‘Million Dollar Quartet’ performance extended through January at Stolp Island Theatre in Aurora
Paramount Theatre’s hit musical production of “Million Dollar Quartet” has seen such overwhelming demand from audiences that its run at Stolp Island Theatre in Aurora has been extended until January 4, 2026. The immersive experience is created within a replica of the original Sun Records studio in Memphis, Tennessee, where music icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins famously gathered on December 4, 1956, for an epic jam session. This historic collaboration has been recreated for theatergoers to enjoy up-close and personal performances of classic rock ‘n’ roll hits such as “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” “I Walk the Line,” “Hound Dog,” and “Great Balls of Fire.”
The theatrical experience at Paramount’s Sun Studio is designed to be intimate, with only three rows of seats on each side, totaling 98 seats in all. This setup allows audiences to witness the electrifying talent of the cast in a unique and engaging way, transporting them back to an era when rock ‘n’ roll ruled the airwaves. The current lineup features Garrett Forrestal as Jerry Lee Lewis, Matt McClure as Carl Perkins, Bill Scott Sheets embodying Johnny Cash, and Alex Swindle channeling Elvis Presley. The ensemble is rounded out by Madison Palmer as Dyanne, Sam Pearson as Sam Phillips, Brandon Pollard playing Fluke, Jake Saleh as Brother Jay, and Haley Jane Schafer as Marion.
Performance times have been scheduled through June 29, with showings on Wednesdays at 1:30 and 7 p.m., Thursdays at 7 p.m., Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 3 and 8 p.m., and Sundays at 1 and 5:30 p.m. The performance schedule from July to October 2025 will see shows on Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m., Fridays at 7 p.m., Saturdays at 2 and 7 p.m., Sundays at 1 and 5:30 p.m, with an additional 7 p.m. performance on either Wednesday or Thursday evenings on a rotating basis. As of November, the performance schedule will shift to Wednesdays at 1:30 and 7 p.m., Thursdays at 7 p.m., Fridays at 7 p.m., Saturdays at 3 and 7 p.m., and Sundays at 1 and 5:30 p.m.
For more information about showtimes and ticket availability, interested individuals can visit the official Paramount Theatre website. Don’t miss your chance to witness this incredible musical extravaganza that pays homage to the legends of rock ‘n’ roll and their iconic contributions to music history.