The Jerry Lee Journey: My Million Dollar Quartet Experience I want to take you on a little journey through one of the most transformative times of my life – my time as Jerry Lee Lewis in Million Dollar Quartet. The Unexpected Turn Back in the day, I was all set for my Broadway debut with a show called One Red … Read More
Levi Meets The Cast of MDQ Metropolis Performing Arts Centre
Few things are more fun to Jason and I than finding really cool theaters in charming locations with an engaged staff, heartfelt productions, and an openness to host a tour date of mine. My in-laws live a short drive from Arlington Heights, IL. We always thought the area was quaint and heard good things about the folks at Metropolis Performing ... Read More
Broadway Reviews And My Thoughts On The Role of Jerry Lee
Collecting these reviews was the first time I have ever read them. I know it’s generally irresistible – the actors need to tally up praises and put-downs. If they criticize you, the temptation to remedy a stranger’s complaint makes your performance impure. If they praise you, the temptation to play into the positive makes your performance impure. In a craft … Read More
A Journey to the Land of the Rising Sun: My Tokyo Adventure
Hello, everyone! It’s Levi Kreis here, and I want to share with you my unforgettable journey to Japan, where I had the chance to reprise my Tony Award-winning role in "Million Dollar Quartet" at the Tokyo Orb Theatre. The Arrival Landing in Tokyo was like stepping into a different world. The city’s skyline greeted me with a blend of modern ... Read More
Stepping Into The Shoes of Sam Phillips
Since the first table read back in 2004, six years before the show made it to Broadway, I've had the privilege of watching "Million Dollar Quartet" evolve. Nominated for Best Book at the Tony Awards, the script might not have been Shakespeare, but it became a beautiful homage to Sam Phillips. It was, at its core, his story. I was ... Read More