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Simmons is about to have Huey thrown out, but then dozens of teenagers start calling in demanding more of Huey and his music. After a few days Huey is told to read an advertisement for beer, but he is illiterate.

Simmons again almost fires Huey, until the manager of the store advertised calls in saying that he wants Huey to do all of his advertisements, seeing as his stock sold out in minutes. He is overjoyed and promises to play it the next day.

The next day, Huey brings in a band and back-up singers to play for Felicia live. Huey and Felicia have been carrying on a secret relationship since the day she sang live on the radio. She says no because of laws and prejudice, but admits that without those obstacles she would accept. As the two share a kiss, a gang of white men pass by, spotting this. They hold Huey down as they beat Felicia with a bat. Huey manages to carry her into the club, crying out for help.

Felicia is supposed to be his first guest, but she backs out at the last minute, fearing that people will think her and Huey to be in a relationship. This show is closed. Browse Shows. Memphis Lives Forever! View All Videos. Previews Sep 23, Opening Oct 19, Closing Aug 5, Story Memphis is set in the places where rock and roll was born in the s: the seedy nightclubs, radio stations and recording studios of the musically-rich Tennessee city.

Join StageAgent today and unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. Research Playwrights, Librettists, Composers and Lyricists. Browse Theatre Writers. Memphis is the story of Huey Calhoun loosely based on real-life s disc jockey Dewey Phillips and his mission to bring blues and soul music to a white southern audience. In a time of segregation, Huey optimistically believes that music can transcend race, and with him on his journey is aspiring singer Felicia Farrell.

The two fall in love, but must contend with social barriers, a prejudiced mother, and an overprotective brother. With a soulful score and vibrant dance numbers, Memphis is a crowd-pleasing adventure of music and love in the s South. View All Characters in Memphis. Guide written by Cindi Calhoun. Sign up today to unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. Join Now. New York, NY. Cheshire, CT. Pericles Philadelphia, PA. Philadelphia, PA. Our Price.

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