By Richardson Community Staff
Published October 7, 2026
Four Icons, One Stage, One Saturday Night
If you have plans for Saturday evening and they do not involve driving to 2351 Performance Dr., it may be worth reconsidering. One Night in Memphis takes the Hill Performance Hall stage at 7:30 p.m. on October 10, 2026, and the premise is as straightforward as it is hard to pass up: a single, 90-minute concert rebuilding the most famous informal recording session in rock history from the ground up.
On December 4, 1956, Elvis Presley stopped by Sun Records in Memphis while Carl Perkins was cutting a session. Jerry Lee Lewis was there as a session pianist. Johnny Cash happened to swing by. What followed — captured on tape by a canny Sun engineer — became known as the Million Dollar Quartet. The music that afternoon zigzagged from rockabilly to country to gospel to straight rock and roll, depending on who grabbed the microphone. Saturday’s show at the Eisemann reconstructs that afternoon with tribute artists stepping into each of the four roles.
What to Expect from the Show
The runtime is tight at 90 minutes, which means the pacing stays brisk. The setlist draws from the actual repertoire those four artists performed that day and in their broader catalogs — the kind of material that defined American popular music in the mid-1950s and never entirely went away. Rockabilly fans will recognize the Sun Records signature sound: slap bass, reverb-heavy guitar, and tempos that don’t sit still. Gospel numbers anchor the middle of the session, as they did in real life. Country threads through everything.
The Hill Performance Hall is a purpose-built concert venue with strong sightlines from most seats. General parking is available in the lots surrounding the Eisemann Center at 2351 Performance Dr. If you’re coming from central Richardson or the UTD corridor, the drive is under 10 minutes from most neighborhoods. Doors typically open 30 to 45 minutes before curtain at this venue, so arriving by 7:00 p.m. gives you time to find your seat without rushing.
Why This Lands Differently Than a Generic Tribute Show
Tribute concerts live or die on the specificity of their concept. A generic “hits of the 1950s” revue is one thing. A show organized around a documented two-hour jam session among four specific artists on a specific afternoon has a spine to it — a narrative arc that gives the performers something to work against. The musicians are playing characters with histories, rivalries, and distinct sonic signatures, not just running through a setlist.
For residents who have been to the Eisemann for orchestral programming or theatrical productions, this is a reminder that the Hill Performance Hall’s booking calendar runs considerably wider than any single genre. The venue has brought in everything from classical ensembles to comedy acts this fall season. One Night in Memphis sits in the live roots-music corner of that range.
The Rest of October at the Eisemann
Saturday’s show is not the only reason to bookmark the calendar at the Eisemann Center this month. On October 17, the venue hosts Neon Nostalgic: 80s Music Television, an 8:00 p.m. show featuring original MTV VJs Mark Goodman and Alan Hunter. Then on October 23, comedian Kanan Gill brings his “Not This Again” tour to the Hill Performance Hall at 7:30 p.m.
Three distinct shows across three weekends, each aimed at a different slice of the audience — which is a reasonable way to spend October if you live within a reasonable drive of Performance Drive.
Logistics at a Glance
- What: One Night in Memphis tribute concert
- When: Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
- Where: Hill Performance Hall, Eisemann Center, 2351 Performance Dr., Richardson, TX 75082
- Runtime: Approximately 90 minutes
- Tickets: Available through the Eisemann Center box office and online at eisemanncenter.com
Tickets and additional details are at the Eisemann Center website. Given that Saturday-night shows at this venue routinely sell through, checking availability sooner rather than later is the practical move.
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