Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston presents ALL SHOOK UP. Inspired by and featuring the songs of Elvis Presley. Book by Joe DiPietro. Arthur Gomez, Director. Mindy Cimini, Music Director. Larry Sousa, Choreographer. Jay Pension, Producer. Janie Howland, Set Designer.  Franklin Meissner, Jr., Lighting Design. Emerald City Theatrical, Costume Design. Sebastian Nixon, Sound Design. At Reagle Music Theatre, Waltham MA, through July 21, 2024. 

By Linda Chin 

‘All Shook Up’. Inspired by the songs of Elvis Presley; Book by Joe DiPietro. Directed by Arthur Gomez; Music Direction by Mindy Cimini; Choreography by Larry Sousa; Set Design by Janie Howland; Lighting Design by Franklin Meissner, Jr; Costume Design by Emerald City Theatrical; Sound Design by Sebastian Nixon. Presented by Reagle Music Theatre, 675 Lexington Ave Waltham, through Sunday, July 21

All Shook Up is a jukebox musical inspired by and featuring two dozen hit songs from the Elvis Presley songbook, including “Hound Dog,” “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Don’t Be Cruel,” and the titular song. Two-time Tony Award-winner Joe DiPietro’s (Memphis) book is inspired by the comedies of William Shakespeare, including Twelfth Night, Midsummer Night’s Dream,and Much Ado About Nothing. The mix of rousing (and arousing) Elvis R&B songs and Shakespearean sonnets, with some Footloose, Hairspray, and Bye Bye Birdie influences, make for a delightful and refreshing rom-com combination.

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