David Siegel, who survived a bout with COVID, says being vaccinated saved his life.
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Matt and Angela Stabile have been X-ing out days on the calendar for months, methodically planning for a full return of their collection of Las Vegas Strip productions.
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.
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.”
Show co-producer Adam Steck of SPI Entertainment says Thunder is the first adult revue to perform in a closed theater.
Mayfair Supper Club’s return to the present tense will be watched with great interest as shows return under COVID-19 safety directives.
Marklen Kennedy developed “Labor of Love,” and his premiere party itself was a show.
For 25 years, Megan Belk’s family has touched the Las Vegas entertainment community in myriad ways.
“Absinthe” producer Ross Mollsison says, “When Caesars said that they wanted to do a television commercial that indicates Vegas is really ready to open, I said, ‘I’ll plug the tree in.’ ”
Terry Fator plots his return to the stage: “It’s just a matter of finding the right room for me now.”
Before the shutdown, “The Bachelor” came to town. Specifically, “The Bachelor Presents: Listen to Your Heart,” recorded in February at Park MGM and T-Mobile Arena.
“Most of the people who watch barrel racing are friends and family,” says Steve Stallworth, general manager of South Point Arena and Equestrian Center.
After being called out by Axl Rose, the treasury secretary responded, “What have you done for the country lately?” with a Liberian flag emoji.
The VECC includes reps from Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas Ballpark, T-Mobile Arena and MGM Resorts arenas.