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Overview
Synopsis
Hockadoo! Memphis is the story of Huey Calhoun (loosely based on real-life 1950s disc jockey Dewey Phillips) and his mission to bring blues and soul music to a white southern audience. In a time of segregation, Huey optimistically believes that music can transcend race, and with him on his journey is aspiring singer Felicia Farrell. The two fall in love, but must contend with social barriers, a prejudiced mother, and an overprotective brother. With a soulful score and vibrant dance numbers, Memphis is a crowd-pleasing adventure of music and love in the 1950s South.
Show Information
- Book
- Joe DiPietro
- Music
- David Bryan
- Lyrics
- Joe DiPietro , David Bryan
- Category
- Musical
- Age Guidance
- Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
- Number of Acts
- 2
- First Produced
- 2002
- Genres
- Historical/Biographical
- Settings
- Contemporary, Multiple Settings
- Time & Place
- Memphis, 1950s
- Cast Size
- large
- Orchestra Size
- Rock Combo
- Dancing
- Heavy
- Licensor
- Theatrical Rights Worldwide
- Ideal For
- College/University, Diverse Cast, High School, Large Cast, Professional Theatre, Regional Theatre, Star Vehicle Female, Star Vehicle Male, Mostly Male Cast, Includes Late Teen, Young Adult, Adult, Mature Adult Characters
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near New York, NY
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