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Mike Weatherford

Two Strip impresarios search for the next chapter

In the dictionary, “impresario” strictly defines a promoter or sponsor of entertainment events, without really demanding said person be a bit of a character in his or her own right.

Musicians union divides — and conquers? — itself

Bill Callanan and Keith Nelson have been Las Vegans for more than 40 years. But surprisingly, their paths haven’t overlapped that much. But now the two find themselves both united and divided by the same cause.

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News for producers: No one cares about your show

Experience of two producers in same small venue proves the need to be “fully loaded” and to “earn” an audience.

Comedian building fame on a theme

Matt Kazam uses premise ‘40 Is Not the New 20’ to shape wide-ranging stand-up act.

 
Will ‘Jersey Boys’ film bolster stage show?

It’s not so easy to get a movie and a Broadway show here at the same time. The film version of “Jersey Boys” arrives Friday, bringing the rare chance for a fanatic to see both the movie and the stage musical in the same day.

Hypnotic Christmas display suits Savard’s house

You don’t have to wait for the new owner to restore Liberace’s mansion. Vegas show people are out in the suburbs, from a hypnotic light show to zombie Christmas carols.

Mo5aic appeals to wide range of ages

If you weren’t paying attention, it may still come as a surprise that a cappella singing has moved from nerd club to the gym. If you start towel-snapping the five pumped-up singers of Mo5aic, you better be ready for a swirlie in return.

Mo5aic will get Vegas show at last

It took a long time for Mo5aic to open its own show in Las Vegas. But the group at least waited long enough for a cappella to be cool.

Mirage’s comics laugh all the way to the bank

You can quibble with numbers but the big picture is undeniable: Headline The Mirage as a comedian, and you are in some high-dollar company.