King and man in black
Three leads announced for ‘Million Dollar Quartet’ at Confed Centre
Greg Gale as Johnny Cash and Matthew Lawrence as Elvis Presley will play the leads in this summer’s musical production, “Million Dollar Quartet,” at the Confederation Centre.
Confederation Centre has revealed three of the leads for this summer’s mega-concert musical, “Million Dollar Quartet.” The Charlottetown Festival is introducing centre newcomers, Greg Gale as Johnny Cash and Matthew Lawrence as Elvis Presley.
Opening June 14 in the Homburg Theatre, “Million Dollar Quartet” is a rock ‘n’ roll hits musical inspired by the true story of the famed 1956 recording session where producer Sam Phillips brought together the “godfathers of rock” – Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins – for one unforgettable jam session. The musical has brought audiences to their feet across the country. Featured are such hallmark classics as “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Fever,” “Hound Dog,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “Walk the Line,” and “Folsom Prison Blues.” These iconic songs and many more will be brought to life by an all-star cast that also includes Festival favourite Alicia Toner as Elvis’s flame, Dyanne.
Set in a Memphis studio, this story-and-song production brings to light an extraordinary tale of broken promises, secrets, and a once-in-a-lifetime celebration of four friends that is poignant and heartwarming.
Gale is reprising two celebrated turns as Cash in “Million Dollar Quartet.” Also making his Charlottetown debut is Collingwood, Ontario’s Lawrence, who has performed as Elvis in “Legends of Rock N Roll.”
Toner is a five year veteran of Charlottetown Fest, having appeared in “Spoon River,” “Evangeline,” “Canada Rocks!,” and “Ring of Fire.”
“Million Dollar Quartet” launches previews June 14, playing the Homburg Theatre until Sept. 23.