“Circus 1903” is closing at Paris Theater on Jan. 7. Members of the production were informed late Wednesday that the show would be shut down, and an official announcement was issued this morning.
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Former “Tonight Show” host Jay Leno and Washington Nationals all-star outfielder Bryce Harper have been added to the lineup for the Dec. 1 fundraiser at T-Mobile Arena. That battery joins previously announced headliners The Killers, Imagine Dragons, David Copperfield, Boyz II Men , artists from Cirque du Soleil productions (specifically “Mystere” and Blue Man Group) and Penn Teller.
Country music star Eric Church, who headlined the first night of Route 91 Harvest country music festival on Friday, has dedicated the new song “Why Not Me” to victims of Sunday’s shootings at the Village on the Strip.
The fan who jumped onstage and performed a front flip at Britney Spears’ show at Planet Hollywood on Wednesday never saw the end of the performance.
“Circus 1903” arrives from Simon Painter and Tim Lawson for The Works Entertainment and MagicSpace Entertainment, the producers of touring magic production “The Illusionists.”
Elton John fell “violently ill” as he returned to the U.K. from Santiago, Chile. He was released from the hospital Saturday, but is not in condition to perform onstage.
Paul McCartney helped develop all facets of “Love” at the Mirage, and the show is prepping for a celebration of the 50th anniversary of “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.”
Dave Chappelle has complained about his shows being disrupted by fans shooting the stage. He’s found a remedy to that problem.
Criss Angel was forced to cancel his “Mindfreak Live!” show at the Luxor on Friday night after faltering while performing one of his signature acts.
Lacey Schwimmer, a former pro on “Dancing With the Stars,” is choreographing a new number to open the 34th season year of “Legends in Concert.”
Tony Sacca was a well-known performer and television host, and also the headliner at the annual San Gennaro Feast, for more than 30 years in Las Vegas.
Vince Neil appeared on “Celebrity Apprentice” to honor his late friend and star chef Kerry Simon. He wound up raising $770,000 for the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health.
