DURHAM PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
123 Vivian Street, Durham, NC 27701
MEMPHIS - THE MUSICAL
A sincere new musical with plenty of energetic choreography and a talented, appealing, hard-charging cast that holds the attention.
Charles Isherwood, New York Times
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(5.0 Stars)
Memphis - The Musical is on tour and hits the Durham Performing Arts Center in Durham, NC, Ended 29 Jan 2012.
A music-loving mixed-race couple struggles to survive during the early Civil Rights era in Memphis.
What happens when a 1950's Memphis DJ with white listeners decides to play African-American music? Is Memphis ready for it? Is America? The story was inspired by the legendary DJ Dewey Phillips and the music that became known as "rock 'n' roll".
Dates
Opening night: 24 January 2012Closing night: 29 January 2012
Audience
Memphis may be inappropriate for children aged 12 and under. Children under 4 years of age will not be admitted.Run time
2 hours and 30 minutes, which includes a 15 minute intermission.Memphis - The Musical Shop
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