Memphis the musical
Get set to catch the award
winning and Broadway sensation this October on London Westend, Memphis The
Musical at the magnificent Shaftesbury Theatre! From the 9th October
2014, experience the scintillating London musical at fullest featuring the soul
diva Beverly Knight. After mesmerizing theatre lovers with her spell binding
performance in the Bodyguard, she is all set to create wave at the box office
with her brand new London show, Memphis The Musical.
The hugely anticipated show is
the winner of four Tony awards which includes Best Musical. The show is
inspired from the real life saga of Memphis disc jockey Dewey Phillips. He was
one of the most famous white DJs who was the first to play black music on
radio.
Memphis The Musical is set
against the backdrop of Memphis Tennessee in the 1950s when there was verge of
the civil rights movement. The show revolves around an aspiring white DJ Huey
Calhoun in an underground dance club who loves rock and roll music. He falls in
love with Felicia Farrell, an immensely talented black singer who is looking
for a break to showcase her talent.
The white DJ dreams to play the
soul music which he admires a lot on air waves, whereas Felicia wants to be a
big star. When both of them meet, the music of Felicia can be heard by the
world. However, problems arise when their feelings turn to love and they have
to face huge objections from their dear ones.
With heart touching soundtrack such
as “The Music of My Soul” “Ain’t Nothing but a Kiss” and “Love Will Stand When
All Else Fails”, the show is a complete treat for the theatre lovers. Enjoy the
two hours and thirty minutes show at the Shaftesbury Theatre with your near and
dear ones!