★★★★ “ELVIS IS KING IN THIS ROCK N’ ROLL FEVER DREAM OF A JUKEBOX MUSICAL” THE AGE
★★★★1/2 “MOVING, MEMORABLE, MAGNIFICENT” SYDNEY SCOOP
The hit musical Elvis: A Musical Revolution, will rock into Adelaide’s Her Majesty’s Theatre this April. Presented by David Venn Enterprises, the new bio-musical explores the extraordinary life of award-winning cultural icon and rock ‘n’ roll superstar, Elvis Presley. Ahead of the Adelaide performances, a talent search will commence to cast ‘Young Elvis’ who will perform song and dance numbers, and several dialogue scenes.
The producers are thrilled to invite young male identifying performers with strong acting and singing skills to audition for the role of Young Elvis on Saturday 17 February. A full casting brief for this role can be found here.
The musical features over 40 iconic Elvis Presley hits, such as Jailhouse Rock, Hound Dog, That’s All Right, All Shook Up, Suspicious Minds, Heartbreak Hotel, Burning Love, Blue Suede Shoes, Good Rockin’ Tonight, Don’t Be Cruel, Are You Lonesome, Return to Sender, Teddy Bear, A Big Hunk O’ Love, See See Rider, Can't Help Falling In Love, A Little Less Conversation, Guitar Man and more.
Mainstage and television star Rob Mallett (Home and Away, Aladdin, Singin’ In The Rain) will continue to shine in the role of Elvis Presley after receiving rave reviews and securing the role from over 700 applicants nation-wide, alongside Adelaide’s own Annie Chiswell in the iconic role of Priscilla Presley.
Annie (Friends the Musical Parody, Shrek the Musical, High Country) graduated from Adelaide College of the Arts in 2014 with an Advanced Diploma of Fine Arts (Acting). From there, she moved to Melbourne to attend APO Arts Academy, and graduated with a Diploma of Music Theatre under a scholarship program in 2016.
Presented in partnership with Authentic Brands Group (Authentic), owner of Elvis Presley Enterprises, the musical explores pivotal moments in Elvis’ life from his childhood in Tupelo, Mississippi through to his triumphant ’68 Comeback Special. Audiences of all ages will have the chance to connect with the music of a generation that continues to have an undeniable cultural impact.
Final tickets will be released next Friday 16 February – don’t miss out!
Elvis: A Musical Revolution
Her Majesty’s Theatre, Adelaide
From April 3, 2024
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Fast Facts about Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley is called the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.
Elvis has been inducted into five Halls of Fame: Rock ‘n’ Roll, Country, Gospel, Rockabilly and R&B.
Elvis has sold over one billion records worldwide.
Elvis has had over 150 different albums and singles certified gold, platinum and multi-platinum.
Elvis still holds the record for Most Top 40 hits at 114 total.
David Venn Enterprises
David Venn Enterprises (DVE) is an Australian based entertainment and events company that delivers first class live experiences.
DVE is currently touring the professional Australian premiere of Cruel Intentions: The ‘90s Musical to capital cities across Australia. In 2020-22, DVE produced the Australian premiere of The Wedding Singer which won six Green Room awards including Best Production. In 2018, Bring It On! The Musical toured Australia and won a Green Room award for Best Choreography. In 2019, DVE was a live entertainment producer for The Australian Open and produced the professional premiere of the Off-Broadway musical, 50 Shades! The Musical Parody which toured to metropolitan and regional venues across the country.
DVE is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to diversity and inclusion on stage and in the workplace. We strongly encourage First Nations, people of colour, neurodiverse and gender diverse artists and arts workers to submit for our projects.
DVE is a proud member of Live Performance Australia.
Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley is one of the most influential pop culture figures of the 20th century. Often referred to as the "King of Rock ‘n’ Roll," Elvis’ commanding voice and charismatic stage presence unleashed a musical and cultural revolution that changed the world. Over the course of his extraordinary career, Elvis was nominated for 14 Grammy Awards (3 wins), sold over 1 billion records worldwide, received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, and was named “One of the Ten Outstanding Young Men of the Nation” by the United States Jaycees, as well as the 2018 recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. In addition to his musical accolades, Elvis starred in 33 films and made numerous television appearances.
More than 60 years after his global debut, Elvis’ legacy is stronger than ever. His life and music have inspired countless hit musicals, movies and TV series’, fiction and non-fiction books, musical covers, and commercial endorsements, as well as a robust merchandise program spanning collectibles and fashion collaborations. In 2022, Warner Bros. Pictures’ epic big screen drama, ELVIS, from filmmaker Baz Luhrmann starring Tom Hanks and Austin Butler debuted in theatres globally and in 2023, Netflix released animated action-comedy series Agent Elvis.
An enduring symbol of “The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s” stardom, Graceland, Elvis’ Memphis home, is the second most-visited home in the United States after the White House, drawing over 600,000 visitors annually and tens of thousands of fans for its Elvis Week celebration. With more than 17 million fans across social media and a growing multimedia presence, the “King of Rock ‘n’ Roll” continues to inspire today’s most influential musicians, designers, entertainers, and social influencers and captivate audiences around the world.
For more information, visit elvisthemusic.com. Shop Elvis products at shopelvis.com.