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VIDEO: Vegas Star Melody Sweets Presents the Series Premiere of 'Sweets' Spot'
by Michael Major - Feb 8, 2023


Created by Melody Sweets, Melissa King-Jules, and Anaïs Thomassian (Penny Pibbets in Absinthe), the six-episode web series features an all-star cast of singularly talented burlesque, comedy, and variety artists, including Piff the Magic Dragon (AGT), Voki Kalfayan (Gazillionaire in Absinthe), Miss Behave (Miss Behave Gameshow), and more.

Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra To Perform At Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, March 11
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 15, 2022


World-renowned actor and pianist Jeff Goldblum will take the stage with his jazz band, the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra inside 24 Oxford at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, part of Curio Collection by Hilton, on Friday, March 11.

Photos: THE ORIGINAL IMMERSIVE VAN GOGH EXHIBIT Opens in Las Vegas
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2021


 THE ORIGINAL IMMERSIVE VAN GOGH EXHIBIT, the highly-anticipated art installation celebrated its Opening Night Premiere with a “starry night” gala event at the all-new venue, Lighthouse Las Vegas, at The Shops at Crystals (adjacent to ARIA) in Las Vegas on Thursday, October 7.  Get a first look at the opening night.

Photo Flash: WOW - WORLD OF WONDER Makes a Splash at the Rio on Opening Night
by BWW News Desk - Oct 9, 2017


'WOW - WORLD OF WONDER,' the internationally-acclaimed production, made a splash and transported audiences into a world of water, wonder and fantasy during its Las Vegas debut at the Rio Showroom at Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas on Saturday, October 7, 2017. BroadwayWorld has photos from the opening festivities below!

CIRCUS 1903 Celebrates Opening Night at Paris Las Vegas
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 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.

MAGIC MIKE LIVE Las Vegas Celebrates Opening Night With Star-Studded Performance at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 24, 2017


Last night, Las Vegas' most buzzed-about new production MAGIC MIKE LIVE celebrated its opening night at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino with a star-studded performance in its custom designed showroom, Club Domina.

Spiegelworld's ABSINTHE Celebrates 4 Years, 1 Million Guests and Over 2,000 Shows in Vegas Today
by BWW News Desk - Apr 1, 2015


?Adrenaline addicts, burlesque boffins and green fairy freaks rejoice! On April 1, the outlandish cast of ABSINTHE at Caesars Palace will celebrate their fourth anniversary and more than 2,000 performances in Las Vegas. There's no fooling - Spiegelworld's ABSINTHE has shocked, teased and thrilled one million guests since its debut on the Roman Plaza at Caesars Palace in April 2011.

Spiegelworld's ABSINTHE to Celebrate 4 Years, 1 Million Guests and Over 2,000 Shows in Vegas on April Fool's Day
by BWW News Desk - Mar 25, 2015


?Adrenaline addicts, burlesque boffins and green fairy freaks rejoice! On April 1, the outlandish cast of ABSINTHE at Caesars Palace will celebrate their fourth anniversary and more than 2,000 performances in Las Vegas. There's no fooling - Spiegelworld's ABSINTHE has shocked, teased and thrilled one million guests since its debut on the Roman Plaza at Caesars Palace in April 2011.

Photo Flash: 'GEORGIA ON MY MIND' Launches at The Venetian Las Vegas
by BWW News Desk - Sep 25, 2014


GEORGIA ON MY MIND: Celebrating the Music of Ray Charles was welcomed by The Venetian Las Vegas with a star-studded event coinciding with the birthday of Ray Charles. The groundbreaking new show features a host of esteemed stars including Emmy award-winner Clint Holmes, 10-time GRAMMY award-winning vocal group TAKE 6, six-time GRAMMY nominee and DownBeat artist of the year Nnenna Freelon, and Stella Gospel Award and GRAMMY award-winning saxophone star Kirk Whalum. The show also features the Las Vegas Mass Choir, under the direction of James R. Smith and Edie Aikels, and features the Las Vegas All-Star Big Band, under the direction of pianist and conductor, David Loeb. Scroll down for photos from the opening!

ABSINTHE Star Melody Sweets Hosts a Wild Wild West Burlesque Show Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jul 22, 2014


The dazzling Green Fairy, Melody Sweets, from the Strip's 'Best Adult Show' ABSINTHE at Caesars Palace hosts a Wild Wild West Burlesque show tonight, July 22 at 10:30 p.m. at the ABSINTHE Spiegeltent.

ABSINTHE Star Melody Sweets to Host a Wild Wild West Burlesque Show, 7/22
by Courtnie Mele - Jul 3, 2014


The dazzling Green Fairy, Melody Sweets, from the Strip's 'Best Adult Show' ABSINTHE at Caesars Palace hosts a Wild Wild West Burlesque show on Tuesday, July 22 at 10:30 p.m. at the ABSINTHE Spiegeltent. In celebration of the premiere of her latest music video 'Shoot 'em Up,' featured on Sweets' debut album Burlesque in the Black, fans get an exclusive look at the tantalizing video and a night of sultry and seductive Wild West burlesque. Revelers can also enjoy special guest appearances by the ABSINTHE cast as they've never seen them before, including The Gazillionaire and Penny Pibbets performing as Cowboy Summerlin Sam and his trusty steed Phallus.

ABSINTHE Star Melody Sweets to Host a Wild Wild West Burlesque Show, 7/22
by Courtnie Mele - Jul 1, 2014


The dazzling Green Fairy, Melody Sweets, from the Strip's "Best Adult Show" ABSINTHE at Caesars Palace hosts a Wild Wild West Burlesque show on Tuesday, July 22 at 10:30 p.m. at the ABSINTHE Spiegeltent. In celebration of the premiere of her latest music video "Shoot 'em Up," featured on Sweets' debut album Burlesque in the Black, fans get an exclusive look at the tantalizing video and a night of sultry and seductive Wild West burlesque. Revelers can also enjoy special guest appearances by the ABSINTHE cast as they've never seen them before, including The Gazillionaire and Penny Pibbets performing as Cowboy Summerlin Sam and his trusty steed Phallus.

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Welcomes ABSINTHE Star Melody Sweets
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 23, 2014


Tuesday night (April 22, 2014) ABSINTHE's "Green Fairy" Melody Sweets took the stage at Harrah's Las Vegas alongside the cast of the smash-hit musical MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET for a sizzling encore performance of Janis Martin's "My Boy Elvis."

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET to Welcome ABSINTHE's Melody Sweets for Guest Role, 4/22
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 18, 2014


On Tuesday, April 22 ABSINTHE's "Green Fairy," Melody Sweets, will join the Las Vegas company of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET onstage for a captivating encore performance. Sweets will perform a rendition of Janis Martin's "My Boy Elvis" alongside the cast at Harrah's Las Vegas at the conclusion of the evening's 7 p.m. show. Tickets are available at the Showroom box office, by visiting HarrahsLasVegas.com or by calling (702) 777-2782.

Photo Flash: ABSINTHE Celebrates Third Anniversary at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas
by BWW News Desk - Apr 17, 2014


On Wednesday, April 16, 2014, the captivating acro-cabaret variety show, ABSINTHE, celebrated its third anniversary at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Following a full standing ovation during the show's finale, ABSINTHE's eccentric producer - The Gazillionaire - took the stage to address the crowd, expressing gratitude for the community's ongoing support of the show. At the conclusion of his speech, the company was presented with a commemorative Spiegeltent-shaped cake onstage featuring The Gazillionaire, his zany assistant Penny Pibbets and her infamous sock puppets, and ABSINTHE's 'Green Fairy' Melody Sweets. In conjunction with the anniversary celebration, the ABSINTHE tent was adorned with red and white LED lights, beautifully illuminating the outside of the venue. Scroll down for photos!

Photo Flash: RAIDING THE ROCK VAULT Celebrates Return to LVH
by BWW News Desk - Mar 6, 2014


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!

New York-New York Hotel & Casino Breaks Fundraising Record with Over $112K Raised During St. Baldrick's Day Event
by BWW News Desk - Mar 4, 2014


New York-New York Hotel & Casino and Nine Fine Irishmen raised more than $112,000 for the St. Baldrick's Foundation this past Saturday, March 1, tripling last year's amount. Guests came out to show their support and cheer on fellow head-shavers in barber chairs at the property's new outdoor plaza on the Brooklyn Bridge. All of the proceeds raised benefit the St. Baldrick's Foundation and will go toward childhood cancer research.

Photo Flash: MONDAYS DARK with ROCK OF AGES' Mark Shunock Welcomes Stars of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, JERSEY BOYS and More
by BWW News Desk - Feb 20, 2014


Mark Shunock, who plays Lonny the narrator in the hit musical 'Rock Of Ages,' along with various Strip entertainers wowed audiences and raised thousands of dollars during the fourth edition of 'Mondays Dark' on Monday, February 17th. This monthly charity event held at Vinyl, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino's intimate music venue will donate100 percent of the ticket proceeds from the Monday's show, which featured the music of Queen, to The Saint Therese Center HIV Outreach. Scroll down for photos from the performance and after the show!

ABSINTHE's Green Fairy Debuts World Premiere of 'Love Digitale' Today
by BWW News Desk - Feb 14, 2014


It's time to turn up the heat with ABSINTHE's sultry Green Fairy, Melody Sweets. Known for her seductive and sensual burlesque performances, Sweets is set to debut the world premiere of 'Love Digitale,' a new single from her hit album, Burlesque in the Black exclusively on Valentine's Day, today, Feb. 14 at 1:43 p.m.

ABSINTHE's Green Fairy to Debut World Premiere of 'Love Digitale,' 2/14
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 9, 2014


It's time to turn up the heat with ABSINTHE's sultry Green Fairy, Melody Sweets. Known for her seductive and sensual burlesque performances, Sweets is set to debut the world premiere of 'Love Digitale,' a new single from her hit album, Burlesque in the Black exclusively on Valentine's Day, Feb. 14 at 1:43 p.m.

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