(WARRENSBURG, Mo.) – The Performing Arts Series at the University of Central Missouri brings Matt Lewis and the legacy of the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley, back to UCM’s Hendricks Hall for a repeat performance of “Matt Lewis: Long Live the King” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 18.

Tickets for “Matt Lewis: Long Live the King” are available through the Central Tickets box office in Administration 100B, by calling 660-543-8888, online at ucmpas.com, and one hour prior to show time.

Lewis, a UCM alumnus, and his band pay tribute to the American music legend. Their appearance wraps up a year-long celebration of Elvis Presley at UCM, sponsored by the Center for Religious Studies.

A native of Lee’s Summit, Mo., Matt Lewis began impersonating Elvis Presley as a teenager and continued throughout his college career. He made the decision shortly before completing a degree in education to devote his time and efforts to a career in entertainment, doing something he loved.

Lewis has toured the world and entertained audiences from Singapore, Germany, Australia, Poland, Canada, Japan and almost every major city in the United States. He currently headlines in the “Legends in Concert” show at the Imperial Palace on the Las Vegas strip. Numerous publications have praised and spotlighted his talents, from the front page of Las Vegas’ “What’s On,” to the national magazine “Entertainment Weekly.” Most recently, Lewis was named the “best Elvis in Las Vegas” by “USA Today.”

Financial assistance for this project has been provided by the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency.