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PERFORMANCE/TOUR: Cirque Du Soleil 'Viva Elvis': It Has the Glitz, but Does It Capture Presley's Soul?

Like Cirque's Las Vegas take on the Beatles in "Love," "Viva Elvis" attempts to capture the magical spirit of one of rock 'n' roll's most mythic figures. But does the Canadian company succeed? Lewis notes that there are some striking musical numbers, including a military-themed treatment of "Return to Sender." He adds that Cirque made a wise choice in bypassing any male singers for the live renditions of Elvis Presley classics. Wrote Lewis, "Several numbers that are rendered anew are sung by f...

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17:10 on February 19 2010

Elvis back in Vegas with Cirque du Soleil

CNN Showbiz — Cirque Du Soleil successfully tackled the Beatles with its "Love" show, so it seems fitting for it to take on another legendary name in rock 'n' roll: Elvis Presley. ... more info
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01:50 on February 21 2010

PERFORMANCE/TOUR: Cirque Du Soleil 'Viva Elvis': It Has the Glitz, but Does It Capture Presley's Soul?

All About Jazz — Like Cirque's Las Vegas take on the Beatles in "Love," "Viva Elvis" attempts to capture the magical spirit of one of rock 'n' roll's most mythic figures. But does the Can... more info
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