“From Rebel to Royalty: The Rise of The King” is a powerful, high-energy theatrical concert experience starring Grand Champion Riley Jenkins, celebrating the unforgettable rise of Elvis Presley from a rebellious young rocker to a global icon!

Journey through the golden years that changed music forever — from the raw electricity of the early Sun Studio recordings and the rockabilly explosion of the 1950s, to the movie-star charisma, chart-topping hits, and triumphant black-leather return of the legendary ‘68 Comeback Special.

With authentic costumes, electrifying vocals, iconic performances, and the charisma that made him the greatest entertainer of all time, Riley Jenkins, known by his legion of fans all over the world as “The Tennessee Dynamite,” brings the spirit, sound, and excitement of the Early Elvis roaring back to life on stage. Audiences will experience beloved classics, heart-racing rock ’n’ roll, tender ballads, and the defining moments that crowned a young man from Memphis, Tennessee “The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.” This is more than a tribute show — it is the story, the music, and the magic of a legend’s rise!

Krider Performing Arts Center exists to provide facilities, services, and programs of the highest quality for the benefit of the people, organizations, and institutions of Paris, Tennessee and the surrounding area.  KPAC is under the administration of the City of Paris, Tennessee Parks and Recreation Department. 

KPAC offers extensive programming for Youth through KPAC Young Artists as well as occasional productions for performers of all ages in our KPAC Players program. 

We serve as a rental venue for community events of all types, and our new Touring Artists Program strives to present a great concert, comedy, or other performing arts production most every month.  

For information about how you may participate in programs, volunteer to support events, or schedule an event at Krider Performing Arts Center, email Rhonda Stanton, KPAC Manager, at [email protected].