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Friday, August 30, 2024 3 Brooklin Town Crier It's December 4th, 1956, inside the studio at Sun Records in Memphis, Tennessee. That fateful night, an extraordinary twist of fate brought together four of the greatest musicians of the generation in one room, Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Johnny Cash who went on to have one of history's most legendary jam sessions. Tony Award-nominated Million Dollar Quartet brings that night to life, weaving together some of the era's biggest smash-hits with a tale of broken promises, secrets, celebration, and betrayal. Toe-tapping tunes include Great Balls of Fire, Who Do You Love?, Walk the Line, Blue Suede Shoes, Fever, and so much more. Telling a story that's both humorous and poignant, this show is guaranteed to be Durham Region's entertainment highlight of the season. Talented cast A co-production with Hastings County's Tweed & Company Theatre, the cast and creative team is stacked with talent and experience. Aligning with its mandate to bring fully professional theatre to Durham Region, Dream Co. Theatre, in its third year of operation, is delighted to be using Equity actors in this show, meaning that some of Canada's top talent is coming to town. Or in some cases, they're returning home. Playing Elvis Presley is Liam Lynch, who was born and raised in Pickering. Singer and performer Jessica Wilson stars as Dyanne, the girlfriend of the King of Rock and Roll. There's also recent Sheridan College Musical Theatre grads Alex Smith and Shaemus Swets, who will play Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis respectively. Montrealer and Berklee School of Music alumnus Daniel Verdecchia will appear as Fluke. Bassist, improviser, composer, and performer Summer Kodama will play Jay Perkins and Griffin Hewitt will play Carl Perkins. Barrie audiences may recognize Hewitt from his work with Talk is Free Theatre. Having played at many major stages across Canada and the USA (including seven seasons at the Stratford Festival and Drayton Entertainment) Jacob James will be bringing Sam Phillips to life. Nero Directing Directing and choreographic this massive production is Dream Co.'s artistic and executive director, Phil Nero of Brooklin. Having performed, directed, and choreographed major musicals across Canada, London's West End, and beyond, Phil is excited to bring Million Dollar Quartet to the Durham Region. "We cannot wait for audiences to see this unforgettable show," Phil says. "It's a professional production that's going to be packed with high-calibre performances, stunning sets and costumes, and lots of theatre magic." Rounding out the creative team is musical director Peter Aylin, who hails from the UK and is a regular at Drayton Entertainment. Tweed & Company's Emily Mewitt will stage manage, and Alaynah deKleine will be the technical director and sound and lighting designer. Costume design will be by Jocelyn Perry, and Tim Porter will be assistant stage managing. Million Dollar Quartet plays at the Whitby Centennial Building Theatre from September 18th to 22nd. Tickets are on sale now. Prices are $42.99 +fee +HST for adults, and $31.39 +fee +HST for seniors and youth. Purchase tickets at www.dreamcotheatre.com. Alex and Vans, immigrants from Hong Kong, have always cherished dim sum but found it lacking in Durham. Fueled by their passion, they were dedicated to bringing authentic Hong Kong dim sum and the "Yum Cha" culture to the region. Brooklin's welcoming atmosphere and thriving food scene made it the perfect fit for their vision. Alex is a young entrepreneur with a background in banking, finance, consulting, and the food industry. He lives in Whitby with his family of four. Vans is a seasoned chef with 20 years experience in the food and beverage industry, including six years in management. He has played a key role in launching restaurant operations as part of the opening team at 5-star hotels. At Steam One Cafe, we take immense pride in offering a unique culinary journey, celebrating the rich and diverse flavors of authentic dim sum cuisine. From delicate dumplings to savory buns, each dish is crafted with meticulous attention to detail Steam One also offers a convenient take-out option. As well, frozen dim sum selections are carefully prepared to ensure that the flavours and quality are preserved so as to savor the authentic taste of dim sum. Attention BTC readers: Enjoy a free bun order (worth $5.50) with the purchase of any steamed dim sum. This special offer is valid until September 30! Steam One Café is located at 93 Winchester Rd., Unit 3, corner of St. Thomas St., behind Michael-Kellys. Major Broadway Production Coming to Durham Steam One Café Now Open