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The World Premiere of Viva ELVIS Gets the Media Talking

February 22, 2010

The reviews are in following the world premiere performance of Viva ELVIS™ by Cirque du Soleil® in Las Vegas over the weekend. Below are just a few of the reviews from critics who had a front row seat to the first official show.

“Cirque Du Soleil's "Viva Elvis" outfabs Beatles. With the production's successfully bold musical choices and its sheer size and spectacle, the new Aria Resort & Casino can rest easy that folks from all over will seek an audience with the King.”
- Erik Pedersen, Hollywood Reporter / abcnews.com

“They've concocted an experience that's both symphonic and in every way fantastic.”
- Richard Corliss, TIME MAGAZINE

“This isn’t just a show, it’s a glorious celebration of the life of the king of rock ’n’ roll. Viva ELVIS is a new genre for Cirque: a splashy, feel-good musical with circus acts based on the golden oldies recorded by a single, iconic singer.”
- Pat Donnelly, Montreal Gazette

“It delivers exactly what many — most, probably — want from a Vegas show. Which would be vivid image after eye-sizzling sensation.”
- Joe Brown, Las Vegas Sun

“Elvis is back in Las Vegas and it looks like his show will run forever.”
- Ellen Sterling, BroadwayWorld.com

Click here to hear interviews from the blue carpet at the world premiere on the Graceland podcast.

Elvis Insiders can click here to view some exclusive, behind-the-scenes photos of the wardrobe department for Viva ELVIS on the members-only message board on ElvisInsiders.com.

Click here to see a photo gallery from the world premiere of Viva ELVIS.

Hourly from 8:00 am - 6:00 pm central time through Thursday, February 25, Elvis Radio on Sirius XM is featuring interviews from the Viva ELVIS by Cirque du Soleil Blue Carpet.

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