Feel like you were born in the wrong generation? Then this show is for you.

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An actor dressed as Johnny Cash wearing a dark jacket holds a guitar and sings into a microphone.

Scott Moreau in Ogunquit Playhouse’s 2015 production of “Million Dollar Quartet.” | Photo by Jay Goldsmith

Boston in 2023 is great, but if we said we’d never dreamed about living during the heyday of the blues and rock ‘n’ roll, we’d be lying.

If you can relate, then we’re going to let you in on a little secret: Thanks to “Million Dollar Quartet,” The Music Hall’s upcoming musical production with Ogunquit Playhouse, you actually can time-travel back to Memphis, TN and experience music history. 👀

Four legends, one recording studio

Legendary Memphis recording studio Sun Studio opened its doors in 1950, and quickly became known as the birthplace of rock ‘n’ roll — Elvis Presley even recorded his first single, “That’s All Right” at Sun Studio in 1954. Two years later, Elvis, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins gathered in the same studio for a night that music critics now call the greatest jam session of all time.

The Music Hall Feb 2023 Article .jpg — Nat Zegree in Ogunquit Playhouse’s 2016 production of “Million Dollar Quartet.” | Photo by Gary Ng

About the show

“Million Dollar Quartet” brings that legendary night to life. Attendees can enjoy live renditions of rock ‘n’ roll hits (think: “Hound Dog,” “Walk the Line,” “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” “Hound Dog,” and more). And that’s not all — thanks to stunning, period-accurate costumes, an extraordinary set, and, of course, toe-tapping, hip-shaking tunes, we bet you’ll feel like you’re right there in Sun Studio, too. (Bonus points if you wear your blue suede shoes.)

Previews and opening night (read: the best prices) are happening Wednesday, March 22-Friday, March 24, and the show will run every Wednesday-Sunday through April 9. And since The Music Hall is in Portsmouth, NH (~2 hour drive), why not make a weekend out of it?

Pro tip: Every song is better if you know the words, so pregame with BOStoday’s handy playlist, created in collaboration with The Music Hall. And heads up — it’s basically impossible to listen to this playlist without doing a whole lotta shakin’, so consider yourself warned. 🎸 *

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Which one of these musical icons is not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?

Elvis Presley
Sonic Youth
Bruce Springsteen
The Smiths

See the answer in the Wrap.

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Monday, Feb. 27

Silent Book Club, Write Night, and Stitch & Bitch | Monday, Feb. 27 | 6-9 p.m. | Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 338 Newbury St., Boston | Free | Meet fellow readers, writers, and crafters at this combination bookstore event.
A Celebration of the Music of David Crosby | Monday, Feb. 27 | 7:30 p.m. | City Winery, 80 Beverly St., Boston | $25-$81 | Local folk, rock, and blues musicians will share the stage to benefit the Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame.

Tuesday, Feb. 28

Industrious: Networking Night | Tuesday, Feb. 28 | 6-8 p.m. | Industrious Co-working Office, 22 Boston Wharf Rd., 7th floor, Boston | $25-$29 | Join Boston’s Young Professionals Association for a networking night to exchange ideas and meet new contacts.

Wednesday, March 1

March Brewery Book Club | Wednesday, Mar. 1 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Lamplighter Broadway, 284 Broadway, Cambridge | Free | Join the Cambridge Public Library to discuss the the novel “Easy Beauty: A Memoir by Chloé Cooper Jones” over a beer.
Winter Landscapes | Wednesday, Mar. 1 | 9 a.m. | Boston Public Library, 12 Sedgwick St., Jamaica Plain | Free | Check out this art exhibition by Jamaica Plain printmaker Quenby Bucklaew.

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Coming Soon

Chef Sarah Wade is opening a new restaurant in the former Our Fathers space at 197 North Harvard St. early this summer. Sloane’s will feature brunch classics, comfort food dishes, and cocktails. 🍽️ (Boston Magazine)

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Crust us, you won’t want to miss out on this new pizza spot at 180 Shirley Ave. in Revere. Revere Beach Pizzera is expected to open today at 2 p.m. 🍕

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$255,000. That’s how much Tatum Robotics received from the National Science Foundation to continue working on new technology for the DeafBlind community. The Boston-based startup is one of the first companies to develop sign language robots able to fingerspell and a robotic arm for more complex signing. (BostonInno)

Drink

Harpoon Brewery has released a new THC beverage called Rec. Weed. The craft drink was created in partnership with Novel Beverage Company and made with five miligrams of THC, passionfruit puree, green tea, and hops. The 12 oz cans will be available at dispensaries throughout the Bay State.

Sports

Bruins goaltender Linus Ullmark scored a goal on Saturday helping the team defeat the Vancouver Canucks, 3-1. He is the 13th goalie in NHL history to score a goal and one of eight to shoot the puck into the net. (ESPN)
Changes are happening on the Bruins roster. The professional hockey team has traded forward Craig Smith to the Washington Capitals for defenseman Dmitry Orlov and forward Garnet Hathaway. Additionally, they gave up multiple draft picks, including a first-round pick this year. 🏒(WCVB 5)

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The billboard informs residents they are in Boston — nice. | Photo by BOStoday team

Do you know Trevor Rainbolt? The TikTok star, who has over two million followers, has purchased a billboard in Boston with his own money for laughs and to help fellow players of the virtual game GeoGuesser.

Trevor is a self proclaimed professional Google Maps player. He’s gained popularity because he can quickly and correctly identify random locations from across the world using only Google Street View using the game GeoGuesser. The billboard features an image of himself and his signature red smiley face that is also on his TikTok profile — nice.

See the billboard for yourself at the intersection of Brighton Avenue and Linden Street in Allston and play our version of the game.

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Jessica.

Answered: Trick question. Neither Sonic Youth nor The Smiths have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, which is kind of crazy if you ask us.

Editor’s pick: One does not simply miss out on the new Lord of the Rings menu at backbar. Journey across Middle-earth to Union Square in Somerville to sip on a Gin Wraith, Gandalf the Earl Grey clarified milk punch, and a Rye-ders of Rohan.

Missed Friday’s newsletter? Learn about the city’s new “late-night czar” and our suggestions for a night out in Boston.

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