Rene-Claude LaMarre’s theater concept sprouted from the writer-director’s “Chocolate City” movie franchise.
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The multicolored, 56-foot-long sign has not been illuminated in a quarter century. “Lido” was a hallmark Las Vegas Strip show from 1958-1991.
Carlos Santana hasn’t played House of Blues since November: “I hope I can remember who I am, and what to do with it.”
Area15 CEO Winston Fisher says, “We are ready to dive into this substantial expansion,” as the district expands by 20 acres.
James Taylor has booked an extended engagement at the Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas in June.
David Blaine has added a half-dozen weekend shows at Resorts World beginning in April.
Cindy Funkhouser was an achitect of the Arts District, and co-founder of First Friday.
Josephine Vaccarello has 25 years of experience with MSG Entertainment. She has a few months to build a lineup at The MSG Sphere.
Madonna has added a second show to her T-Mobile Arena stop on her upcoming “Celebration Tour.”
Look for the “Game of Thrones: The Dragons” next to the BattleBots venue, near the Strip.
Janae Longo, a member of “The Bills Mafia,” nailed the national anthem at Sunday’s game in Orchard Park, N.Y.