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How many “Cirque” shows are too many? When will bookers bring new entertainment into the showrooms? These are but a couple of questions I keep hearing about the local performance scene.
Well, doing some research, here are some shows that are playing elsewhere in the country that should be able to find weekend audiences in Las Vegas that also get away from many of the stagnant performers continually headlining the past few of years:
That's Italian! A Big Band Musical Extravaganza -- Put Julius LaRosa, Pete Barbutti, Dick Contino, Frankie Randall, and an orchestra together and what do you get? You get That’s Italian!, a Big Band musical extravaganza. The show is made from a recipe certain to delight audiences: begin with Sinatra-era entertainers; add some singing, humor, and camaraderie; spice it up with a Big Band orchestra; and serve live on stage!
Wonder Woman Returns -- Before she was Wonder Woman and before she was crowned Miss World USA, Lynda Carter was known as a leading lady of song, performing in venues from Las Vegas to the Catskills. Throughout her television and film career, she never gave up the stage, starring in the West End production of “Chicago,” appearing in concerts from coast to coast, and showcasing her vocal and dancing talents on a variety of television specials.
Ed McMahon’s Memories of the Tonight Show -- Enjoy comedy, conversation, and unforgettable videos from The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as Ed McMahon, the legend who coined the phrase “Heeeeeeeeeeerrre’s Johnny!,” pays tribute to three decades of an American institution. McMahon’s 30-year career as announcer on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson makes him the ideal host to take audience members on a walk down memory lane, as he reveals funny and moving stories about his experiences on America’s most famous late-night talk show.
Noche Flamenca -- The explosive passion of flamenco ignites in the powerful performances of Noche Flamenca. Founded in Spain by Martin Santangelo and Soledad Barrio, the company stresses the integration of the three essential elements of flamenco: the dance, the music, and the song.
Almost Heaven: Songs of John Denver -- This revue of the late singer-songwriter’s captivating and insightful music was originally conceived by producer Harold Thau, directed by Tony Award nominee Randal Myler, and adapted by Peter Glazer, and features nearly 30 of Denver’s most popular songs. The songs are performed against a backdrop of visual images of America in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
Wu Man, pipa: Ancient Dances -- Wu Man is a master of the pipa, a lute-like Chinese instrument with a history of more than 2,000 years. The first student to graduate with a master’s degree in pipa from the prestigious Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing, Man is an
outstanding exponent of the traditional repertoire as well as a leading interpreter of Contemporary music. She was featured with Yo-Yo Ma in his Silk Road tours and recordings, and has collaborated with Terry Riley, Philip Glass, and the Kronos Quartet. Ancient Dances is a collaborative multimedia work by composer Chen Yi, videographer Catherine Owens, and Man, which combines projections of Chinese calligraphy with pipa music.
The Folk Reunion featuring The Brandywine Singers, The Highwaymen and The
Limeliters -- The folk music of the 1960s lives on today, thanks to the pioneers of this
classic American music. The Brandywine Singers crafted a lasting legacy with its rollicking traditional folk style. The Highwaymen became the inspiration of such contemporary singers and songwriters as John Fogerty and the Beach Boys, and The Limeliters emerged as one of the dominant voices of the early folk music scene.
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