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Date of Death: August 16, 1977 (42)

Birth Place: Tupelo, MS, USA

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Graceland to Celebrate Elvis' 60th Anniversary of Breakout Year with Year-Long Celebrations
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 29, 2015


Elvis fans from around the world will travel to Graceland in January to celebrate the king's birthday and kick-off a year-long celebration of the 60 th Anniversary of Elvis' breakout year in music, film and television in 1956.

Kenny Rogers Performs Tonight at Valley Forge Music Fair
by BWW News Desk - Dec 18, 2015


GRAMMY award-winner Kenny Rogers brings his Once Again It's Christmas Tour, featuring Linda Davis, to Valley Forge Casino Resort (1160 First Avenue) tonight, December 18, 2015. Nineteen years after performing the farewell concert for the original Valley Forge Music Fair, Rogers returns for the Fair's grand revival. Rogers will perform holiday favorites, plus many of the 24 number one singles the country-pop singer has recorded throughout his 50-plus-year career. Doors will open at 7:00pm, with the show starting at 8:00pm. Tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster for $59.00 to $99.00 each.

The Guest House at Graceland Readies for Unprecedented Grand Opening Elvis Celebration
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 17, 2015


With construction of The Guest House at Graceland in full swing just steps away from Elvis Presley's iconic Graceland mansion in Memphis, reservations are now being accepted for the new 450-room, full-service, world-class resort hotel f

Guest House at Graceland Begins Taking Reservations
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 17, 2015


With construction of The Guest House at Graceland in full swing just steps away from Elvis Presley's iconic Graceland mansion in Memphis, reservations are now being accepted for the new 450-room, full-service, world-class resort hotel for late October through December 2016, starting with the historic, four-day, star-studded Grand Opening Celebration to be held October 27-30, 2016. Reservations can be made by calling Graceland Reservations at 800-238-2000 or 901-332-3322 or visiting Graceland.com/GuestHouse.

Luigi Creatore, Elvis Hitmaker, Dies at 93
by BWW News Desk - Dec 16, 2015


Luigi Creatore, who with his cousin Hugo Peretti wrote and produced iconic hits for such stars as Elvis Presley, Sam Cooke, Perry Como, Sarah Vaughan, Della Reese, Jimmie Rodgers, Patti Page and many others, including the Tokens' “Lion Sleeps Tonight,” Presley's “Can't Help Falling in Love” and “Wild in the Country,” and Cook's “Another Saturday Night” and “Twistin' the Night Away,” died of pneumonia at a Boca Raton hospice on Sunday, Dec. 13. He was 93.

Gordon Lightfoot to Perform at The VETS
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 16, 2015


After 50 active years of hit song making and international album sales well into the multi-millions, it's safe to say that esteemed singer-songwriter and musician Gordon Lightfoot resides with some very exclusive company atop the list of all-time greats. His song catalog is incredibly vast and includes such immortals as "Early Morning Rain," "If You Could Read My Mind," "Carefree Highway," "Sundown," "(That's What You Get) For Lovin Me," "The Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald,' 'Canadian Railroad Trilogy,' 'Ribbon Of Darkness,' 'Beautiful,' 'Song For A Winter's Night' and 'Rainy Day People' to name a few.

Julian Ovenden Signs New Record Deal!
by Carrie Dunn - Dec 16, 2015


Star of Downton Abbey and regular on the West End and Broadway stage, Julian Ovenden has signed a new record deal with East West Records (home to artists including Alexander Armstrong, Hugh Laurie, Simply Red and The Corrs).

Don McLean to Return to QPAC Concert Hall, 21 March
by BWW News Desk - Dec 15, 2015


Back by popular demand following his 2013 tour, which saw sold-out performances across Australia, Don McLean will return to Queensland Performing Art Centre's (QPAC's) Concert Hall on Monday 21 March 2016, for a one-night-only performance of his celebrated works.

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET to Play at the Fox Theatre This Spring
by BWW News Desk - Dec 14, 2015


The national tour of the Broadway musical MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, inspired by the electrifying true story, will play the Fox Theatre on Tuesday, March 22 at 7:30 p.m.  

Photo Coverage: LORD OF THE DANCE's Michael Flatley Gets a Sardi's Portrait!
by Walter McBride - Dec 14, 2015


 The beloved Broadway tradition continues! On Friday afternoon, Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games star Michael Flatley was joined by castmates, friends, and fans, as as Sardi's added his caricature to its walls. BroadwayWorld was there for the special day and you can check out photo coverage below!

Bugsy Malone Returning to the Lyric Hammersmith in Summer 2016
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 11, 2015


Bugsy Malone re-opened the Lyric Hammersmith in April 2015 following a multi-million pound redevelopment and the creation of the Reuben Foundation Wing. It was the UK's first professional stage production of Bugsy Malone in over a decade.

Tommy Steele to Bring THE GLEN MILLER STORY to Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 11, 2015


MUSIC legend Tommy Steele comes to Canterbury in the new year when he stars in The Glen Miller Story.

Photo Flash: Child Stars & Moms from Stage, TV & Film Gather at Hollywood Museum
by BWW News Desk - Dec 10, 2015


Almost 80 students from The Dolores Mission School gathered for a wonderful opportunity to visit Hollywood and tour the recently decorated Hollywood Museum, enjoy the beautiful holiday decorations by Dr Christmas (Bob Pranga), as well as hear inspirational stories with interesting messages from local politicians and personalities. Scroll down for photos from the event!

RAGTIME, MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL Set for Coral Springs Center for the Arts in January
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 10, 2015


The Coral Springs Center for the Arts is kicking off 2016 with eight sensational shows, from classical music to rock headliners, from Off Broadway hits to hilarious comedians, all at the state-of-the-art performing arts center located at

Photographer Catherine Opie to Debut Solo Exhibition at Lehmann Maupin, 1/14
by BWW News Desk - Dec 8, 2015


Lehmann Maupin is pleased to present the gallery's debut solo exhibition for Los Angeles-based photographer Catherine Opie. For the occasion, two concurrent exhibitions will be on view at the gallery's Chelsea and Lower East Side locations, featuring new work by Opie that underscores her on-going dialogue with the history of photography and constructs of identity, both integral aspects of her practice. The artist will be present for opening receptions at both galleries on Thursday, January 14 from 6-8PM.

Warner Theatre to Welcome Gordon Lightfoot This Spring
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 7, 2015


On Thursday, April 14, 2016 the Warner Theatre is excited to welcome living legend Gordon Lightfoot to the Main Stage at 8:00 pm. Tickets go on sale to Warner Theatre Members on Tuesday, December 8 at 10:00 am and to the General Public Friday, December 11 at 10:00 am.

Tickets to Gordon Lightfoot & IN THE MOOD at bergenPAC on Sale Friday
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 7, 2015


New shows on sale this week at bergenPAC: Gordon Lightfoot in Concert: The Legend Lives On…, Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at 8PM and In The Mood, Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at 7:30PM. Tickets go on sale Friday, December 11, 2015 at 11AM at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling bergenPAC's Box Office at 201.227.1030.

Graceland Slates Elvis Birthday Celebration for 2016
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 7, 2015


Music fans from around the world will travel to Elvis Presley's Graceland in January 2016 to celebrate the King of Rock 'n' Roll's birthday. Numerous events are scheduled, including the Elvis Presley Birthday Proclamation Ceremony on Friday, January 8 at 9:30 a.m. Central Time, which includes a cake cutting ceremony on the front lawn of Graceland in Memphis.

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET to Play Harrah's Las Vegas
by Sally Henry Fuller - Dec 5, 2015


Last night (Friday, Dec. 4) in commemoration of the 59th anniversary of the legendary night that inspired the smash-hit musical MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, the Las Vegas company celebrated with a MDQ-themed cake presentation.

A-Ray of Elvis Brings CHRISTMAS ALBUM 2015 Concert to Broad Brook Opera House This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Dec 5, 2015


Celebrate the holidays with the 'Christmas Album 2015' concert starring A-Ray of Elvis tonight, December 5 at 8pm and today, December 6 at 2pm at the Broad Brook Opera House, 107 Main Street, Broad Brook, CT 06016.  A-Ray of Elvis returns to the Opera House stage fresh from records crowds from his recent performances at the Big E. 

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