The venue formerly known as The Mob Bar had been reconfigured to less-than-50-percent capacity seating, with masks required. It wasn’t enough for the GCB.
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For a quarter century, Cirque du Soleil has been a Las Vegas Strip phenomenon. That bond is never more apparent than today, as the company leans on Vegas for support.
In a move that would have been unheard of even a year ago, Cirque du Soleil, the Las Vegas Strip’s preeminent production company for more than two decades, has filed for bankruptcy.
Club operator and comedian Don Barnhart says, “We’re ready for every curveball and contingency.”
The Panic! At the Disco frontman blasted President Trump, then added, “Dear Everyone Else, Donald Trump represents nothing we stand for.”
The D Las Vegas was also featured Monday night, as Chumlee checked into one of the downtown resort’s suites to pick through $500 worth of quarters.
The Vegas Room was such a throwback vibe it could have played out in black and white, except for Eric Jordan Young’s lemon-yellow suit.
Impressively, a few well-known Vegas figures in town are masked up, 24/7 — Elvis and Caesar among them.
The Westgate Las Vegas’s adult revue is steering into a slot at Dreamland Drive-In from July 1 through July 3.
Westgate Las Vegas GM Cami Christensen talked of what makes the hotel special. “It is, without a doubt, our team members. You are the heartbeat of this property.”
On the possibility of parking fees at his new hotel-casino, co-owner Derek Stevens says, “It’s too early to tell what we’ll do.”
Gilles Ste-Croix says of Cirque’s struggles, “Already last year we could see that there were some problems.”
Veteran Las Vegas show producer David Saxe says, “We’ll be back as soon as we’re legally allowed to be back. If the demand is there, I think we’ll go seven days a week.”
Adhering to the state’s phase two protocols for mass gatherings, FSE announced Friday night it would be holding off returning ambient live entertainment to its outdoor stages.
Show co-producer Adam Steck of SPI Entertainment says Thunder is the first adult revue to perform in a closed theater.