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NCPA Legends gives you an evening withthe King of Rock n Roll

Relive the Elvis magic with three Elvis movies from 6th

to 8th

June 2011 followed by a tribute

concert by Gary Lawyer on 11th

June, only at the NCPA

For Immediate Release

Mumbai, May 2011: To celebrate the King of Rock n Rolls 76th

birth anniversary this year, the National Centre for the Performing

Arts (NCPA) Mumbai, Indias premiere arts and culture institution,

in collaboration with BSPCA & Tata Sons, presentsNCPA Legends

A tribute to the king of Rock N Roll, in a four-day event

featuring a tribute by none other than Gary Lawyer, on June 11,

at the NCPA and documentaries on the ultimate rock n roll

legend Elvis Presley, from June 6-8.

Discover the enigmatic personality that was Elvis Presley up-close in

four phases of his life: the 1950s, 1960s, during his movie career and

his concert years. Die hard Elvis fans are in for a treat in the city on

11th

June, 2011, as Gary Lawyer the man with a golden voice,

pays a tribute to the King, rendering some of the best known Elvis

hits. Accompanying him are Christopher Fonceca Guitar, Leo

Mathew and Filipe Keyboard, Clarry Devisser Bass, Adrian DSouza Drums.

The NCPA will also present an Elvis Film Festival titled The King in Cinemascope from 6th to 8th

June 2011 respectively. NCPA Legends (details below) is the new NCPA annual programme that will

focus on tributes presenting legendary artistes every year.

The King in Cinemascope from 6th to 8th June 2011, at 6:30 pm, at Little Theatre, will feature three

short film documentaries viz. The King at the Movies Jailhouse Rock, The King in Concert This

Is Elvis and The King Revealed! for free, as entry is reserved on first-come-first-serve basis (NCPA

HIGHLIGHTS of the FESTIVAL

NCPA pays tribute to theKing of Rock n Roll, Elvis

Presley in the year of his 76thbirth anniversary

Gary Lawyers first concertat the NCPA

3 documentaries + 1 livemusic concert

Surprise gifts for BestDressed Elvis contest & Quiz

based on Elvis trivia

Americana menu cateredon the day of the concert


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members get preferential seating). Ups and downs in Elvis career, his kindness and generosity, his

human frailties are all brought to light in these documentaries.

On 11th June 2011, at 7:00 pm at Tata Theatre,Gary Lawyer will perform some iconic Elvis songs.

With an admirable career path, performing concerts all over India and abroad to packed houses and five

albums to his credit, Gary really needs no introduction! He is regarded as finest Indian artiste in the field

of western popular music. A bass baritone, who sings just as easily in the tenor range, Gary is equally

comfortable with every genre of music - be it rock, pop, jazz, country or folk.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Khushroo Suntook, Chairman, NCPA, said, 34 years may have passed

since Elvis Presley passed away but his music still continues to be very popular. The NCPA is honored to

pay tribute to this legend through documentaries and a performance by a popular musician like Gary

Lawyer. It is through festivals like these that we aim to highlight NCPAs initiative to give impulsion to a

variety of performances that appeal to different audiences.

Two exciting contests for the audiences form another exciting aspect of this festival. The first one being

for the best dressed Elvis and the second, a quiz on the great performer. This contest has been organised

in association with the Elvis India Fan Club that has also partnered with the NCPA to bring these films to

you. Lucky people from the audience will win exciting surprise gifts. Adding a special touch to the

festival, NCPA will serve an Americana menu on the day of the concert.

Pay your tribute to the King of Rock n Roll with your presence at the 3 inspiring documentaries and a

live performance only at the NCPA.

Schedule

Date Time Type of event Details of event Tickets Venue

6th June 7:00pm

Film Screening : The

King in Cinemascope

The King At The Movies

Jailhouse Rock

Admission on a first come

first serve basis. Limited

seats available

Little

Theatr

7th

June 7:00pm The King In Concert

This Is Elvis

Admission on a first come

first serve basis. Limited

seats available

Little

Theatr

8th June 7:00pm The King Revealed! Elvis By The Presleys

Admission on a first comefirst serve basis. Limited

seats available

LittleTheatr

11th

June 7:00 pm

Music Concert: NCPA

Legends

A Tribute to ElvisPresley by Gary Lawyer

- Concert

Tickets: Rs. 1000/-, 750/-,550/-

Box office 26th

May for

Members and 29th

May for

Public

Tata

Theatr


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Elvis Movies

6th June, 2011

The King at the Movies Jailhouse Rock,

Filmed in black-and-white, its the first movie that comes to mind when Elvis and movies are

mentioned in the same sentence. Elvis plays bad boy Vince Everett whos in jail and turns his life over tobecome a rock n roll superstar. This 1957 flick became one of the most successful films of The Kings

career thanks to classic songs likeJailhouse Rock, Treat Me Nice and (Youre So Square) Baby I Dont

Care.

7th June, 2011

The King in Concert This Is Elvis

Fantastic and dazzling this biography concert movie and rare behind-the-scenes footage finds Elvis at

the peak of his powers. Fans get to see him perform live all the essential hits from the early rock n roll

(Hound Dog, Dont Be Cruel) to the ballads (Love Me Tender, Cant Help Falling In Love) to his

personal favourites (Heartbreak Hotel, Blue Suede Shoes).

8th June, 2011

The King Revealed! Elvis by the Presleys

For the first time, The Kings wife Priscilla and daughter Lisa Marie offer an intimate look at Elvis life in

this riveting documentary. Different aspects of Elviss life, including his tours, his time in Hollywood and

his home life, are depicted with the insight that only his family can bring. His career ups and downs, his

kindness and generosity and his human frailties are all brought to light as well as a reflection on his place

in entertainment history and his enduring legacy as the worlds greatest entertainer.

About NCPA Legends

NCPA Legends will focus on presenting the Rock N Roll, Pop, Rock, Jazz and other forms of

contemporary music of great Legends in the world of western music. This annual concert, held in June

every year, will put the spotlight on one great musician. A contemporary musician (or musical group) will

perform the music of the chosen Legend, with flair, and panache. A series of satellite events around the

principal musical event will be held, which could take the form of film shows, discussions, Listening

Sessions, and these will be held, both at the NCPA and at other appropriate locations such as colleges,

workshops, clubs etc.

Box Office

Bookings for members and non-members has started

Call 66223724/ 66223754 to book tickets.

To use the online booking facility simply log on to the NCPA official website

http://www.ncpamumbai.com / buy-tickets or visit www.bookmyshow.com.


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About the NCPA:

Started in 1967, as an initiative by J.R.D. Tata and Dr. Jamshed J. Bhabha to preserve and promote art and

culture in the country, the NCPA, based in Nariman Point, Mumbai is one of Indias most prestigious arts

centres. With five modern performance spaces, libraries, galleries, music archives, recording rooms, and a

slew of programmatic, educational and research activities, the NCPA is Indias only holistic performing arts

centre. It presents over 600 events a year in a rich multi-lingual tapestry, across Theatre, Music, Film, Dance

and Photography.

We have programming heads for each of these art verticals who curate innovative events and festivals,

representative of everything from classical to contemporary, throughout the year. We produce our own

programmes as well as collaborate with leading cultural promoters from around the world. In 2006, the NCPA

gave India its first fully professional symphony orchestra The Symphony Orchestra of India.

For further information please log on to www.ncpamumbai.com

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