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PHOTOS from "Million Dollar Quartet" at Surflight Theatre

By Pat Trotter

originally published: 05/30/2024


(BEACH HAVEN, NJ) -- Surflight Theatre is presenting Million Dollar Quartet from May 30 through June 16, 2024. This is a musical based on the auspicious meeting between four of the greatest rockers of all time in 1956 at Sun Records in Memphis. Photographer Pat Trotter was on hand to take photos.

The men were Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley, and for one night only they jammed together in the legendary studio owned by Sam Phillips.

The show stars several very talented actor/musicians many of whom are veterans of several Million Dollar Quartet productions nationwide including Mike Brennan, Kasie Buono, Alex Burnette, Chris Coffey, Hunter Henrickson, Nathan Roberts, Sage Spiker, and Jack Supan.

Producing Artistic Director Steve Steiner directs the production. He has directed numerous productions and tours of Buddy, the Buddy Holly Story as well as performing in the original Broadway company of Buddy. This will be his third produscion of Million Dollar Quartet. Mr Steiner has directed numerous productions at Surflight Theatre, the recent ONCE at The Laguna Playhouse as well as numerous other shows at the Playhouse. He has directed several National Tours and 8 major Regional Productions in Reno and Atlantic City.

The show features Musical Direction by Chris Coffey, Scenic Design by Chris Strangfeld, Sound Design by Justin Thompson,  Lighting Design by Anthony Marinaro, Costume Design by Carla Gant, Wig and hair Design by Christa Steiner, Production Management and Casting Gail Anderson, Production Stage Manager Kathryn Ronan.




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Performances take place at 2:00pm on May 30, June 2, 4, 6, 9, 11, 13 & 16; and at 8:00pm on May 30, 31, June 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14 & 15. Tickets: Adults/Seniors- $43; Children 12 and Under- $33 and available for purchase online or by calling (609) 492-9477. Group pricing is available. Surflight Theatre is located at 201 Engleside Avenue in Beach Haven, New Jersey.

The rest of Surflight Theatre's 2024 season includes South Pacific, Footloose, Titantic the Musical, Head Over Heels, Hoagy Carmichael's Stardust Road, The Great American Trailer Park, Steel Magnolias, Daddy Long Legs, and Miracle on 34th Street the Musical.

Here are more photos from the production.




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