Hunka hunka burnin' love

New Stage's next production will be Idols of the King, a show that reminds me alot of Always Patsy Cline, but with Elvis Presley as the central celebrity. I may go check it out. I missed it when it played at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival last season. An old friend of mine, Chris Roebuck, has been cast, and it might be fun to see him performing again. (You may recognize him from the Partnership for a Healthy Mississippi commercials. He's the voice at the end, saying, "Ya' bettah tell somebody!") Here's the skinny on the show:

Idols of the King is a musical tribute to the King of Rock 'n' Roll, his legacy, his career, and his incredibly loyal fans. Many hit songs made famous by the legendary entertainer are featured in the show including "Blue Suede Shoes," "Heartbreak Hotel," "Burning Love," "Love Me Tender" and "Jail House Rock." Idols of the King has received rave reviews; the show has audiences clapping along, laughing and reliving those old days of rock when "The Pelvis" was the King.

Idols of the King opens Wednesday, June 1 and continues through Sunday, June 12 for a 10 performance run. Curtain times for the performances are Wednesdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. on the Sunday matinees. Ticket prices are $22.00 with discounts available for students, senior citizens and groups. Tickets can be purchased at the box office, located inside the Jane Reid Petty Theatre Center, or charged by phone by calling the theatre at (601) 948-3531.