Memphis (Touring)

Excellent production and acting, singing,dancing... Just Perfect! More enthusiast than Broadway NY!

I always wanted to see the musical in NY and when I went to NY, the musical was no longer available to see. Then when I heard they were going on tour, especially in my hometown, I had to go. My sis and I went front row! We both purchased shirts for first musical when saw in our hometown. The music is uplifting and motivating. It made me want to achieve my dreams and not be ashame of who I am. The actors and actresses song from the heart, mind, body, and soul. You can't help but sing-a-long. The dancers were on point and just made me wanted to get on stage and dance. They move with such rhythm and grace. It was sexy! The story behind it teaches you how life was back in the day for music between blacks and whites. You learn to pursue your dream with every inch of courage you have. Despite what others may think. It's about taking chances. Inspiring.

Great performances...from the acting to the singing to the dancing, I was wowed! The storyline was great, easy to follow and kept the audience's interest. Comedy mixed with drama and addressed social issues from that time period. All around FANTASTIC!

Leading lady excellent. Great cast and dancers. Lots of fun.

Over all, this was a good production, with a very impressive cast of actors and dancers. I was entertained. The Southern accents were a bit over acted, and didn't really capture the Memphis "vibe." In other words, as a life time Memphian, I'd say the characters sounded more like they were from North Carolina (and yes, the dialect is different). I think this happens a lot with actors that are not from this part of the country. But we get the point, and "bless their hearts" for trying. Also, while the band was certainly good, you have to remember that Memphis is a hotbed of talent and created the Memphis Sound. So...sorry, what I heard was totally NYC (which is not a bad thing. It's just NOT Memphis). There is a vibe to the music that came from here. Maybe if you'd used some Memphis musicians for your performances here, you would have been able to capture it. And yeah, they are educated, can read and write charts, and STILL play them with more feel and soul (The Memphis Sound).

I have seen this show in New York and now in Memphis. It is the best show I have ever seen. The story was beautiful! The talent was outstanding!

great show! Great music! Interesting depiction of Memphis.

Memphis was phenomenal. Strong voices, unforgettable musical, dancing, characters!

The energy generated from the actors was fantastic. The vocals were extraordinary. I took my 83 year old mother and this historical event about music evolution and bought back many happy memories and I saw her tapping her food and moving to the music.

THis play was excellent.....I highly recommend it.

This show was amazing in all its glory! The story, the music, the dancing, the singing... ALL of it was awesome! Wish I could see it again!

Loved the music and the talented singers and performers. Interesting story line that makes one think...

Loved this production. The singing an dancing were phenomenal, while the storyline stayed interesting as well. Kudos to all those involved in presenting a spectacular production. I even loved the clothes, especially of the main character, Felicia. no wonder the costume designer was nominated for a Tony Award. One of the best productions i have ever seen!

Memphis was very entertaining. The plot line was rather thin but the music was wonderful.

Absolutely wonderful! Smiled through the entire event.

Show was very good. Staff was friendly Sound was fine...........................................................

Excellent production! A must see!!!! The perfornances and singing were amazing. I would recommend this play.

Musical theater is often best when dealing with societal issues. Memphis deals with race relationships in the 1950s, and while not nearly as taboo today as it was then, the writing and performance put us in that situation and did it with great effect. Good humor and great music, performed by exceptional individuals, who had me near tears at the end of the first act.

My wife and I thouroughly enjoyed this amazing production. Great singing, dancing by cast of professionals. Great seats at Clowes. Great evening.

Very impressed with this show. The music was wonderful and it was a great storyline.

The story line was similar to the real DJ Dewey Phillips; the cast was wonderful and the music was great. The instrumental live band was a great back up to the voices of the fantastic cast. Good Job Memphis! I would go see this one again.

I loved the musical "Memphis." I thought Joey Elrose's performance was quite memorable, as was most of the cast. The music played in my head the whole next day. The soundtrack has been downloaded to my library.

Memphis tells the story of the early days of rock and r&b through the prism of race relations in the early 50s. This is not a jukebox musical but rather has original songs that fit both the story and the times. The cast is very talented and enthusiastic, set and lighting great, and sound fantastic. The story is both uplifting and heartbreaking. It's a perfect touring show relying on story and performance to create a memorable theatre experience. I missed it on Broadway and am glad I got to see it.

Great dancing and singing. Plot line was compelling.

Thoroughly enjoyed this evening at the theatre. Casting was right on point. Vocals-incredible/Dancing- superb/Staging & Lighting-perfect. I must say our Akron's E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall is an exquisite venue for ANY production. This production was stellar.

The music, dancing and the story were great. Usually, musicals have a scanty story line, but this was a look back to the past with a credible story.

We sat in the 3rd row front & center & had an incredible experience. Such awesome actors and a story to touch all hearts. Amazing night!

Excellent cast. Very professional. Loved the music.

this is the 2nd time for my wife and i to see Memphis. we had to see it again. this time we took 2 of our adult children and another couple we are friends with. it was great to see the show but really great to watch our kids and friends reactions during parts of the show. they all loved it. the music, the dancing, the message....just so well done. do yourself a favor and spend an evening seeing the wonderful show.

"MEMPHIS" was FANTASTIC...and was one of the best productions I have ever seen! This is entertainment at its best!

Excellent, enjoyed this show very much. Actors were excellent and music was great.

I found Memphis to be very entertaining, but it won't stick out as one of the great Broadway Musicals. There is not much of a plot (think Hairspray moved from Baltimore to the deep south, same time frame, same racial themes) but there doesn't need to be. It is mostly a vehicle for the music and songs. I think it is about 95% music and 5% dialogue. Most musicals have at least one song that makes it as a popular song outside of the play ("Memory", "Tonight", "Oklahoma", and "I Could Have Danced All Night" come to mind), but so far not so with Memphis. Good lively music, very talented cast, but nothing about Memphis rises to the superlative.

Good music and story. Pictures a sad time of our cultural heritage, but also tells how anyone can make a difference.

Memphis was ver entertaining! My husband and I both loved it. Not for kids though. Some bad language.

First time- amazing show! The show was worth the price, however didn't fancy the seats as much as I thought. Would recommend center!

Outstanding, very well done. Both leads had amazing voices the show was so entertaining I lost track of time couldn't believe it was almost 3 hours long. Enjoyed every minute.

wonderful show. Touring ensemble just as good as New York. Casting was wonderful. Sound system in the Times Union theater needs a serious update.

Great show! If you are thinking about seeing it, STOP! And buy your tickets! Definitely worth it!

Memphis just became my favorite? Fantastic! Amazing music, acting, and choreography! Loved it. Can't wait to see it again. Laughed and cried.

My wife and I were totally emerged in the Show MEMPHIS, We laughed, sang, and I had something in my eye even though my wife claims I cry.d, ha ha ha....OK! I did! The show was SURREAL and bigger than LIFE and the story played in a strange coincidence to DICK CLARKS passing recently also, When you go just remember your go.n to get the WORKS...Drama,Comedy and FANTASTIC SONG & Dance....We recommend it to all. 2CHAMPS in DSM,IA

This broadcast show was great and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a great show to attend. Strong acting presence the entire show, the cast was absolutely phenomenal. Loved Felicia Boswell and Bryan Fenkart they both are future stars with a stars with wonderful acting and singing careers ahead of them.

Those of us in the real Memphis, like our hero Huey, don't always have access to New York City. So, I would like to extend a huge Hockadoo Thank You to the touring cast of Memphis the Musical for blessing us with the first stop on the nation wide tour. What you'll find here is a beautiful combination of sounds from Chuck Berry, James Brown, The Temptations, and Jerry Lee Lewis, yet these legendary sounds are set to theatrical dance them that blends Broadway and Beale St. in ways I could never imagined possible. Felicia Boswell and Bryan Fenkart create beautiful music together, literally and figuratively. The supporting cast is equally "fantastical." (You'll see what I mean.) "Memphis Lives In Me" will make any Memphian weep with pride. And don't listen to the naysayers who insist Huey's character isn't realistic. Those of us in the South all know someone who speaks, acts, and has the naivete of the adorable Huey Calhoun. Where would music be without the wonderful R&B music of the Black Memphis community or without the brave White DJ's like Dewey Phillips (the real DJ on whom the character of Huey Calhoun is loosely based)? The only problem with this one is that it might consume your life! You'll want to go again and again! I am proud to say I saw the show on its first run of its first night at The Orpheum in Memphis. I will never forget it!

I bought tickets for me and my girl friends as a Christmas gift last year. We were really looking forward to our girls day out. Memphis was high energy with lots of songs and dancing. The actors were great and never missed a beat. My girl friends told me that this was "The Best Christmas Gift EVER!" I would totally recommend this show to all of my friends.

The show was fantastic! Zuri Washington, portrayal of the Felicia character, was outstanding. She is destined for greatness.

Great musical. Great show. Both of the leads were excellent. Thoroughly enjoyed it.

This is a road company for a show that left Broadway in 2012. However, the cast is superb and the show is still fresh. It received a well-deserved standing ovation. Highly recommend it.

I love the Warner theatre, not a bad seat in the house and the staff is very welcoming and friendly. The play Memphis was filled with very talented actors and singers. The leading lady had an incredible voice that you could litsen to all day long and the leading guy was funny and genuine all in one. The Story line was easy to follow and even though this play took place back in the 50's, I found was still quite relavent and relatable. Highly reccomend.

Excellent show! Great singing and dancing! Thoroughly enjoyable!

This musical is not that great. While the performers do a pretty good job, the music is not memorable and the plot is at best formulaic, you can figure out what is going to happen about 15 minutes ahead of time. The audience seemed to like it, but I was underwhelmed.

Great show with a talented cast. Characters are interesting and diverse.

Great show...saw it on Broadway and now here in DC....both excellent. Music, energy and actors/singers all amazing.

* Excellent writing * Excellent performances from each of the cast members * Excellent singing * Excellent character development Memphis is a period piece that captures the angst of touchy race relations, pulls no punches and helps the viewer to understand the varied perspectives of the players in the story.

The story was great, music great, dancing fantastic. Overall the performers were very talented with the exception of the lead actress. Her acting was good but her singing was average which didn't go with the theme of the play. Just saw Dirty Dancing and the Color Purple this play was better than both of them but CP lead was much stronger vocally and that wasn't the main idea of that show. DD has a performer that with one song brings more applause then the main characters. The show is awesome lead actress not strong vocally.

The show "Memphis" was done nicely. The audience at the Warner Theatre was extremely enthusiastic -- reacted to everything -- very interactive -- and that made it a really FUN show. I don't know if it was the performance that made the audience react, or the audience was just really into the show ---- I haven't had such an enjoyable evening at a show in a while.

I didn't know the storyline of this particular musical which sometimes makes it difficult to follow. However, once it started I had no problem with the story. The singing and dancing were outstanding and loved that the musicians performed ON STAGE. . .sometimes behind the scenes and sometimes part of the scene. Would highly recommend!

Second time I saw this show in 3 yrs, once on Broadway, and now on tour. I believe the quality of the performances was as good and maybe better with the tour group. The show offers it all--a serious theme but plenty of humor, GREAT music, great acting, wonderful costuming and choreography. You are drawn into the story immediately.

My friend and I just came back from Memphis, TN and read about the history of the blues and rock & roll. Memphis (Touring) had great music and wonderfully conveyed the some of the historical and racial aspects of the times. A great performance!!

The singing, dancing, acting, songs, and everything were fabulous. High energy and suspense. 3.5 hours seemed like 20 minutes and I didn't want it to end.

This was a wonderful performance. The cast was excellent as were the colorful costumes. The stage set and lighting were a great match as were the musical selections. Wonderful music and voices. We couldn't flaw any part of this performance. Go if you get the chance!

The orchestra and characters were very good. Dancing was well choreographed and well performed. Lead rolls were excellent singers. Felicia's voice was wonderful. The smoke machines were too active and weren't needed in all the scenes outside the night club. Speaking audio could have been better. Wish more people had attended.

What a show! The energy, the music, the dancing, the storyline. Everything was wonderful. I would recommend this for any and all people that are interested in late 50's-early 60's music, when you couldn't just sit and listen, but had to move and shake it!

Memphis the Musical was a delightful Broadway Show. The music was excellent and the performers as well. I understand why it was a Tony winner.

Having grown up in Memphis and/or lived in the South, we and our friends were looking forward to an evening of Southern culture and music. We were unanimously disappointed. We are not your typical picky complainers so this negative review is atypical. Our primary disappointment was this: this was not a Southern experience. None of the actors spoke with any significant accent, and the music sounded like Broadway music, not Southern, black, gospel, blues or soul. The actors were talented enough, not amazing, enough energy - it was not at all what we were expecting it to be.

The music and dancing were great, we really enjoyed the show.

The show itself was wonderful. I would have given four stars but the sound system was terrible. The music overpowered the vocalists a lot of the time and what you did hear of the vocalists was so muddy that you couldn't understand the lyrics. I was sitting orchestra level on a side so I don't know if sound would have been better in the middle.

The show was well-performed, the actors/singers amazing and the music - well, what can I say, everything was exceptional. One of the best productions seen in awhile

Great show, story, music, dancing!! The Rialto in Joliet is a great theater for shows!

Loved the music, costumes, and dancing! It was inspiring and fun.

I thought Memphis was very good. The dancing was fantastic .

We loved the play. When I purchased tickets it said "children-friendly" = except a fight scene - so we went forward buying really expensive tickets for our family and took our 8 yr old son. We all LOVED the play - but the f-word was not necessary - and a few other swear words also didn't really seem necessary. The fight was fine - and tasteful.

I really enjoyed Memphis. The music was great. I already knew that David Bryan (Bon Jovi's keyboard player) wrote the score for this musical and won a Tony in his first attempt, so I was most excited to hear the music more than anything. The plot was somewhat predictable, but good. All in all, it was enjoyable and I would recommend, but wouldn't say it's the best musical I've ever seen.

This show could not have been any better if I had seen it on Broadway!!

Great music, dance, fashion designs & stage art. I experienced tender moments of emotions from laughter to crying. I identified with the historical piece about Black music in the South and how some Black groups started and became well-known. The inclusion of both Black and white actors and actresses and their exposure to one another were realistic. The presentation of attitudes, behaviors and actions across the ethnic group line during that time in society's history was real. Memphis: The Musical didn't bite its tongue while revealing truths about racism, discrimination and ignorance in the South. The audience experienced both sides of "race" history - stereotyping, fears, segregation, prejudices, white people's use of Black music to fame, etc. I respect this musical because it was quite entertaining; yet, told a difficult story to hear in more acceptable terms. It told a story about sensitive and edgy truths with ease and grace.

Music was wonderful. Story was interesting. Characters memorable. A lot of information packed into an enjoyable afternoon.

Excellent show. Cast did an amazing performance. This was more than just about music but about race relations from then until now. The female lead has an outstanding voice . Dance numbers were fun.

Outstanding cast! Outstanding music! Outstanding acting! Funny, happy, sad -- ran the gamut of emotions. I hated to see it come to an end.

Well...where to begin? The dancing and singing were nothing short of amazing. What sets this play apart however, is its exploration of the racial tensions and inequities of 1950's Memphis. Watching the play my heart ached when color prevented two people from loving each other in the city of their birth. This play could serve as excellent teaching material for any junior high school civics class studying the issue of race in America.

It was our first time to see a production at the Opera House after a 25 year absence from Lexington. The Opera house has weathered those years wonderfully and was every bit as majestic as we remembered it. Our decision to see Memphis was a last minute one so we ended up in the second balcony which still proved to be a great viewing point. The great sound system ensured we didn't miss a word of dialogue. The musical was magnificent and still thought provoking. Being a little older than most of the audience I felt like the play did an excellent job of capturing attitudes and music of the period We will definitely be subscribers next year.

Wonderful performance. Top notch actors and musicians.

Couldn't have asked for a better Valentines Day outing! The show was phenomenal and a must see! If Memphis is stopping by your town, don't hesitate, get your tickets now!

I didn't think the sound was right. The music was so loud it overpowered a lot of the singing. We had the same seats for Million Dollar Quartet and the sound was fine. We actually left at intermission because we were miserable. I don't know how the people farther up stood it. My ears hurt just thinking about it.

We enjoyed the show and the performers were strong. None of the songs really swept me away or were particularly memorable. So, If your budget permits an evening at the theater without breaking the bank--go see it! If it's a real stretch for an extra special treat--maybe wait for another show. I didn't leave the theater tingling, but I did leave smiling.

My wife and I loved Memphis! We both recommend seeing this 2010 Best Musical winner.

The singing and the dancing were more than I expected. Very entertaining!

I typically struggle with musicals. By intermission I have had enough music and complex vocals to last me for the evening. Memphis is much different. Well written, actors superb, choreography and music tops. Live music, the band had a sharp, studio sound. Story has some real lessons to teach. I was thoroughly entertained.

Play was very good both my husband & I enjoy it. Acoustics and sound system need to be updated! Cast was wonderful.

The show was absolutely terrific. The cast was outstanding. We loved it.

Very enjoyable show. Music not very memorable. All productions at the Tilles Center are wonderful.

Broadway caliber performances. the singing and dancing was amazing

An amazing cast of singers and dancers, great sets, and unforgettable music make Memphis a show to not be missed!

Great seats, great cast, great show! Loved every minute.

The best part was the buzz of the audience as we left. EVERYONE talked about the impressive talent of the actors. Nothing "off" Broadway about it. Great music, great choreography, great energy and just a great treat!

The acting, the singing, the dancing, the music itself was all excellent. Thoroughly enjoyed the evening.

Show was absolutely FANTASTIC. Full of talent - lively, engaging. Made me both laugh and cry.

excellent, would love to see it again. it was one of the best shows i have seen.

Memphis moves you in more ways than one. The story line is a sometimes forgotten issue from America's dark past. The original music and lyrics have you bopping along in your seat while the story is told. A message for all ages and colors. Simply fantastic!

If this musical comes to your hometown or close by it is a definite must see! We thoroughly enjoyed the show. Have been to the one on Broadway and this was just as good.

Absolutely fantastic! Great story line with a fun and energetic cast, so entertaining! We went for a friend's birthday and had a blast! It's a deep story companied with humor and great entertainment. Loved it.

Memphis was amazing - players very good and talented

Great music and singers...the leading lady rivaled Whitney Houston in her day!