This is Elvis, a brand-new musical from Bill Kenwright and Laurie Mansfield arrives in Blackpool for one week only!

IInternationally renowned tribute artist and actor Steve Michaels was joined by the cast of THIS IS ELVIS – BURBANK AND VEGAS in front of Blackpool Tower to celebrate the hit shows arrival at the Opera House Blackpool, until Saturday!

THIS IS ELVIS – BURBANK AND VEGAS celebrates 50 years since Elvis Presley’s televised Special aired on NBC Television, which later came to be known as his ’68 Comeback Special; THIS IS ELVIS follows the true story of a very pivotal period in Elvis’ life and career, charting his journey back to stardom and his return to success as a stage performer.
In the coveted role of Elvis is international award-winning tribute artist and actor STEVE MICHAELS (formerly known as Stephen Michael Kabakos). His passion for Elvis sparked at a very young age, and has continued to be the drive behind his extraordinary success.

It’s 1968 - the major musical event of the year is the first live TV special for Elvis Presley in what would come to be known as ‘The ’68 Comeback Special’.

Drawing phenomenal ratings – almost half of the viewing audience - this event re-establishes
Elvis as the major entertainment star of the decade, and twelve months later Elvis stars at the International Hotel  in Vegas, performing live for the first time in seven years, and securing his place in history as the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll!

THIS IS ELVIS recreates all the drama leading up to the comeback as well as staging the monumental concert. It then proceeds with The King to his Vegas debut. Featuring Elvis’s greatest hits including… Trouble, Heartbreak Hotel, Blue Suede Shoes, Hound Dog, Love Me Tender, All Shook Up, Jailhouse Rock, One Night, It’s Now or Never, Are you Lonesome Tonight?, Can’t Help Falling in Love, In The Ghetto, Suspicious Minds, American Trilogy, Just Can’t Help Believing and many more…

This production celebrates 50 years since the TV phenomenon and is testament that his songs live on and the King still rules!

Tickets are now on-sale from £19.00 at wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

Don’t miss your chance to catch this ‘brilliant’ musical before Elvis has left the building!

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