Memphis at The Kennedy Center

Memphis

The Kennedy Center
2700 F Street, NW Washington

From the underground dance clubs of 1950s Memphis, Tennessee comes a hot new Broadway musical that bursts off the stage with explosive dancing, irresistible songs, and a thrilling tale of fame and forbidden love. Inspired by actual events, Memphis is about a white radio DJ who wants to change the world and a black club singer who is ready for her big break. Come along on their incredible journey to the ends of the airwaves-filled with laughter, soaring emotion, and roof-raising rock ‘n' roll. Winner of four 2010 Tony Awards including Best Musical, Memphis features a Tony-winning book by Joe DiPietro and a Tony-winning original score with music by Bon Jovi founding member David Bryan.

Thru - Jul 1, 2012

Tuesdays: 7:30pm

Wednesdays: 7:30pm

Thursdays: 7:30pm

Fridays: 7:30pm

Saturdays: 1:30pm & 7:30pm

Sundays: 1:30pm & 7:30pm

Show Type: Musical

Running Time: 2 hours 30 mins with 1 intermission

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Memphis Reviews

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Washington Post - Highly Recommended

"... You can see why “Memphis” is a hit, still chugging on Broadway (in a production instantly viewable on Netflix) and enjoying a national tour. It’s friendly as a sitcom, accessible as radio. And, of course, a lot of historical truth lurks inside the show’s broad strokes."

- Nelson Pressley

DCTheatreScene - Recommended

Memphis regales its audiences with a hot, evocative score, some smashing song and dance numbers, plenty of glitzy staging and costuming, and an energetic cast that really knows how to sell a show—particularly the show’s leads Bryan Fenkart as Huey and Felicia Boswell as Felicia.

- Terry Ponick

DC Theater Arts - Highly Recommended

"... I was a little apprehensive about walking into The Opera House to see a new cast and production of a musical I have loved since I first saw it in NYC, but let me put the doubts to rest for all other Memphis fans – this cast rocks! It’s like I saw the show for the first time and it’s love at first sight all over again!"

- Joel Markowitz