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| Daniel Durston, Sam Sherwood, Gregg Hammer, and JP Coletta photo by Reg Madison Photography |
highlights from local critics reviews - (click link at bottom of each review to read complete review)
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"... the fact that this sequel is basically Million Dollar Quartet with holiday songs and other hits the four made famous that weren't featured in the first musical is a bit of a disappointment, especially since the characters of Sam Phillips and the cocky Jerry Lee Lewis aren't really given any new material and many of the same issues the quintet faced are repeated here. But, on the other hand, the sequel does provide more insight into the other characters, including fleshing out Elvis' relationship with his girlfriend Dyanne and providing some awareness into Cash's relationship with June Carter, whom he'd just recently met (he would divorce his wife and marry Carter 12 years later). And, most importantly, it's about the music, with more than 20 well-known songs and holiday classics exceptionally played and sung by the cast, which turn this show into a driving and energetic concert...." -Gil Benbrook, Talkin' Broadway (click here to read the complete review)
"...The holiday show isn’t destined to mirror the success of the earlier tribute. It is short on new insights into the performers and it is a single act affair with so little to explore that after the initial curtain call several more holiday tunes are added to send audiences off happily entertained...." -Chris Curcio, Curtain Up Phoenix (click here to read the complete review)
Click here for more information on this production that runs through January 2
"... the fact that this sequel is basically Million Dollar Quartet with holiday songs and other hits the four made famous that weren't featured in the first musical is a bit of a disappointment, especially since the characters of Sam Phillips and the cocky Jerry Lee Lewis aren't really given any new material and many of the same issues the quintet faced are repeated here. But, on the other hand, the sequel does provide more insight into the other characters, including fleshing out Elvis' relationship with his girlfriend Dyanne and providing some awareness into Cash's relationship with June Carter, whom he'd just recently met (he would divorce his wife and marry Carter 12 years later). And, most importantly, it's about the music, with more than 20 well-known songs and holiday classics exceptionally played and sung by the cast, which turn this show into a driving and energetic concert...." -Gil Benbrook, Talkin' Broadway (click here to read the complete review)
"...The holiday show isn’t destined to mirror the success of the earlier tribute. It is short on new insights into the performers and it is a single act affair with so little to explore that after the initial curtain call several more holiday tunes are added to send audiences off happily entertained...." -Chris Curcio, Curtain Up Phoenix (click here to read the complete review)
"...In addition to the classic fifties chart-toppers of the day, the rock 'n roll played this time around leans heavily towards the yuletide season in which the impromptu jamming session occurred. And just like the original Phoenix 2018 production, MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET CHRISTMAS is a genuine rock 'n roll musical theatre thrill ride...." - David Appleford, Broadway World (click here to read the complete review)
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