MGM and Cirque Du Soleil Announce Permanent Elvis Presley Show
August 18, 2006 – 10:37 amRecently MGM Grand and Cirque Du Soleil announced that the City Center Hotel and Casino will be the host of a permanent show dedicated to Elvis Presley, Las Vegas’ own King of Rock.
The City Center will be located on 66 acres of land located between the Bellagio and Monte Carlo resorts. It is expected to be completed in 2009. It will include condominiums, retail shopping, fine dining, 4,000 rooms, and will stand 60 stories high.
“This new creative challenge is exactly what we strive at accomplishing in the
development of our new productions. Cirque du Soleil is thrilled to be involved in CityCenter and we are particularly honored to be entrusted with this assignment. We are working closely with our partners to ensure the public will have an unforgettable encounter with the King of Rock and Roll. Elvis had a unique relationship with his adoring fans in Vegas and a large part of our mission is to recreate the excitement and the spirit of joy he generated here.” said Guy Laliberte, Founder of Cirque du Soleil.
Circue Du Soleil has plans to be adding touring show of the “Elvis Experience” in both the United States and Europe by the year 2008.
For more information on the Elvis Presley Project, please visit Elvis.com
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