S2P3 - The Prologues: Million Dollar Quartet

S2P3 - The Prologues: Million Dollar Quartet

From As You Mic It by Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival

May 16, 2026 · 7 min · Season 2 · Episode 17

About this episode

This mini-episode explores the musical Million Dollar Quartet and its significance in American music history.

Get ready for Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival’s 2026 Legends and Legacy Season with As You Mic It: The Prologues . In this mini-episode, we step into the electrifying world of Million Dollar Quartet , the hit musical inspired by the legendary night when Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins came together at Sun Records. Packed with iconic rock ’n’ roll hits and fueled by the energy of a changing musical landscape, the show captures a moment when four artists on the edge of superstardom crossed paths for one unforgettable jam session. Directed by Jim Helsinger, Million Dollar Quartet celebrates the music, ambition, and creative spark that helped shape American music history. Single tickets are now on sale at pashakespeare.org or by calling the box office at (610) 282-9455. Hosted by: Kim Carson Million Dollar Quartet at PA Shakespeare Festival Mentioned in this episode: Single Tickets on Sale Now Become an Underwriter Today! Contact podcast@pashakespeare.org for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Kim Carson

Topics covered

  • musical
  • American music history
  • rock and roll
  • collaboration
  • theater

Keywords

  • Million Dollar Quartet
  • Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival
  • rock and roll
  • musical theater
  • Elvis Presley
  • Johnny Cash
  • Jerry Lee Lewis
  • Carl Perkins

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, Sun Records

Books & works: Million Dollar Quartet

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