MOUNT CARROLL, ILLINOIS (December 6, 2023) — Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Elvis Presley are together again to celebrate the holidays in the “Million Dollar Quartet Christmas.” The heartwarming holiday musical is set to play at Timber Lake Playhouse December 1 through 10.
Inspired by a true story, the Tony® Award-nominated musical is set on December 4, 1956, when an extraordinary twist of fate brought Cash, Lewis, Perkins, and Presley together at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions ever. Million Dollar Quartet brings that legendary December night to life with an irresistible tale of broken promises, secrets, betrayal, and celebrations that is both poignant and funny.
Million Dollar Quartet Christmas lets the audience spend another magical night with incredible musical personalities that will create unforgettable new holiday memories. The gang is up to their usual antics as we journey through stories of Christmas past, present and future in a joyful evening filled with nostalgic holiday hits including “Run Rudolph Run,” “Jingle Bell Rock,” “I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” and more.
“We are very excited to bring the Million Dollar Quartet back to Timber Lake Playhouse,” said Dan Danielowski, TLP Executive Director. “We’re proud to bring quality performers like this to TLP and to make great family fun available to our area.”
The cast of Million Dollar Quartet Christmas features Brady Wease as Jerry Lee Lewis, Colin Yates as Carl Perkins, Peter Oyloe as Johnny Cash, and Alessandro Gian Viviano as Elvis Presley. The remainder of the cast features Taylor Kraft, Zachary Tate, Clay Arthur, John McCreary, and Mike Lucchetti.
Million Dollar Quartet Christmas is directed by Tim Seib. Seib is assisted by Landon Shaw, with music direction from Oliver Townsend. The creative team includes Dan Danielowski (Set Designer), Tammy Long (Costume Designer), Sean McGinley (Sound Designer), Kammi Kringle (Props and Lighting Designer), Landon Shaw (Production Manager), and Lydia Krause (Production Stage Manager). The show was written by Colin Escott.
Information and tickets for all Timber Lake Playhouse events are available online at timberlakeplayhouse.org or by calling the Box Office at (815) 244-2035. The Box Office is open 10AM-5PM and show days until intermission. Additional matinee performances are available.
