Jeff Leibow has seen benefit concert inspired by his daughter grow to the point where he will attempt more of them around the country.
Mike Weatherford
The cabaret-circus tent show has gone from an upstart to unlikely fixture on the Strip.
Interactive show hoped to be up and running in time to tap into wedding market created by lift of same-sex marriage ban.
Performers Bob Anderson and John Payne launched new vehicles for themselves with different outcomes.
Impressionist Bob Anderson invited back for a year’s run after testing “Frank” tribute with free showcase last May.
This limited run at the Plaza (through Nov. 1) displays some good ideas and formula-free thinking within what is kind of a frenetic mess. The title of an old Melissa Etheridge album, “Brave and Crazy,” comes to mind for both what you see on stage and the business plan behind showcasing it.
A spotlight on Sonny Charles in recent concert for Nevada’s 150th inspires a list of other less-heralded entertainment veterans.
“Georgia On My Mind” brings seasoned pros together in the name of Ray, and of old-Vegas showmanship on the Strip.
Tropicana scouted both classic rock tribute and Riviera magician Jan Rouven to fill theater vacated by ‘Mamma Mia!’
If the number of years a show is in business means something to you, here are a few who might be notable.
Mat Franco attended veteran magician Jeff McBride’s classes when he was just 12 years old.
Matt Kazam uses premise ‘40 Is Not the New 20’ to shape wide-ranging stand-up act.
Darwin’s Magic Club celebrates 50 years as a weekly gathering of pros and enthusiasts.
The Clarion’s closing includes two Debbie Reynolds-designed venues that became bottom rung of Las Vegas show ladder.
Australian Bee Gees is now a more diverse show, remembering the pop trio beyond disco.