His look, his voice, his legendary hip swing: With a billion records sold, Elvis Presley is considered the most successful solo artist of all time. "ELVIS - The Musical" is packed with all of his big hits and is a unique journey through the life of the rock'n'roll icon. The successful production has already thrilled over half a million viewers and will celebrate the "King's" 90th birthday in 2025 with a major tour through Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Elvis Aaron Presley, born on January 8, 1935 in Tupelo, Mississippi, became the "King of Rock'n'Roll" and the most important representative of rock and pop culture of the 20th century during his incomparable career. Presley gave his last concert in June 1977 before he officially died a short time later on August 16 of a sudden cardiac arrest at his Graceland estate in Memphis, Tennessee. But legends and myths still surround his death, which make Presley unforgettable to this day. For his fans, he is still alive - at least in their hearts. The show spectacle brings the "King" back to the stage and celebrates the life's work and the 90th birthday of the exceptional artist.
An impressive homage to the “King of Rock'n'Roll”
Emotional, vocally powerful and rousing: With “ELVIS - The Musical” viewers can experience the idol of an entire generation up close again at various stages in his life. From the first studio recording as a gift for his mother, through the beginnings with Sam Philipps at Sun Records and the first released single “That's All Right” in 1954 to the superlative concert “Aloha from Hawaii” in 1973 at the Honolulu International Center Arena, the As the first concert by a solo artist, it was broadcast via satellite to over 40 countries around the world and achieved a higher audience rating in the USA than the first moon landing a few years earlier.
The two and a half hour live spectacle brings the magic of the rock'n'roll icon back to the stage and presents Elvis Presley's entire musical repertoire live - from gospel to blues to uninhibited rock'n'roll - and lets his life down impressively review.
The “best Elvis actor since Elvis” and the seven-member “Las Vegas Showband”
With Grahame Patrick, the homage to the “King” has the world’s “best Elvis actor since Elvis” in its ranks. When he steps into the spotlight in the world-famous white jumpsuit and other authentic outfits, you might think you're seeing Elvis Presley in the flesh on stage. Grahame Patrick also shines with his impressive vocal closeness to the original, which he demonstrates again and again throughout the show.
He is accompanied by first-class singers, actors, showgirls and the seven-member “Las Vegas Showband”, who create an unforgettable music experience - and of course all the hits are interpreted live: from “Love Me Tender” to “Jailhouse Rock” to to “Suspicious Minds,” but also gospel songs like “Why me, Lord?” and “How Great Thou Art,” whose live version in Memphis won a Grammy Award in 1974. Elaborate choreographies, game scenes and original film sequences lead through Elvis' life and round off the show spectacle wonderfully.
Companions and contemporary witnesses make the show unique
In addition to the outstanding protagonists, "ELVIS - The Musical" also derives its uniqueness from the inclusion of real contemporary witnesses and companions. Ed Enoch, leader of the legendary "The Stamps Quartet", was on stage with Elvis at over 1,000 concerts from 1971 to 1977 and sang at his funeral. The Stamps Quartet is the oldest professional gospel quartet in the history of the United States that is still active. Ed Enoch will again support the show live with his "Stamps" in 2025. Also included is original film and photo material from Elvis' former tour manager and concert photographer Ed Bonja (†). In addition to his Elvis photographs and recordings, he supported the producer Bernhard Kurz and tour organizer Oliver Forster with his insider knowledge during the creation of the musical.
