‘Memphis’ musical comes to Broadway, to open at Shubert Theatre on Oct. 19

‘Memphis’ musical coming to Broadway in October

NEW YORK — The musical “Memphis” is coming to Broadway.

It will open Oct. 19 at the Shubert Theatre, following four weeks of previews. It has played in Seattle and San Diego.

The musical, based on a concept by George W. George, follows a young white DJ in 1950s segregated Tennessee.

“Memphis” features music by Bon Jovi keyboardist David Bryan.

On the Net:

www.memphisthemusical.com