Wednesday, September 16

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Million Dollar Quartet — Arts Theatre, Marble Arch
London

Million Dollar Quartet — Arts Theatre, Marble Arch

The first thing that strikes you is the incredible attention to detail in the staging and lighting. It instantly transports you back to the rockabilly era, a time when rock ’n’ roll was exploding onto the music scene. There’s a real sense of authenticity in the way the period is brought to life, making you feel as though you’ve stepped back in time and are right there experiencing the excitement of those early days of rock ’n’ roll. Million Dollar Quartet is centred on the 1956 recording session at Sun Records that encapsulates the coming together of 4 greats from the Rock and Roll Hall of fame. Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis; an encounter brought about by Sam Phillips. At the heart of this production is Darren Day’s compelling portrayal of Sam Phillips and...