“Absinthe” is going Hollywood. Well, in a manner of speaking. A second version of the hit show at Caesars Palace is opening on March 22 at L.A. Live Event Deck, the show’s production company Speigelworld announced Wednesday morning.
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We’ve seen what hasn’t worked on Las Vegas stages this year. What has worked? A sullen comic-magician dressed in a satin dragon suit, toting his similarly attired Chihuahua.
Rock in Rio was presented imiginatively and the acts were among the biggest and best in the business. But the festival lost millions, and MGM Resorts officials are not expecting a return.
Matt Goss is still big in the U.K., and has established a home in Vegas that might include MGM Resorts.
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Southwest Vegas food hall closing only a year after opening
Wynn’s plans to build a third tower on Strip still alive
‘Top Chef’ stars to close Las Vegas Strip pop-up restaurant
Asian grocery store looks to add new location near Summerlin
Poker star falls short in pursuit of record 18th WSOP victory