Four tweens cast as young Elvis are living their best lives, starring in the musical about to make its Melbourne debut.
Playing the king of rock at any age seems a big call, but it’s pure joy for tween Daniel Lim, one of four Melbourne actors to play the up-and-coming superstar inSpeaking ahead of the show’s premiere in Melbourne this week, the 12-year-old actor is taking the breakthrough role in his stride, saying he just loves being on stage with everyone.
Picking up the story from his early breakthrough in the 1950s and then to global stardom, Tasmanian Rob Mallett plays the adult Presley – who he describes as the punk rock star of his time. Annie Chiswell plays Priscilla and Ben Hall is record producer Sam Phillips. Directed by Alister Smith, the musical is the first production of its type authorised by Elvis Presley Enterprises, which manages the late singer’s licensing deals and assets, including his Graceland estate.
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