Main Event Theater
Main Event Theater
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An intimate theater in the heart of the smokies in Pigeon Forge, TN offering A Tribute to Conway Twitty at 2pm and "A Salute to Elvis" at 7:30 every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday And Saturday. We are located at 2828 Parkway Ste 15 Pigeon Forge. )Stoplight # 4, then up the hill and turn right).
Duration: 2-3 hours
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Rgbox
Ayrshire, UK156 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
Had a very enjoyable time, loved the intimacy of the theatre 🎠Eli is passionate at what he does, is funny and entertaining at the same time. I loved when he played the guitar 🎸 worth every penny, when in town it’s worth taking the time to see the show. Girl who takes your ticket is very personable and cheerful makes you welcome. Well done.
Written November 2, 2023
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lovetravel2
935 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
Eli does an excellent impersonation and honoring the late king of rock n roll. He knows the facts of his life and career and us very charismatic. He keeps the audience, even though it us very small, smiling, laughing, clapping, and singing along. He has the facial expressions down pretty well. The theatre is small and looks awful on the outside, but trust me you will want to go on in. Sarah was very friendly and polite. Don't hesitate to give Eli a chance, an excellent one man show.
Written August 22, 2023
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Smsafety1
Crosby13 contributions
Mar 2023 • Family
Elvis (Eli) is really a good Elvis impersonator. His voice is really good and his ability to sing the hits is impressive. The off Parkway location isn’t great, it’s a very small venue and Eli could easily entertain a huge theater. BUT, I highly recommend seeing this show. Don’t judge the performance of the theater. Go see Eli if you love Elvis.
Written March 14, 2023
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K B A
7 contributions
Apr 2023 • Friends
I have been blessed over the years to have seen several Tribute to Elvis performances. With that being said, Eli Williams performance embodies genuine heart; coupled with a deep sense of respect and appreciation for the artist - legacy Elvis is and was to so many. Within his show, Eli takes his audience on a journey based on Elvis’s timeline of recording achievements while at the same time sharing his own level of true artistry as he displays his craft with such passion.
The Main Event Theater is not fancy but rather affords a comfortable and intimate setting, which in turn, allows Eli to connect with his audience on a more personal level. Thus, affording a more meaningful experience.
Many thanks to you, Eli, and your gracious wife, for sharing your talent with others to enjoy!!!
The Main Event Theater is not fancy but rather affords a comfortable and intimate setting, which in turn, allows Eli to connect with his audience on a more personal level. Thus, affording a more meaningful experience.
Many thanks to you, Eli, and your gracious wife, for sharing your talent with others to enjoy!!!
Written April 4, 2023
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Jordan H
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Nov 2021 • Couples
This show is a joke!!! My husband and I both being fans of Conway Twitty were very disappointed. Travis only performs snippets of songs and impersonated Conway for about 30 minutes of the entire show, Travis went on to perform songs by George Jones, Elvis, and Willie Nelson and were all terrible. A disgrace to these artists. Travis tells the audience he has been performing for 43 years and I honestly have no idea how! He also states that the show cannot afford to be on the main drag and that is why the theater is in the back of a random parking lot, I believe he was ran off of the main drag with his terrible performance. It’s no wonder he is in an astranged strip mall building tucked away from the public! Save your money and 2 hours of your vacation time! He is a joke! He begs for everyone to leave good reviews for them and that he is sensitive to no applause and negative comments… Travis says they have been the #1 show in the area for 5 years there is NO way. That has to be a false statement, please take your money and go somewhere worth your time!
Written November 5, 2021
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menard065
Petersburg, IL81 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
My spouse and I are currently looking to move to eastern Tennessee for our retirement years.
After looking for homes in the Tellico village area, went to a favorite area, Pigeon Forge, for a few days.
Saw a Elvis tribute show at the Main Event theater located at 2828 parkway, a small theater about 200 seats kinda behind Reagan’s pancakes restaurant, that treated us like family.
The performer, Stewart Chapman put everything he had into this performance that was fantastic, continuous songs the entire show,and took time to meet every guest.
This location, I promise is a hidden gem for great entertainment, guarantee to return on our next trip.
After looking for homes in the Tellico village area, went to a favorite area, Pigeon Forge, for a few days.
Saw a Elvis tribute show at the Main Event theater located at 2828 parkway, a small theater about 200 seats kinda behind Reagan’s pancakes restaurant, that treated us like family.
The performer, Stewart Chapman put everything he had into this performance that was fantastic, continuous songs the entire show,and took time to meet every guest.
This location, I promise is a hidden gem for great entertainment, guarantee to return on our next trip.
Written November 22, 2023
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Jennifer P
2 contributions
Jul 2023
My husband, teenage daughter and I had the pleasure of watching a Tribute to Elvis at the Main Event Theater in Pigeon Forge, TN on July 21, 2023. Eli Williams was absolutely amazing. His performance was spectacular! We loved all aspects of this show. We do not have any negative comments about his performance. All of us were amazed by his artistic ability, charisma, charm, energy, sense of humor, appearance, and overall stage performance and vocal talent. The entire show was devoted solely to Elvis. Eli was very knowledgeable in terms of the life and career of Elvis. I loved how he incorporated this into his show. It is definitely a must see to people of all ages. You don't have to be an Elvis fan to enjoy this show. Although we have been coming to Pigeon Forge for many years, this was our first time seeing Eli's performance. Of all the shows and performances we have seen in Pigeon Forge, this one was by far the BEST! The cost of the show was also very reasonable. Eli is a kind-hearted, humble, sincere and down to earth guy. After the show, he took the time to take pictures and talk with anyone wishing to stay. He took his time to talk with each person without being in a hurry to leave. His wife, Sarah was beyond friendly and welcoming, as well. My daughter just loved her too. Even though the location is not on the main strip, it is definitely worth the time to find it. We will without a doubt be watching him again. I personally think he would have done a wonderful job portraying Elvis in the movie. It was just like watching every aspect of Elvis with an incredible likeness to his voice. #TEAM ELI
Written July 24, 2023
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dirby5
Huron, OH31 contributions
Apr 2023 • Family
This Elvis tribute show is a wonderful way to spend an evening reliving 3 decades of Elvis's career. Eli is a talented musician and performer. He will keep you entertained for 2 hours. He also does a nice job interacting with the audience and truly appreciates you as an audience member. This show is appropriate for any Elvis fan - from the young to the young at heart. You won't be disappointed. Also, it is a small and personable theater, so there are no bad seats in the house! I will definitely return to see this again.
Written April 11, 2023
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Becky H
46 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
We saw Stewart Chapman as Elvis. He is wonderful! He use to be there awhile back, he's back and better than ever!! Buy his ticket, and you can get a ticket to see Travis James as Conway Twitty at 2pm for only $20. Both are great shows!!
Written November 16, 2023
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Tippinfan1
Pearisburg14 contributions
May 2021
Travis James is such a talented performer and each show is different. His "Conway" is amazing but his variety of other music is so much fun. He interacts with the audience in such a way that the entire 2 hours just seem to fly by. The Meet & Greet after the show is great and makes you feel like he really appreciates your coming to the show!
Written June 3, 2021
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