Viva ELVIS media preview

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An Elvis on stilts performs with other cast members during a sneak peek at the new Viva ELVIS show by Cirque du Soleil at Aria Tuesday, December 15, 2009. Preview performances will begin Friday, December 18. Aria, the centerpiece of the $8.5 billion project, will open after a fireworks display Wednesday night. The development is a partnership between MGM Mirage and Dubai World.