(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Golden Nugget Atlantic City presents The Rocket Man Show on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 8:00pm in The Grand. Crash land into your seat with this tribute show that stars Scotsman Rus Anderson - Elton John's official stunt & body double for various 'Farewell Yellow Brick Road' world tour projects.
Hand picked by Elton John & David Furnish for the role, it was Rus' own live Broadway-esque production 'The Rocket Man Show' which got him noticed. In the show, you witness the magic & live persona of a 1970's Elton, recreated like no other. Rus storms around the stage with a fun-loving sense of flamboyance; part diva, part soccer player, killer vocalist, fierce piano player, all rock & roller.
The Rocket Man Show is a regular feature on many of the most prestigious & famous stages across the USA, from legendary rock clubs to opera houses.
Tickets start at $49.30 and are available for purchase online. The Golden Nugget is located at Huron Avenue & Brigantine Boulevard in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Rus' painstaking attention to detail includes wearing gorgeous, colorful & spectacular costumes - including Elton's iconic boots, glasses & jumpsuits from the 70's, as well as sparkly Swarovski tuxedos from the 80's. Many of the items were owned & worn by Elton for various live concerts.
Now part of The Broadway/ rock show crossover series, the performance itself is an extremely sincere, intense & visual spectacle of a journey. With the perfect blend of humor, cabaret, costuming, tales from the road, ballads & thunderous rock songs, audiences laugh, cry, sing & dance as they recall the highs & lows of Elton's epic career. Rus Anderson has been officially hired by Elton John himself to re-enact some of his most memorable moments. How's that for a resume?
As well as touring with their full stage production, Rus & the team are involved with many film, tv, radio & private projects, as well as worldwide product launches & special events.
Rus' portrayal of Elton has been described as “Amazing” by Jimmy Fallon & “Phenomenal” by Queen's Adam Lambert. The Rocket Man Show has quickly joined the list of must-see tickets in town & is perhaps summed up best by “All About That Bass” megastar Meghan Trainor who claims “You IS Elton!”
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