Monte Carlo News

Ska punk band Less Than Jake to perform at Hard Rock Cafe on the Strip Monday, October 8 with special guests Mad Caddies and Flatfoot 56.

Comedian Dillon Garcia to perform at the Hard Rock Cafe on the Strip Saturday, September 1, with special guests, Lance Patrick, Gabe Lopez and Gooch. Doors open at 8:00 pm. Ages 21 and up.

Direct from Beijing, the National Circus of the People's Republic of China-one of the longest running and most distinguished circus troupes in China-brings their cast of acrobats, contortionists, and dancers to Stage One for three performances of Cirque Chinois, featuring many one-of-a-kind acts, such as Great Teeterboard, Grand Flying Trapeze, and more.

ABC Family has canceled its freshman drama series JANE BY DESIGN. The news comes on the heels of renewals of the network's 'Melissa & Joey', 'Baby Daddy', and 'Bunheads.'

Blue Man Group, the international entertainment phenomenon, is celebrating today's digital release of five versions of "Shake Your Euphemism" by sponsoring a national contest that invites fans to share their own favorite fanny euphemism and enter for the chance to win a trip for two to the gala opening night of the new Blue Man Group production at the Monte Carlo Resort and Casino in Las Vegas on November 14, 2012.

The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association and Paramount Pictures announce today that Jason Alexander will host The Big Picture: Paramount's 100th Anniversary celebrating the studio's rich cinematic and musical history at the Hollywood Bowl on Sunday, September 2, 2012 at 7:30 PM. Featuring the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, led by David Newman, Alexander is joined by three special guests, the legendary composers Michael Giacchino (Super 8, Star Trek), Lalo Schifrin (Mission: Impossible series), and Alan Silvestri (Forrest Gump).,

BLUE MAN GROUP, the critically acclaimed international production, is holding an open casting call for talented performers interested in playing the role of its futuristic and interactive Showbot.

Two-Time Tony Award winner Chita Rivera will perform songs from her legendary Broadway career in her own concert Chita Rivera: MY BROADWAY presented by Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma, August 7-11 at the Civic Center Musical Hall. Below, the actress talks with the the theatre's artistic director, Michael Baron, on origination role of 'Rosie' in the now oft-performed hit BYE BYE BIRDIE.

Two-Time Tony Award winner CHITA RIVERA will perform songs from her legendary Broadway career in her own concert CHITA RIVERA: MY BROADWAY presented by Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma, August 7-11 at the Civic Center Musical Hall

This September, for the first time in eleven years, Chicago Opera Theater (COT) will present an opera in the fall: a new production of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's The Magic Flute. This is the first new production of The Magic Flute in Chicago in 17 years, the last being Chicago Opera Theater's production in 1995 at the Athenaeum Theatre. The opera will feature the Chicago premiere of the English translation by Jeremy Sams. The Magic Flute performs at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance in Millennium Park on September 15, 19, 21, and 23.

Mezzo-soprano Natalie Bancroft is a distinguished female singer who imbues her vocals with dramatic force. The Italian classical & jazz pianist Raimondo Campisi is an unruly artist with communicable joie de vivre. Together they make music - beautiful music - stuff from the soul.

For its seventh season Boston Midsummer Opera (BMO) presents the comic piece, Donizetti's Don Pasquale, playing at the Tsai Performance Center at Boston University for three performances only, tonight, July 25, 27, and 29. Obie Award winner/Tony Award nominee Austin Pendleton directs the fully staged and costumed production. Music director and nationally acclaimed conductor Susan Davenny Wyner leads the performances, which will be performed with orchestra and sung in English. Metropolitan Opera bass Ricardo Lugo will sing the role of Don Pasquale.

BLUE MAN GROUP, the critically acclaimed international production, is holding an open casting call for talented performers interested in playing the role of its futuristic and interactive Showbot.

Emmy Award-winner Peter Lefcourt's new play makes its World Premiere debut at the Odyssey Theatre, opening tonight, July 21, 2012 at 8pm. Mutually Assured Destruction runs 8pm Fridays and Saturdays, and 3pm Sundays through August 26, 2012.

Blue Man Group unveils its newest production described as 'complete with electrifying music, sensational technology, a captivating nightly procession and its signature interactive, audience experiences.' The show opens inside Monte Carlo Resort and Casino Wednesday, Oct. 10.

Today we are talking to one of Broadway's most recent stars to make a big impression in Hollywood with his many recent TV and film appearances - from GLEE, 30 ROCK and CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM to the forthcoming HBO Liberace biopic BEHIND THE CANDELABRA as well as the new NBC series MOCKINGBIRD LANE - following his stints on the Great White Way in the lead roles of musicals such as ALL SHOOK UP, XANADU and FINIAN'S RAINBOW - the convivial, exceedingly talented Cheyenne Jackson. Giving us an all-access pass to his new role as songwriter, crafting two pop gems - "Drive" and "Before You" - and creating accompanying music videos for them as a preview of his forthcoming EP, which will also include collaborations with Sia and more. In addition to his recording career and songwriting responsibilities, Jackson also has a number of high profile film and TV projects coming up and he gives us the 411 on his role opposite Michael Douglas in the new Steven Soderbergh HBO film BEHIND THE CANDELABRA, as well as shares his experiences filming the new Bryan Fuller-created NBC reboot of THE MUNSTERS titled MOCKINGBIRD LANE. Also, will he be returning to 30 ROCK for its final season? What about a GLEE reprise? Plus, Jackson fills us in on the newest member of his family, as well as recollections of working on Dustin Lance Black's remarkable landmark PROP 8 live multi-media presentation, his involvement with Neil LaBute's THE HEART OF THE MATTER, his new film MUTUAL FRIENDS, participating in BARACK ON BROADWAY duetting with SMASH star Megan Hilty and what we can expect from his appearance in the new Christopher Ashley-directed movie musical adaptation of Ahrens & Flaherty's LUCKY STIFF. All of that and much, much more!

Roulette today announced its 2012 Fall season which kicks off September 7 with Mary Halvorson Septet.

On Friday night, July 6, 2012, UFC champion Anderson "The Spider" Silva attended Jabbawockeez MÜS.I.C. show at Monte Carlo Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. Silva enjoyed the show with his family before retaining his middleweight championship title on Saturday night.

Punk-reggae band Tomorrows Bad Seeds come to the Hard Rock Cafe on the Strip with special guests Through The Rootson Wednesday, October 3.