Durham, NC (March 22, 2023) – The Rocket Man Show, a tribute to Elton John has announced dates for the 2023 tour, which includes a first-time performance at DPAC on Friday, August 4, 2023.

 

Tickets go on sale Friday, March 24, 2023 at 12:00 PM:

• Online at DPACnc.com
• Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Ticket Center at DPAC: 919.680.2787,
  123 Vivian Street, Durham, NC
• Ticketmaster.com

 

Crash land into your seat with The Rocket Man Show, starring Scotsman Rus Anderson.

Elton John’s official body double for his ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road’ world tour videos and photos. Handpicked by Elton John & David Furnish, it was Rus' own live tribute production 'The Rocket Man Show' which got him noticed.

In the show, Rus recreates the magic & live persona of a young Elton like no other. Storming around the stage with a fun-loving sense of flamboyance; part diva, part soccer player, killer vocalist, fierce piano player, all rock & roller.

Featured in Jimmy Fallon’s new TV show ‘Clash of The Cover Bands’ on E! Rus painstakingly recreates a 1970’s Elton concert with gorgeous, colorful, and flamboyant costumes worn by Elton – including his iconic boots, glasses, and jumpsuits from 1973, as well as a sparkly Swarovski tuxedo from 1984. 

With praise from critics, Elton fans and celebrities alike - including Queen’s Adam Lambert who described Rus’ performance as “phenomenal”, and Meghan Trainor who declared “you IS Elton!” – The Rocket Man Show has quickly joined the list of hottest and must-see shows in town. 

It’s one small step for man…one giant leap for Elton John fans.     

 

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About DPAC

Since its opening in 2008, DPAC (Durham Performing Arts Center) has become the center for live entertainment in North Carolina. Recognized for its contemporary design, DPAC features 2,700 seats, intimate sightlines, and state-of-the-art sound and video. Ranked annually among the top-ten theaters in America by three leading national magazines that cover live entertainment events and venues, DPAC was recently nominated for Theatre of the Decade by Pollstar Magazine.

With a mission of presenting one-of-a-kind live entertainment events, DPAC truly has “something for everyone,” hosting 500,000 guests per year to its 200+ performances. Each season, the stage at DPAC comes alive with spectacular touring Broadway productions, high-profile concert and comedy events, family shows and the heralded American Dance Festival. Owned by the City of Durham and operated under the direction of Nederlander and Professional Facilities Management (PFM), since 2011 DPAC has been listed as the #1 performing arts organization in the region by the Triangle Business Journal. 

 

For more information, please visit www.DPACnc.com.