"Memphis," produced by Majestic Bay Theater owner and local entrepreneur Ken Alhadeff, a play about the "birth of rock 'n' roll," is playing at the 5th Avenue Theatre now through Feb. 15.

A description of the plot on the theater's Web site reads: "We’re talkin’ downtown, down-home Memphis of the 1950s. Rock 'n' roll is taking over the airways, Elvis is a wannabe, and a downright demented deejay named Huey is spinning the music of black and white America together for the first time. From the author of I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change and Over the River and Through the Woods, and the composer-keyboardist of Bon Jovi, comes a rafter-rattling musical that immortalizes the man who gave rock its original roll.

The show stars West Seattle native Chad Kimball, who plays as Huey Calhoun, a young Memphis radio jock who is depicted as integral to the dawn of a new musical genre. Kimball has also starred on Broadway in "Lennon," "Into the Woods," "Civil War" and "Good Vibrations."

The original musical score was developed by Bon Jovi rockstar David Bryan, and includes gospel, rhythm and blues and early rock 'n'roll.

Tickets to "Memphis" are priced from $22 to $81 and are available over the phone by calling 206-625-1900 / toll-free 888-5TH-4TIX (584-4849), online at 5thavenue.org or in person at the box office at 1308 5th Ave., Seattle, WA 98101.

There is no service charge when purchasing tickets in person at The 5th Avenue Theatre Box Office.