Orchestrated & hosted by actress and author Suzanna Leigh, The King's co-star in Paradise, Hawaiian Style (1966), more than two dozen celebs who knew him will gather this August to remember the 30th anniversary of the death of the King of Rock & Roll. Tens of thousands of fans from around the world will be in attendance at the glittering gala, where several notable actors and personalities will be on hand to talk to fans about their experiences with Elvis, sign books, photos & memorabilia - & meet with fans.
Participants include:
- Pat Priest Easy Come, Easy Go
- Sue Ane Langdon Roustabout, Frankie and Johnny
- John Rich - director of Roustabout, Easy Come, Easy Go
- Irene Tsu, Edy Williams & Donna Butterworth - Paradise, Hawaiian Style
- Jan Shepard King Creole, Paradise Hawaiian Style
- Gloria Pall & Jennifer Holden - Jailhouse Rock
- Will Hutchins - Spinout, Clambake
- Lance LeGault - Girls! Girls! Girls!, Kissin' Cousins, Roustabout
- Leslie Bricusse (songwriter)
- Yvonne Romain Bricusse - Double Trouble
- Michael Dante - Kid Galahad
- Jack Carter - Viva Las Vegas
- Jack Grinnage - King Creole
- L.Q. Jones - Love Me Tender, Flaming Star, Stay Away, Joe
- Celeste Yarnall - Live a Little, Love a Little
- Victoria Paige Meyerink - Speedway
- Gail Gilmore - Girl Happy, Harum Scarum
- & fellow entertainers and Elvis pals Tommy Sands & Ty Hardin
There will also be a special video appearance by Dolores Hart, Elvis's co-star in King Creole and Loving You. She is now a Benedictine nun and spokesman for The Neuropathy Association. A portion of the proceeds from Night of a Thousand Stars will go to the charity that raises awareness of the neurological disorder that Mother Dolores has been battling since 1997.
WHEN: August
16-18, 2007
WHERE: Inn of Hunt Phelan, Memphis, Tennessee (a mere 20 minutes from Graceland)
CHARITY: The Neuropathy Association
DEADLINE FOR RESERVATIONS: July 20, 2007
MORE INFO: Night-of-a-Thousand-Stars.com
- The Travel Snob
(photo: blavish.com)
