At least they aren't still using those ridiculous slides like they used to. As far as being the best show... I agree, not their best but quite enjoyable, nonetheless. Definitely better than reading senseless slides while someone stands ans sings.

Wonder-er, FYI, Kenny Shepherd is the DIRECTOR! He co-conceived, directed, and choreographerd the show with Carol Worcel. They are both extremely talented and I agree with you. They don't deserve the slam!!

One of the best shows at ACT? Are you kidding??? In comparison with things like Evita, Cabaret, even their own shows: Gershwins, Cole Porter, Broadway Now, Fabulous 50's, etc., I'd hardly say this is even in the ball park. It's a high school production at best. Elvis definitely wasn't in the building!! On the other hand, I think Kenny Shepard is extremely talented, and doesn't deserve the slam. The DIRECTOR should be called to task on that one. Where is he???

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WOW! Did Kenny Shepard stand you up for your senior prom with Carol Worcel. You sound like a bitter bitter woman. I saw the production of Heartbreak Hotel last night and in my opinion, it was one of the BEST shows I've ever seen at the American Cabaret Theatre. After reading Josefa Beyer's scathing review of that show, I just had to see it. I'm a big Elvis fan and originally did not want to go because there is no one that can hold a candle to the KING. Kenny and Carol's vision for "Hearbreak" was on the money. No one tried to sound like Elvis and I appreciate that. I personally think the dancing parts were perfect and executed well by all of the members of the cast. And what a compilation of voices! Thank you directors for giving me a wonderful memory of my favorite entertainer. I'm coming back and bringing all my friends. Is there such a thing a s a "reviewers" school? I think someone needs to enroll Josefa.

I totally disagree with the review of Heartbreak Hotel. I must have missed the stand where they were selling Elvis memorabilia. I would say they stopped way short of "cashing in". I am not a fan of Elvis music, but still managed to go with an open mind. I wasn't expecting Broadway or even a skiewed version, and was therefore not disappointed. Worcel and Shepard didn't sell the show as the "Dances of Elvis", rather the "Music of Elvis", so the lack of dancing was not indicative of a poorly choreographed show. Nor do I think it was written to win any major awards. The only bit that was spot on was the review of the show's two strongest singers!

Thank God there's a reviewer with an eye for the truth in Indy. I totally agree with his assessment of the show. A good director would have seen the flaws...and started over! It's another "typical" show by ACT trying to make everyone believe they know about art. Nice try, ACT, but we can't be fooled by your "High School" productions!

I saw Heartbreak Hotel this weekend and aside from some sound system issues, I thought it was WON-DER-FUL. I am a HUGE Elvis Presley fan and I thought it was a fantastic tribute to his music. We so often see some horrible attempt at impersonation and it was refreshing to see a new approach. I especially loved the characters and all the different storylines. Kudos to the Cabaret, Mr. Shepherd and Ms. Worcel