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EVIL DEAD Set for LVL UP Expo at Cashman Center, 2/1-2
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2014
The cast of Evil Dead: The Musical at V Theater inside Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino has been named as featured guests during the upcoming LVL UP Expo at the Cashman Convention Center on Feb. 1st and 2nd. LVL UP is an expo for gamers of all ages and includes a variety of tournaments, such as video games, card games, and a cosplay ball. There will also be meet-and-greet opportunities and a panel discussion with members of the Evil Dead: The Musical cast. Doors to the Cashman Convention Center are open from 11am-11pm on Feb. 1st, with the Evil Dead panel discussion happening at 5:45pm the same day. The expo also runs from 11am-11pm on Feb. 2.
Vicki Lawrence Comes to Suncoast Showroom This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2014
Multi-talented show woman Vicki Lawrence - perhaps best known for her beloved character, 'Mama' - will perform a two-act show at the Suncoast Showroom, tonight and tomorrow, January 25 and 26.
A Visit To Shatner's World Is A Grand Trip
by Ellen Sterling - January 24, 2014
Tickets to Smith Center's Spring 2014 Season to Go on Sale Today; Lineup Announced!
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2014
Tickets for the 2014 Spring Season at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts go on sale today, Jan. 24. The all-star lineup boasts award-winning musicians, speakers, famed dance troupes and returning favorites.
RAIDING THE ROCK VAULT, MO5AIC and More Set for Las Vegas Hotel & Casino in 2014
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2014
LVH - Las Vegas Hotel & Casino - has announced its entertainment schedule for 2014. Scroll down for details!
Smith Center Extends THE TEMPEST Through 4/20
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2014
The Smith Center for the Performing Arts has added an additional week of performances for the world premiere of a reimagined version of "THE TEMPEST" due to popular ticket demand, which will now play April 6-20. The Smith Center's first ever co-production, "THE TEMPEST" is produced by the American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.), adapted and directed by Aaron Posner and Teller from the play by William Shakespeare, with magic by Teller, music by Tom Waits and Kathleen Brennan and movement by Matt Kent of Pilobolus. "THE TEMPEST" performances will take place at The Smith Center's Donald W. Reynolds Symphony Park in a 500-seat climate-controlled tent, where no seat is more than 60 feet from the stage. Performances are scheduled Tuesday-Sunday at 8 p.m. with additional matinees at 2:30 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets for all performances begin at $35 and are on sale now at The Smith Center box office, online at www.TheSmithCenter.com or by phone at (702) 749-2000.
The Smith Center Announces New Student Rush Program
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2014
The Smith Center for the Performing Arts announced a new SMS-based, opt-in program for Las Vegas students that will offer reduced price tickets for select shows. With first-run touring productions, internationally-acclaimed performers and guest lecturers, The Smith Center is the centerpiece of cultural life in Las Vegas and the Student Rush club makes purchasing tickets even more affordable for students.
ROCK OF AGES to Celebrate Super Bowl with $48 Tickets, 2/1-2
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2014
ROCK OF AGES invites football fans and non-sports enthusiasts alike to celebrate "Super Sunday" at the show that has set The Strip on fire by extending an explosive $48 ticket offer for all performances on Saturday, Feb. 1 and Sunday, Feb. 2. Kick off the weekend on Saturday before the "Big Game" or celebrate your team's big win or lament their loss on Sunday at Vegas' best party, rocking out to the iconic hits of the '80s with a wine cooler in hand. Guests must use SUPER48 when ordering. Tickets can be purchased by visiting or calling The Venetian Box Office at (866) 641-7469 or (702) 414-9000, or online at www.RockofAgesVegas.com.
EVIL DEAD to Host Blood Drive, 1/31
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2014
January is National Blood Donor Month and the cast of Evil Dead: The Musical at V Theater inside Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino invite the public to donate during an event on Friday, Jan. 31. United Blood Services will have donor-equipped vans at MaximuM Comics, located at 520 Marks St, Henderson, NV 89014, from 3 - 7 p.m. All donors will receive a free pair of tickets to Evil Dead: The Musical and a comic book from MaximuM Comics.
BWW Reviews: Las Vegas Welcomes First Resident Show From China...and It's Most Welcome
by Ellen Sterling - January 21, 2014
As an audience member, if you can suspend your disbelief, you'll have a wonderful time at Panda!, the new show at the Palazzo Theatre and the first on the Strip imported from China.
Photo: Neil Patrick Harris & Divas Star Frank Marino Pose in Las Vegas
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2014
Divas star Frank Marino had a surprise guest Sunday, Jan. 19, when Neil Patrick Harris turned up in the audience of his long-running show at The Quad Resort & Casino. The actor, who is preparing for his upcoming role in the Broadway production of Hedwig and the Angry Inch, was at the show to do some drag research through Marino and his cast of the world's best female impersonators.
AMERICA'S GOT TALENT Finalist Tom Cotter Brings Comedy to Suncoast Showroom This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2014
Tom Cotter, the first comedian to be a finalist on 'America's Got Talent,' will perform stand-up at the Suncoast Showroom tonight and tomorrow, January 18 and 19.
Hakkasan Las Vegas Unveils February 2014 DJ Roster
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2014
The Strip's premiere electronic music destination, Hakkasan Las Vegas at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, reveals a month of premier entertainment with its February DJ lineup. Night after night, international DJ sensations (in alphabetical order) Calvin Harris, Dada Life, NERVO, Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano, Tiesto and more will take the stage and enchant dance music aficionados with their heart-pumping beats and high-energy performances. In addition to the thrilling February roster, GRAMMY Award-nominated music icon Moby will take the main stage of the nightlife mecca when he performs a special DJ set for thousands of clubgoers Saturday, Feb. 8.
National Cowboy Poetry Gathering to Celebrate 150 Years of Nevada Statehood, 1/27-2/1
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2014
The 30th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, which takes place fromJanuary 27 to February 1 in Elko, Nevada, is an official Nevada 150 event. The Gathering will celebrate Nevada's sesquicentennial through several special performances and discussions focused on the artistic traditions of the state's rural and ranching communities. Nevada's Lieutenant Governor, Brian K. Krolicki, will open the first show of the Gathering, "Home Means Nevada," on Monday, January 27, at 7:00pm in the G Three Bar Theater at the Western Folklife Center. The show will feature Nevada 150's Honorary Poet, Waddie Mitchell, poet Walt "Bimbo" Cheney, writer Carolyn Dufurrena and songster Richard Elloyan.
The English Beat Performs Free Show at Hard Rock Cafe in Las Vegas Tonight
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2014
Ska musicians The English Beat return to the Hard Rock Cafe at Hard Rock Hotel as part of the Cafe's free live music program tonight, January 17.
Chateau Nightclub & Gardens to Welcome Penthouse 2013 Pet of the Year Nicole Aniston, 1/18
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2014
Chateau Nightclub & Gardens inside Paris Las Vegas will welcome Penthouse 2013 Pet of the Year Nicole Aniston and more for a sexy affair Saturday, Jan. 18. In town for the annual AVN Adult Entertainment Expo Awards, the bevy of beauties will have thousands of clubgoers rushing to the Strip-side nightspot as they host the eventful nighttime bash.
Tickets to Smith Center's Spring 2014 Season to Go on Sale 1/24; Lineup Announced!
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2014
Tickets for the 2014 Spring Season at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts go on sale Jan. 24. The all-star lineup boasts award-winning musicians, speakers, famed dance troupes and returning favorites.
Vegas PBS Will Record Philharmonic's 'Battle Born-Nevada Proud!' this Weekend
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2014
The audience at the Las Vegas Philharmonic's "Battle Born-Nevada Proud!" concert this Saturday night has the chance to be a part of history. The concert celebrates the 150th anniversary of Nevada's statehood and will be recorded by Vegas PBS for future broadcast. The concert footage will also be submitted to the state's archive commemorating the Nevada 150 celebrations. Vegas PBS plans to broadcast the concert in April and again on Nevada Day in October. KNPB in Reno has also agreed to broadcast the concert in 2014, making this a true statewide celebration. This will be the first Vegas PBS recording of a Las Vegas Philharmonic concert.
EVIL DEAD Invites Fans to be Featured on Upcoming Cast Recording
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2014
The cast of Evil Dead: The Musical at V Theater inside Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino is in the process of recording a live cast recording CD. This is the only CD of the show that will exist outside of the original Off-Broadway cast recording, and a lot of time and energy has gone into capturing on this CD the energy and party atmosphere of the live show. This weekend the attention of the CD engineers turns to the audience, who they'll be recording both Friday and Saturday to use on the CD.
Cast of EVIL DEAD Set for Mondays Dark Event, 1/20
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2014
The cast of Evil Dead: The Musical at V Theater inside Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino has been invited to participate in the upcoming Mondays Dark Event at Vinyl inside The Hard Rock Casino on Jan. 20. Mondays Dark is a monthly show, full of Las Vegas performers, that benefits a variety of charities in the area. The show starts at 8:30pm.
CHERRY ORCHARD OF THE LIVING DEAD to Run 2/21-3/9 at Onyx Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2014
Table 8 Productions in association with Off-Strip Productions presents the madcap mashup Anton Chekhov's "Cherry Orchard of the Living Dead, written and directed by Troy Heard. The world premiere comedy's limited run begins Friday, February 21, 2014, at the Onyx Theatre in Commercial Center and plays through March 9. This production is made possible in part by a grant from the Nevada Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Member Dion to Return to The Orleans Showroom, 2/13-14
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2014
Incorporating elements of doo-wop, rhythm and blues, pop and rock into his music Dion DiMucci, known singularly as Dion, returns to The Orleans Showroom February 13 and 14.
Brad Garrett's Comedy Club at the MGM Grand Presents Shows Nightly Through May 14
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2014
Emmy Award-winning comedian and actor Brad Garrett brings his top-quality comedy to MGM Grand with his intimate 250-seat comedy club.
VERONIC VOICES Now on Sale Through June
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2014
Continuing its successful run at the historic Jubilee! Theater at Bally's Las Vegas, VERONIC Voices announces 27 new show dates beginning April 24, 2014, now on sale. Veronic DiCaire, the vocal impressionist who has taken Las Vegas by storm with her spot on ability to recreate the voices of music's most iconic female singers, continues to perform until Jan.18 and will return to Las Vegas with new show content this spring. Tickets for 27 of the newly-announced 2014 performances are on sale at veronicvoices.com.

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