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Memphis at Berkeley Playhouse

Dates: (2/14/2020 )

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Berkeley Playhouse


2640 College Avenue
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n the electrifying world of Memphis the Musical, get ready for a powerful story set against the backdrop of the 1950s rock and roll revolution. Huey Calhoun, a charismatic white disc jockey with a burning passion for the forbidden music of black artists, defies convention to play it on his radio show.

Memphis the Musical is a vibrant celebration of the birth of rock and roll. The energetic score blends the sounds of rhythm and blues, gospel, and early rock, featuring infectious tunes that will have you tapping your feet. Powerful vocals and dynamic choreography complement the story, transporting you to the electrifying atmosphere of the 1950s music scene.

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In Memphis, Tennessee, Huey Calhoun, a white department store employee, discovers his love of rock 'n roll. He discovers Felicia Farrell, a black singer who performs in the segregated night club owned by her brother Delray. Upon being fired from his job, Huey gets a job as a disc jockey for a local radio station. He begins to play the black music. His producer is a little skeptical about the music Huey wants to play, until the ratings come in.

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