text: Had this show been put on by any other group it would have earned 4 stars for the excellent coverage of Elvis' life and his rise to stardom.  But since it was performed by Cirque du Soleil, I can see why many were disappointed.  Without the daring feats and acrobatic eye candy, we were treated to something like an overly costumed musical.  Still, I found Viva Elvis to be entertaining and time flew by quickly.  It was almost a relief to be able to sit back and listen to the music without the brain churn that can happen during a typical CDS performance!