Elvis: A Musical Revolution is a jukebox bio-musical that celebrates the star power of Elvis Presley. The show features impressive performances by Rob Mallett as Presley, with his moves and vocal range on point. The music is excellent, backed by a tight band. The set design by Dan Potra is visually spectacular, reminiscent of a television set or music video. The costumes by Isaac Lummis recreate Presley's iconic looks. However, the book by Sean Cercone and David Abbinanti is uninspired and messy, with a toothless narrative that jumps back and forth in time. The show touches on Presley's troubled psyche and his abusive treatment of romantic partners and colleagues, but skirts past uncomfortable truths such as his cultural appropriation and the age gap between him and his wife Priscilla. Overall, Elvis: A Musical Revolution is a joyful and fun celebration of Presley's music, but falls short of offering a deeper portrayal of his life.
In addition to the stage production, a new immersive Elvis Presley show called 'Elvis Evolution' is set to open in London later this year. The show will feature a life-size digital Elvis performing on stage, created using artificial intelligence (AI), holographic projections, augmented reality, live theatre, and multi-sensory effects. 'Elvis Evolution' promises previously unseen performances created through access to thousands of personal photos and home-video archive. The show aims to chart Elvis's rise to fame and his cultural significance to the 1950s and 1960s, using technology and storytelling to bring the King to life in a new and innovative way. The success of ABBA's digital avatar show in London inspired the creation of 'Elvis Evolution'.
Elvis Presley is slated to return to the stage as a life-sized A.I. hologram for an immersive show in London this November, followed by other major cities across the world. The show, called 'Elvis Evolution,' will combine technology, augmented reality, theatre, projection, and multi-sensory effects to recreate the experience of seeing Elvis live. The immersive concert experience is organized by immersive tech-based entertainment company Layered Reality. Other examples of artificial intelligence revolutionizing the entertainment industry include James Dean starring in a film called 'Back to Eden' and bands like ABBA and KISS turning themselves into digital avatars for live shows. Some personalities, like Dolly Parton and Whoopi Goldberg, have expressed skepticism about the technology.
Joseph Hall, a recognized Elvis tribute artist, will perform as Elvis in "Elvis Rock 'N' Remember" at the Minden Opera House in Minden, Nebraska. Hall appeared on NBC's "America's Got Talent" in 2008 and has performed in Branson, Missouri. Tickets for the show are $25-$30. Priscilla Presley has revealed that Elvis Presley was 'nervous and insecure' and constantly sought reassurance about his performances. [36a99b04]