Go behind the scenes at Jubilee!, the classic Vegas showgirl spectacular at Bally’s Las Vegas, to interview Aleese, one of the gorgeous ladies who grace our stage twice a night wearing rhinestones, feathers, and little else!
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Disney’s THE LION KING at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino welcomes Phindile Mkhize, Dashaun Young and Samantha Ware to the cast of the Las Vegas production this summer. Pride Rock continues its ‘Circle of Life’ with reprised roles from Mkhize as Rafiki and Young as Simba, while debuting Ware as the playful and determined lioness Nala.
South African native Mkhize takes the stage as Rafiki Monday, July 4 after touring with THE LION KING for eight years. Mkhize has traveled to Germany, Australia, Holland and Amsterdam performing and sharing her talents. Past credits include The Lion King: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, Sarafina 2, Mama, Maria, Maria and WozaMyFohloza.
A LION KING veteran, Young began his role as Simba in Las Vegas Thursday, June 23 following performances in London, Broadway and the National Tour. As a graduate of California State University, Fullerton, Young is no stranger to the West Coast. Young has performed with Hairspray, Legends, The Scottsboro Boys, Emerald Man, Aida, Hello, Dolly! and Radio City Christmas Spectacular.
Broadway newcomer Ware debuted with THE LION KING Monday, June 13. Ware, 19, hails from Lincoln, Neb. where she was a student at Doane College. Her recent roles include Mimi in Rent and Velma in Chicago, both at City Stage in Union Station in Kansas City, Mo.
Mandalay Bay’s production of THE LION KING is virtually identical to the other companies seen around the globe and is staged with all of the same spectacular music, sets and costumes that have made it a worldwide phenomenon. The Las Vegas production features an international cast of performers who have won acclaim in productions of THE LION KING around the world including Broadway, Taipei, South Africa, London, Los Angeles, Australia, Toronto, Shanghai, Paris and Holland. Within nine weeks of its Las Vegas debut, Disney’s THE LION KING broke the Mandalay Bay box office record and continued to break its own record four more times within two years.
The smash hit has been seen by more than 55 million people in 18 different productions worldwide since its 1997 premiere. THE LION KING productions have grossed more than $4.3 billion to date and have cumulatively run 83 years. Newsweek calls the Tony Award-winning sensation “a landmark event in entertainment” and The New York Times says, “You will gasp again and again at the visual majesty of the show…There is simply nothing else like it.”
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Blue Man Group debuts creative additions to nightly shows including a PVC instrumental of Lady Gaga’s famed single ‘Bad Romance.’ In true Lady Gaga style, Blue Man Group plays the extremely popular tune while donning some of the icon’s famous looks including the lobster and gyroscope hats. ‘Bad Romance’ is one of several classic and hit songs performed by the Blue Men on the PVC instrument.
About Blue Man Group Las Vegas
Wildly popular around the world, Blue Man Group defies simple description. A musical feast? Yes. A roller coaster of comedy? Absolutely. A stunning mix of technology and raw imagination? You bet. It’s all that and so much more. This explosion of color, humor, music, and technology comes to life every night in the custom-built Blue Man Group theatre at The Venetian in Las Vegas. The show’s contagious energy engages the audience, thrilling adults and kids alike. It’s intense, exciting, interactive and above all – a must-see.
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Disney’s THE LION KING at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino is extending its locals ticket offer just for children through the end of June. In celebration of its second anniversary on the Strip, THE LION KING will continue to offer each adult purchasing one full-price ticket the opportunity to purchase two child tickets for only $15 per ticket. This applies to any weekend matinee performance through June 26.
This special offer for local families is a way for THE LION KING to thank the Las Vegas community for its support since the show’s May 2009 debut. Families can experience the magic of the world’s No. 1 musical through their children’s eyes as they watch Simba’s journey from cub to King. With incredible costumes, larger-than-life animals, special effects, exciting musical score and heartfelt story, THE LION KING is the perfect introduction to the theatre for people of all ages.
WHEN: June 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 & 26,
4 p.m.
BOOK: To purchase tickets, call Mandalay Bay Box Office at 702-632-7580 or MGM Resorts Call Center at 877-632-7000. Mention ‘ROAR’ and bring valid Nevada ID to pick up tickets.
Children must be 17 years of age or under; maximum two child tickets per one adult ticket. Recommended viewing age for THE LION KING is six years and older.
OTHER: Mandalay Bay’s production of THE LION KING is virtually identical to the other companies seen around the globe and is staged with all of the same spectacular music, sets, and costumes that have made it a worldwide phenomenon. More than 55 million people have come to discover the wonder, majesty and truly one-of-a-kind experience of THE LION KING. The critically acclaimed production continues to reign as a landmark musical event, winning audiences over with extraordinary musical score, breathtaking costumes and a heartfelt story, while earning record-breaking numbers at the Mandalay Bay Theatre. The show is performed Monday through Thursday at 7:30 p.m. with Saturday and Sunday shows at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. THE LION KING Las Vegas will perform its final show Dec. 30, 2011
Disney’s THE LION KING at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas welcomed its one millionth guest Saturday, May 21 during “Fan Appreciation Month” as part of its two-year anniversary celebration. THE LION KING’s run in Las Vegas marks the production’s longest sit-down engagement off Broadway in North America.
Welch Family Poses with Lion King cast
The Welch family of Las Vegas was named the lucky winner and received an ultimate summer getaway. The family – comprised of parents Robert and Shaneka, and daughters Rachael, 7, and Kaitlynn, 6 – saw THE LION KING for the first time as their Mother’s Day gift to Shaneka. The 16-year Vegas residents’ prize package includes an all-expenses-paid trip to New York City where they will enjoy Disney’s Mary Poppins and THE LION KING on Broadway. Before jetting off to the Big Apple, the family will celebrate with a relaxing two-night staycation at Mandalay Bay in a luxurious suite. The Welch family poses with Zaire Adams, Lauryn Hardy and Jelani Remy of THE LION KING. Photo Credit: Bryan Haraway.
“I saw THE LION KING for the first time [today], and it was fantastic,” said winner Robert Welch. “It’s unbelievable [to be the millionth guest]; I’m shocked and amazed; I can’t believe it. Shaneka added, “The stage, the settings, the costumes – everything was just so beautiful and beyond what I would’ve imagined at all. It was great how they transformed you into the world, and the music was beautiful; it was an amazing show.”
Thomas Schumacher, producer of THE LION KING and president of Disney Theatrical Group said, “We’d like to thank the Las Vegas locals and tourists who’ve embraced THE LION KING at Mandalay Bay, helping us to reach this significant milestone.”
Mandalay Bay’s production of THE LION KING is virtually identical to the other companies seen around the globe and is staged with all of the same spectacular music, sets and costumes that have made it a worldwide phenomenon. The Las Vegas production features an international cast of performers who have won acclaim in productions of THE LION KING around the world including Broadway, Taipei, South Africa, London, Los Angeles, Australia, Toronto, Shanghai, Paris and Holland. Within nine weeks of its Las Vegas debut, Disney’s THE LION KING broke the Mandalay Bay box office record and continued to break its own record four more times within two years.
The smash hit has been seen by more than 55 million people in 18 different productions worldwide since its 1997 premiere. THE LION KING productions have grossed more than $4.3 billion to date and have cumulatively run 83 years. Newsweek calls the Tony® Award-winning sensation “a landmark event in entertainment” and The New York Times says, “You will gasp again and again at the visual majesty of the show…There is simply nothing else like it.”
About THE LION KING
Mandalay Bay’s production of THE LION KING continues to reign as a landmark musical event, winning audiences over with extraordinary musical score, breathtaking costumes and a heartfelt story, while earning record-breaking numbers at the Mandalay Bay Theatre. The show is performed Monday through Thursday at 7:30 p.m. with Saturday and Sunday shows at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. THE LION KING Las Vegas will perform its final show Dec. 30, 2011. For additional information, visit www.lionkinglasvegas.com.
(From L to R: Deven May, Travis Cloer, showgirl, cake by Freed’s Bakery, showgirl, Rick Faugno, Jeff Leibow, Peter Saide)
JERSEY BOYS celebrated its third anniversary on Thursday, May 12 in front of a full house at The Jersey Boys Theatre at The Palazzo Resort-Hotel-Casino. In honor of the milestone, a one-of-a-kind JERSEY BOYS cake was presented on stage to the talented cast and crew by Vegas showgirls.
The musical phenomenon JERSEY BOYS, the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, is now in its fourth smash hit year at The Palazzo Resort-Hotel-Casino and has been named the number one show on The Strip by the Las Vegas Review-Journal and Las Vegas Weekly. A unique presentation of live music and drama, JERSEY BOYS is the story of how a group of blue-collar boys from the wrong side of the tracks became one of the biggest American pop music sensations of all time. They wrote their own songs, invented their own sounds and sold 175 million records worldwide – all before they were thirty. The show features such hits as “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You,” “Oh, What a Night” and many more. JERSEY BOYS performs at The Palazzo Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday at 7 p.m.; Tuesday and Saturday at 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. and dark on Wednesday.
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In appreciation of America’s armed forces and in celebration of Memorial Day, Caesars Entertainment Las Vegas resorts invite military members to enjoy several spa and entertainment offerings free of charge or at discounted prices. Military personnel, including active members and retirees, can present their government issued military identification cards in exchange for the following offers:
- Celebrating its 30th anniversary this summer, Jubilee!, the longest-running show on the Las Vegas Strip, has an ongoing two-for-one ticket discount.
- “The Price is Right Live” Stage Show has a two-for-one ticket discount throughout the month of May.
- Comedian George Wallace is offering free show tickets throughout the month of May.
- Infamous celebrity roaster and sharp-tongued comedian Vinnie Favorito has an ongoing half price ticket offer.
- X Burlesque, one of the sexiest shows on the Strip, has an ongoing two-for-one ticket discount.
- Flamingo Spa is offering 20-percent off all spa treatments.
- Defending the Caveman, the Broadway smash hit about the differences between the sexes, is offering free show tickets, up to two per member/veteran throughout the month of May. Additional tickets can be purchased at a two-for-one discount.
- The original celebrity tribute spectacular, Legends in Concert, has an ongoing half price ticket offer.
- Harrah’s Spa is offering 20-percent off all spa treatments.
- The over-the-top production of Frank Marino’s Divas Las Vegas, featuring the world’s best female impersonators performing as some of music’s biggest superstars, has an ongoing half price ticket offer.
- “Smokey Robinson Presents Australia’s Human Nature – The Ultimate Celebration of the Motown Sound,” has an ongoing half price ticket offer.
- Matsuri, “the Strip’s biggest afternoon show” is offering a $10 general admission ticket and $15 VIP ticket through Memorial Day.
- Imperial Palace Spa is offering 20-percent off all spa treatments.
- World-famous adult hypnotist Anthony Cools has an ongoing two-for-one ticket discount.
- The premier high-energy male revue production Chippendales has an ongoing two-for-one ticket discount.
- Rio Spa & Salon is offering 30-percent off all spa treatments.
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In support of the nonprofit organization, Blue Man Group hosts the Summer Stock Up food drive where locals can bring nonperishable food items to the Blue Man Group Theatre inside The Venetian from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 21. In exchange for their donations, Blue Man Group will offer one complimentary ticket per person to either the 7 or 10 p.m. performance the same evening and a 15 percent off coupon to the Blue Man Group retail store.
To participate, patrons must bring a bag of nonperishable food from Three Square’s list of needed items. This list includes items such as single-serving cereal boxes, fruit cups, granola and breakfast bars, crackers or cookie packs, sunflower seed packets, pop-top canned fruit, trail mix and raisins. All food collected will benefit children from low income homes, who are unable to take advantage of school lunch programs due to summer break.
Las Vegas supporters unable to attend the food drive can still participate in Blue Man Group’s summer fundraiser to help Three Square. Beginning May 5, locals can use the discount code “3 SQUARE LOCALS 50″ to receive 50 percent off Blue and Red Zone tickets for shows Friday, May 20 through Sunday, June 19. Blue Man Group will donate 50 percent of the proceeds raised from tickets purchased, up to $10,000, using the special code to Three Square.
For more information regarding Blue Man Group’s Summer Stock Up program visit www.blueman.com/threesquare . To purchase tickets, call (702) 414-9001 or visit any Venetian or Palazzo Box Office.
About Three Square
Three Square was established to end hunger in the valley by providing wholesome, nutritious food to non-profit organizations that serve a wide range of Southern Nevadans in need. A national model project inspired by Eric Hilton with a grant provided by the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, Three Square is a community collaborative partnership with the gaming industry, businesses, non-profit agencies, food distributors, higher education institutions, the CCSD, governmental entities, the media and thousands of volunteers to efficiently and effectively serve hope to those in our community struggling with hunger. Three Square currently provides more than 22 million pounds of food and grocery product – the equivalent of nearly 16 million meals – per year to more than 600 Program Partners including non-profit and faith-based organizations, schools and feeding sites throughout Southern Nevada. Three Square is a member of the Feeding America network of food banks. For additional information visit www.threesquare.org.
About Blue Man Group Las Vegas
Wildly popular around the world, Blue Man Group defies simple description. A musical feast? Yes. A roller coaster of comedy? Absolutely. A stunning mix of technology and raw imagination? You bet. It’s all that and so much more. This explosion of color, humor, music, and technology comes to life every night in the custom-built Blue Man Group theatre at The Venetian® in Las Vegas. The show’s contagious energy engages the audience, thrilling adults and kids alike. It’s intense, exciting, interactive and above all – a must-see.
Ticket prices start at $59 plus tax and service fees. Performances are nightly at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. Call 702.414.9001 or 1.800.blueman for ticket and show information. Special military and children’s pricing available. Ask about Blue Man Group’s dinner and VIP packages. Visit www.blueman.com/vegas for more information.
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