WS Chronicle

By Judie Holcomb-Pack

Now in its 40th season, The Winston-Salem Theatre Alliance was founded by director Fred Gorelick in 1983 and  began producing “showcase” productions to show his students’ work to the public. With Gorelick’s original vision and current Artistic Director Jamie Lawson’s energy and tenacity, the result is a community theatre featuring high-caliber performances.

Previously housed on Northwest Boulevard, Theatre Alliance now has a professional and intimate theatre at 650 W. Sixth Street and includes a main stage on the lower level, as well as a black-box theatre on the upper level. 

Fans of Theatre Alliance know that they can expect cutting edge drama, top-notch musicals, and cult classics, all performed with the professionalism of a Broadway performance, staying true to their mission: to inspire, transform and unite the people of the Triad through a broad range of unique, diverse, and unconventional theatrical experiences.

One of their most popular previous shows is “Million Dollar Quartet.” The story of four famous musicians, the rock and roll music of the era, and the amazingly talented cast made this show a fan favorite.

Now they’re bringing it back with a holiday version that is sure to welcome another sell-out crowd to kick off the holiday season.

Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley come together again to celebrate the holidays. Sun Records, now festively decorated with a Christmas tree, garland, and mistletoe, rings with sounds of the season and the chart toppers that made the “Million Dollar Quartet” famous. 

The gang is up to their usual antics as we journey through stories of Christmas past, present, and future. It’s a jam-packed evening of holiday hits that audiences will celebrate year after year.

Performances will be held on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 14-16 at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 17 at 2 p.m., and Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. 18-20 at 7:30 p.m. Adults: $21, students/seniors  (age 62+): $19. Purchase tickets online at https://www.theatrealliance.ws/ or contact the Theatre Alliance box office (inquiries only): 336-723-7777.