GF

Full Salad Bar With Caesar Salad, Tossed Salad and Assorted Fresh Toppings and Dressings

Rolls and Butter
A Delicious Selection of Composed Salads and Fresh Fruit
Ice Cream Table with Vanilla and No-Sugar-Added Pecan Ice Cream and a variety of toppings
(Sugar-free Chocolate Ice Cream Available Upon Request)
Dessert Buffet includes Sugar-free Cheesecake and Assorted Cakes and Pies

* Indicates Evening Only

GF - Indicated Gluten-Free

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