1986-10-21 Elvis Costello and The Attractions

Broadway Theater

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This was my first of many great performances by Elvis.

This was the opening show of Elvis' 1986 run on Broadway. Previous to these shows, I had not heard of any rock bands playing shows in a true Broadway theatre (while the Beacon is on Broadway, it is not in the "theatre district"), and so this was truely a special event.

On the two nights I attended, he played with the original members of the Attractions, including Bruce Thomas on bass. This night was a regular show by the Attractions, while on other nights he did the Spinning Songbook show or played with the Confederates.

I was fortunate to have excellent Orchestra seats for N1.

News coverage of the Broadway run of shows.

News coverage of the Broadway run of shows.