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Broadway Play All Shook Up

Palace Theatre

1564 Broadway

New York, New York

The new Broadway musical hit in town "All Shook Up" is playing at the Palace Theatre on Broadway in New York City. This is a "do NOT miss" event. If you enjoy a good story, lots of wonderful music (all Elvis Presley songs), fantastic talent and a good time - this is the show! "All Shook Up" is set in 1955 and is about a hip-swiveling, guitar-playing stranger (Cheyenne Jackson) who comes to town to fall in love with a sweet young local girl (Jenn Gambatese) who dreams of leaving her sleepy town for the more exciting big

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city life. This is not a musical review, however, all the songs are Elvis Presley's. This story of romance and dreams is based around the songs of Elvis Presley.

Broadway Shows and Musicals - All Shook Up

"All Shook Up" is based on Joe DiPietro's book. DiPietro's past success stories include I Love You, You're Perfect, The Thing About Me and The Kiss at City Hall. Christopher Ashley is the Director and his Broadway credits include The Rocky Horror Show and Voices in the Dark. Music Director is Stephen Oremus, Choreographer is Ken Roberson, David Rockwell Scenic Design, David C Woolard Costume Design and Michael Gibson Orchestrations. Included in the cast are: Cheyenne Jackson as Chad the hip-swiveling stranger in town, Jenn Ambatese plays Natalie Heller the young local girl anxious to grow up and leave town, John Jellison plays Sheriff Earl and Alix Korey plays Mayor Matilda Hyde.

Elvis Presley's Music Scores in All Shook Up

Elvis Presley is regarded

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as one of the leading twentieth century's popular culture figures. Elvis started his singing career in 1954 and by late 1956 he was of international fame. He literally shaped rock music as we know it today. He starred in some 33 films, made TV history and sold a record breaking billion records. Elvis earned gold, platinum and multi-platinum awards for 148 different albums and single records - more than any other artist. On August 16, 1977, Elvis died at his Memphis home, Graceland.

The songs included in the two act musical are: Love me Tender, Heartbreak Hotel, Roustabout, One Night With You, C'mon Everybody, Follow That Dream, Hound Dog, Teddy Bear, That's All Right, Surrender, Devil in Disguise, It's Now or Never, Don't Be Cruel, Let Yourself Go, Can't Help Falling in Love, All Shook Up, It Hurst Me, A Little Less Conversation, The Power of My Love, I Don't Want To, Jailhouse Rock, There's Always Me, If I Can Dream, Fools Fall in Love, Burning Love and Blue Suede Shoes. (All these songs are registered trademarked by Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc.)

All Shook Up Playing at the Palace Theatre

The Palace was originally built in 1913 and was the premier vaudeville theater on Broadway from 1913 until 1932. The Palace was originally owned by Martin Beck, the Architect was Kirchoff & Rose and was built with a seating capacity of 1,736. This top American theater has been the host to performers such as Will Rogers, Eddie Cantor and Jack Benny. The Palace underwent a 3-year renovation and is now, once again, one of the premiere houses on Broadway with a setting capacity of 1,743. Included with the renovations, the Palace was encased in a high rise hotel in 1990 and it's original interior is magnificently preserved.