Million Dollar Quartet is the Tony® Award---winning smash---hit musical inspired by the famed recording session that brought together rock 'n' roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins for the first and only time.
On December 4, 1956, these four young musicians gathered at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the greatest rock 'n' roll jam sessions ever. Million Dollar Quartet brings that unbelievable musical moment to life, featuring timeless and enduring hits including "Blue Suede Shoes," "Fever," "That's All Right," "Sixteen Tons," "I Walk the Line," "Great Balls of Fire," "Folsom Prison Blues," "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On," "Hound Dog," and more.
Don't miss your chance to experience this red--hot moment in rock 'n' roll history at Million Dollar Quartet!
FEATURING OVER 20 ROCK 'N' ROLL HITS INCLUDING:
BLUE SUEDE SHOES • I WALK THE LINE • WHO DO YOU LOVE? • FOLSOM PRISON BLUES • THAT'S ALL RIGHT • SIXTEEN TONS • HOUND DOG • DOWN BY THE RIVERSIDE • PEACE IN THE VALLEY • MATCHBOX • GREAT BALLS OF FIRE • SEE YOU LATER, ALLIGATOR
Cast Biographies
Nathan Burke (Carl Perkins) was born and raised in Texas and graduated with a BFA in
Musical Theatre from Ole Miss in 2015. He then spent two years in Charleston, SC
working as a Resident Actor and Teaching Artist for Charleston Stage Company.
Following his time in Charleston, Nathan moved to New York City to work as an actor
and musician. He was most recently seen on stage in Dallas Theatre Center's production
of Twelfth Night as Fabian where he also played guitar and served as a co-composer. He
is thrilled to revisit Sun Records as Carl Perkins and sends his endless thanks to his
family and friends for their support.
Steven Lasiter (Johnny Cash) is thrilled to be stepping back into the role of the Man in
Black, having recently played the role of Johnny Cash in Northern California and on the
national tour as the Cash/Perkins/Phillips understudy. Favorite roles include Johnny Cash
in MDQ, Dr. Frank N Furtur in Rocky Horror Show, and Buddy Holly in The Buddy
Holly Story. Enjoy the show and let's rock and roll!
Trevor Dorner (Jerry Lee Lewis) is thrilled to be returning to National Tour of MDQ!
Favorite credits include:National Tour: Million Dollar Quartet (Jerry Lee u/s). Regional:
Million Dollar Quartet (Jerry Lee Lewis), Heritage Theatre Fesitval; Murder for Two
(The Suspects), Playhouse on Park and Gretna Theatre; Sister Act (Monsignor, Joey,
Pablo u/s), Arts Center of Coastal Carolina; The Full Monty (Malcolm u/s), Engeman
Theatre; Footloose (Rev Shaw), Bigfork Summer Playhouse. Ohio Northern University
Theatre: Company (Bobby), Drowsy Chaperone (Aldolpho), Nine (Guido
Contini). www.trevordorner.com IG:@trevordorner
Jacob Barton (Elvis Presley) is all shook up to join the North American tour of Million
Dollar Quartet. Regional: Million Dollar Quartet (Elvis Presley) at Capital City
Production, Million Dollar Quartet (Elvis Presley) at Heritage Theatre Festival, Grease
(Vince Fontaine/Johnny Casino) at Temple Theatre, Jesus Christ Superstar (Simon
Zealotes) at Cape Fear Regional Theatre, 1776 (Edward Rutledge) at Temple Theatre.
@jakeittillumakeit
Sean Casey Flanagan (Sam Phillips) is ecstatic to be joining the tour of The Million
Dollar Quartet after recently appearing as Johnny Cash at The Millbrook Playhouse! He
grew up in LA but is based in NYC as an actor/director, and is glad to help create this
beautiful story. Select credits: Dir. The Wind In the Willows (Peterborough
Players);Anne of Green Gables (International Tour); The Drowsy Chaperone
(Peterborough Players). Sean received his BA in Directing from CSU, Fullerton.
www.seancaseyflanagan.com
Taylor Kraft (Dyanne) has been in productions of Million Dollar Quartet since 2016 and
now it is her first National Tour. Regional: Million Dollar Quartet (Dyanne) at Heritage
Theatre Festival, Million Dollar Quartet (Dyanne), The Rocky Horror Show (Janet) at
Theatre Raleigh, Grease (Marty), Beauty and the Beast (Babette) at Temple Theatre,
Avenue Q (Lucy/BIB/Ms.T), Man of La Mancha (Antonia), The Little Mermaid (Aquata)
at Cape Fear Regional Theatre. @kraftytay
Bill Morey (Brother Jay) has performed on multiple national tours and international
engagements. Recently, he finished touring in the US with the Million Dollar Quartet
national tour, as Brother Jay. Before that, he was on the 20th Anniversary National Tour
of Smokey Joe's Cafe, starring the Coasters. Following Smokey Joes, he was on the road
with the off-broadway hit musical, BUDDY: The Buddy HollyStory, starring as the
Crickets bassist, Joe B. Mauldin. In addition to theatre, Bill performs with multiple
tribute acts, Rock and Roll bands, and entertainment companies throughout the country.
As a bass player, Bill has managed to develop an organic slap bass style, as well as
demonstrating some wild and crazy bass antics, that tips the hat to some of his major
influences, such as Bill Black (Elvis Presley's bassist), Marshall Lytle (Bill Haley and the
Comets bassist),and Willie Dixon (Chess Records).
Jon Rossi (Fluke/Music Director) is excited to be returning to Sun Records, music
directing and playing the role of Fluke, the drummer, in this production of MDQ!
Previous national tours include Million Dollar Quartet (2015-2016) and Smokey Joe's
Cafe (2014-2015). National acts include The Coasters and The Rave-Ons. When not on
tour, Jon is often heard playing at regional theatres across the country, doing studio work,
or looking at cute pictures of sea turtles and red pandas. Jon proudly endorses Saluda
Cymbals. For more information, check out www.rossidrums.com. #dinosaurs