Memphis (2011)
Memphis is set in the places where rock and roll was born in the 1950s: the seedy nightclubs, radio stations and recording studios of the musically-rich Tennessee city. With an original score, it tells the fictional story of DJ Huey Calhoun, a good ole' local boy with a passion for R&B music and Felicia Farrell, an up-and-coming black singer that he meets one fateful night on Beale Street. Despite the objections of their loved ones (Huey's close-minded mama and Felicia's cautious brother, a club owner), they embark on a dangerous affair. As their careers rise, the relationship is challenged by personal ambition and the pressures of an outside world unable to accept their love. Originally shown in select theatres, then broadcast as an episode of the PBS series "Great Performances" (season 39, episode 11).
Cast
- Chad Kimball - Huey Calhoun
- Montego Glover - Felicia Farrell
- Derrick Baskin - Gator
- J. Bernard Calloway - Delray Jones
- James Monroe Iglehart - Bobby
- Michael McGrath - Mr. Simmons
- Cass Morgan - Gladys Calhoun
- Jennifer Allen - Clara/White Mother/Ensemble
- Brad Bass - Perry Como/Frank Dryer/Ensemble
- Tracee Beazer - Someday Backup Singer/Ensemble
Screenplay
- David Bryan (Musical)
- Joe DiPietro (Musical)
Themes
Musical Spectacle
Keywords
musical, filmed theater
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Memphis about?
- Memphis is set in the places where rock and roll was born in the 1950s: the seedy nightclubs, radio stations and recording studios of the musically-rich Tennessee city. With an original score, it tells the fictional story of DJ Huey Calhoun, a good ole' local boy with a passion for R&B music and Felicia Farrell, an up-and-coming black singer that he meets one fateful night on Beale Street. Despite the objections of their loved ones (Huey's close-minded mama and Felicia's cautious brother, a club owner), they embark on a dangerous affair. As their careers rise, the relationship is challenged by personal ambition and the pressures of an outside world unable to accept their love. Originally shown in select theatres, then broadcast as an episode of the PBS series "Great Performances" (season 39, episode 11).
- Who directed Memphis?
- Memphis was directed by Don Roy King.
- Who stars in Memphis?
- Memphis stars Chad Kimball, Montego Glover, Derrick Baskin, J. Bernard Calloway, James Monroe Iglehart, Michael McGrath.
- How long is Memphis?
- Memphis has a runtime of 2h 45m (165 minutes).
- What genre is Memphis?
- Memphis is a Music film.
- Where was Memphis produced?
- Memphis was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Memphis?
- The themes of Memphis include: Musical Spectacle.