Backstreet Boys’ return to Zappos Theater is the proverbial gift under the Christmas tree.
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Las Vegas productions have long attempted to instill a Rat Pack vibe, with varying degrees of success. But the show coming to the Strip in August seems to have hit on a winning formula.
Of “O” at Bellagion, MGM Resorts International CEO Bill Hornbuckle says, “It’s iconic. It’s the biggest, best production show the industry has ever seen or known.”
Sammy Hagar says of his show at The Strat, “We’ll start with six, seven Van Halen songs, a couple of Montrose tracks, a Led Zeppelin songs … We’ll mix it up pretty good.”
Lady A plays The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas in September. The band previously headlined as Lady Antebelllum at the Pearl in 2018.
Justin Bieber is performing in July, and Ben Affleck has been directing a new movie from Wynn Las Vegas.
Cirque’s ‘O,’ and ‘Mystere’ are selling at twice their pre-pandemic clip, and “MJ One” and “Love” are set to open simultanously.
Entertainment pros in Caesars Entertainment productions had hoped this month would signal reopenings of their shows. Instead, some of those shows are being cut loose.
Bruno Mars’ return July 3 is the first show at Park Theater since 311 headlined the venue March 13, 2020.
T-Mobile Arena is resetting its live performances for 2022. The latest announcements arrive from a rock legend, and a rising country star.
Eric Church makes a stop at T-Mobile Arena on May 13. Lest we get too excited, know that “The Gather Again” tour is in town in 2022.
Sadly, and inconveniently, T-Mobile Arena is closed for sellout crowds as it turns 5 today.
“Absinthe” brought a new act, and Australian Bee Gees brought the disco in their Strip revivals.
One of the spectators Sunday was the lord of Allegiant Stadium, Raiders owner Mark Davis.
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