London’s West End will see another US import early in the new year – Million Dollar Quartet will open at the Noel Coward Theatre in February. The concept is one half jukebox musical, with the added depth of some historical clout.

On the 4th December 1956 Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis came together at Sun Records in Memphis for the first and only time in their careers, resulting in probably one of the ultimate ‘jam sessions’ of the twentieth century.

The historical reference should provide the necessary interesting plot moments, and of course it’s always fun to see ‘Elvis’ on stage. I think where this show will really take off is the jukebox part – that is, the songs. The show description boasts that over 20 classic hits are incorporated into the musical, including: Blue Suede Shoes, I Walk The Line, Great Balls Of Fire, Hound Dog, Riders In The Sky, and Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On.

Million Dollar Quartet is an extremely popular production in New York, and it’s easy to see why; the story combined with fantastic music is an easy sell. We’ll have to see if the Brits are just as interested, but judging by the success of shows like Jersey Boys, I reckon that they will be.

Million Dollar Quartet is booking from 8th February to the 1st October 2011 and tickets start from just £12.50

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