Hunka Hunka Burnin' Love Begins Run at Au Bar Jan. 16

By Andrew Gans
January 16, 2006

A new revue celebrating the songs of the late rock-and-roll legend Elvis Presley begins a three-week limited engagement at Au Bar Jan. 16.

Entitled Hunka Hunka Burnin' Love, the production — directed by Our Sinatra's Kurt Stamm — will play through Feb. 5 with an official opening scheduled for Jan. 18. The three-person cast includes original Altar Boyz star Andy Karl as well as Toxic Audio's Emily Drennan and Tom LoSchiavo, who is making his New York debut.

Hunka Hunka was created by Will Friedwald, Jay Leonhart and Jack Lewin. John Oddo and Tedd Firth wrote the musical arrangements for the revue, which features such Presley classics as "Hound Dog," "Don't Be Cruel," "Jail House Rock," "Blue Suede Shoes," "Love Me Tender," "Are You Lonesome Tonight," "It's Now or Never," "Kentucky Rain," "Guitar Man," "In the Ghetto," "Peace in the Valley," "Viva Las Vegas," "King Creole" and "Blue Hawaii."

Show times are Tuesday-Sunday evenings at 8 PM with matinees on Saturdays at 2 PM and Sundays at 3 PM.

Tickets, priced $45-$55 (plus a two-drink minimum) are available by calling (212) 308-8455 or by visiting www.ticketweb.com. Au Bar is located in Manhattan at 41 East 58th Street, between Madison and Park Avenues. For more information go to www.aubarnewyork.com.