ELVIS - The Musical

His gaze, his voice, his legendary hip swing: Elvis Presley is regarded as the greatest solo artist of all time, with one billion records sold. "ELVIS – The Musical," the world's most successful musical biography about the "King," is filled with all his greatest hits and offers a unique journey through the life of the rock 'n' roll icon. He achieved his international breakthrough in 1956 with the single "Heartbreak Hotel" and his first LP "Elvis Presley" – his first major hit and the first rock 'n' roll album to reach number one on the charts. Seventy years later, the successful production brings Elvis back to the stage and will go on a major tour through Germany, Austria, and Switzerland again in 2026.

Elvis Aaron Presley, born on January 8, 1935, in Tupelo, Mississippi, became the most important representative of 20th-century rock and pop culture during his unparalleled career. The year 1956 is considered the birth year of the "King of Rock 'n' Roll" with Presley's first hit single "Heartbreak Hotel" and his debut album "Elvis Presley." Presley gave his last concert in June 1977 before he officially passed away from a sudden heart failure at his estate Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee, on August 16. However, legends and myths still surround his death, keeping Presley unforgettable to this day. For his fans, he still lives on – at least in their hearts.

An impressive homage to the "King of Rock 'n' Roll"
Emotional, powerful, and captivating: In "ELVIS – The Musical," audiences can experience the idol of an entire generation up close at various stages of his life. From the first studio recording as a gift for his mother, through the beginnings with Sam Phillips at the regional label Sun Records and the first released single "That’s All Right" in 1954, to the switch to the national RCA label and the international breakthrough in 1956 with "Heartbreak Hotel," the debut album "Elvis Presley," and his manager "Colonel" Tom Parker, all the way to the superlative concert "Aloha from Hawaii" in 1973 at the Honolulu International Center Arena, which was the first concert of a solo artist broadcast via satellite to over 40 countries and achieved higher ratings in the USA than the first moon landing a few years earlier.

The two-and-a-half-hour live spectacle has already thrilled over a million spectators, bringing the magic surrounding the rock 'n' roll icon back to the stage and presenting Elvis Presley's entire musical repertoire live – from gospel to blues to uninhibited rock 'n' roll – and impressively reflecting on his life.

The "best Elvis performer since Elvis" and the seven-member "Las Vegas Showband"
With Grahame Patrick, the homage to the "King" features the "world's best Elvis performer since Elvis." When he steps into the spotlight in the world-famous white jumpsuit and other authentic outfits, one might think they are seeing Elvis Presley himself on stage. Grahame Patrick also shines with an impressively close vocal resemblance to the original, which he proves repeatedly throughout the show. He is accompanied by top-notch singers, actors, showgirls, and the seven-member "Las Vegas Showband," creating an unforgettable musical experience – and, of course, all the hits are performed live: from "Love Me Tender" to "Jailhouse Rock" to "Suspicious Minds," as well as gospel songs like "Why Me, Lord?" and "How Great Thou Art," the live version of which was awarded a Grammy in Memphis in 1974. Elaborate choreography, dramatic scenes, and original film sequences guide the audience through Elvis's life and wonderfully round off the show spectacle.

Companions and eyewitnesses make the show unique
"ELVIS – The Musical" gains its uniqueness not only from the outstanding protagonists but also from the inclusion of real eyewitnesses and companions. Ed Enoch, leader of the legendary "The Stamps Quartet," toured with Elvis at over 1,000 concerts from 1971 to 1977 and sang at his funeral. He has also frequently shared the stage with Grahame Patrick as part of "ELVIS – The Musical." The Stamps Quartet is the oldest professional gospel quartet in the history of the United States that is still active. In 2026, Ed Enoch will again support the show live with his "Stamps." Also included is original film and photographic material from Elvis's former tour manager and concert photographer Ed Bonja (†). He assisted producer Bernhard Kurz with his insider knowledge during the creation of the musical, alongside his Elvis photographs and recordings.