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Levi Kreis & Clarence Brown's 'Million Dollar Quartet'

Knoxville News Sentinel
Clarence Brown Theatre opens its 2019-20 season with the Memphis-based " Million Dollar Quartet. " Seen here are the actors Sean McGibbon (Jerry Lee Lewis); Chance Wall (Carl Perkins); Kavan Hashemain (Elvis Presley); and Peter Oyloe (Johnny Cash). The play tells the story of a jam session between Lewis, Perkins, Presley and Cash at Sam Phillips ' Sun Records in Memphis.
Clarence Brown Theatre opens its 2019-20 season with the Memphis-based "Million Dollar Quartet." Seen here are the actors Sean McGibbon (Jerry Lee Lewis); Chance Wall (Carl Perkins); Kavan Hashemain (Elvis Presley); and Peter Oyloe (Johnny Cash). The play tells the story of a jam session between Lewis, Perkins, Presley and Cash at Sam Phillips' Sun Records in Memphis.
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Oliver Springs native and singer-songwriter-actor Levi Kreis plays the role of record producer Sam Phillips in the Clarence Brown Theatre ' s season opener " Million Doller Quartet.
Oliver Springs native and singer-songwriter-actor Levi Kreis plays the role of record producer Sam Phillips in the Clarence Brown Theatre's season opener "Million Doller Quartet.
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This photo is the inspiration for the Clarence Brown actor photo. Pictured are the original Million Dollar Quartet - Elvis Presley at the piano, Jerry Lee Lewis (from left), Carl Perkins and Johnny Cash. George Pierce/Sun Records.
This photo is the inspiration for the Clarence Brown actor photo. Pictured are the original Million Dollar Quartet - Elvis Presley at the piano, Jerry Lee Lewis (from left), Carl Perkins and Johnny Cash. George Pierce/Sun Records.
GEORGE PIERCE SUN RECORDS, George Pierce/Sun Records
Actor-singer-pianist Levi Kreiis is no stranger to " Million Dollar Quartet. " He originated the role of Jerry Lee Lewis on Broadway and won a 2010 Tony Award for his portrayal.
Actor-singer-pianist Levi Kreiis is no stranger to "Million Dollar Quartet." He originated the role of Jerry Lee Lewis on Broadway and won a 2010 Tony Award for his portrayal. 

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This vintage photo shows Sun Records founder Sam Phillips and Johnny Cash. Cash is giving Phillips a framed record of the song " I Walk The Line. " (Photo by Colin Escott/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
This vintage photo shows  Sun Records founder Sam Phillips and Johnny Cash. Cash is giving Phillips a framed record of the song "I Walk The Line."  (Photo by Colin Escott/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
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Sam Phillips and Elvis Presley on Dec. 4, 1956, when Elvis dropped by Phillips ' studio and joined Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis for an impromptu jam that would become known as " The Million Dollar Quartet " session. Oliver Springs native Levi Kreis, who originated the Jerry Lee Lewis role on Broadway, will play Phillips in the University of Tennessee ' s Clarence Brown Theatre production of " Million Dollar Quartet. "
Sam Phillips and Elvis Presley on Dec. 4, 1956, when Elvis dropped by Phillips' studio and joined Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis for an impromptu jam that would become known as "The Million Dollar Quartet" session. Oliver Springs native Levi Kreis, who originated the Jerry Lee Lewis role on Broadway, will play Phillips in the University of Tennessee's Clarence Brown Theatre production of "Million Dollar Quartet."
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Sam Phillips at Sun Studio in undated photograph. Oliver Springs native Levi Kreis, who originated the Jerry Lee Lewis role on Broadway, will play Phillips in the University of Tennessee ' s Clarence Brown Theatre production of " Million Dollar Quartet. "
Sam Phillips at Sun Studio in undated photograph. Oliver Springs native Levi Kreis, who originated the Jerry Lee Lewis role on Broadway, will play Phillips in the University of Tennessee's Clarence Brown Theatre production of "Million Dollar Quartet."
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Levi Kreis is giving a "Broadway at the Keys" concert while he plays in "Million Dollar Quartet."
Levi Kreis is giving a "Broadway at the Keys" concert while he plays in "Million Dollar Quartet."
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Levi Kreis, who plays Sam Phillips in the Clarence Brown Theatre ' s " Million Dollar Quartet, " grew up in Oliver Springs. He is releasing a new album, " Bad Habit, " in January.
Levi Kreis, who plays Sam Phillips in the Clarence Brown Theatre's "Million Dollar Quartet," grew up in Oliver Springs. He is releasing a new album, "Bad Habit," in January.
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