The Catalina Museum for Art & History is hosting its First Friday event with a tribute performance to Elvis Presley. The man portraying “Elvis” brings a wealth of experience to the role of the legendary singer.
James Kruk as Elvis: Mr. Kruk first was chosen to portray Elvis for Comedian Steve Martin, for the Broadway tour of his hit play “Picasso at The Lapin Agile” Kruk was selected by Steve Martin himself for his amazing “Elvis” voice, look, humor, charisma and those almost NC-17 dance moves that get the whole house screaming. Kruk delivers a vibrant alive Rock and Roll show!
James performed the “Elvis” role alongside Academy Award winner Patricia Arquette in the Live Read of Quentin Tarrantino’s “True Romance” sponsored by LACMA and Film independent, Directed by Jason Reitman. James Kruk recorded two songs as “Elvis” for film “Pawn Shop Chronicles” starring Brendan Fraser, and Elijah Wood. Director Wayne Kramer said Kruk “Saved the film” with his amazing vocals. Kruk has appeared on FOX sports and is featured in the film “Don’t Let Go” and he is also featured in “Aline” the Hit of this year’s Cannes film festival. His band has headlined many major Casino and Summer concert series throughout the Southwest and East Coast. They are the only Elvis Tribute to have played the House of Blues Hollywood and The House of Blues San Diego. James and his band currently hold the attendance record and the record for number of sold-out shows at The Infinity Showroom at Pala Casino. Linda Thompson, Elvis’ live-in girlfriend from 1973-1976 said of James show, “There is only one Elvis, but you come pretty darn close.”
James worked as Elvis for Microsoft and will be featured on their brand new product the Holo-lense, and is permanently digitized for many Microsoft software applications!
Kruk delivers so much more than just an imitation of Elvis he combines his own charisma with the persona of Elvis for a more heartfelt theatrical tribute rather than being a straight up mimic. Kruks’ years of experience as a professional actor/singer make his show more fun, professional and audience interactive. It simply is the most exciting and high-quality Elvis themed show in the west!
