JASON Donovan will star in Million Dollar Quartet - the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical and West End smash hit this Autumn when it visits Southampton on its first ever UK Tour, the Daily Echo can reveal.
Casting for the red-hot rock ‘n’ roll extravaganza have just been revealed and the former teen heart-throb turned musical theatre star will play legendary record producer Sam Phillips - the man who brought the four recording stars together to create music history.
Jason has an impressive musical theatre background, including leading roles in The Rocky Horror Show, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Sweeney Todd and most famously, Priscilla Queen of the Desert.
A household name, Jason was launched to stardom appearing as Scott in the hit Australian soap opera Neighbours.
His hugely successful pop career has seen Jason sell millions of albums and top the charts worldwide.
He is currently visiting venues around the UK with his Ten Good Reasons and Greatest Hits tour - including Southampton Guildhall on Saturday May 7.
He will also appear at Southampton's Let's Rock On Saturday July 9. Jason also presents a show every Sunday on Heart FM.
Martin Kaye plays Jerry Lee Lewis. Martin played the role on the first North American tour of Million Dollar Quartet, which, after a year and a half, led him to open the Las Vegas Production at Harrah’s. Martin has received countless accolades and the award for Best Actor by Vegas Seven Magazine.
Robbie Durham performs as Johnny Cash and Ross William Wild joins the cast as Elvis Presley, while Matt Wycliffe appears as Carl Perkins.
Million Dollar Quartet is inspired by the true story of the famed recording session where Sam Phillips, brought together icons Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis and Elvis Presley.
The show includes more than 20 legendary rock ‘n’ roll hits, including Blue Suede Shoes, Hound Dog, I Walk The Line and Great Balls of Fire.
It brings that legendary night to life, featuring a score of rock hits which bring you inside the recording studio with four major talents who came together as a red-hot rock 'n' roll band for one unforgettable night.
Million Dollar Quartet is written by Tony Award nominees Colin Escott and Floyd Mutrux and produced by Simon Friend, Mark Goucher, Tom O’Connell, Laurence Myers and Gavin Kalin.
Olivier nominated Ian Talbot OBE, renowned for his tenure as both Artistic and Managing director at The Open Air Theatre in Regent’s Park directs.
For more information, please visit the official website:
www.milliondollarquartetlive.co.uk
Million Dollar Quartet as at Mayflower Theatre November Tuesday 22 – Saturday 26 November Box Office: 02380 711811
Mayflower Theatre, Southampton Website: www.mayflower.org.uk
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