EDDIE CLENDENING
EDDIE CLENDENING (Elvis Presley) brings with him over a decade of stage experience. He has played alongside Elvis alumni Scotty Moore, D.J. Fontana and James Burton, not to mention rock ’n’ roll greats like Pat Cupp, Hayden Thompson, Billy Lee Riley, Jimmy Lee Fautheree, Wanda Jackson, Jerry Lee Lewis, Eddie Bond, Little Richard, Dale Hawkins, Joe Clay, and scores of others. Eddie has toured as a featured guitarist/vocalist in several nationally known combos. His band, Eddie Clendening & The Blue Ribbon Boys, have been in demand all across the United States, Europe and Asia. With several musical releases under his belt and a brand new full length album just released, he is proud to be a part of the Million Dollar Quartet family and equally excited for the chance to present the show to a Broadway audience. Check out his music at:eddieclendening.blogspot.com/
LANCE GUEST
LANCE GUEST (Johnny Cash) has played Cash in every incarnation of Million Dollar Quartet. A veteran of theatre, TV and film, he has done regional work in New York, North Carolina, New Mexico, Florida, Washington, and the San Francisco Bay Area, as well as over 20 new works, and a handful of classics in L.A. He also played guitar and banjo with the touring satirical folk quartet The Foremen from 1997-2000. Notable TV appearances include “Jericho,” “House,” “NYPD Blue,” “JAG,” “Becker,” “The X-Files,” “Life Goes On,” “The Wonder Years,” and “Knot's Landing.” Lead roles on film include The Last Starfighter, Jaws: The Revenge, Halloween II, as well as the independent films: The Roommate, The Wizard of Loneliness, Plan B, Mach II, and most recently: The Least of These, and the Vietnam drama 21 and A Wake Up. He got his first record, Johnny Cash at San Quentin at age nine from his older brother and learned guitar at age 10. He also plants vineyards and makes wine in California. He wishes to thank the lovely Danna, and their son Jack.
LEVI KREIS
LEVI KREIS (Jerry Lee Lewis) is thrilled to be bringing his portrayal of Jerry Lee Lewis to Broadway after originating the role in Chicago. Levi received a Jeff Award nomination for “Best Supporting Actor” in Million Dollar Quartet. Levi’s junior album Where I Belong was released on May 5, 2009 and welcomed worldwide. Where I Belong has brought international radio attention, television appearances, headlining performances, and enthusiastic reviews for what is Levi’s most congruent album to date. Where I Belong infuses down home southern soul with his pop sensibilities. Levi was voted #1 video of 2009 on MTV's Logo Network. After a 16 week #1 stretch for “Hardly A Hero,” it was included on the recently released Kiss The Bride movie soundtrack. Levi released his debut album One of the Ones in 2005 following an appearance on NBC’s hit reality show “The Apprentice” with Donald Trump. Songs from his debut CD have been featured on “The Apprentice,” “Days of Our Lives,” and “The Young and The Restless.” His sophomore CD released in 2006, The Gospel According To Levi, garnered more television and film placement and a music video for the single “We’re Okay” which held the #1 position for nine weeks on MTV’s Logo network. With over 300 appearances in 2006-07, Levi has shared the stage with Quincy Jones, Herbie Hancock, Snoop Dog, Farrel, Collective Soul and opened for Cyndi Lauper at Wrigley Field. Levi’s 1997 move to Los Angeles found him cast as “Roger” in a National Tour of Rent where he unexpectedly discovered his love for acting. Levi was cast as one of the musical leads in the award-winning independent film Don’t Let Go. After completing a few short films, Levi was invited to work with Bill Paxton and Matthew McConaughey in Paxton’s directorial debut Frailty where Levi played the emotional role of ‘Adam Meiks.’ 2009-2010 brings a new music video for Levi’s second single “Nothing At All,” a song recently featured on FX’s hit series “Sons of Anarchy,” a remix CD of his first hit single “Gonna Be Alright,” and much more. Visit: http://www.levikreis.com
ROBERT BRITTON LYONS
ROBERT BRITTON LYONS (Carl Perkins) is excited to make his Broadway debut playing ‘Carl Perkins,’ a role he has had the pleasure of creating in Million Dollar Quartet. A singer-songwriter born in Seattle, Rob has shared the stage with an impressive collection of musicians whose other projects include Pearl Jam, Harvey Danger, and Santana, to name a few. Most recently, he has been seen around Chicago sitting in as both a singer and instrumentalist with some of the finest blues artists the city has to offer. As ‘Carl Perkins,’ he is able to pay homage to one of the most influential musicians of our time while bringing to life the passion and undeniable energy of the early Sun Records’ catalog.
ELIZABETH STANLEY
ELIZABETH STANLEY (Dyanne) is delighted to be back in New York City, after starring as ‘Kira’ in the first national tour of Xanadu. On Broadway she has created the roles of ‘Allison’ in the John Water’s musical, Cry-Baby, and ‘April’ in the Tony Award®-winning revival of Company. Her television credits include guest star appearances on “Fringe,” and “The Chappelle Show,” as well as “PBS Great Performances” (‘April’ in Company). She has performed many leading roles regionally across the country (Pioneer Theatre Company, O’Neill Festival, La Jolla Playhouse, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park) – most recently appearing as ‘Constanze’ in Amadeus at the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis (Kevin Kline nomination). Elizabeth is a graduate of the Indiana University School of Music. PEACE.
HUNTER FOSTER
HUNTER FOSTER (Sam Phillips). Broadway: Leo Bloom in The Producers, Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors (Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critic nominations), Bobby Strong in Urinetown (Outer Critic nomination), Les Miserables, Grease, Footloose and King David. Off-Broadway: Ordinary Days, Happiness (Drama Desk Nomination), Frankenstein, Dust, Modern Orthodox, Urinetown (Lucie Lortel nomination). Regional: Kiss of the Spider Woman (Signature Theatre—Helen Hayes Nomination), The Government Inspector (Guthrie) Mister Roberts (Kennedy Center), Children of Eden (Papermill), Moon Over Buffalo (Cape Playhouse), Lend Me a Tenor (Cape Playhouse), Martin Guerre, (Guthrie). National Tours: Cats, Martin Guerre, The Producers. As a writer, wrote the books for the musicals, Summer of ’42, which opened Off-Broadway in 2001, Bonnie and Clyde: a Folktale at the 2008 New York Musical Theatre Festival, and most recently The Hollow, which premiered this summer at the Signature Theatre in Arlington, Virginia. Hunter is a graduate of the University of Michigan.
CHRISTOPHER RYAN GRANT
CHRISTOPHER RYAN GRANT (u/s Johnny Cash). New York: Rattlestick, Ars Nova, NYC Fringe, 78th St. Theatre Lab. Regional: Yale Rep, Shakespeare Theatre Company (DC), Two River Theatre, the O'Neill, the Orchard Project, New Harmony,Yale Cabaret. Christopher holds a BFA in acting from the University of Evansville ('05), trained at the British American Drama Academy at Oxford and has an MFA from the Yale School of Drama.
ERIK HAYDEN
ERIK HAYDEN (u/s Elvis Presley/Carl Perkins, Assistant Stage Manager) is very excited to be making his Broadway debut with Million Dollar Quartet. He's toured extensively throughout North America and Europe with many productions, including Monty Python's Spamalot, Thoroughly Modern Millie and Buddy: the Buddy Holly Story as Buddy Holly.
JARED MASON
JARED MASON (u/s Jerry Lee Lewis/ Carl Perkins) has performed in several national and international tours including STOMP where he met his wife, Noni. As a multi-instrumentalist/composer, he won Album of the Year at the L.A. Music Awards in 2004. Jared dedicates this performance to Pumpa, who introduced him to Elvis and Jerry Lee.
VICTORIA MATLOCK
VICTORIA MATLOCK (u/s Dyanne). Broadway debut! Nat'l tours: Wicked (Elphaba), Evita, The Full Monty. Off- B'way: The Marvelous Wonderettes. Graduate, University of Northern Colorado. She also designs jewelry, takes headshots, makes clothing and purses and designs websites. Thanks Mom, Dad, Fletch and Stewart Talent.
JAMES MOYE
JAMES MOYE (u/s Sam Phillips). Broadway/off-Broadway: The Fully Monty, A Tale of Two Cities, Ragtime, Urinetown, and in the world premiere of Happiness (Lincoln Center Theater). National Companies/Tours: White Christmas (Bob Wallace at the Ordway), The Drowsy Chaperone (Aldopho), and Little Shop of Horrors (Orin et. al). Regional Credits include: the title character in the world premiere of Meet John Doe (Ford's Theatre and Goodspeed Musicals), Russell Kingsley in Tinyard Hill (Theatreworks, Best Supporting Actor Award in a Musical from the San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle), File 110 In The Shade (Signature Theater, Helen Hayes nomination for Best Supporting Actor in a musical). TV/Film: Fair Game (with Sean Penn), "Law and Order: Criminal Intent," "The Onion News Network," "Guiding Light," and "As The World Turns." He appears on the cast recording of the musical, Dream True. James is a Council member of Actor's Equity Association, the governing body of the theater actor's union, and he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from James Madison University. www.JamesMoye.com.
COREY KAISER
COREY KAISER (Bass) played bass in rockabilly, western swing and honky tonk bands around Seattle for over 10 years before moving to New York. He is thrilled to be making his Broadway debut reprising the role of Jay Perkins from the Issaquah production (Village Theater, 2007). Love to Dad and Jen.
LARRY LELLI
LARRY LELLI (Drummer) loves this MDQ team! Veteran of over 25 Broadway shows including Associate Conductor/Drums - Pal Joey; Drums - The Producers, Assassins, Jekyll & Hyde. Recording/Live: Doug Stone, The Mamas & The Papas, Vanessa Williams, Sebastian Bach. Thanks: Yamaha, Sabian, Remo & Vic Firth. For JV. www.larrylelli.com.
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