Elvis lives IF YOU’RE in the mood for Elvis, with all the power and charisma he put into his singing, from his earlier years through to his later years, Elvis 3 the Musical, playing at the International Plaza until Oct. 13, is the show to see. The show is a collection of Elvis’ best, with flashes back and forth from the younger Elvis, played by Bo Wills, to the older Elvis played by Vince Eager, both dynamic singers, who capture the re- alism of Elvis. When you go to an imper- sonating show, the first thing you usually do is com- pare the actor, feature by feature, to the original star, looking for similarities and discrepancies. But at the per- formance of Elvis the Musical, the appearances are not nearly as important as the singing and personality the two actors portray, leav- i the audience with the unmistakeable spirit of Elvis. Elvis the Musical, im- ported from Britain, is the first of a lne of European talent that will be appearing at Plazazz this fall, the showroom now in its third year of business. Entertain- ment director Sam _ Yehia says, ‘‘We don’t have to just cater to American talent. There is a British populace that will be attracted to British acts, French that will be attracted to French acts, and German, and so on.”’ After dealing with high- priced American talent, and paying 35 cents on_ the dollar, Yehia believes the European market is just waiting to be tapped ‘‘While we were trying to keep up with the American dollar, we were gaining on European currency. There's more value for the dollar ."’ Although Yehia= says y BARRETT FISHER Plazazz entertainment has not made profit in itself, the hotel has enjoyed a high profile, and all together has made money through food, liquor and hotel rooms. “You don’t go into the entertainment business to a) make money,’’ Yehia says, with a large grin. ‘‘You have to have alternate reasons. I’m in tove with the business.’’ Included in Yehia’s new entertainment philosophy is the featuring of three musicals, like Elvis, that would have a six to eight week run, and then he could cut his headline acts from 26 a year to !0 to 12. Upcoming entertainment includes Stephane Grappelli, Marcel Marceau, Charles Aznavour, Frankie Vaughn, Lulu and Freddie and the Dreatmers. The first Show this season, Elvis the Musical, was recreated from Jack Good and Ray Cooney’s origina} London West End produc- tion. The cast is mainly British, but four of the band members are from Edmon- ton. The musical depicts Elvis’ hfe from about 1954 until 1977, from leather and jeans to glitter and gold, il- lustrating the different periods with songs, skits and slides. Though the continuity leaves something to be desired, the singing is what makes the show. The first act is highlighted with songs in The Ghetto, Blue Suede Shoes, Don’t Be Cruel, Hound Dog, | ove Me Finally something to get steamed over!!! ue sisan STEAMER t oe F This amazing lightweight sleameriiron takes care of nose untimely wrokles oc just minutes Itcan be Used anywhere with its dual vollage atlachenent and cares with a6 Month Quaranten Tow U wonder how you @ver yort wong without it foe teavelting “IN STORE DEMONSTRATION Sept. 13, 14, SPECIAL PRICE FOR FOR MONTH OF SEPT. Park Royal North Richmond Centre Mall Sth $9g/6 922-9650 276-2606 ' September 14,1984. friday news a AN AMAR OANA AA Bin he oo Moen Ae ite os SECTION Newsroom 985-2131 ENTERTAINMENT NEWS photos Stuart Davis BRINGING BACK the spirit of Elvis, Bo , Wills, left, played the younger Elvis, while Vince Eager played the older years. Eager, dressed in a white and gold outfit with bell bottom pants, gold buttons and trim and white fringe, portrayed a glitter- ing reincarnation of Elvis in Las Vegas. Tender and Jailhouse Rock. Although the acting and storyline seems to be a bit slow in the first act, hang on, because the second act will dazzle you with fast- paced entertainment In the ‘Elvis in Las Vegas’ scene, Vince Eager wins the audience over with Do You Know Who I Am?, All Shook Up, Suspicious Minds and Fallin’ In Love With You. His gyrations and an- tics get the audience into a frenzy, similar to real Elvis audiences. So Piazazz 1s changing with the times, and the suc- cessful names the showroom draws in can be attributed to Yehia He remembers, ‘*People said it would be a cold day in July before tal ent would be shown here "’ Those people must not have known what Vancouver July weather can be like We have a new container of antiques arriving soon and no place to put them SO... how does savings of up to 90% sound to you?? GREAT?? We think so toot! - DEELERS Antiques 832 N. Park Royal W. Vancouver, B.C. Phone (604) 922-0213 OUI Ch “Home to Olympians” Coaches alt fellent cp pocrtatiuty foo Registration for the FLICKO Cuaseve® is Sat. Sept. 15 from 9am to 1pm at the Memorial Gym 123 E. 23rd St. (Directly behind the North Van Rec Centre) FLICKO Registration for these fun-filled classes 1. Satalhte peogracis. to GIRES asd BOYS aqedet ot. 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