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Grand opening night of Olivia Newton-John’s show “Summer Nights” at the Flamingo on Friday, April 11, 2014, in Las Vegas.
ONJ, Susan Anton show up to Showcase; Santa Fe moving from Palms to South Point
Aug. 20, 2015
On Wednesday night about 10:30, Olivia Newton-John made her way through a thicket of well wishers to Susan Anton, and both said, nearly in unison, “It’s great to see you.” The scene was the latest Composers Showcase ...
Penn Jillette and Teller perform in "Penn & Teller on Broadway," a six-week engagement playing at Marquis Theater in New York through Aug. 16, 2015.
Penn & Teller making profits magically appear; David Perrico clears the wall at Rocks Lounge
Aug. 10, 2015
Penn & Teller are leaving them wanting more in their run at Marquis Theater in New York. The latest “financials” are the most impressive yet for the duo’s first Broadway run in nearly ...
Drew Carey and friends at Surrender in Encore Las Vegas.
Lon Bronson trumpets reunion with Drew Carey; Penn Jillette has one word for The Donald
July 19, 2015
Lon Bronson’s All-Star Band played its latest sold-out show at Cabaret Jazz on Saturday night. During the performance, “The Price Is Right” host Drew Carey, a longtime friend of Bronson’s, strode onstage and sang ...
Newly crowned Miss Nevada Outstanding Teen Lauren Watson and Miss Nevada Katherine Kelley wave to the crowd together on the stage, ending the pageant at the Smith Center on Saturday, June 27, 2015.
After Miss Nevada judging process, it’s time to toast
June 28, 2015
It was late Friday night at the Flamingo, after the judging panel for the Miss Nevada America and Miss Nevada Outstanding Teen competition had returned to the hotel from the Smith Center. The two pageants ...
Make your dad’s day memorable with these activities
Make your dad’s day memorable with these activities
June 14, 2015
Put down the “World’s Best Dad” mug and cancel your brunch reservations. Instead, get your dad the gift of an experience perfectly suited to his tastes. Here are a few ideas ...
The grand opening of the Exotics Racing Welcome Center on Thursday, June 4, 2014, at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Monday by the Numbers: Hitting 140 mph in a Ferrari and 13 million on Broadway
June 8, 2015
This week, Monday by the Numbers touches on such vehicles as Ferrari and Lamborghini and Porsche as the crew at Exotics Racing celebrated the opening of a Welcome Center at the attraction’s Las Vegas Motor Speedway home.
Dee Snider performs at Fremont Street Experience on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012.
Myron Martin dealt ‘Late Show’ four-of-a-kind; Dee Snider praises(!) ‘Raiding the Rock Vault’
June 3, 2015
Dee Snider seems to be doing what they term in political campaigns as “walking back” some comments he made last week.
Frankie Moreno sings during a performance of the Broadway-based open mic and variety show "Cast Party" on Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at Cabaret Jazz in the Smith Center.
Frankie Moreno adds dates to already-stacked Cabaret Jazz schedule
June 2, 2015
In an impressive, often staggering series of performances, Frankie Moreno and his backing band have learned and played a unique show each week.
Presenter Celine Dion at the 2015 Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 17, 2015, at MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
Celine reminds: ‘I live here’; Moreno toggles Cabaret Jazz, Kennedy Center; Santana in tune with Isley
May 22, 2015
The Kats Report Bureau at this writing is The Beatles Revolution Lounge at the Mirage, an uncommon posting station, but it’s not exceptionally busy right now as it is about eight hours before the club opens.
Neon Riviera sign above the main entrance.
Riviera signs to glow anew at Neon Museum; L.V. Phil to reprise Sinatra’s Reprise era
May 15, 2015
Just about to haul The Kats Report Bureau back to the Rock in Rio USA festival. Pop Weekend is upon us, with the most significant latest news that John Legend has been moved from the Mercedes Benz Evolution Stage ...
Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s glass slipper saga glides into Vegas
April 24, 2015
Cinderella's new fairy godmother came in the form of giants in the world of musicals.
Las Vegas Philharmonic Music Director Donato Cabrera.
Conductor Donato Cabrera appreciates ‘Las Vegas’ of Las Vegas Philharmonic
March 26, 2015
Las Vegas Philharmonic Music Director Donato Cabrera was in the audience at the most recent Composers Showcase of Las Vegas at Cabaret Jazz on March 4, and he loved the performance.
Richard Cheese, second from right, and Lounge Against the Machine.
More Cheese in Las Vegas? Grate! And P&T have Big Apple appeal
March 23, 2015
Over the weekend, The Kats Report Bureau was customarily mobile, spending ample time at Cirque du Soleil’s “One Night for One Drop” and the return of Richard Cheese and Lounge Against the Machine.
Chadwick Johnson is shown during a team-roping session in Sandy Valley. Johnson headlines the Italian American Club on Wednesday, March 18, 2015.
Chadwick Johnson steers his passion from rodeo to supper-club singing
March 17, 2015
A singer of great merit, Chadwick Johnson has long dreamed of performing in Las Vegas — in the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. As a contestant. A team roper, specifically.
Keith Thompson hosts Composers Showcase at Smith Center.
Las Vegas comedy musical gem ‘Idaho’ to be rooted at the Smith Center
Feb. 28, 2015
Keith Thompson has never stayed a night in the Gem State. “I’ve driven through it,” says the music director of “Jersey Boys” at Paris Las Vegas and the host of the monthly Composers Showcase at Smith Center. “But I have to say, I’ve not spent a night in …