No One Left Out
One of the great things about living in Las Vegas is the number and variety of musical performers who bring their shows to town.
If they've recorded a song at any time in history and they're still alive, chances are good they will play Vegas. For proof, check out the winter holiday entertainment planned over the next few weeks. Some of it makes sense -- Trans-Siberian Orchestra or Mannheim Steamroller, both staples in the holiday music world -- and some are just head-scratchers. Twisted Sister actually recorded a Christmas CD? The band performs a holiday show? And there's an audience for it? Yes, yes and, apparently, yes.
But that's the beauty of Vegas entertainment: there's something for nearly every musical taste. And the holidays are no different. Whether you like Christian rap, classical, easy-listening, country or rock, there's a holiday show for you.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Who: Trans-Siberian Orchestra, a rock and roll style orchestra with classical influences. Best known for the single "Christmas Eve in Sarajevo 12/24," a medley of carols.
What: TSO's winter tour
Where: The Orleans Arena, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave.
When: 3 and 8 p.m. Saturday
Cost: $25, $48 and $59.50 inclusive of tax and fees
Tickets: Orleans box office at 284-7777 or online at www.orleansarena.com
LEE GREENWOOD
Who: Lee Greenwood, country singer famous for the single "God Bless the USA"
What: Lee Greenwood's Tennessee Christmas
Where: The Orleans Showroom, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave.
When: 8 p.m. Sunday
Cost: $29.95, plus tax
Tickets: Call the Orleans box office, 365-7075 or visit orleanscasino.com
MICHAEL MCDONALD
Who: Michael McDonald, former Doobie Brothers lead singer
What: Michael McDonald's "This Christmas" show
Where: Star of the Desert Arena at Buffalo Bill's, Interstate 15 South at Primm
When: 8 p.m. Wednesday
Cost: $38.45 to $49.45
Tickets: Call the box office at (800) 386-7867 or visit primmvalleyresorts.com
ALICE IN CHAINS
Who: Alice in Chains with special guests Dead by Sunrise and Smile Empty Soul
What: The first night of KXTE-FM,107.5's Radio Holiday Havoc '09
Where: The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel, 4455 Paradise Road
When: 8 p.m. Dec. 11
Cost: Tickets start at $39.50
Tickets: In person at The Joint box office, by phone through Ticketmaster, (800) 745-3000, or online at thejointlasvegas.com
MUSE
Who: Muse with special guests Cage the Elephant, Paper Tongues and Afghan Raiders
What: The second night of KXTE-FM, 107.5's Radio Holiday Havoc '09
Where: The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel, 4455 Paradise Road
When: 8 p.m. Dec. 12
Cost: Tickets start at $39.50
Tickets: In person at The Joint box office, by phone through Ticketmaster, (800) 745-3000, or online at thejointlasvegas.com
MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER
Who: Mannheim Steamroller, an orchestra that put a modern twist on classic Christmas carols
What: The Christmas Music of Mannheim Steamroller by Chip Davis
Where: The Orleans Arena, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave.
When: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13
Cost: $40, $55 and $70
Tickets: Orleans box office 284-7777 or by visiting www.orleansarena.com
TWISTED SISTER
Who: Twisted Sister
What: A Twisted Christmas, a theatrical holiday show featuring music from the band's Christmas CD
Where: Las Vegas Hilton, 3000 Paradise Road
When: 8 p.m. Dec. 15, 16 and 17
Cost: $29-$59 plus tax and fees
Tickets: Las Vegas Hilton box office 732-5755 or visit lvhilton.com
TOBYMAC
Who: TobyMac, Grammy Award-winning Christian rapper
What: Winter Wonder Slam
Where: Orleans Arena, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave.
When: 7 p.m. Dec. 18
Cost: Advance tickets $28, $38 and $78; day of concert, $30.50, $40.50 and $78.
Tickets: Orleans box office, 284-7777 or visit orleansarena.com. Dance floor tickets can be purchased only on Tobymac.com for $35
CHRISTINE COPELAND
Who: Singer Christine Copeland and the Island Dancers
What: "An Island Christmas," traditional holiday music and variety acts performed with a Polynesian flare.
Where: South Point Showroom, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South
When: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 18, 19, 20
Cost: $15, $20 and $25
Tickets: South Point box office at 797-8055 or visit southpointcasino.com
THE SCINTAS
Who: The Scintas
What: A Very Scinta Christmas
Where: Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive
When: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 18, 19 and 20
Cost: Starting at $29.95 plus tax
Tickets: Showroom box office, 636-7075 or visit suncoastcasino.com
WYNONNA JUDD
Who: Wynonna Judd, country star
What: Wynonna, A Classic Christmas. She performs her hits and traditional Christmas music.
Where: The Las Vegas Hilton Theater at the Hilton, 3000 South Paradise Road
When: 8 p.m. Dec. 19 and 20
Cost: $39 to $49 plus tax and service charge
Tickets: Las Vegas Hilton box office at 732-5755 on online at lvhilton.com
BRIAN SETZER
Who: Brian Setzer of Stray Cats fame
What: The seventh annual Brian Setzer Orchestra "Christmas Rocks! Extravaganza"
Where: The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel, 4455 Paradise Road
When: 8 p.m. Dec. 23
Cost: Tickets start at $59.50
Tickets: In person at The Joint box office, by phone through Ticketmaster, (800) 745-3000, or online at thejointlasvegas.com
ANDY WILLIAMS
Who: Andy Williams, of "Moon River" fame
What: The Andy Williams Christmas Show
Where: The Las Vegas Hilton Theater at the Hilton, 3000 South Paradise Road
When: 8 p.m. Dec. 23 and 24
Cost: From $49 to $89 plus tax and service charge
Tickets: Las Vegas Hilton box office at 732-5755 on online at lvhilton.com
Contact reporter Sonya Padgett at spadgett@reviewjournal.com or 702-380-4564.
