The first of those involved a documentary which purported to be about Elvis, but was more of a political statement interspersed with some remembrances.
The second was another documentary, this time courtesy of the PFS. However, this one turned out to be celebrating Elvis Costello. Oops.
I had enjoyed the third instance immensely! A robotic, roller-skating, Bollywood version of my main man? What's not to love!
This year, Elvis was regaled on television! As good fortune would have it, the program was a re-imagining of the very show I'd seen on that first night of the Las Vegas Elvis Festival. Yep, his December 1968 holiday special was on television again, all songs and skits included, with performances by current-day musicians. Of course, this televised one didn't have the real Little Egypt dancing.
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Now, the Savannah Repertory Theatre has given me another Elvis sighting!
Sure, the title - "The Legend of Georgia McBride" - doesn't bring to mind the King of Rock and Roll, does it?
But just look at this photo from the troupe's advertising!
Quite obviously, this modern musical-like play, written in 2015, has Elvis in the building!
I say "musical-like" because, as that style of theatre does, this play uses songs to advance the story along. Unlike that style of theatre, this play does not have the whole cast bursting forth in song. Only the lead character, Casey, actually sings, rather than lip syncs.
Casey is a skinny Elvis Tribute Artist and former drama major, trying to hone his act, when the owner decides to give the stage to his cousin's drag show instead.
Hilarity ensues, of course, as well as much hip-shaking and wig-wearing and bra-stuffing!
Along the way, we get to see just how talented Casey truly is, able to give his all to whatever role he is needed to play.
That speaks well of him, as it does for all the Elvis Tribute Artists of the world.
Each one is trying to portray Presley to an audience still hungry for that hip-swiveling, lip-curling, hunk of burnin' love.
Thanks, y'all, for the fabulous show tonight!
What a sensational season-ender!
I do hope I get the opportunity to come see it again!
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Post Script:
Thanks, Scott, for joining me for the opening night performance!
Good to have dinner with you at the Chromatic Dragon, too!
What yummy Nachos of Mt. Doom - with enough for breakfast tomorrow!
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1 comment:
Here's the line I wrote on fb to describe this show:
"Imagine if Frank N. Furter had taken the time to train Brad to do drag."
Nice description, isn't it?
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