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Rock-A-Hula! is the brands only production

that was developed specifcally for the market in
which it is being presented; a Hawaiian theme
is woven throughout the show. For example, the
opening segment features traditional chants,
kahiko (ancient) hula, the sweet scent of pikake
(Arabian jasmine) and spectacular scenery
projected on four-story-high screens. Te
audience joins the cast in singing the closing
number, Aloha Oe, composed by Princess
Liliuokalani in 1878 (she became Hawaiis last
queen 13 years later).
Like their counterparts in other cities, Rock-
A-Hula!s tribute artists spent countless hours
studying video and audio recordings of the
celebrities that they portray, including hairstyles,
wardrobe, makeup, mannerisms and movements.
Te result? Tey look and sound so much like the
actual stars, youll have a hard time telling them
apart!
Michael Jackson does the moonwalk and waves a
white-gloved hand to the rhythmic Billie Jean.
Elvis commands the stage with his signature
hip gyrations, sequin-studded costumes and
platinum hits such as Rock-A-Hula Baby, which
inspired the shows name. Te King of Rock
n Roll sang that song in the 1961 movie Blue
Hawaii, which was flmed on the islands.
Except for Elvis, who had special ties to Hawaii,
the lineup of Legends changes every six to 12
months, which keeps the show fresh. With
elaborate sets, fabulous special efects and state-
of-the-art laser, lighting and sound systems, its a
must for your Oahu itinerary.
Legends in Concert Waikikis Rock-A-Hula!
is presented at the Royal Hawaiian Teater, 2201
Kalkaua Ave., Building B, 4th Floor. Shows are 8
p.m. nightly except Monday. A variety of cocktail
and dining packages are available. For details, call
808.629.SHOW (7469) or visit
Rock-A-Hula.com.
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LAS VEGAS, HAWAIIAN STYLE
LEGENDS IN CONCERT WAIKIKIS ROCK-A-HULA! IS A MUST-SEE
By Cheryl Chee Tsutsumi
Legends in Concert Waikiki invites you to Rock-A-Hula! with Michael
Jackson, Elvis Presley, a live fve-piece band and more than a dozen dancers
at a multimedia musical celebration the whole family will enjoy. The fun,
fast-paced show is the newest for the brand, which, hailed as the pioneer of
celebrity tribute shows, celebrated its 30th anniversary last year. Since the
frst Legends in Concert show debuted in Las Vegas in 1983, various casts
have performed in 15 countries on fve continents.
Michael Jackson thrills the crowd
at the 750-seat Royal Hawaiian Theater
Mature Elvis rocks out with
a live band and backup singers
The Green Room Dinner & Show
package includes prime stageside seating
Rock-A-Hula! features the largest cast in Waikiki