The Arts With Passion is hosting showings of the Broadway musical Memphis on Friday, September 22 at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, September 23 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. at the Monroe Civic Center Jack Howard Theater.
Memphis, written by Joe DiPietro, tells the story of white DJ Huey Calhoun and Felicia Farrell, a black singer performing in her brother's segregated nightclub and their part in the creation of the "Golden Age" of Rock & Roll.
After being fired from his department store job, Huey begins work as a DJ at a local radio station where he decides to play black music. This gains popularity at his job once his bosses see the ratings. After keeping a promise to Felicia and playing her song on the radio they enter into a secret relationship. This leads them to be forced to navigate the prejudice and anger that interracial couples suffered in 1950's Memphis.
Tickets are available online at https://www.theartswithpassion.com/ at $25 for general admission and $45 for VIP tickets. Tickets may also be purchased at the door for $35$.
