It’s exciting times for Memphis the Musical, not only has the ‘Queen of British Soul’ Beverley Knight extended until July 2015 but booking will continue to October 2015 AND the London cast album is now available…
Beverley Knight and Killian Donnelly in Memphis the Musical
Following its recently 100th performance celebration at the Shaftesbury Theatre, producers of Memphis the Musical have made several exciting announcements.
Firstly, the incredible British soul singer will extend her run starring as nightclub singer Felicia Farrell until July 2015. Beverley Knight stars alongside Killian Donnelly who plays radio DJ Huey Calhoun.
It has also been announced that the West End stage production, which won four Tony Awards, including Best Musical, will continue to book until 31 October 2015.
Original London Cast Album now available
What’s more, the Original London Cast Album, produced by Grammy Award-winning David Bryan and First Night Records, is now available to buy online to download. As of February 9, 2015, the Original London Cast Album will be available to purchase at the Shaftesbury Theatre and via the First Night Records website. David Bryan wrote the original score to Memphis the Musical alongside Joe DiPietro who wrote the book.
The highly acclaimed West End production of Memphis the Musical is currently nominated for ten WhatsOnStage awards voted by the public.
True life inspirations
Memphis the Musical is inspired by real-life stories which took place in the underground nightclub scene in Memphis, Tennessee in the 1950s. It traces the forbidden love and rise to fame of a radio DJ who aspires to help a Memphis club singer find the big break she is looking for.
What was heralded as ‘The West End’s newest hit show’ is directed by Christopher Ashley.
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