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He also had a love for “Disney’sdance The clubs Lion ofKing” 1950s Memphis, Tennes- rhythm and blues and was the first to play Run date:see comes 2/13/13–3/10/13 a hot new Broadway musical it in the center of the radio dial in Memphis best musical Tthat bursts off the stage with explosive (a dangerous thing in those days, since radio Size:dancing, full page irresistible full bleed songs and a thrilling tale was as horrifically segregated as society.) So trimof fame size: and 5-3/8” forbidden x 8-3/8” love. I took the germ of Dewey’s life, added ele- bleed:The 1/8” late Memphis disc jockey Dewey ments of other DJs of the time, and created a Phillips, also known as “Daddy-O-Dewey,” fictional story that tells the tale of a rock ‘n’ isinside thought margin: by 1/4”many musical historians to be roll rebel who breaks down barriers during a Proof:the person 1/23/13; most 3:37PM responsible for integrating time that changed this country forever.” DiP- American radio ietro teamed up For:from Nederlander 1948 to Detroit with composer 1958. His strug- Felicia Boswell David Bryan for gle(Fisher to Theatreintegrate & others) and the National Tour the musical. “It’s Agency:American SMZ advertisingmu- Cast of Memphis. an epic Ameri- sic and popular Photo: Paul Kolnik can tale about Design:culture Frankin Bach,the the birth of rock BachCity of& Associates;Memphis ‘n’ roll, I just was the inspira- love that we not tionPhone for 313-822-4303, the Tony only portray one [email protected] of the first white musical Mem- DJs to integrate phis. the radio, but we In 1950’s also dramatize Memphis, Dew- an interracial ey Phillips’s love story (when nightly radio it was against show “Red Hot the law in many and Blue” had a states to have a format that in- interracial mar- tegrated the air- riage). Ultimate- ways with rhythm and blues, pop, jazz, rock ly, it’s a story about how music helped bring ‘n’ roll and country music. He was primar- about social change, and how this music ily known for playing Elvis Presley singing helped bring people together.” “That’s All Right” and for doing Elvis’s first Winner of four 2010 Tony Awards in- radio interview in 1954. cluding Best Musical, Memphis played pre- By showcasing both black and white mu- Broadway at the La Jolla Playhouse and sicians, he was instrumental in integrating Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theatre, and features a musical tastes and promoting wider accep- Tony-winning book by Joe DiPietro (I Love tance of black artists, allowing in turn rocka- You, You’re Perfect, Now Change) and a billy and rock ‘n’ roll to emerge as national Tony-winning original score with music by trends. By 1954, his shows were popular Bon Jovi’s founding member David Bryan. olnik k throughout the mid-South among both white Memphis is directed by Tony nominee Chris- and black audiences. topher Ashley (Xanadu), and choreographed redit: Paul c During the years of his “Red Hot and by Sergio Trujillo (Jersey Boys). Photo Blue” broadcasts on WHBQ, he had the Get ready to experience Broadway’s most his MP e M MeMPhis Book & lyrics By Joe diPietro Music & lyrics By daVid Bryan choreograPhy By sergio truJillo directed By christoPher ashley F Number One Show with a biracial teen au- exciting new destination—what AP calls ast o c dience. His disc jockey style used on this “The very essence of what a Broadway musi- our t program was that of the now stereotypical cal should be.” ational Fisher theatre • april 9–21 n character of the hyperactive, fast-talking, Fisher Box Office, ticketmaster.com & 800-982-2787. crazy-acting disc jockey. Memphis comes to the Fisher Theatre April 9-21, 2013. For Lion King guests: Use the code KING to purchase tickets before they go on sale! In an interview, Memphis author and lyri- tickets, please see ad at left. For more pre-sale notices, Public sale starts Feb. 17. Info: BroadwayInDetroit.com & 313-872-1000. cist Joe DiPietro said, “(Phillips) was pretty updates and discounts, visit BroadwayInDetroit.com and Groups (10+): email [email protected] (subject: Memphis) or call 313-871-1132. much radio’s first shock jock—wild, outra- become a Broadway In Detroit E-lert subscriber. 4 Felicia Boswell, Bryan Fenkart and the 5 The Whitney Publication: Broadway in Detroit program for 20121–2013 season T he Whitney Run date: 9/25/12–5/19/13 Size: full page full bleed Music & Lyrics by trim size: 5-3/8” x 8-3/8” ELTON JOHN & TIM RICE bleed: 1/8” Additional Music & Lyrics by inside margin: LEBO1/4” M, MARK MANCINA, JAY RIFKIN, JULIE TAYMOR, HANS ZIMMER Proof: 9/12/12; 12:14PM Book by ROGER ALLERS & IRENE MECCHI For: Nederlander Detroit Starring TIMOTHY CARTER DIONNE RANDOLPH BUYI ZAMA (Fisher Theatre & others)NICK CORDILEONE MARK DAVID KAPLAN BEN LIPITZ Design: Frank Bach, JELANI REMY SYNDEE WINTERS KEITH BENNETT RASHADA DAWAN ROBBIE SWIFT Bach & Associates;ZAVION J. HILL KAILAH McFADDEN SADE PHILLIP-DEMORCY ADANTE POWER PhoneANDREW 313-822-4303, ARRINGTON RUSSELL JOEL BROWN AMYIA BURRELL ERYNN MARIE DICKERSON [email protected]’KHONA DLAMINI TONY FREEMAN MICHAEL HOLLICK J.E. JOHNSON DEIDRE LANG MYKAL D. LAURY II JASON LEWIS FARAH LOPEZ PORTIA MAGWAZA TONOCCUS McCLAIN VUSI B. MHLONGO KENDRA MOORE SELENA MOSHELL MARQUIS MOSS SIHLE NGEMA THERESA NGUYEN ROB PARKS KEVIN PETITE MAURICA ROLAND PAUL B. SADLER, JR. MPUME SIKAKANE JOHN SLOAN III DERRICK SPEAR LILLI-ANNE TAI BR AVITA THREAT T TRYPHENA WADE ELECTRA WESTON SHARRON LYNN WILLIAMS DION WILSON FRANK WRIGHT II Detroit’s Most Romantic Restaurant Adapted from the screenplay by IRENE MECCHI & JONATHAN ROBERTS & LINDA WOOLVERTON Produced by Now Serving Dinner Seven Nights A Week PETER SCHNEIDER & THOMAS SCHUMACHER 4421 Woodward Ave. • Detroit, MI 48201 • 313.832.5700 • thewhitney.com Scenic Design Costume Design Lighting Design Mask & Puppet Design RICHARD HUDSON JULIE TAYMOR DONALD HOLDER JULIE TAYMOR & MICHAEL CURRY Prix Fixe Theater Menu m $35 Sound Design Hair & Makeup Design Associate Director Associate Choreographer Available only Pre/Post Theatre STEVE CANYON KENNEDY MICHAEL WARD JOHN STEFANIUK MAREY GRIFFITH Associate Producer Technical Director Production Stage Manager Production Supervisor First Course anne quart DAVID BENKEN KENNETH J. DAVIS DOC ZORTHIAN Signature Shrimp Bisque ♥ Chef’s Soup du jour ♥ Music Supervisor Music Director Associate Music Producer Caesar Salad Organic Baby Greens CLEMENT ISHMAEL RICK SNYDER ROBERT ELHAI Entree Course Music Coordinator Fight Director MICHAEL KELLER RICK SORDELET Baked Organic Orange Glazed Chicken Music Produced for the Additional Vocal Score, Orchestrators Casting White Garlic Polenta, Glazed Carrots, Organic Orange Marmalade Stage & Additional Vocal Arrangements ROBERT ELHAI BINDER casting/ Score by & Choral Director DAVID METZGER mark brandon CSA Fresh Fish Entrée • changes nightly MARK MANCINA LEBO M Pan-Roasted Tenderloin Tips over Exotic Mushroom & Asparagus Risotto Choreography by Ricotta & Spinach-stuffed Shells in Creamy Tomato Broth GARTH FAGAN Final course Directed by May be enjoyed post-event. JULIE TAYMOR Housemade Ice Cream or Gelato ♥ Chocolate Mousse Disney © Add Beverage Flight m $15/person Champagne Toast, Sommelier-selected Wine & Coffee, Cappuccino or Espresso 7 CAST IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE RAFIKI.................................................................................................................................................Buyi Zama MUFASA ................................................................................................................................... Dionne Randolph SARABI ........................................................................................................................................ Tryphena Wade ZAZU......................................................................................................................................Mark David Kaplan SCAR