It's one of those things you wish wouldn't happen, like a bad dream or a genocide. You can debate that its a tribute or a money making ploy, you can argue its what's the fans want but the truth is its shameful.
Elvis Lives, The Ultimate Tribute is described as “an unforgettable multi-media and live musical journey across Elvis’ life,” the show stars finalists from Elvis Presley Enterprises’ annual worldwide Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest, along with a live band, back-up singers and dancers, an Ann-Margret tribute artist, and iconic imagery from the Graceland archives."
You'll even be able to check out a "never-before-seen exhibit of life-size images of Elvis’ stage-wear, which will be on display in the lobby of each venue of the tour." Help me out here- what is a life size image of stage wear?! Photographs?? I can almost fathom a jumpsuit tour and hell Princess Diana sent her dresses on tour but 'images'??
So basically this is Elvis impersonators on tour with photographs. I have always found Elvis Presley Enterprises to be a rather tacky governance. I know now its about the money and not the memory. This is evident in the merchandise this company allows to hold the Elvis image..cha ching. But this is really rather humorous and maybe will get a skit on SNL out of it. Worse than a hologram at an average $80.00 ticket- you're being robbed.