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The 'New' Mr. Las Vegas, Frankie Moreno Talks 'New Las Vegas' & Songwriting Career
by Kevin Pollack - August 15, 2017
If you go to Las Vegas, there is one act you definitely need to catch and his name is Frankie Moreno.  As a child prodigy on the piano and a gifted multi-instrumentalist, Frankie was first introduced to American audiences at the age of ten with his debut on CBS's “Star Search”. Since then, named “Las Vegas Headliner of the Year” three times, Frankie has been wowing audiences from coast to coast performing his own brand of piano-pounding Rock n' Roll.
Lionel Richie Announces New Dates For LIONEL RICHIE: ALL THE HITS At Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2017
Returning to the Las Vegas Strip by popular demand, multi-platinum-selling artist, four-time Grammy Award winner and music icon, Lionel Richie has announced 14 additional performances for his wildly successful exclusive headlining residency for 'Lionel Richie - All the Hits' at The AXIS in Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.
Fremont Street Experience Unveils Multi-Sensory Zombie Attraction
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2017
Fremont Street Experience introduces its newest spine-tingling attraction in Downtown Las Vegas, "Fear the Walking Dead Survival," today, Aug. 11 at 1 p.m. Inspired by AMC's hit TV series, "Fear the Walking Dead," every element of the highly anticipated, zombie-themed walk-through attraction transports guests into a zombie apocalyptic world through a thrilling combination of motion rides, mazes, interactive videogames and non-stop fun.
Fremont Street Experience Honors Late Singer Chester Bennington During Viva Vision Tribute Show
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2017
Fremont Street Experience, the five-block entertainment district located in historic Downtown Las Vegas that is home to the "Original Strip," will celebrate the life of late Linkin Park frontman, Chester Bennington.
Comedic Impressionist Frank Caliendo Returns to The Orleans Showroom 8/11-12
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2017
Comedian, actor and impressionist Frank Caliendo will bring his high-energy comedy act to The Orleans Showroom on Aug. 11-12.
BWW BLOG: An Evening With Burt Bacharach at the Smith Center in Las Vegas
by Jessica Vanek - August 10, 2017
An Evening With Burt Bacharach at the Smith Center in Las Vegas
Las Vegas Philharmonic Celebrates Opening Night Set for 9/9
by BWW News Desk - August 10, 2017
The Las Vegas Philharmonic will commence its 19th concert season with Opening Night: Don Juan - Cabrera Conducts Strauss, Adams & Brahms on Saturday, September 9, 2017 at 7:30 PM in Reynolds Hall at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts.  Music Director Donato Cabrera will host a pre-concert conversation in Reynolds Hall one hour prior to the performance (6:30 PM) for patrons who want to learn more about the history and meaning behind the music to be performed that evening.  Following the performance, the Philharmonic will host a champagne, wine and dessert reception on-stage ($50 per person) to toast to the new season. 
Fremont Street Experience Adds Better Than Ezra To DOWNTOWN ROCKS
by BWW News Desk - August 09, 2017
Fremont Street Experience's free concert series, Downtown Rocks, continues Sunday, Sept. 3 with an electrifying performance on Main Street Stage by world-renowned alternative rock band Better Than Ezra.
Caesars Entertainment Launches the First WeChat Digital Payment Program in Las Vegas
by BWW News Desk - August 09, 2017
Leveraging its longstanding relationship with the world's 10th biggest public corporation Tencent, Caesars Entertainment Corporation (Caesars Entertainment) launches WeChat Pay at 16 select locations inside Caesars Palace, Paris Las Vegas and The LINQ Promenade, becoming the first in the hospitality industry to offer this prominent Chinese digital payment method in Las Vegas.
WOW Water Spectacular to Make a Splash at Rio Showroom
by BWW News Desk - August 09, 2017
Prepare to be transported into a world of water, wonder and fantasy as "WOW," the internationally-acclaimed production, will make its North American debut with a splash at the Rio Showroom at Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas September 26, 2017.
BWW Review: Cirque Du Soleil's MICHAEL JACKSON: ONE DAZZLES WITH THE MAGIC & MUSIC OF MJ at Mandalay Bay
by Katherine Damisch - August 09, 2017
Michael Jackson ONE is a resident Cirque du Soleil show at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, NV. The show follows four friends being chased by cyborg beings after stealing MJ's iconic bejewelled glove. Along the way, each of them encounters different items of the late performer's visual persona: the aforementioned glove, his shoes, his glasses, and his fedora. Each companion gets a scene focused on them where they encounter one of the shortcomings of their personality, but with the help of one of these items, is able to overcome it.
SOMETHING ROTTEN! to Arrive at The Smith Center This August
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2017
The completely original new musical SOMETHING ROTTEN!, directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Casey Nicholaw (THE BOOK OF MORMON, ALADDIN), with music and lyrics by GRAMMY Award winner and Tony Award nominee Wayne Kirkpatrick and Golden Globe Award and Tony Award nominee Karey Kirkpatrick and a book by Tony Award nominees Karey Kirkpatrick and best-selling author John O'Farrell, opens at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts Aug. 8 - 13, 2017.
Former Nude Dresser Talks About the Artistry on the Strip; Book Out This August
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2017
Arguably the most unusual amid a host of highly specialized theater occupations on the Las Vegas Strip is the job of nude dresser. Most people think I am joking when I tell them I spent 20 years dressing nudes.
Planet Hollywood Resort and Britney Spears Partner with Louisiana School Boards
by BWW News Desk - August 07, 2017
As she prepares to return for another run of her wildly popular headlining residency show, legendary pop icon Britney Spears has announced her partnership with Louisiana School Boards Association, where $1 of every ticket purchased to "Britney: Piece of Me" at The AXIS at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino will be donated to public schools in Louisiana. As of August 2017, over $65,000 has been donated to the LSBA as part of Britney's partnership with the organization.
BWW Review: MOZART ONSTAGE: THE DRAMA OF LOVE at Classical Tahoe
by Maria Nockin - August 07, 2017
On August 5, 2017, high in the Sierra Mountains of Nevada, Classical Tahoe presented four of San Francisco Opera's Adler Fellows in a program of music by Gaetano Donizetti, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and Giuseppe Verdi.The Adler Fellowship Program is a multi-year performance-oriented residency for promising young artists that offers intensive individual coaching, professional seminars and a wide range of performance opportunities.
Caesars Entertainment Finishes $6.5M Redesign of Meeting Space at Flamingo Las Vegas
by BWW News Desk - August 02, 2017
Caesars Entertainment Corporation today announced the completion of a $6.5 million renovation of Flamingo Las Vegas' meeting space, which began in April 2017. Executives commemorated the re-opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
The Who to Rock the Colosseum at Caesar's Palace
by BWW News Desk - July 31, 2017
Saturday night, THE WHO came out swinging at their premiere headlining performance at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. Marking the beginning of their exclusive Las Vegas residency, THE WHO rocked out to a sold-out theater and multiple standing ovations.
Majestic Rep's HAIR Relocates to Mark Shunock's 'The Space'
by BWW News Desk - July 31, 2017
Majestic Repertory Theatre's upcoming production of 'Hair: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical' is relocating from their Main Street location to Mark Shunock's The Space, home to the monthly fundraiser concert Mondays Dark.
Jokesters Las Vegas Presents Triple Headliner Comedy Show
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2017
Named 'Best Comedy Club' by Casino Player Magazine, Jokesters Comedy Club features a triple headliner standup comedy show featuring Don Barnhart, Kathleen Dunbar and Derek Richards along with special guest sets from some of the best local Las Vegas comedians.
Don Barnhart's CHURCH OF HA Begins Filming Clean Comedy Series In Las Vegas
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2017
You don't have to be dirty, vulgar or gross to be hysterically funny and the Church of Ha proves it as they begin production on the new clean comedy series.
HAKKASAN LAS VEGAS Nightclub MGM Grand to Welcome Travis Scott for Live Performance
by BWW News Desk - July 28, 2017
Hakkasan Las Vegas Nightclub at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino will welcome platinum-recording artist Travis Scott as he hits the renowned nightspot for a special live performance Saturday, Aug. 5. Shortly after he takes the Las Vegas stage on The DAMN. Tour at T-Mobile Arena, the Houston native will make his way to the nightlife mecca and put on an encore show for his fans. 
Exhilarating Dance Series to Push Boundaries at The Smith Center This Season
by BWW News Desk - July 28, 2017
This season, The Smith Center for the Performing Arts welcomes the world's most exciting, eclectic and innovative dance companies to Las Vegas.
CIRCUS 1903 Celebrates Opening Night at Paris Las Vegas
by BWW News Desk - July 26, 2017
Last night, the sensational cast and crew of Las Vegas' newest stage production, CIRCUS 1903 celebrated their opening night performance at Paris Theater at Paris Las Vegas. Featuring the world's most talented performers and breathtaking puppeteering, the new resident production transported the filled room of invited guests and theatergoers back to the golden age of circus with thrilling acts and all of the nostalgia that made the era one to never forget.
The Smith Center to present POSTMODERN JUKEBOX 10/14 for PBS
by BWW News Desk - July 26, 2017
Following its successful participation in the 2016 PBS Arts Fall Festival, Myron's Cabaret Jazz at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts will present two concerts by acclaimed group Postmodern Jukebox on August 14, with both shows filmed and available for PBS stations across the country to schedule for broadcast in December 2017. With performances at 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., the show will feature highly talented artists.
Kids Go Free at BIG3 Championship Final at MGM Grand Garden Arena
by BWW News Desk - July 25, 2017
Thanks to Former NBA star and current BIG3 3 Headed Monsters Captain Rashard Lewis, kids under the age of 13 will be able to attend this summer's BIG3 games, including the Championship Final at MGM Grand Garden Arena, for free. Fueled by a desire to provide opportunities for parents, children and families to spend more quality time together, Lewis will buy a ticket for each child accompanied by a guest who has purchased a full-priced ticket.  

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