Elvis Presley News

Inspired by a true story, USA's new one-hour drama, GRACELAND, begins production in Fort Lauderdale, FL this week. From Executive Producer and WHITE COLLAR creator, Jeff Eastin, the series is slated to film 11 episodes (in addition to the completed pilot). GRACELAND stars Daniel Sunjata ('Rescue Me') and Aaron Tveit ('Les Miserables') and will bow summer 2013 on USA.

FAIRWINDS Broadway Across America - Orlando presents the national tour of the Broadway musical MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, inspired by the electrifying true story. MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET will play the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre from tonight, October 30-November 4. Ticket prices range from $41 to $78 and are available online at www.OrlandoBroadway.com.

Of all the live concert recordings released by RCA during Elvis Presley's lifetime, none carried the historic significance of his long-awaited New York City shows at Madison Square Garden in June 1972. Now, a pair of hour-long performances have finally been coupled in one package for the first time as PRINCE FROM ANOTHER PLANET: 40th ANNIVERSARY EDITION. This deluxe 2-CD+DVD box set will be available everywhere today, October 30th through RCA/Legacy, a division of Sony Music Entertainment.

Only the very best of the Great American Songbook will be featured as Closter, NJ residents, Francine Evans and husband, Joel Zelnik extend their run of "DESTINATION: Las Vegas - The Musical Journey" through December at Stage Left Studio, 314 W. 30 St/7 Ave/6th. floor, NYC.

The Best Of Celine Dion & David Foster" is a collection of 17 songs produced by David Foster includes The Power Of Love, All By Myself, When I Fall In Love, The Colour Of My Love

Three new shows have been added to The Artist Series' 2012-2013 Season. GIRLS NIGHT: THE MUSICAL (January 17th-20th), ELVIS LIVES! (January 19th), and AMERICA'S GOT TALENT LIVE: ALL STARS (March 23rd) will all play Jacksonville's Times-Union Center as part of The Artist Series' 47th Season.

Greenville Little Theatre in Greenville, South Carolina has announced its Christmas and 2013 show season. Full details below!

The national tour of the Broadway musical MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, inspired by the electrifying true story, will make its Fort Lauderdale premiere November 6 - 18 at Broward Center for the Performing Arts as part of the Bank of America Broadway in Fort Lauderdale 2012- 2013 Subscription Season. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the show below.

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET moves into the Harrah's Showroom February 4.

Straight from 'Ghost', Mike returns to NJ's Paper Mill Playhouse in a role he also played on Broadway.

The Legendary Jose Feliciano is set to play The House of Blues Anaheim on Oct. 23, and at Widney High School in Los Angeles on Oct. 22. Feliciano comes full circle. He sang the National Anthem at the San Francisco Giants game Sunday, October 14th.

Kentwood Players presents the Kentwood Kids Production 'Rockin' Robin Hood,' a musical written by Scott Martin, directed by Samantha Barrios, produced by Drew Fitzsimmons and Melodie S. Rivers with Martin Feldman as musical director. Performances continue today, October 20 at 11:00am and 2:00pm at the Westchester Playhouse, located at 8301 Hindry Avenue in Westchester (LA 90045).

SBCT Education director Sara Bartlett leads a cast of youngsters in ALL SHOOK UP: Olivia Adams, Emily Axelberg, Broderick Balsley, Billie Bennett, Alexa Bruetmen, Kylie Bruetman, Soren Campbell, Adrienne Carrier, Caroline Carrier, Elizabeth Carrier, Clare Costello, Jasmine Dennie, Sara Dobbins, Wilhelmena Dreyer, Abby Halling, Brandon Harper, Quynn Hickey, DelShawn Hunt, Matt Karsten, Katelyn Langwith, Miranda Manier, Nick Mazack, Catherine Mills, Zoe Morgan, Isabela Nanni, Deonte Putnam, Ian Riggs, Alexis L. Rosebush, Dillon Slagle, Chloe Steen, Samantha Stephenson, Jared Wagner, Rochelle Williams, and Avery Worrell. BroadwayWorld has a first look below.

Legendary Latin/jazz percussionist Jack 'Mr. Bongo' Costanzo has only performed twice in New York City in the last 60 years--once at Carnegie Hall in 1948 and once at the famed Basin Street East in 1961--but he'll make a rare NYC appearance October 30 at The Iridium to perform with cabaret favorite Terese Genecco & Her Little Big Band featuring Ricky Ritzel. Sets are at 8 & 10pm.

In this week's edition of 'Regional Highlights of the Week', we bring you the most-read stories for the week of October 15 so sit back, catch up and enjoy all the latest regional features, reviews, interviews and more!

In 1955, in a square little town rides a guitar-playing, hip-swiveling rebel who changes everything and everyone he meets in this musical fantasy that'll have you jumpin' out of your blue suede shoes with such classics as 'Heartbreak Hotel,' 'Jailhouse Rock,' and 'Don't Be Cruel.'