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‘Wow Splash’ at the Rio hopes to make waves

Dark since “Rock of Ages” closed on Jan. 1, the former Crown Theater at the Rio has landed a new show: “Wow Splash,” a lavishly produced show with a title and description reminiscent of Jeff Kutash’s famed “Splash” at the Riviera.

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Schon, Journey hit Vegas after reunion with Perry

Neal Schon said “let’s enjoy our accomplishments” as he met up with Steve Perry at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony last month.

Il Divo: A pack of buddies cavorting on the Strip

Il Divo will perform at Venetian Theater, where the Sands once stood and where the Rat Pack once held court, and their banter and stage performance will hearken to those days.

‘Hedwig’ is transcendent in opening at House of Blues

Enoch Augustus Scott and Anne Martinez, two Las Vegas favorites, have opened “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” at House of Blues in what producers hope is an extended run.

Yankees great Bernie Williams jams at the Palms

Bernie Williams played a jazzy version of “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” and joined Santa Fe & The Fat City Horns for a run through “Wishing Well.”

Penn & Teller selling better than OK in the U.K.

A hit at the Rio for 16 years, Penn & Teller routinely sell out on the road — including an upcoming tour of the United Kingdom.

For Steely Dan, it’s more Ovaltine — er, Opaline — please

Walter Becker misprounounced the name of the theater (on purpose) and referred to Las Vegas’ mayor as him (maybe on accident) as Steely Dan opened a nine-show run at the Venetian.