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Marriott Theatre celebrates the holidays with ‘Rockin’ Million Dollar Quartet Christmas’

The Marriott Theatre concludes its 50th anniversary season with “Million Dollar Quartet Christmas,” a high-voltage musical celebration.

This holiday season, the Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire, the Chicago area’s longest running musical theater, concludes its unforgettable 50th anniversary season with “Million Dollar Quartet Christmas,” a high-voltage musical celebration.

Directed by Jeff Award winner Scott Weinstein with musical d irection by Jeff Award nominee Matt Deitchman, this festive spin on the Tony-nominated hit brings together four legendary voices – Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley – for a one-of-a-kind holiday jam session at Sun Records.

From the creators of the original “Million Dollar Quartet," this brand-new production transforms a legendary night in music history into a rockin’ Christmas spectacular. Set in the iconic Memphis studio, the show is packed with seasonal favorites and the chart-topping hits that made these icons famous.

Audiences will be treated to a nostalgic journey through stories of Christmas past, present and future, told through unforgettable performances and playful antics. With a soundtrack that blends rockabilly, gospel and country, “Million Dollar Quartet Christmas” delivers a joyful, toe-tapping tribute to the spirit of the season and the enduring power of music, according to the release.

“Million Dollar Quartet Christmas” runs 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. Fridays, 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturdays and 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Sundays, with select 1 p.m. Thursday shows.

Free parking is available at all performances. To reserve tickets, call the Marriott Theatre Box Office at 847-634-0200 or go to MarriottTheatre.com for more information.

“Million Dollar Quartet Christmas” is now showing and runs through Jan. 4, 2026.

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