There may be some confusion in purchasing tickets to see All Shook Up, a musical featuring the music of Elvis Presley. So right off the bat let’s clarify – this is not similar to prior productions like A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline or The Buddy Holly Story. While the soundtrack is entirely Elvis music, it is not the story of his life.

In fact, All Shook Up is the story of a small American town thrown into chaos when Chad (Calgary’s Nicholas Marinucci), a motorcycle riding, guitar slinging roustabout stranger arrives. Before you can sing Heartbreak Hotel, people are falling in love, breaking the rules, and throwing caution to the wind to search for "the one."

The show is one that has to be carefully put together. Taking itself too seriously would destroy the show, while being too over the top would just make it campy and stupid. In the case of this production, the casting and performances land right where it should be, making for an entertaining show. Everyone tackles their roles with gusto and it shows, and adds to the enjoyment.

For an LGBT audience, additional hooks include a gender bending twist, and a character’s revelation that they love someone they believe is of the same gender.  Plus a brief moment with Marinucci shirtless, and making reference to "slapping privates".

The music of Elvis is universally recognizable, and the show adds in some lesser known songs like Let Yourself Go and Follow That Dream, in addition to universally loved songs like Can’t Help Falling In Love and Jailhouse Rock.

There are a few groaners in the show, and the climax is admittedly a little week, but as a complete package All Shook Up is worth checking out.