Rene-Claude LaMarre’s theater concept sprouted from the writer-director’s “Chocolate City” movie franchise.
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Cirque du Soleil hits “Michael Jackson One,” “O” and “Mystere” all celebrate major milestones this year.
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.
Madonna has added a second show to her T-Mobile Arena stop on her upcoming “Celebration Tour.”
U2 is inching to a bonafide announcement about this series at The MSG Sphere we’ve been tracking for the past few months.
Look for the “Game of Thrones: The Dragons” next to the BattleBots venue, near the Strip.
Donato Cabrera’s 10-year contract with the Philharmonic expires in 2024, and both sides are moving on.
The company announced plans to resurrect the town as a “circus village,” where performers will conceive and create their artistic adventures.
We expect the MSG Sphere to showcase a custom production-projection show, to run daily throughout the year, to be The Sphere’s anchor.