ELVIS LIVES THE ULTIMATE ELVIS TRIBUTE ARTIST EVENT Announces Additional Tour Dates

On Stage Touring, LLC, in association with Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. (EPE), announced today the tribute artists who will be performing in ELVIS LIVES this January through May and that the 2013 tour has expanded to include more markets.

The high energy show features Ultimate winner Bill Cherry, along with Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest top five finalists Kevin Mills, Leo Days and Ben Klein, as the principle cast for the winter/spring production of ELVIS LIVES, joined by the professional talent of Lorri Russo as Ann-Margret.

ELVIS LIVES, which keeps on capturing the imaginations and interests of fans of all types including Broadway, concert and Elvis aficionados, is an unforgettable multi-media and live musical journey across Elvis' life featuring finalists from Elvis Presley Enterprises' annual worldwide Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest, each representing Elvis during different stages in his career. The Elvis tribute artists will be joined by a live band, back-up singers and dancers, along with an Ann-Margret tribute artist, as well as iconic imagery made available from the Graceland archives; which includes a new exhibit of life-size images of Elvis’ stage-wear that will be on display in the lobby of each theater hosting a performance.

“We are very pleased that ELVIS LIVES continues to delight audiences all over the nation and that even more Elvis fans will be given the opportunity to see these talented entertainers in these expanded markets. We hope to see finalists from the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest starring in ELVIS LIVES for years to come,” said Kevin Kern, Director of Public Relations for EPE.

“We are excited to be working with some of the most exceptional tribute artists in the world. These talented performers really capture the spirit of the King of Rock N’ Roll while evoking the sensation of being there with Elvis as he journeys through his musical career,” stated Barbara Cooley, Executive Producer for On Stage Touring. “Elvis Lives is truly a dynamic and family friendly production.”

Performance dates and markets for the 2013 tour of ELVIS LIVES include:

12- Jan-13 GAINESVILLE, FL Phillips Center

13-Jan-13 ST. PETERSBURG, FL Mahaffey Theatre

16-Jan-13 KEY WEST, FL Tennessee Williams Performing Arts Center

17-Jan-13 SARASOTA, FL Van Wezel Performing Arts Center

19-Jan-13 JACKSONVILLE, FL Moran Theatre

20-Jan-13 DAYTONA BEACH, FL Peabody Auditorium

23-Jan-13 COLUMBIA, SC Koger Center for the Arts

24-Jan-13 COLUMBIA, SC Koger Center for the Arts

25-Jan-13 BOWLING GREEN, KY Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center Theatre

31-Jan-13 BUFFALO, NY Shea’s Performing Arts Center

1-Feb-13 ORILLA, ON Casino Rama