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Photo Flash: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Celebrates Grand Opening at Harrah's Las Vegas

Last night, February 19, 2013, MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET opened at Harrah's Las Vegas to an enthusiastic, full house in the Harrah's Showroom. The smash-hit production is inspired by extraordinary true story of the fateful evening that brought Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley together for one of the greatest rock 'n' roll jam sessions in history. BroadwayWorld has photos from the grand opening below!

The performance had the crowd movin' and shakin' as the cast rocked out to nostalgic hits such as "Blue Suede Shoes," "I Walk the Line," "Great Balls of Fire,""Sixteen Tons," "Who Do You Love?," "Fever," "Folsom Prison Blues," "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On," "Hound Dog," and more.

The talented cast includes Robert Britton Lyons as Carl Perkins, Benjamin D. Hale as Johnny Cash, Martin Kaye as Jerry Lee Lewis, Tyler Hunter as Elvis Presley, Marc D. Donovan as Sam Phillips, and Felice Garcia as Dyanne, Mikey Hachey as Jay Perkins (Bass Player) and Jim Belk as Fluke (Drummer). Director Eric Schaeffer, Musical Director Chuck Mead, and Author Colin Escott were also in the showroom supporting the cast.

Notable names in attendance opening night included Holly Madison, Claire Sinclair (2011 Playboy Playmate of the Year), Ricardo Laguna (Professional BMX Rider and MTV Tr3s Personality), Rita Rudner (Comedienne), Orel Hershiser (MLB Hall of Famer), Jabbawockeez (World Famous Dance Crew), and Chef Carla Pellegrino (Owner of Bratalian and Meatball Spot).

The Tony Award Winning musical, MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET takes place on December 4, 1956, when Sam Phillips, the "Father of Rock 'n' Roll" who was responsible for launching the careers of each superstar, brought the four legendary musicians together at the Sun Records storefront studio in Memphis for the first and only time.

For more information, visit www.MDQVegas.com.

Photo Credit: Erik Kabik

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Benjamin D. Hale, Martin Kaye, Tyler Hunter and Robert Britton Lyons


The Company of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET


Benjamin D. Hale, Martin Kaye, Felice Garcia, Tyler Hunter and Robert Britton Lyons


Eric Schaeffer and the Cast of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET with Chuck Mead


The Cast of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET


Cast of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET toasts opening.


Benjamin D. Hale


Robert Britton Lyons


Tyler Hunter


Marc D. Donovan


Martin Kaye


Eric Shaeffer and Chuck Mead


Chef Carla Pellegrino


Claire Sinclair


Cast of FANTASY


Felice Garcia


Holly Madison


Holly Madison


Rita Rudner


Holly Madison and Rita Rudner


Holly Madison and Rita Rudner


Holly Madison and Rita Rudner


Melody Sweets


Jabba Wockeez


James Davis


James Davis of CBS' AMAZING RACE


Orel Hershier and Wife


Ricardo Laguna


MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET's Grand Opening at Harrah's Las Vegas

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