West Hartford’s Playhouse on Park will present ‘Million Dollar Quartet,’ beginning Sept. 24, 2025.

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“Million Dollar Quartet” will open Playhouse on Park’s 17th Season. This production runs Sept. 24-Oct. 19 and is directed by Alessandro Gian Viviano with Music Direction by Chris Coffey.

Book by Colin Escott and Floyd Mutrix, Original Concept and Direction by Floyd Mutrix. Inspired by Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins.

“In an extraordinary twist of fate, rock ‘n’ roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins are brought together on a December evening in 1956. This meeting at Sun Records would become one of the greatest jam sessions of all time. Based on a true story, Million Dollar Quartet brings that electrifying occasion to life, featuring a glorious score of rock ‘n’ roll, R&B, and country hits performed live on stage by world-class actors and musicians. Don’t miss this irresistible tale of four legends as they navigate the intricacies of fame and the personal price they pay to live the dream, featuring an incredible score of chart-topping hits including “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Fever,” “Walk the Line,” “Great Balls of Fire,” and more!”

Cast, from left:Alex Burnette, Chris Coffey, Paloma D’Auria, John Elliott, Jeffrey Kelly, Kendall McShane, Joey Nufeur, and Brian Steinberg. Courtesy image

The cast will include: Brian Steinberg (Elvis Presley), previously Elvis in MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET at NCC Summer Theatre, Turkeyville Dinner Theatre, & Clinton Area Showboat. Alex Burnette (Jerry Lee Lewis) National Tours: MADAGASCAR THE MUSICAL, A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS. Kendall McShane (Johnny Cash): Stag and Lion Theatre, NYC: Orlando AS YOU LIKE IT; Boston University: Casey THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA MCBRIDE; Boston Playwrights’ Theatre: Ensemble ALLIGATOR-A-PHOBIA IN 3-D. Chris Coffey* (Carl Perkins / Music Director) Playhouse on Park: THE SHUBERT ALLEY CATS: A SWINGIN’ HOLIDAY! Recent actor/MD credits include North Shore, Riverside, Connecticut Repertory/UConn, The Engeman. John Elliott* (SAM PHILLIPS) Playhouse on Park: Nick Radel in BANDSTAND,  THE SHUBERT ALLEY CATS: A SWINGIN’ HOLIDAY!. Paloma D’Auria (Dyanne) National Tours: u/s Regina George & Janis Sarkisian MEAN GIRLS;  Jovie ELF: THE MUSICAL. Jeffrey Kelly (W. S. “Fluke” Holland / Cover Elvis) National Tour: Rooster ANNIE; Theatre SilCO: Tully ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE. Joey Nuhfer (Jay Perkins) Surflight Theatre: Joe B. Mauldin BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY; Hickory Theatre: Judas JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR.  *The Actor appears through the courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

Tickets are now on sale for “Million Dollar Quartet.”

Regular performances are Sept. 26-Oct.19. Performances take place on Tuesdays at 2 p.m., Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:30 p.m., Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. Prices for regular performances range from $45 to $55. Discounted preview performances will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 24 at 7:30 p.m., and Thursday, Sept. 25 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. All preview tickets are $35. Discounted 10:30 a.m. performances on Thursday, Oct. 2, and Friday, Oct. 10; all seats $25. All tickets are subject to a $3.50 service charge. Group rates available for regular performances.  There is a Talk Back with the cast following each Sunday matinee performance.

“Million Dollar Quartet” is part of Playhouse on Park’s Subscription Series. Subscribe to the 2025-26 Season and save 20% over individual ticket pricing, plus other benefits including: same seats for every performance, no service or mail charges, ability to exchange tickets, invitations to special events, advance ticket offers, and right of first refusal for the same seats next year. Visit the website or contact the box office to purchase a subscription.

For more information, to purchase tickets, or subscribe, call the Box Office at 860-523-5900 x10 or visit www.playhouseonpark.org. Playhouse on Park offers discounts for group sales; inquire today! Playhouse on Park is located at 244 Park Road, West Hartford, CT 06119.

About Playhouse on Park

Managed under the direction of Playhouse Theatre Group, Inc., Playhouse on Park is Greater Hartford’s award-winning destination for the performing arts. Playhouse on Park offers a wide range of thought-provoking, inspiring, and thoroughly enjoyable professional theatre productions that leave audiences often smiling, sometimes crying, and always talking about what they have just experienced.

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