All Shook Up (2005 Original Broadway Cast) (Featuring the Songs of Elvis Presley)

I saw the show about a month ago, and while there was a little lack-of-plot, it was so entertaining. It almost doesn't matter that the love story gets a little tangled, because you get so hooked on the songs. For example, the most obvious stretch to include a song was "jailhouse rock"... it just starts all of a sudden... I mean, it's a great song, but you can tell that it was included just because it's such a good song, not because it has some kind of relevance. But I still loved show. If you are looking for a profound and enlightening love story... this may not be it--but I truly believe that anyone would enjoy the entertainment (the music grabs you, because it's... well... elvis). The energy and enthusiasm of the performance was outstanding and it was captured really well on this cd. It puts me in a great mood! Between Cheyenne Jackson and Jen Gambatese (and, actually, the entire cast is really strong vocally) I challenge anyone to listen to this cd without singing along,...Read more

While I must admit I haven't seen this show on Broadway, I did see it four times in its pre-Broadway previews in Chicago in January of this year. The show is great from start to finish, with a great collection of Elvis songs, many of which are rearranged to fit the various talented voices in the cast. Every song crackles with energy and fun and its the kind of show (and CD) that you never want to end.

"That's Alright," "Burning Love," "C'Mon Everybody" and "Fools Fall in Love" are among my favorites, but the most powerful track is the song that ends the first act of the play, "Can't Help Falling in Love," which concludes with the entire cast belting out the song. It's amazing.

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Over the summer I got to experience the Broadway show All Shook Up and it was highly enjoyable. Because critics don't like shows that are based off unoriginal music, they missed the point of All Shook Up. It was a fantastic tribute to one of the greatest singers of all time.

The cast of the show puts every ounce of energy behind the songs and fills them with such zest and pep that it is impossible not to see the charm. Some of the best numbers come when the cast all join in together in such ensemble efforts like "Heartbreak Hotel" and "Can't Help Falling in Love" to produce rousing chorus numbers. The voice talent matches expectations for the songs, as Cheyenne Jackson nails a good mix of Elvis with roustabout charisma in his spotlight songs like "Roustabout" and "C'Mon Everybody."

What the show does a fantastic job of is mixing up the songs, how they are song, and the different voice talent put into each piece. There is a wonderful cross of "Teddy...Read more