The 1956 jam session-inspired musical runs April 22 through May 17, 2026 at Meadow Brook Theatre on the campus of Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan.
For one day in 1956, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Elvis Presley held an impromptu jam session that would go down in history. Through Million Dollar Quartet, audiences get to drop in and hear the songs and stories they shared.
Million Dollar Quartet, with a book by Colin Escott and Floyd Mutrux and the original concept and direction by Floyd Mutrux, runs April 22 through May 17, 2026, at Meadow Brook Theatre (MBT) on the campus of Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan.
Front Row: Tyler Michael Breeding as Elvis Presley. Second Row L to R: Alex Burnette as Jerry Lee Lewis, Sam C. Jones as Carl Perkins, and Nathan Roberts as Johnny Cash.
Photo courtesy of Sean Carter Photography
“In Memphis, these four rising stars came together at Sun Records just this one time,” said MBT artistic director, Travis W. Walter. “Million Dollar Quartet tells this story using some of their most popular songs. Our audiences will love hearing all songs like “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Fever,” “Walk the Line,” Great Balls of Fire,” and “Hound Dog” while having the chance to learn more about these four great artists.”
Sam C. Jones as Carl Perkins.
Photo courtesy of Sean Carter Photography
Tyler Michael Breeding as Elvis Presley.
Photo courtesy of Sean Carter Photography
The four stars are played by Tyler Michael Breeding (Elvis Presley), Alex Burnette (Jerry Lee Lewis), Sam C. Jones (Carl Perkins), and Nathan Roberts (Johnny Cash). Stephen Blackwell (Sam Phillips), Chris Blisset (Brother Jay), Brady Jacot (Fluke), and Kasie Buono Roberts (Dyanne) round out the cast. The understudies are Giacomo Fizzano, Leo Hellar, and Alexa Huss.
Million Dollar Quartet is directed by Travis W. Walter, with Chris Blisset as music director. Scenic design is by Mia Irwin, costume design by Karen Kangas-Preston, assisted by Maya Van Noord, lighting design by Scott Ross, and sound design by Brendan Eaton. Brittanie Nichole Sicker is the stage manager, and Tobin Hissong is the assistant stage manager.
Nathan Roberts as Johnny Cash.
Photo courtesy of Sean Carter Photography
Tickets range from $40 to $48 and are available by calling the Meadow Brook Theatre box office at 248-377-3300 or going online at www.Ticketmaster.com. Student discounts are available at the box office. Groups of eight or more should call 248-370-3316 for group pricing.
This production of Million Dollar Quartet is made possible through the generous support of The Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb Family Foundation, The Shubert Foundation, Michigan Arts and Culture Council, National Endowment for the Arts, and the Meadow Brook Theatre Guild.
Meadow Brook Theatre is a professional theatre located on the campus of Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan. For additional information, please visit www.MBTheatre.com or call 248-377-3300. Meadow Brook Theatre is a nonprofit, cultural institution serving southeast Michigan for 59 years.
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