PRESS RELEASE: Million Dollar Quartet, March 29 – May 4, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 13, 2024
Contact: Kira Catanzaro, Marcom Manager
(707) 523-4185
kira@6thstreetplayhouse.com

Presley, Perkins, Lewis and Cash Are Coming Back to Santa Rosa!
6th Street Stages Million Dollar Quartet March 29 – May 4, 2024

SANTA ROSA, CA (March. 13, 2023) – After its resounding success in 2019, 6th Street

Playhouse is reprising  Million Dollar Quartet. The hit Broadway musical, based on true events, was written by Colin Escott & Floyd Mutrux and will be directed and music directed by Steven Lasiter, who also plays Johnny Cash. It runs March 29 to May 4, 2024, in the GK Hardt Theater.

On a cold December night in 1956, fate brought the Age of Rock n’ Roll’s hottest musicians together at Sun Records in Memphis, Tennessee for a matchless event that would go down in history. Rockabilly guitarist Carl Perkins was recording with session pianist Jerry Lee Lewis and their music producer, the “Father of Rock ‘n’ Roll” Sam Phillips when Elvis Presley and then Johnny Cash found their way into the recording studio. What followed was an impromptu jam session that crowned them “The Million Dollar Quartet.”

Million Dollar Quartet captures the contagious spirit, freewheeling excitement, and thrilling sounds of the once-in-a-lifetime event where four of music’s best talents came together. It is a fascinating tale of broken promises, secrets, betrayal and celebrations that is both poignant and funny.

“…a rousing piece of Americana and a tour de force of iconic early rock ’n’ roll… do not miss this show.”
~ Barry Willis, Aisle Seat Review (2019)

 Steven Lasiter, who is reprising the role of Johnny Cash, is directing and music directing Million Dollar Quartet. He played “The Man in Black” in the MDQ National Tour and was in 6th Street Playhouse’s 2019 production. You’ve seen him in Always, Patsy Cline, The Buddy Holly Story, My Name Is… Johnny Cash, and Lost Highway.

“Hello again Santa Rosa! Jenn and I are so happy to be back at our favorite spot, 6th Street Playhouse and bringing this show back after 5 long years. It’s going to be a rocking good time with local favorites as well as talented friends from out of town bringing you this electrifying story! We love this theatre, this community, and this show. So, come on down to 6th Street and rock and roll with us!”
~ Steven Lasiter

Jake Turner is a Sonoma County Actor/Musician who has performed in countless shows all over the Bay Area, California and Texas. He returns to play Carl Perkins after being in Million Dollar Quartet (2019). He performed the titular role of Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story, was in The Rocky Horror Show, Scrooge in Love, Hank Williams: Lost Highway and the Jukebox Fundraisers, all at 6th Street Playhouse.

Wyatt Brownell is an actor, songwriter, and playwright currently based in Lubbock, Texas. The Louisiana native is returning to the role of Jerry Lee Lewis after playing “The Killer” in Million Dollar Quartet at Candlelight Dinner Playhouse in Johnstown, CO. Other roles include Dude Forbes in TEXAS! Outdoor Musical, Caliban in The Tempest, and Huey Long in Man Of The People, a new musical for which Wyatt has also written the book, music and lyrics.

Nathan Roberts is playing Elvis Presley. He has portrayed “The King” in numerous productions across the US. Recent Credits include Million Dollar Quartet at Alpine Theatre Project, Kincaid Regional Theatre, and Historic Palace Theatre. Million Dollar Quartet Christmas at Capital Repertory Theatre. Elvis: A Musical Revolution at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre and Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre.

Jennifer Barnaba plays Dyanne, a character based on Elvis’ girlfriend at the time, a showgirl he met in Las Vegas. Writers Colin Escott & Floyd Mutrux give her a bigger opportunity to shine than the quartet did. Wait till you hear her sing “Fever.” 6th Street credits include: Always… Patsy Cline, Hank Williams: Lost Highway, The Buddy Holly Story, and My Name is Johnny Cash., and the Million Dollar Quartet National Tour. 

Scenic design is by Kelly James Tighe with technical consultant Connor Woods. The lighting design is by Carrie Mullen. The costumes are by Kate Graham. Amy Braga is designing hair and makeup. The 6th Street Playhouse expert staff technicians include technical director, Martin Gilbertson; assistant technical director, Rick Baker; sound designer, Ben Roots; and props designer, Ben Harper.

The Cast of Million Dollar Quartet is as follows:
Elvis Presley / Guitar – Nathan Roberts
Johnny Cash / Guitar – Steven Lasiter
Jerry Lee Lewis / Piano – Wyatt Brownell
Carl Perkins / Guitar – Jake Turner
Sam Philips – Dwayne Stincelli
Dyanne – Jennifer Barnaba
Fluke / Drums – George Smeltz
Brother Jay / Bass – Michael Leal Price

Dates/Times:
Opening Night: Friday, March 29, 2024 at 7:30 pm. A champagne reception follows to celebrate the show with friends, the cast and the artistic team.

Runs: Thursdays – Sundays (See website for details.)

Run time: Approx 2 hrs, 15 min including one 15 min intermission

Tickets cost $35 – $58 and are available online at 6thStreetPlayhouse.com
or by calling the Box Office at (707) 523-4185.