Articles from Elvis Presley’s Graceland

Elvis Presley’s Graceland will welcome the holiday season November 19–21 with Holiday Lighting Weekend, bringing fans and families together for three days of Christmas celebrations at Elvis’ legendary Memphis home. The weekend marks the official start of Graceland’s holiday season, with special programming planned throughout the campus.

The Graceland Performing Arts Camp, held at Elvis Presley’s Graceland in Memphis, returns for its fourth year on June 28 - July 3, 2022. Graceland has announced that this year’s campers will be part of an on-stage performance at the Graceland Soundstage, Graceland’s live music venue, as part of the camp experience.

Elvis Presley’s Graceland® will be lit in red, white and blue as it celebrates the nation’s independence during its “All-American July 4th Weekend.” The weekend will include live music, a VIP Dinner and Reception on the grounds of Graceland, a gospel brunch, special “hidden” tours of Graceland, and will be capped of with a fireworks extravaganza set to Elvis music.

Elvis Presley’s Graceland® has announced that the Graceland Performing Arts Camp will return for its fourth year in 2022 on June 28 to July 3. The Graceland Performing Arts Camp is an immersive theater arts and music experience for kids aged 6 to 17 where they are invited to explore their creativity in acting, singing, and dancing during workshops led by local and Broadway professionals. Over five days of activities, the campers develop a performance showcase that they present on stage at The Guest House Theater for family and friends on Saturday night.

Elvis Presley’s Graceland® will be celebrating the life and legacy of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll throughout 2022 in commemoration of the 45th anniversary of his passing in 1977. ELVIS 45 will include special events, giveaways, new exhibit openings, and concerts at Graceland during the year, plus exclusive merchandise offerings and more.

Elvis Presley’s Graceland® is pleased to announce the faculty of the 2021 Graceland Performing Arts Camp, as it returns for its third year on July 13 - 18. Special Guest Mentor this year is Patrick Dunn. Having made his NYC Theatre debut at age 12, Patrick most recently led the North American tour of the mega-musical Les Misérables in the role of Jean Valjean. Before that, he was seen in the ‘Spectacular New’ production of The Phantom of the Opera (Phantom u/s). Previous credits include Sara Bareilles’ musical Waitress (first national tour-original cast); Hal Prince’s directed Candide at NYC Opera (Candide u/s) and A Christmas Carol: The Musical at Madison Square Garden (Young Scrooge). He has also performed in The Pirates of Penzance, Titanic, and led the rock phenomenon Jesus Christ Superstar in the role of Jesus. Patrick has taught theatrical Masterclasses around the country for all ages, including at Michigan State University, Bob Jones University, and his alma mater The Hartt School of Music at the University of Hartford.

Elvis Presley’s Graceland® will be lit in red, white and blue as it celebrates the nation’s independence during its “All-American July 4th Weekend.” The weekend will include live music, a VIP Dinner and Reception on the grounds of Graceland, a gospel brunch, special “hidden” tours of Graceland, and will be capped of with a fireworks extravaganza set to Elvis music.