Hey All,
Just wanted to take a moment and tell you all about a fantastic new show on Broadway that I was lucky enough to see yesterday. It is called "Memphis" and this is the show to see.
Set in the 1950's, Memphis tells the story of Huey Calhoun, an eccentric white DJ with a passion for soul music. He vows to integrate the radio with this style of music, and thus begins the birth of rock and roll, rebellion, etc. Along the way there is love, danger, hope and amazing music and exceptional dancing. Every time someone performed a rousing rock, gospel or ballad number, I instantly had goose bumps, followed by tears. So moving. So beautiful.
Memphis stars Chad Kimball in the role of Huey Calhoun, and Montego Glover as Felicia, his love interest and of course, my good friend, Bryan Fenkart in his Broadway debut! I couldn't be prouder of him or more impressed with this magnificent cast.
The music of Memphis was written by David Bryan of Bon Jovi, which blew me away, seeing as it was so gospel-like and soul-filled. Who knew he had it in him?
Memphis plays at the Shubert Theater on 44th Street in Manhattan. Do yourself a favor and please, please, please go see this show. You will be so glad that you did.
Ok,that's it for now.
See you on the B-Side,
Richmond Chandler
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