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Book by Colin Escott and Floyd Mutrux Original concept and Direction by Floyd Mutrux Inspired by , , and January 5-28 | Preview January 3 John Hirsch Mainstage

“! Here’s a hit.” – Chicago Tribune

WINNIPEG, December 19, 2016 – Electrifying, and filled with some of the most memorable songs in rock ‘n’ roll history, takes the Royal MTC Mainstage this January to transport audiences to the 1950’s.

On , 1956, founder caught lightning in a bottle when he gathered rock ‘n’ roll royalty for an impromptu jam session. That night, four music legends – Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis – made recording history as the Million Dollar Quartet. Inspired by an actual event, this electrifying show features some of rock’s greatest hits including “,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “,” “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On,” “,” “Hound Dog” and more.

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET stars Matt Cage as Elvis Presley, Andrew Cecon as Sam Phillips, Greg Gale as Johnny Cash, Elliot Loran as Jerry Lee Lewis, Laura Olafson as Dyanne, Kris Ulrich as Carl Perkins, Ryan Voth as Fluke and Kraig Waye as Brother Jay.

The creative team behind the production is led by Director Steven Schipper, Musical Supervisor Kraig Waye, Set & Costume Designer Gillian Gallow, Lighting Designer Hugh Conacher, Sound Designer Mike Wright, Assistant Director Catherine Wreford, Apprentice Set & Costume Designer Eric Dizon, Stage Manager Margaret Brook, Assistant Stage Manager Heather Lee Brereton and Apprentice Stage Manager Sean Miller.

Royal MTC is grateful for the support of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Production Sponsors The Asper Foundation and Gail Asper Family Foundation.

Tickets for MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET start at $26.50 plus GST. For showtimes and ticket information, call the Royal MTC Box Office at 204 942 6537, toll-free at 1 877 446 4500 or visit www.royalmtc.ca. -30-

For more information, please contact: Kathleen Cerrer Publicist Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre 204 934 0302 | [email protected] | www.royalmtc.ca

“[Million Dollar Quartet] really just wants to let the good times roll” –

MEDIA CALL

TUESDAY, JANUARY 3 at 2 pm John Hirsch Mainstage 174 Market Ave

A scene from MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET will be performed on the John Hirsch Mainstage with interviews immediately following.

RSVP BY NOON on TUESDAY, JANUARY 3 to: Kathleen Cerrer, Publicist [email protected] 204 934 0302

PRODUCTION PHOTOS: A selection of photos will be available for download on our website on January 3. To access these photos, visit the MEDIA CENTRE at http://www.royalmtc.ca/mediacentre.

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