Las Vegas Theatre + Broadway News

Photo Flash: DJ Afrojack Visits ABSINTHE

(5/17/2013) - The Strip's fan favorite ABSINTHE at Caesars Palace continues to attract celebrities from around the world to its venue. ABSINTHE's foul-mouthed host, The Gazillionaire and his raunchy sidekick, Penny Pibbets, along with the rest of the eccentric cast welcomed to their venue renowned DJ Afrojack, where he also snapped a photo with Gaz and Penny following the show.

Life Is Beautiful Festival, Downtown Las Vegas Music Showcase, Set for June 2013

(5/17/2013) - Life Is Beautiful Festival presents its fifth showcase in a series of monthly musical events, geared towards providing a platform for the best musicians in the Las Vegas Valley. Each month, the festival hosts free local concerts at varying Downtown Las Vegas venues with the intent of showcasing and selecting a few homegrown acts to play at the highly-anticipated festival this fall. Attendees of the June Showcase will enjoy a night of rocking rhythms and moving musicianship, as well a $5 beer and shot special at Downtown Las Vegas' popular spot, Beauty Bar.

The Lovin' Spoonful Perform Their Greatest Hits at the Suncoast Showroom July 6 and 7

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Bill Burr Makes ACES OF COMEDY Debut at The Mirage Tonight

(5/17/2013) - The Mirage Hotel & Casino will welcome comedian Bill Burr to the resort when he makes his Aces of Comedy debut at the Terry Fator Theatre tonight, May 17 - 18 at 10 p.m. nightly. Burr is one of the top comedic voices of his generation, achieving success in TV and film as well as the live stage.

EVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL Announces Lowered Ticket Prices

(5/15/2013) - Evil Dead the Musical is offering fans a chance to get their fill of blood-soaked action, and they don't even need to bring their own chainsaw. In honor of Punk Rock Bowling and Music Festival, Sirc Michaels Productions is offering Buy One Get One (or 1/2 off) General Admission seating to the show.

Le Rêve - The Dream Wins Best Production Show for Third Consecutive Year

(5/14/2013) - For the third consecutive year, Le Reve - The Dream at Wynn Las Vegas has received the coveted honor of being voted Best Production Show in the Southern Nevada Hotel Concierge Association's (SNHCA) Choice Awards.

JERSEY BOYS' Jeff Leibow Organizes Inaugural Art4NF Art Show, 5/19

(5/13/2013) - Jeff Leibow of JERSEY BOYS announced the Inaugural Art4NF Art Show set to take place on Sunday, May 19 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. at The District at Green Valley. Proceeds from the art show will be donated to NF Network, a non-profit organization that serves families and individuals with neurofibromatosis, more commonly known as NF. The Art4NF Art Show will feature local Las Vegas artists and galleries and will include an art auction featuring pieces by each artist as well as additional pieces donated by members of the Las Vegas art community. Admission is free.

Joe Rogan Brings His Comedy to The Joint in Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas, 7/5

(5/13/2013) - Comedian, actor and UFC color commentator Joe Rogan will be bringing his stand up comedy show to The Joint on Friday, July 5. Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10am.

Photo Flash: Kelsey Grammer, Vanessa Hudgens, Ke$ha and More Spotted at Hakkasan Las Vegas

(5/12/2013) - Last night, Saturday, May 11, the restaurant at Hakkasan Las Vegas at MGM Grand was buzzing as it was packed with A-Listers who dined on the world-renowned Cantonese cuisine created by Michelin-star Chef Ho Chee Boon. Singer and songwriter Ke$ha threw a surprise birthday party for one of her creative directors in the private dining room. While Emmy Award-winning actor Kelsey Grammer and wife Kayte Walsh along with actress Vanessa Hudgens and boyfriend Austin Butler of 'The Carrie Diaries' also dined at the restaurant for a mutual friend's birthday. Scroll down for photos from the party!

Now Playing Onstage in Las Vegas - Week of 5/12/2013

(5/12/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 5/12/2013 for Las Vegas

Gary Allan, Lifehouse, Ziggy Marley and More Set for Outdoor Beach Concert Series at Mandalay Bay, Beg. Today

(5/11/2013) - Each summer music enthusiasts and outdoor lovers unite for the best of both worlds at the beach concert series at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino! The 2013 series kicks off next month featuring a wide range of musical genres and an outstanding lineup scheduled to run through September on the Mandalay Bay Beach stage. Mandalay Bay's Beach stage, which rises over the Four Diamond resort's sand and surf wave pool, has hosted entertainment's biggest names as part of this beloved series

LAX Nightclub Welcomes R&B Singer Omarion, 5/15

(5/10/2013) - LAX Nightclub inside Luxor Hotel and Casino will welcome soulful R&B singer Omarion for a special live performance Wednesday, May 15. The former B2K member will bring the heat to this leading nightlife destination making for an unforgettable industry night.

Kevin Burke Departs DEFENDING THE CAVEMAN at Harrah's Las Vegas, 5/13

(5/10/2013) - Kevin Burke of Defending the Caveman, inside the Improv Showroom at Harrah's Las Vegas will turn over his spear after 10 years of performing as the production's leading caveman. Say goodbye to Burke during his last full-time performance in the Las Vegas show on Monday, May 13 with a special show that will include a ceremonial passing of the spear to Burke's successor, Chris Allen, and video footage of local celebrities saying goodbye to Burke. Although he is retiring from the Las Vegas show, Burke will continue to perform select limited engagements in the National Broadway Tour of Defending the Caveman in the future.

Coco Extends in PEEPSHOW Through 9/1

(5/10/2013) - Las Vegas' sexiest show, PEEPSHOW at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino has announced its curvaceous starlet, Coco of E!'s "Ice Loves Coco" will remain in the sparkling shoes of "Bo Peep" through September 1.

Blue Man Group Announces Updated Performance Schedule at Monte Carlo Resort and Casino

(5/10/2013) - Blue Man Group offers a free Procession, an energetic luminescent parade, daily at 6:15 p.m. (excluding dark days) on the casino floor for guests to experience prior to the show. The Procession features custom made instruments including the Percussipede, a musical centipede of percussion instruments, and a puppet co-created by world-renowned 3-D designer Michael Curry as well as a humanoid robot designed by Show Creators Inc. Each day, a Blue Man groove will weave and shake its way through the casino; a musical celebration that will lure and entice unsuspecting visitors into the magical, imaginative world that is Blue Man Group.

Magician Rick Thomas to Bring Illusions to the Suncoast Showroom, 6/29-30

(5/9/2013) - Premier illusionist Rick Thomas will return at the Suncoast Showroom June 29 and 30. Weaving magic, music and dance into his show, Thomas executes innovative and unique illusions that have helped make him a worldwide success.

'We've Only Just Begun: Carpenters Remembered' Set for the Suncoast Showroom in June

(5/9/2013) - "We've Only Just Begun: Carpenters Remembered," a tribute to popular 70s music group The Carpenters, is coming to the Suncoast Showroom June 22 and 23.

MADtv Alumna Anjelah Johnson to Appear at Las Vegas' Orleans Showroom, 6/28-29

(5/8/2013) - Comedienne, actress and Internet sensation Anjelah Johnson brings her stand-up act to The Orleans ShowroomJune 28 and 29.

Photo Flash: X Burlesque Celebrates 11th Anniversary at PURE Nightclub

(5/8/2013) - On Tuesday, May 7, Angel Management Group's PURE Nightclub welcomed the sultry ladies of X Burlesque as they celebrated their 11 year anniversary at the iconic hot spot. Scroll down for photos!

THE 80s SHOW Offers Special Mother's Day Prices thru 6/1

(5/8/2013) - The 80s Show is offering fans a chance to send moms back in time, and they don't even need a Delorean. From now through 6/1/13, Sirc Michaels Productions is offering $15 General Admission seating to the show in honor of Mother's Day.

Comedienne Wanda Sykes Performs at Treasure Island, 6/21

(5/8/2013) - Considered "one of the funniest stand up comics' by her peers and ranked among Entertainment Weekly's 25 Funniest People in America, Wanda Sykes will perform at Treasure Island Theatre June 21 at 9 p.m. Guests must be 18 years or older to attend.

Cirque du Soleil & Estate of Michael Jackson Unveil 'Michael Jackson ONE' in Las Vegas

(5/8/2013) - Cirque du Soleil and the Estate of Michael Jackson unveiled Michael Jackson ONE today in Las Vegas, a new creation to take residency exclusively at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino.

Life Is Beautiful Festival Downtown Las Vegas Music Showcase Set for June 2013

(5/7/2013) - Life is Beautiful Festival presents its fifth showcase in a series of monthly musical events, geared towards providing a platform for the best musicians in the Las Vegas Valley. Each month, the festival hosts free local concerts at varying Downtown Las Vegas venues with the intent of showcasing and selecting a few homegrown acts to play at the highly-anticipated festival this fall. Attendees of the June Showcase will enjoy a night of rocking rhythms and moving musicianship at Downtown Las Vegas' popular spot, Beauty Bar.

Subscriptions to 2013-2014 Broadway Las Vegas Season Now Available

(5/7/2013) - New season subscriptions for the highly anticipated 2013-2014 Broadway Las Vegas series at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts are now available.

Shania Twain Readies for Third Record-Breaking Run of 'Still the One'

(5/6/2013) - As Las Vegas' newest resident superstar Shania Twain gets ready to begin her third record-breaking run of SHANIA: STILL THE ONE at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace next week, the 22 remaining 2013 performances through mid-December were announced today and go on-sale beginning Friday, May 10 at 10 a.m.

THE WIZARD OF OZ North American Tour to Launch from Las Vegas in September 2013; Danielle Wade to Play 'Dorothy'

(5/6/2013) - Producers Bill Kenwright, The Really Useful Group, David Mirvish, Troika Entertainment & Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures have just announced that the first North American tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber's new stage adaptation of THE WIZARD OF OZ will commence on September 10, 2013 at The Smith Center in Las Vegas, NV.

Photo Flash: Rita Ora and Neil Patrick Harris Party with Calvin Harris at Hakkasan Las Vegas

(5/5/2013) - Last night (Saturday, May 4), Calvin Harris, GRAMMY Award-winning artist and resident DJ of Hakkasan Las Vegas returned to the nightclub to perform to a sold out crowd. Prior to his performance, Harris along with good friend and fellow British singer/songwriter Rita Ora dined on the delicious authentic Cantonese cuisine at the newly opened Hakkasan Restaurant. Scroll down for photos from the club!

Photo Flash: NBA's Kyrie Irving Celebrates Birthday at Chateau Nightclub

(5/5/2013) - Last night (Saturday, May 4) Chateau Nightclub & Gardens at Paris Las Vegas welcomed Kyrie Irving of the Cleveland Cavaliers as he celebrated his 21st birthday. Check out a photo of him below!

Now Playing Onstage in Las Vegas - Week of 5/05/2013

(5/5/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 5/05/2013 for Las Vegas

LAX Nightclub Celebrates Cinco de Mayo with Fat Joe Tonight

(5/4/2013) - GRAMMY Award-nominated musician Fat Joe will give clubgoers a special live performance tonight, May 4, transforming LAX Nightclub inside Luxor Hotel and Casino into a Cinco de Mayo bash to remember.

Cleveland Cavaliers' Kyrie Irving Celebrates Birthday at Chateau Nightclub & Gardens Tonight

(5/4/2013) - Chateau Nightclub & Gardens inside Paris Las Vegas will welcome Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving as he hosts a belated birthday celebration at Las Vegas' hottest strip-side destination tonight, May 4. Keeping busy with the NBA playoffs the former Rookie of the Year star finally gets the opportunity to celebrate the big '2-1' Sin City style as basketball fanatics and clubgoers alike flock to the nightspot to party with the all-star.

Photo Flash: Utah Shakespeare's Las Vegas Fundraising Event

(5/3/2013) - The Utah Shakespeare Festival held its sixth annual fundraising event at Lawry's The Prime Rib Restaurant in Las Vegas on April 25, and the night was a huge success, raising over $40,000. Check out photos from the fundraiser below!

Hakkasan Las Vegas Announces May 2013 DJ Line-Up

(5/3/2013) - Hakkasan Las Vegas, the five-level culinary and nightlife mecca at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, announced the details of its May lineup featuring non-stop events by resident DJs Tiesto and Calvin Harris, in addition to featured artists (in alphabetical order) Bingo Players, Dada Life, deadmau5, Fergie, Hardwell, Laidback Luke, Nervo, Steve Aoki and Tommy Trash. The month will kick off with MGM Grand's Fight Weekend beginning Thursday, May 2 where guests can enjoy the best (pound for pound) Las Vegas nightlife entertainment.

Cleveland Cavaliers' Kyrie Irving to Celebrate Birthday at Chateau Nightclub & Gardens, 5/4

(5/2/2013) - Chateau Nightclub & Gardens inside Paris Las Vegas will welcome Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving as he hosts a belated birthday celebration at Las Vegas' hottest strip-side destination Saturday, May 4. Keeping busy with the NBA playoffs the former Rookie of the Year star finally gets the opportunity to celebrate the big '2-1' Sin City style as basketball fanatics and clubgoers alike flock to the nightspot to party with the all-star.

Howie Mandel Performs at The Orleans Showroom, 6/7-8

(5/2/2013) - Comedian, actor and television host Howie Mandel brings his unique stand-up to The Orleans Showroom June 7 and 8.

Voting Opens for the 2013 BroadwayWorld Awards! Vote Now for the Best of the 2012-13 Theatre Season...

(5/2/2013) - The Tony Awards Nominators had their say earlier this week and now it's your turn! We're pleased to announce that voting has now opened for the 11th Annual BroadwayWorld.com Awards!

Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan Returns to Treasure Island, 5/31

(5/2/2013) - The world-renowned 'King of Sufi Music' Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan will perform at the Treasure Island Ballroom May 31 at 8:30 p.m.

Hakkasan Las Vegas Announces May 2013 DJ Line-Up

(5/2/2013) - Hakkasan Las Vegas, the five-level culinary and nightlife mecca at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, announced the details of its May lineup featuring non-stop events by resident DJs Tiesto and Calvin Harris, in addition to featured artists (in alphabetical order) Bingo Players, Dada Life, deadmau5, Fergie, Hardwell, Laidback Luke, Nervo, Steve Aoki and Tommy Trash. The month will kick off with MGM Grand's Fight Weekend beginning Thursday, May 2 where guests can enjoy the best (pound for pound) Las Vegas nightlife entertainment.

The Venetian And The Palazzo Las Vegas Announce Carnevale

(5/2/2013) - The Venetian and The Palazzo Las Vegas will come alive with the fantasy, food, fun and romance of Italy during CARNEVALE, a three-month celebration of the summer festivals of Italy, May 27 through Sept. 8, 2013. Based on the highly successful premier in 2012, the festival will be expanded to feature 300 experiences throughout the summer, including many exclusively for The Venetian and The Palazzo guests and Grazie members.