March 25, 2015 | 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Cost:
48 & 63
Paramount Theatre
123 Third Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, 52401 United States

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TURN UP THAT DIAL…From the underground dance clubs of 1950s Memphis, Tennessee, comes a hot new Broadway musical that bursts off the stage with explosive dancing, irresistible songs and a thrilling tale of fame and forbidden love. Inspired by actual events, MEMPHIS is about a white radio DJ who wants to change the world and a black club singer who is ready for her big break. Come along on their incredible journey to the ends of the airwaves – filled with laughter, soaring emotion and roof-raising rock ‘n’ roll.Winner of four 2010 Tony Awards® including Best Musical, MEMPHIS, which played pre-Broadway at the La Jolla Playhouse, features a Tony®winning book by Joe DiPietro (I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change) and a Tony®winning original score with music by Bon Jovi founding member David Bryan.Directing is Tony® nominee Christopher Ashley (Xanadu) and choreography is by Sergio Trujillo (Jersey Boys).Get ready to experience Broadway’s most exciting new destination – whatAP calls “The very essence of what a Broadway musical should be.”