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Mike Weatherford

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.

‘Piano Man’ at V Theater really needs a real piano

Here’s a funny little quirk of Las Vegas ticketing. The real Elton John is in town this weekend and you can get into the upper balcony for $55, while a loungey little tribute to him (and Billy Joel) called “Piano Man” costs $65.

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‘The Penny Pibbets Show’ spins off ‘Absinthe’ character in studio theater with the help of ‘Zumanity’ comedian as director.

Reinstatement of ‘Ka’ battle a somber celebration

Cirque du Soleil officials speak for the first time in great detail about fatal accident and the steps taken to make sure it can’t happen again.

Love or hate him, Tony Sacca is a Vegas Christmas tradition

If you’re not tuned in to the annual tradition that is Tony Sacca’s “Merry Christmas Las Vegas” TV special, you’re either new to town or unskilled in the art of deep-cable channel exploration. Longtimers know Sacca for … well, something. Years of local TV shows and commercials add up.

Is there room in Vegas for two star ventriloquists?

Terry Fator stresses the variety show elements of his Mirage production make him different from fellow ventriloquist Jeff Dunham, who favors a more racy approach. Dunham is setting up at Planet Hollywood for a resident run.

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