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It used to be true that what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. But not anymore. For the next five weeks, LA audiences will get a taste of Sin City right here in our own backyard, thanks to Spiegelworld's in-your-face adult-only production, ABSINTHE LA.

Last night (March 7, 2017), The Smith Center for the Performing Arts celebrated its milestone Fifth Anniversary with a sold-out, commemorative concert featuring Broadway favorites, local talents and more. Emceed by Broadway veterans and stars of THE LAST FIVE YEARS Adam Kantor (FIDDLER ON THE ROOF) and Betsy Wolfe (BULLETS OVER BROADWAY) each talked about the last five years at The Smith Center. Featured performers included Brent Barrett (PHANTOM - THE LAS VEGAS SPECTACULAR), Santino Fontana (CINDERELLA) and Jessica Fontana (IDAHO! THE COMEDY MUSICAL), Chandra Lee Schwartz (WICKED), Teller of Penn and Teller, Nate Dendy (THE TEMPEST), Christopher Convery (KINKY BOOTS), J. Elaine Marcos (MISS SAIGON), Christine Hudman (IDAHO! THE COMEDY MUSICAL), Ashley Loren (BAZ - STAR CROSSED LOVE), Randal Keith (LES MISERABLES), Bruce Ewing (PHANTOM - THE LAS VEGAS SPECTACULAR), Alex Ellis (IDAHO! THE COMEDY MUSICAL), Joan Sobel (PHANTOM - THE LAS VEGAS SPECTACULAR), and Nicole Pryor Dernersesian (PHANTOM - THE LAS VEGAS SPECTACULAR) presented under the musical direction of Keith Thompson. Additionally, Las Vegas favorite Clint Holmes joined GRAMMY® and Tony®-nominated composer Frank Wildhorn onstage for an unforgettable performance of 'This Is the Moment.'

Zach Galifianakis and his wife, Quinn Lundberg welcomed their second child, a baby boy named Rufus Emmanuel Lundberg on November 7, 2016.

In tribute to the greatest entertainer of all time, the Estate of Michael Jackson and Michael Jackson ONE by Cirque du Soleil just wrapped a three-day birthday extravaganza for the King of Pop to celebrate what would have been his 58th birthday. Hosted at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas August 27 - 29, the fourth annual birthday celebration delighted guests throughout the weekend, featuring unforgettable activities, coveted prizes and more. Scroll down for photos from the festivities!

 On Saturday, October 17, Martorano's at Paris Las Vegas reached an impressive milestone as it commemorated its first anniversary with the first-ever Martorano's Masters World Pasta Eating Championship under the iconic Arc de Triomphe on the famous Las Vegas Strip. Top-ranked competitive eater Matt Stonie reigned supreme as he walked away Pasta Eating Champion after downing 20 bowls of pasta in eight minutes, setting a new Major League Eating world record. 

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: OLD TIMES brings Clive Owen to Broadway, THE CHRISTIANS takes faith off-Broadway, and CRY-BABY has a reunion!

In an extraordinary show of Nevada pride and camaraderie, the artists, entertainers and celebrities who call the Silver State home came together last night at The Smith Center to celebrate the Nevada Sesquicentennial with a star-studded concert before a sold-out crowd, which included Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval, Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki and other dignitaries. Scroll down for photos!

According to The Hollywood Reporter, FX has picked up BASKETS, co-written by Galifianakis, Louis C.K., Jonathan Krisel for for a 10-episode season to premiere in 2016.

On Friday, May 16, 2014, the Las Vegas production of Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus' global smash-hit musical MAMMA MIA! celebrated its grand opening at The New Tropicana Las Vegas in the newly transformed Tropicana Theater.

With audiences all over the world enjoying MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, it's no wonder it still continues to entertain in Las Vegas at Harrah's.

Malin Akerman, Stephen Amell, Wayne Brady, Stephen Colbert, Chris Colfer, Lucy Hale, Matt LeBlanc, Stana Katic, Heidi Klum, Ross Mathews, Joseph Morgan, Meghan Ory, Ian Ziering, the coaches from “The Voice” and many more are scheduled to appear at THE 40TH ANNUAL PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS, to be broadcast live from the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Jan. 8 (9:00-11:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network. Hosted by Kat Dennings and Beth Behrs, stars of the CBS comedy 2 BROKE GIRLS, the live show will feature previously announced performances by Sara Bareilles, OneRepublic and Brad Paisley.

Pop singer Keri Hilson will welcome 2014 inside LAX Nightclub at Luxor Hotel and Casino when she puts on a performance to remember Tuesday, Dec. 31. The songstress, known for her hits 'Knock You Down' and 'Turnin' Me On,' will mesmerize fans with her alluring beauty when she hits one of Las Vegas' most stylish nightlife destinations for a special New Year's Eve celebration.

It's Meat Loaf as you've never seen him before in a multi-media career retrospective that's loads of fun.

Mötley Crüe, pioneers of the Las Vegas hard rock residency, once again took the city by storm and transformed The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino into a fiery abyss with the debut of their second residency, Mötley Crüe Invites You to an Intimate Evening in Hell, on Wednesday, Sept. 18.

Three series on the air isn't enough for Glee co-creator Ryan Murphy. Deadline reports that the ever-busy Murphy is currently developing and shopping a new series about relationships and sexuality to various networks.

Patrick Wilson and Katherine Heigl are officially set to take a trip just NORTH OF HELL. According to Deadline, the duo have signed on to star in Darko Entertainment's upcoming dark comedy NORTH OF HELL.

PURE Nightclub inside Caesars Palace had the spring break festivities in full effect as they welcomed the stunning Keri Hilson for a memorable live performance. Arriving just before 1 a.m. the gorgeous pop star hit the red carpet fashionably dressed in a sleeveless white chiffon top, leather capris pants and black and white Narciso Rodriguez wedges. After stopping to chat and pose for photographers, Hilson was escorted into the mega-club where fans cheered for her as she passed by. Scroll down for photos from the concert!

Last night, February 19, 2013, MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET opened at Harrah's Las Vegas to an enthusiastic, full house in the Harrah's Showroom. The smash-hit production is inspired by extraordinary true story of the fateful evening that brought Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley together for one of the greatest rock 'n' roll jam sessions in history. BroadwayWorld has photos from the grand opening below!

As MAACO Bowl Las Vegas' "Official Show Night" host, Blue Man Group invited Boise State University and University of Washington's football teams to experience its explosive, interactive and humorously invigorating new show at Monte Carlo Resort on Thursday, Dec. 20.

It was truly a family affair as actor and Dancing with The Stars All Stars contestant Gilles Marini and his family joined The Venetian and The Palazzo Las Vegas to kick off the second annual Winter in Venice. Also in attendance was Glee's Dot-Marie Jones along with a few of her close family and friends. Photos from the event Inside!!