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"Raiding the Rock Vault" celebrated its debut at The New Tropicana Las Vegas on Friday, Nov. 7, with a star-studded red carpet event, where Las Vegas celebrities joined rock legends for a special kick-off party. The sold-out show, which pays homage to rock's greatest hits from the '60s, '70s and '80s, was met with standing ovations by the enthusiastic audience who welcomed the show to its new home at the Tropicana Theater.

RAIDING THE ROCK VAULT has announced that bassist Hugh McDonald has joined its official lineup at LVH - LAS VEGAS HOTEL & CASINO. The esteemed musician, best known for his longtime work with Bon Jovi, has also performed throughout his career with music icons including Alice Cooper, Ringo Starr, and more.

Ann Klein, who has played guitar with Joan Osborne, Ani DiFranco and many others, takes control of the mic, with guitar in hand, on Tumbleweed Symphony, released on July 15.

Twenty-five years ago, Vicky and Guy Laliberte cast appraising eyes on Indian Wells and liked what they saw. Successful restaurateurs in Santa Fe, New Mexico, they envisioned recreating their Land of Enchantment experience in the Land of Eternal Sun and set about doing just that. They named their expansive and airy dining house Vicky's of Santa Fe and carefully crafted the ambience of its art filled courtyard, Saltillo tile floors, aged wood plank ceilings, American Native-themed copper lamps, and a grand piano lounge for live music.

Today we are talking to a Broadway leading lady making a major mark in the gender-bending role of Yitzhak in the new Broadway production of John Cameron Mitchell and Stephen Trask's masterful rock musical HEDWIG & THE ANGRY INCH starring Neil Patrick Harris, the affable and idiosyncratically alluring Lena Hall. Discussing sharing the stage with NPH in the raucous and wild rock showpiece, Hall offers a vivid view of her participation in the Broadway iteration of the cult hit - ranging from polishing her vocals for a cover of Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You" to donning a prosthetic penis and much more. Additionally, Hall opens up about the larger themes of the prescient and timely musical, as well as shares her affection for the rock, pop and punk sound the score so evocatively emulates and recreates. On that note, Hall also sheds some light on her other ongoing endeavor, as lead singer of the band The Deafening, and shares some of her favorite songs to sing at gigs around town - including an upcoming show at Arlene's Grocery later this week. As if that were not enough, Hall also looks back on some of her most fondly remembered roles to date, reflecting on her time spent in the corps of CATS and the lace-ups of KINKY BOOTS through to a new jukebox musical project featuring the music of iconic rock songwriter Holly Knight. All of that, throwback tales involving NPH and much, much more in this wide-ranging conversation with one of the most uniquely compelling Broadway stars of the new season.

LVH - LAS VEGAS HOTEL & CASINO celebrated the return of RAIDING THE ROCK VAULT, Tuesday, March 4, with a black carpet event to showcase the production's new lineup and new songs. Met with multiple standing ovations, the all-star show, featuring'Classic Rock by Those Who Rocked It' - was attended by many local celebrities and notables, including Melody Sweets (Absinthe), Ricardo Laguna, Adrien Zmed (Grease 2, T.J. Hooker), Lyssa Lynne (the band Mr. & Mrs. Smith), vocalist Lorena Peril, hypnotist Anthony Cools, Murray SawChuck, Las Vegas Wranglers President Billy Johnson, Pia Zadora, former boxing heavyweight champion Leon Spinks, Jasmine Trias (American Idol), singer Ben Stone, producer and screenwriter Mylo Carbia, and more. Scroll down for photos!

The LVH - Las Vegas Hotel & Casino is excited to announce that its spectacular show, 'Raiding the Rock Vault,' has signed a long term agreement to continue through 2014.

Lizann Warner rings, swings and sings in the New Year here at Vicky's of Santa Fe (Highway 111 & Club Drive, Indian Wells) on New Year's Eve, tonight, December 31, 2013. Reservations 760-345-9770.

Lizann Warner rings, swings and sings in the New Year here at Vicky's of Santa Fe (Highway 111 & Club Drive, Indian Wells) on New Year's Eve, Tuesday, December 31, 2013. Reservations 760-345-9770.

Jon Anderson, founding member and former lead vocalist of the definitive progressive rock band YES, will guest star in RAIDING THE ROCK VAULT, the Ultimate Classic Rock Concert Experience, tonight, Sept. 20 - 24. The co-writer and singer of cosmic classics, including 'Owner of a Lonely Heart,' 'Roundabout,' 'Going for the One,' and 'Close to The Edge,' whose time with the band spanned five decades, will sing in the show for five special performances.

'Remember days of skipping school? Racing cars, and being cool? With a six pack, and a radio... we didn't need no place to go.' Actually, Mr. Bon Jovi, there is a place you need to go - to the Marcus Center in Milwaukee tonight and tomorrow, September 20 and 21, 2013 for the opening of Power Balladz. Don't miss this show that has played from Minneapolis to Off Broadway in New York City and is now on tour!

Jon Anderson, founding member and former lead vocalist of the definitive progressive rock band YES, will guest star in RAIDING THE ROCK VAULT, the Ultimate Classic Rock Concert Experience, Sept. 20 - 24. The co-writer and singer of cosmic classics, including 'Owner of a Lonely Heart,' 'Roundabout,' 'Going for the One,' and 'Close to the Edge,' whose time with the band spanned five decades, will sing in the show for five special performances.

'Remember days of skipping school? Racing cars, and being cool? With a six pack, and a radio... we didn't need no place to go.' Actually, Mr. Bon Jovi, there is a place you need to go - to the Marcus Center in Milwaukee on September 20 and 21, 2013 for the opening of Power Balladz. Don't miss this show that has played from Minneapolis to Off Broadway in New York City and is now on tour!

Mickey Thomas, lead vocalist of the iconic '70s and '80s band, Starship, joins the all-star lineup of Raiding the Rock Vault, the Ultimate Classic Rock Concert Experience, beginning tonight, July 5-9. Known for the unforgettable hits that defined the decade, including 'We Built this City,' 'Jane' and 'Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now,' Thomas will perform for five special shows, before continuing his national tour with Starship.

Mickey Thomas, lead vocalist of the iconic '70s and '80s band, Starship, joins the all-star lineup of Raiding the Rock Vault, the Ultimate Classic Rock Concert Experience, July 5-9.

On Tuesday evening, Minus5 Ice Bar, the coolest bar in Las Vegas, continued its celebrity cocktail program by honoring the rock legends of RAIDING THE ROCK VAULT with the launch of their signature drink. Check out photos from the event below!

Minnie D'Moocha (Rockabilly Burlesque) & Francine 'The Lucid Dream' (The Pink Room Burlesque) bring Take Back the 80's Burlesque to Parkside Lounge. The second Today of every month will be filled with 80s pop culture, music, comedy, games, go-go and of course striptease. Tonight, April 12th, there will be no reason to sit at home trying to figure out that Rubik's Cube & hopelessly fixing that total eclipse of your heart. Take Back the 80s Burlesque is going to be so... VERY.

In today's New York Post, Mötley Crüe's Nikki Sixx spoke about his upcoming Broadway musical THE HEROIN DIARIES. Teased the rock star, “It's not gonna be 'Mamma Mia!' The show is based on Sixx's autobiography 'The Heroin Diaries: A Year in the Life of a Shattered Rock Star.'

Minnie D'Moocha (Rockabilly Burlesque) & Francine 'The Lucid Dream' (The Pink Room Burlesque) bring Take Back the 80's Burlesque to Parkside Lounge. The second Friday of every month will be filled with 80s pop culture, music, comedy, games, go-go and of course striptease. On April 12th, there will be no reason to sit at home trying to figure out that Rubik's Cube & hopelessly fixing that total eclipse of your heart. Take Back the 80s Burlesque is going to be so... VERY.