Marriage Can Be Murder just celebrated their 10th anniversary in Las Vegas. Jayne and Eric Post are still doing their thing better than ever. They are now at the FITZGERALD Hotel & Casino and I remember when they first started their fun dinner show at the now defunct SHOWBOAT. Jayne and Eric write the scripts and play the parts of Dee Dee, the dipsy hostess and Eric, the Lieutenant Detective—and they are just great. “Marriage Can Be Murder” is an interactive award-winning dinner show that is a comedy, murder mystery and dinner show experience all rolled into one solid performance. The food at FITZGERALDS is quite good. I had the salmon and it was flaky and delicious along with salad and yum yum cheesecake for dessert.
The night I was there was the show’s 10th anniversary and Mayor Oscar Goodman arrived to present a special proclamation to the cast of the show. Unbeknownst to the crowd, Mayor Goodman became the first “murder victim” of the night being accidentally “shot” by a “hitman” and was taken out on a gurney. Mayhem and fun continued.
“Marriage Can Be Murder” can be seen seven nights a week at 6:30 p.m. with seating beginning at 6 p.m. This certainly is a very worthwhile entertaining evening.
At the same event I saw Kevin Burke who does a great job in ‘Defending the Caveman’ now at the LUXOR. Kevin told me he does a standup-comedy, mentalist, magic show that goes on after “Marriage Can Be Murder.” Because I know Kevin quite well, he invited me to stay on to see his show called “Fitz of Laughter.” That I did, and I was impressed by some of his psychic abilities and his shenanigans. He is a fun guy and this is a show quite different from Caveman, but most entertaining. Kevin Burke is now celebrating his 13th month anniversary of “Fitz of Laughter.”
His Honor, our Mayor Oscar Goodman recently celebrated his 70th birthday on the FREMONT STREET EXPERIENCE. And what an experience it was. Showgirls, entertainers, celebrities, Bombay Gin and fans with his picture, filled the area. The overhead visuals showed pictures of the Mayor’s life. Only in Las Vegas, and only our Mayor. Happy Birthday Oscar!
Japan’s most acclaimed musical production “Matsuri” is now entertaining audiences six days a week in the IMPERIAL PALACE. Matsuri has a history of success in Las Vegas, performing an eight-week limited engagement in 2006 and a six-month run in 2007, each time garnering rave reviews. Matsuri (Japanese for ‘Festival’) is an action-packed, non-verbal production that showcases extreme athleticism through a series of unique variety acts. The 75-minute high-energy show features a cast of 18 Japanese athletes, performing stunts ranging from the “Human Jump Rope” and “Judo Tango” to the “Lion Dance” and “Foot Drums.” Each act incorporates music, strength, acrobatics, beauty and Japanese culture.
“Frank Marino’s Divas Las Vegas” has signed a one-year contract to deliver dynamic performances six nights a week at 10 p.m. in the IMPERIAL PALACE. Strip headliner of more than 25 years, Frank Marino’s, Divas Las Vegas is a 75-minute energetic and over-the-top production featuring 16 male, lady look-alikes impersonating some of music and entertainment’s biggest superstars including Cher, Beyonce, Diana Ross, Britney Spears, Lady Gaga, Celine Dion and Tina Turner. Marino acts as the emcee for the production, portraying Joan Rivers in a variety of her more infamous styles of decades past. Marino’s “Queens” will be decked out in flamboyant and fabulous costumes by world-renowned wardrobe designer Bob Mackie.
The longest running concert event on the Las Vegas Strip with more than 3,100 shows performed, moves to the state-of-the-art, WYRICK THEATER. The show, combines three legendary rock and roll groups singing the hits that made them famous.
The CORNELL GUNTER COASTERS, known as the Clown Princes of Rock ’N’ Roll, kick off the show with their high energy style and hit songs including “Yakkity Yak,” “Love Potion #9” and “Charlie Brown.”
The world-famous PLATTERS, combining class, grace and more than 50 years of hits takes the stage with their timeless songs like “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes,” “Only You” and “The Great Pretender.”
The marvelous MARVELETTES, who had the first hit for Motown, round out the show with their precision signature choreography and hits like “Please Mr. Postman,” “Don’t Mess With Bill,” “Beechwood 45789” and “Playboy.”
This is a great evening of Rock ’n’ Roll music and memories, appearing nightly at 7 p.m. Ticket prices are $56, $66 and $86.
The grand illusions of legendary Master Magician Lance Burton will continue to captivate and enchant audiences at MONTE CARLO through 2015. The signing of the new agreement comes at the completion of an already legendary 13-year run, which began the day the resort opened on June 21, 1996. The addition of six more years celebrates one of the longest partnerships in the history of Las Vegas entertainment and promises MONTE CARLO guests almost two decades of astounding performances and mesmerizing sleight-of-hand.
As the only showgirl show remaining, “Jubilee!” embodies the very essence of sexy, classic Las Vegas. One of the longest-running shows on the Las Vegas Strip, the retro-glam showgirl extravaganza “Jubilee!” at BALLY’s has entertained more than 11 million guests. The show recently celebrated 28 years of gorgeous showgirls, lavish costumes, dazzling scenery, world-renowned specialty acts, dynamic music and graceful pageantry. Conceived, staged and directed by the legendary Donn Arden, who brought the spectacular French-style revue “Lido de Paris” to Las Vegas, “Jubilee!” is an elaborate stage production A limited-capacity backstage tour is offered on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays that gives guests a once-in-a-lifetime behind the scenes look at both the historical and technical aspects of the show. (As I’ve said before, Jubilee and Mystere have been, and are my favorite shows in Las Vegas.)
As the theatre community of Las Vegas grows, many performers find themselves longing for the artistic environment of cabaret similar to New York and Los Angeles. The LIBERACE MUSEUM is now doing that, by providing an intimate Cabaret Showroom.
SOCIETY of SEVEN is back and bringing its lively variety show to the GOLD COAST SHOWROOM for an extended run beginning November 6. They are joined by season three American Idol finalist Jasmine Trias and are scheduled to appear every Friday, Saturday and Sunday with two shows daily—3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.
The famed Hawaiian-bred group, offers an energetic variety show that combines comedy sketches, celebrity impersonations, dance and live music performances, including popular standards, Top 40 and Broadway. Tony Ruivivar founder of SOCIETY of SEVEN says. “This long-term engagement gives loyal fans who have supported us throughout the years, the opportunity to see us on a regular basis. Tickets start at $29.95, plus tax. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Box Office at 702.251.3574 or visiting www.goldcoastcasino.com.
THE FOUR TOPS, whose meteoric rise to fame began with their 1964 Motown hit “Baby I Need Your Loving,” bring their soulful songs to THE ORLEANS SHOWROOM, November 20, 21 and 22 at 8 p.m. One of the few groups to have hits in three consecutive decades, THE FOUR TOPS songs were splashed across the pop and R&B music charts from the 1960s through the 1980s. Over the years, their fame grew as they teamed with Motown’s top female group, The Supremes, post-Diana Ross. Billing themselves “The Magnificent Seven” for a series of albums. Later the group partnered with the “Queen of Soul” and longtime friend Aretha Franklin to produce the Top 40 R&B hit “If Ever A Love There Was.” In 1990, with 24 Top 40 pop hits to their credit, THE FOUR TOPS were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
The Sahara’s master illusionist Rick Thomas “The Magic & Tigers of Rick Thomas” amazes audiences of all ages. With its intricate and mesmerizing illusions coupled with working with white Bengal tigers while weaving the delicacy and fire of ballroom dancing, Thomas has created a show that astonishes audiences from around the world. A special evening event for the adoption of homeless dogs allowed audiences to come onstage at the end of the show to be next to the 4 beautiful Bengal tigers that perform in the Rick Thomas show. Rick has a wonderful rapport with the audience that also involves audience participation.
For more than four decades, Neil Sedaka’s timeless standards have influenced the sound of popular music. Renowned for his work as a singer, performer, producer and songwriter, Sedaka will perform at THE ORLEANS Showroom November 12, 13, 14 and 15 at 8 p.m.
With countless hit singles, platinum and gold records, Sedaka is recognized as one of rock and pop music’s legendary pioneers, with songs that continue to stand the test of time. Starting in his high school years, Sedaka formed a vocal group, The Tokens, which recorded two hit singles. Soon to follow was Sedaka’s introduction to Howard Greenfield, and together they began a successful songwriting partnership in the late 1950s, selling more than 25 million records during their 30-year collaboration.
In 1958, at the age of 18, Sedaka was catapulted into stardom after Connie Francis performed his song, “Stupid Cupid.” Connie Francis then sang the theme song Sedaka and Greenfield had written for the 1960 MGM spring break movie classic, Where The Boys Are, which would end up becoming her biggest hit.
“X” Burlesque, the sexy topless show on the Strip has extended their contract at the FLAMINGO for three years into August 2012. The show opened in February 2007 and has been exciting audiences ever since. Seven nights a week the sexy dancers take to the stage and seduce audiences with their talented performances. “X” Burlesque performs nightly in BUGSY’s CABARET at 10:00 p.m.
Andrew Dice Clay has made a career out of being the most outrageous and dangerous comic of his time. Dice shocked audiences and broke the rules with a never before seen style of hardcore comedy which has never been equaled to this day. Dice’s rise to fame was meteoric and unparalleled—with sold-out arena tours across the country including two nights at Madison Square Garden, multi-platinum selling albums, starring roles in films and countless TV specials. At the same time, he was blackballed by the industry and became the man to hate by every politically conservative group in the States and beyond. And who could forget his “lifetime ban” from MTV because of his “profane language and offensive jokes” at the Video Music Awards?
Often referred to as the Rocky of Comedy, Dice is now ready to take back his crown. Just recently, Dice made the industry stand up and take notice when he literally hijacked “The Pollstar Awards” & HBO’s “Down & Dirty.” Since then, the accolades and demand have been non-stop. If you are ready to be shocked don’t miss this rare opportunity to catch the Man who is putting the SIN back in the CITY at the RIVIERA. I was invited to Clay’s opening and brought a guest who I forewarned about Clay’s language and topics. As long as my guest knew what was coming, he enjoyed Andrew Dice Clay, and was able to laugh and laugh out loud.
BITE, a creative, Classic Rock and topless vampire show now celebrates 5 years at the STRATOSPHERE. Launched on Friday the 13th, August 2004, BITE has become one of the most iconic and successful shows in Las Vegas. At more than 1,500 performances and nearly a half-million audience members since it first began, the undeniably powerful combination of sexy and erotic topless dancers, amazing acrobatics, high-energy rock ’n’ roll and the darkly mysterious allure of vampires have proven to be a formula for success. The world has always had a fascination with vampires—they’ve been a part of popular culture for hundreds of years and now, we are once again experiencing a real resurgence in television, film and print.
The show tells a compelling story through the lyrics of the songs and the classic vampire lore of lost love. BITE centers around the Lord Vampire and his search for the perfect female specimen, which he plans to seduce and crown his Queen of the Night. Aiding the Lord is his coven of sultry and nimble dancers, the Erotic Angels of Rock. Their story is told through the Classic Rock songs of the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s. The show starts at 10:30 p.m. Friday through Wednesday. Dark on Thursday. For tickets or more information, call (702) 380-7711 or (800) 99-TOWER.
Once again, MGM Grand’s Crazy Horse Paris had guest-star international sex symbol Carmen Electra return for an engagement. Carmen Electra is the second celebrity to perform with the ensemble on the Crazy Horse Paris stage in Las Vegas, after Dita Von Teese.
Carmen Electra showcased her dance ability and naturally sexy style in three acts, appearing in a lesson on eroticism, also known as “Leçon D’Érotisme,” a riveting and entrancing performance entitled “Chain Gang” and an ensemble number, “Étoile de Paris.”
Electra is no stranger to the performing arts. She studied dance at a young age and was discovered by musical legend Prince at the age of 18. Her fame escalated with a role in the television series “Baywatch,” as the co-host of MTV’s “Singled Out,” and most recently in movies such as “Meet the Spartans,” “Epic Movie” and “Scary Movie.” Carmen Electra has graced the covers of many magazines and has been named as one of the sexiest women in the world.
Since its inception in 1951 in Paris, Crazy Horse has been a cultural phenomenon offering unique shows that engage the eye as much as the imagination by combining sensuous choreography with various luminary and projection effects to create a moving canvas of skin, where reflections and images meet in a kaleidoscope of colors and textured designs.
On Sunday, November 8th, a host of top-ranked Major League Eaters, including #1-ranked Joey “Jaws” Chestnut, will meet at Martorano’s inside the RIO for the first-ever Martorano’s Masters Meatball Eating Championship. The winner will be distinguished as a world meatball-eating champion and take home the lion’s share of a $3,000 total cash purse.
Audience favorites from the fifth season of the popular television program So You Think You Can Dance will appear live on stage at the ORLENS ARENA for a one-night-only event, November 14 at 7:30 p.m. as part of the So You Think You Can Dance Tour 2.
Starting as a limited engagement more than four years ago, comedic hypnotist Anthony Cools wildly popular stage show is extending its run at PARIS, Las Vegas for four more years. Adding to the fun, Cools has completed the transformation of what was once a hotel lobby into the cutting-edge intimate ANTHONY COOLS EXPERIENCE SHOWROOM that accommodates 220 guests. A new 3-D movie introduction makes Anthony Cools the “must see” show.
Raw and uncensored, the interactive hypnosis show is a unique comedy experience in which audience volunteers become the stars of the show.
“During my show I tap into the unspoken desires and subconscious naughtiness of willing volunteers,” states Anthony Cools, who has been performing for more than 17 years, adding “the unpredictability of each guest makes each show new and fresh.”
Legendary talk-show host Jerry Springer is hosting AMERICA’s GOT TALENT LIVE, the live version of NBC’s top-rated family entertainment show at PLANET HOLLYWOOD. Featuring an exciting array of spectacular entertainers including this season’ Million Dollar winner, singer KEVIN SKINNER and runner-up Opera singer BARBARA PADILLA. Joining them are: drumming band RECYCLED PERCUSSION, comedian GRANDMA LEE, break dancer HARIO TORRES, basketball dunking entertainers ACRODUNK, the singing trio TEXAS TENORS and last seasons musicians NUTTIN’ BUT STRINGZ.
AMERICA’s GOT TALENT just completed its fourth hit season as USA’s highest rated show of the summer with 15.5 million people watching the final and over 18 million tuning in during the final half hour.
Jerry Springer is currently in his 19th season of hosting NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution's hit talk show “The Jerry Springer Show.” Throughout his varied career, Springer has become a cultural and civic icon. In addition to talk-show host, he has been Mayor of Cincinnati, political pundit, lawyer, award-winning newscaster, country recording artist, international emcee, television personality, movie star, Broadway actor and progressive talk-radio broadcaster.
In 2006, Springer added ballroom dancing to his list of accomplishments as he joined the cast of the hugely popular television series “Dancing with the Stars.”
Barry Manilow’s record-setting five-year engagement at the LAS VEGAS HILTON will conclude on December 30, 2009. Barry Manilow began his long-term engagement with the HILTON in February, 2005 with “Manilow: Music and Passion.” His current show, “ULTIMATE MANILOW: The Hits,” debuted in July of 2008. By the end of this year Manilow will have performed well over 300 shows, to nearly 450,000 people with gross ticket sales of more than $70 million. “ULTIMATE MANILOW: The Hits” is packed with chart-topping music spanning his spectacular career, and gives fans an opportunity to enjoy decades of Manilow’s music and his amazing showmanship. The remaining performances of “ULTIMATE MANILOW: The Hits” are November 27–29 and December 28–30. Show times are 8 p.m. (Shhhhh! There is a rumor going around that Manilow might be going to Paris Las Vegas.)
