Baz celebrates its second Las Vegas premiere in 13 months, opening in a fancifully renovated Palazzo Theatre on July 9.
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The medley musical ‘Baz’ returns to the Strip—and hopes to stay there
Linking Vegas, Idaho and ‘Idaho!’ with a gem of a road trip
The idea was not to spoof Idaho itself, but to parody the concept of theatrical convention. But it didn’t hurt to match some of the references in Idaho with “Idaho! The Comedy Musical.”
Steven Tyler’s life-and-limb show a great fit for Vegas
As Saturday’s one-off performance of “Out on a Limb” opened, the appeal of Steven Tyler as a Strip headliner was evident in about seven seconds, as he arrived onstage with a showgirl on his arm. “This is how you do it in Vegas, right?” he said. I was half-expecting an Elvis impersonator to show up to duet on “Walk This Way,” but Tyler did invoke just enough Vegas flair. He should be recruited for a quick-shot run, if he hasn’t been already …
Moreno’s great audition ends its run at Planet Hollywood
In his penultimate sendoff show at Planet Hollywood Showroom on Friday night, Frankie Moreno clasped a glass of Crown Royal over ice and said, “This is a new Las Vegas show …” Ooof. There was hearty laughter, loud and somewhat sarcastic, from …
VIP list at Criss Angel’s opening-night ‘Mindfreak Live!’ has eclectic Flavor
To the right was Tony Orlando. Behind him, Andrew Dice Clay. A few rows below, actor Gary Oldman. This was the partial list of celebs who turned out for Criss Angel’s premiere of “Mindfreak Live!” at Luxor. Angel certainly …
Brad Garrett lets the cards fly at MGM Grand
Brad Garrett’s annual Maximum Hope Foundation poker tournament is set for Saturday at MGM Grand, in the open area adjacent to the “Ka” theater and at the entrance of Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill.
Angel’s retooled ‘Mindfreak Live!’ bows at Luxor
We are set to experience the formal unveiling of Criss Angel’s “Mindfreak Live!” This is the magic extravaganza supplanting the long-running “Believe” at the Criss Angel Theater.
Steven Tyler opts for intimacy in ‘Out On a Limb’ tour launch
Steven Tyler has lived a life, no question, a genuine rock ’n’ roll survivor who has quite a tale to tell. Tyler is letting it fly this weekend on the Strip. Adopting a format at once intriguing and …
Garth Brooks gallops back to Las Vegas
What would it take for Garth Brooks to return to a Las Vegas Strip residency?
Frankie Moreno’s ‘Under the Influence’ set to close at Planet Hollywood
At once explosive and short-lived, Frankie Moreno’s “Under the Influence” production at Planet Hollywood Showroom is set to end after Saturday’s performance. Moreno himself said Tuesday night an end to the run is in the offing.
Siegfried & Roy ready to tell their story on the big screen
Many years ago, Siegfried & Roy were the focus of the animated series, “Father of the Pride.” The problem with the series was …
Monday By the Numbers: A Palatial anniversary, Garth and Trisha’s T-Mobile run and more from Iron Mike
Monday By the Numbers opens with a nod to Palace Station, which is celebrating a significant anniversary on Friday as a trendsetter among Las Vegas locals’ casinos.
NHL betting at T-Mobile is possible (there’s an app for it); no shakin’ in Elvis’ old theater
The Kats Report Bureau at this writing is Sully’s Bar at Bally’s, just off the hotel’s Flamingo Road entrance. A great place to hang for a bit before hustling across the street to Cromwell, because if your destination …
Review: Brooks brings the spectacle in Las Vegas return
What happened to the guy who used to play Encore Theater a few years ago? The guitar-packing cowpoke who stood and strummed between a pair of potted plants? The guy who was music’s version of “Between Two Ferns,” who laughed and sang and told his life story …
Plans for high-energy ‘Cherry Boom Boom’ come into focus
The opening date has been set for “Cherry Boom Boom,” the new production targeted for Tropicana Theater in the hotel of the same name. The show is to perform nightly at …
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