The Ultimate Elvis Experience at St. George Theatre, Staten Island: January 2026

Put on your blue suede shoes. On January 24, 2026, the magnificent St. George Theatre on Staten Island hosts The Ultimate Elvis Experience — a full-scale concert production that goes far beyond the usual tribute act. Featuring award-winning Elvis interpreters Shawn Klush and Ryan Pelton, this is the show that fans call the closest thing to seeing Elvis Presley live.

What Is The Ultimate Elvis Experience?

Unlike a single-performer tribute show, The Ultimate Elvis Experience spans Elvis’s entire career arc in one evening. Shawn Klush handles the early years — the raw, rockabilly Elvis who shook Ed Sullivan’s stage in 1956. Ryan Pelton commands the later, glittering Las Vegas years: the jumpsuits, the orchestral arrangements, the showmanship at full power.

The production includes a live band, back-up singers, and lighting design modeled on the Presley concert experience of the 1970s. This isn’t karaoke with a backing track; it’s a genuine concert event that requires two performers because one career was simply too vast for any single interpreter to capture completely.

The Performers

Shawn Klush won the title of “World’s Greatest Elvis” on a BBC competition series broadcast in over 40 countries, and has been credited by the Presley estate as one of the most accurate interpreters working today. Ryan Pelton has performed in front of millions and has been featured on major network television. Together, they cover the full timeline of Elvis from 1954 to 1977.

The Venue: St. George Theatre

The St. George Theatre is one of New York’s great underappreciated performance halls. Built in 1929 in the Italian Renaissance style, it seats over 1,900 people and features original ornate plasterwork, a grand lobby, and acoustic properties that rival Broadway houses. Located in the St. George neighborhood of Staten Island — steps from the Staten Island Ferry terminal — it’s far more accessible from Manhattan than most New Yorkers assume.

Address: 35 Hyatt Street, Staten Island, NY 10301
Transit: Staten Island Ferry from Whitehall Street (Manhattan) to St. George Terminal, then a short walk

Planning Your Evening

The St. George neighborhood is worth exploring before the show. Enoteca Maria — a short walk from the theater — is a celebrated Italian restaurant where the kitchen rotates through nonnas from different Italian regions. It’s one of Staten Island’s most distinctive dining experiences and a perfect pre-show dinner for a night at the theatre.

Other options in the neighborhood include casual spots along Hyatt and Victory Boulevard. The area around the ferry terminal has continued to develop, with new restaurants and bars opening in recent years.

Tips for Attending

• Take the Staten Island Ferry. It’s free, scenic, and drops you 10 minutes from the theater. Avoid the Staten Island Expressway on event nights.
• Arrive early to appreciate the theater’s interiors — the lobby and auditorium are worth a proper look before the lights go down.
• This show appeals to multiple generations. It works for longtime Elvis fans, younger audiences discovering Presley’s catalog, and anyone who appreciates serious musical theater production.
• Check for parking if driving — the St. George neighborhood has street and garage options, though transit is recommended.

For transit guidance around the city, see our NYC subway and transit accessibility guide. And for more NYC entertainment options across all five boroughs, see what’s on at NYC museums and cultural venues.

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