FIND YOUR BEGINNING Jenna Hunterson is a waitress and expert pie maker stuck in a small town and a loveless marriage. When a baking contest offers her a chance at escape, Jenna fights to reclaim part of herself. Waitress celebrates the power of friendship, dreams, the family we choose and the beauty of a well-baked pie.

Waitress

Theatre Aquarius

Based on the motion picture A Christmas Story distributed by Warner Bros., written by Jean Shepherd, Leigh Brown and Bob Clark, and upon In God We Trust: All Others Pay Cash written by Jean Shepherd. Produced with permission of Warner Bros.

A Christmas Story, The Musical

### Event Description: Million Dollar Quartet at The Grand Theatre

**Event Title:** Million Dollar Quartet

**Venue:** The Grand Theatre, Spriet Stage

**Dates:** April 16 to May 11, 2024
- **Opening Night:** April 19, 2024

**Running Time:** 2 hours and 10 minutes (including a 20-minute intermission)

**Age Recommendation:** 12 and up

**Content Advisory:** This play contains racist language and terminology that accurately depicts a time-period where overt racism was more prevalent. It also includes theatrical devices such as flashing lights and water-based haze, as well as mature content.

**Synopsis:**
On December 4, 1956, an extraordinary twist of fate brought together Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins for the first and only time. That night, they recorded rock n’ roll history. In this Tony Award-nominated jukebox musical, audiences will be transported back to that infamous December night for one of the greatest jam sessions of all time. Relive this historic moment with some of the greatest hits that defined an era, including "Blue Suede Shoes," "That's Alright," "Folsom Prison Blues," "Great Balls of Fire," and many more.

**Creative Team:**
- **Book by:** Colin Escott and Floyd Mutrux
- **Original Concept and Direction by:** Floyd Mutrux
- **Directed and Choreographed by:** Julie Tomaino
- **Music Direction by:** Patrick Bowman

**Cast:**
- **Tyler Check** as Carl Perkins
- **Christo Graham** as Jerry Lee Lewis
- **Justin Han** as W. S. Fluke Holland
- **Kelly Holiff** as Dyanne
- **Omar Alex Khan** as Sam Phillips
- **Erik Larson** as Jay Perkins
- **Adam Stevenson** as Johnny Cash
- **Michael Vanhevel** as Elvis Presley

**Enhance Your Experience:**
- **AfterWORDS:** Join host Breanne Ritchie for a brief guided discussion with guest artists, creative team members, and Grand staff members immediately after select Wednesday evening performances.
  - **Dates:** April 17, April 24, and May 1, 2024
- **Tea Talks:** Pre-show creative conversations with host James Stewart Reaney and special guests connected to the show. 
  - **Date:** May 1, 2024, at 12:00 PM

**Relaxed Performances:**
- Specifically designed to welcome patrons who benefit from a less restricted audience environment. These performances allow patrons to leave and re-enter throughout the show, reduce sensory elements such as light and sound, and eliminate startling effects such as strobe and fog. Babes in arms are welcome.
  - **Date:** Sunday, May 5, 2024, at 2:00 PM

**Tickets and Additional Information:**
- Tickets are available for purchase through The Grand Theatre's website.
- For more details on ticketing, seating, and accessibility, please visit the theatre's official site.

**Join us for an unforgettable night of music and history at The Grand Theatre!**

Michelle Ramsay

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