“Picnic” by William Inge explores the closeted playwright’s yearning to experience something more, something that beckons from beyond the boundaries of social convention. Director Walter Niejadlik delivers an entertaining production of Inge’s 1953 Pulitzer Prize-winning drama on the Las Vegas Little Theatre’s Mainstage.
“Edmond” by prolific and gritty playwright David Mamet speaks volumes about the human condition, as most of his works do. It’s a fitting choice for a season dubbed “Play in the Dark.”
Is it too late for anything but the life boats? Or can the “reimagined” “Jubilee” still steer around that iceberg that makes the nightly sinking of the Titanic an apt metaphor for the new version of the Strip’s 33-year-old crown jewel, officially unveiled Saturday.
Holly Madison says it’s time for Vegas to think small. Madison, who starred in “Peepshow,” sees those empty seats for most ticketed shows are a sign of something else missing in the bigger entertainment picture. So she’s opening a new club, 1923 Bourbon & Burlesque, that will offer burlesque acts but not a traditionally ticketed show.
Terry Fator’s live show is getting to be a little like “The Muppet Show.” After five years, there’s no reason for him to behave as if we’re not as familiar with his puppet characters as we are with him.
Comedian George Wallace took the witness stand Thursday in his personal injury case against the Bellagio, but he has not yet told jurors about the Dec. 8, 2007, incident that led to his lawsuit.
Billy Gardell seems to have one wish granted by being cast in the upcoming movie version of “Jersey Boys,” directed by Clint Eastwood.
Progressive rockers Yes hit The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel on Aug. 15. Tickets start at $39.50 and go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday at The Joint box office, 4455 Paradise Road, and Ticketmaster outlets.
“The Tonight Show” band never had to play pop hits on school classroom instruments when Doc Severinsen was at the helm. But if there had been YouTube back then, the 86-year-old showman probably would have been game.
Nick Swardson will work with you when he’s onstage, but he probably won’t drink with you offstage. The comedian says he woke up under the Hard Rock Hotel sign one time too many.
