Naomi Mauro says of herself and husband, Gio,“We can make bread, a lot of bread,” Mauro said in a phone chat this week. “At first it was therapeutic, but so far it’s been something people are enjoying, so that’s good.”
Shows
Brad Paisley challenged Darius Rucker, who played Foster Lloyd’s “You Can Come Cryin’ to Me,” and Charles Kelley of Lady Antebellum has performed Call Me a Dog” by Chris Cornell.
Las Vegas Strip headlining magician Mat Franco says of his show, “It’s a learn-as-we-go kind of thing, a way to push me out of my comfort zone and still reach an audience.”
“The Socially Distant Show” was formed out of pure need, of course. Founders have set up a GoFundMe page to support the entertainers who appear.
Neil Diamond introduced a new version of “Sweet Caroline,” with, “I think if we sing together, well, we’ll feel a little bit better.
Artists will be moved in and out of the venue just to perform. The link to the live stream will post to TheSpaceLV.com and MondaysDark.com websites.
Cirque du Soleil has let go of nearly 4,700 employees worldwide, including more than 1,300 in Las Vegas.
MGM Resorts International is holding to a mid-May return to business.
That David Saxe was the final producer to close his shows is no surprise to anyone who has followed Las Vegas entertainment over the years.
Human Nature’s Phil Burton says, “We can’t wait to get out and perform for you all again soon under safer and more enjoyable circumstances.”
The Las Vegas community enclave The Space is hosting a livestream for entertainers rocked by the coronavirus outbreak.
FSE President and CEO Patrick Hughes says, “We are glad now we’ve been given direction by our leadership, and we are going to be socially responsible.”
MGM Resorts officials originally issued producers a May 1 relaunch date, but that date is likely to move back.
Spiegelworld founder Ross Mollison says of “Opium’s” suspension, “We look forward to relaunching as soon as possible.”
David Copperfield says, “Especially in times like these, magic is important. It reminds us to dream and believe in our own ability to achieve the impossible.”