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"Elvis: The 30th Anniversary Concert" (2007)

6/29/2007

From the Elvis Week 2007 calendar of events:

ELVIS:  THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT

8:00 PM.
FedExForum in downtown Memphis.  A spectacular, historic concert event starring the real Elvis Presley, via video, accompanied live on stage by a large cast of singers and musicians who worked with him, an orchestra, and additional singers and musicians. A wonderful production along the lines of our anniversary shows in 1997 and 2002. 

CAST:

CAST:  Joe Guercio* (musical director & conductor); TCB Band members  James Burton* (lead guitar), Glen D. Hardin* (piano), Jerry Scheff* (bass guitar), and Ronnie Tutt* (drums); Sweet Inspirations members Myrna Smith*, Estelle Brown* and Portia Griffin; Imperials members Sherman Andrus, Terry Blackwood*, Joe Moscheo* and Gus Gaches; former Stamps Quartet members Bill Baize*, Ed  Hill*, Richard Sterban*, Larry Strickland* and Donnie Sumner*The Jordanaires - Gordon Stoker*, Ray Walker*, Louis Nunley* and Curtis Young*; D.J. Fontana* (drums) and Millie Kirkham* (soprano).  Also appearing are special guest rhythm players Walt Johnson*, Ron Feuer*, Joe DiBlasi, Paul Leim and Larry Paxton; and guest band The Dempseys - Bradley Dean Birkedahl, "Slick" Joe Fick, and Ron Perrone, Jr.; and members of the Memphis Symphony Orchestra.  Special appearances by Priscilla Presley and Lisa Marie Presley.


*Indicates a person who worked with Elvis.

TICKETS:

Tickets are $90.00, $75.00 and $50.00.  This event is sold out but for
a limited number of $75.00 tickets that are part of a special multiple-event ticket package that includes access to attend concert rehearsals the day before the show.

Some of the tickets that are presently held back for corporate and sponsor commitments could be released at some point in the final weeks/days leading up to the show.  If so, they will be available via Ticketmaster online at 
ticketmaster.com or by Ticketmaster phone at (901) 525-1515.  Tickets also can be purchased in person at all Ticketmaster Retail Ticket Center locations in Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana and Missouri and in person at the FedExForum box office.  Typical ticketing service fees will be added.  It is a matter of personal experience and preference which method you should choose.   
VIP Tickets (SOLD OUT):

There was a number of $250.00 VIP ticket packages that were available when tickets went on sale September 12, 2006.  These sold out in less that 20 minutes.  Later, more VIP seats became available due to a change in production layout and were auctioned online in April/May 2007.  The VIP package includes premium seating for the concert, access to a private VIP reception room (not backstage) before and after the concert and at intermission to enjoy beverage service and hors d'oeuvres, an appearance by the cast in the reception room, and a special gift bag of commemorative concert merchandise.  

There was also a sold-out online auction of 12 front-row V-VIP ticket packages.  These packages include all the regular VIP benefits plus access to the backstage hospitality room during intermission.  

Note to VIP Ticket Holders: 
Click here for details about your VIP access and benefits.

QUESTIONS?  See our special
Concert FAQ article.

Sponsorship support provided by Reese's.

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