Whitefriars College production of All Shook Up, in conjunction with Siena College.
All Shook Up takes place in Eisenhower’s 1955 middle America, where an unexpected visit from a mysterious hip-swivelling, guitar-playing stranger named Chad, helps a small town discover the power of love ad rock & roll. Along the way he meets Natalie, a local mechanic who dreams of hitting the open road. With the town run by a bigoted Mayor, Chad’s influence begins to breathe new life into its inhabitants. In one topsy-turvy night, romance blossoms and the town’s residents are changed for good.
This jukebox musical features 24 instantly recognisable songs ion the score including Presley classics like ‘Jailhouse Rock’, ‘Blue Sued Shoes’, and the ostensible ‘All Shook Up’.
Book by Joe Dipietro
Inspired by and feature the songs of Elvis Presley
Directors: Claire Benne, Adriana Tascone
Musical Director: Nicholas Fitter
Choreographer: Lisa Callaghan
Lighting Design: Lachlan McLean
Sound Design: Nathan Santamaria