Bob Mackie Does Elvis ballet "Blue Suede Shoes" for the Cleveland San Jose Ballet

http://www.facebook.com/officialbobmackiepage May 29th, 1996 marked the world premiere of the Cleveland San Jose Ballet's production of "Blue Suede Shoes": a rock and roll ballet set to the music of the legendary Elvis Presley in commemoration of the unique American spirit that he inspired during the 1950s. Bob Mackie worked as the production's Scenery and Costume Designer. "Blue Suede Shoes" marked Bob Mackie's first foray into ballet as well as the first time he had ever designed scenery. In the end, Bob Mackie created more than 280 costumes and 16 sets for the production. The production credits for "Blue Suede Shoes" include: Conceived, choreographed and directed by: Dennis Nahat Scenery and costumes designed by: Bob Mackie Additional music by: William Ross Lighting designed by: Christina Giannelli Produced by: David Oakland Danced to the original master recordings of: Elvis Presley World Premiere: May 29th, 1996 at State Theater, Playhouse Square Center in Cleveland, Ohio