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A Strip doubleheader in New York with ‘Vegas Nocturne’ and Cirque’s ‘Paramour’

Monday, Aug. 1, 2016

The Kats Report Bureau this weekend touched down in New York on a trip that was brisk for its pace and humid for its climate. …

Chris Isaak no stranger to performing in Las Vegas — or admiring its icons

Friday, July 29, 2016

Singer Chris Isaak’s embrace of the Vegas vibe was inspired by some of the city’s real superstars. He recalls seeing Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. during their …

Tony Bennett, Wayne Newton to help trumpet Caesars’ 50th anniversary

Tuesday, July 26, 2016

Fireworks, food and fame — led by singing legend Tony Bennett — will be the order of the weekend as Caesars Palace celebrates its 50th anniversary Aug. 5 and 6.
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Monday By the Numbers: ONJ, ‘Laverne & Shirley’ and Reba’s Twitter feed

Monday, July 25, 2016

This week, Monday By the Numbers tilts nostalgically to Flamingo Las Vegas headliner Olivia Newton-John and Cindy Williams.

‘Bathtub Boy’ makes a splash for Reba; Cab Jazz is freshened up

Sunday, July 24, 2016

During Friday night’s Reba and Brooks & Dunn show at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace, Reba McEntire talked of bathing. Not herself, but a specific act she had just seen involving a boy and his tub. “You’re cute!” she called to Kix Brooks early in the show. “But you ain’t no Bathtub Boy in ‘Absinthe!’” She was referring to David O’Mer, who performs the aerial bathtub routine in the show, which she saw Thursday night ...

Deepak Chopra set to headline Reynolds Hall; Cabaret Jazz stocks lineup

Thursday, July 21, 2016

Deepak Chopra is playing the big room at the Smith Center for the Performing Arts on Oct. 28.

Seeking a new ‘backyard,’ Santa Fe closes out run at South Point

Wednesday, July 20, 2016

The Monday night performance was the band’s final show at South Point after opening in the showroom Labor Day weekend. The reason for leaving is simple: Fan support for the band was not strong enough …

Monday By the Numbers: J.Lo’s dates, a legendarily rich magician … and puppets

Monday, July 18, 2016

This week, Monday By the Numbers hits on Jennifer Lopez (wait, that came out wrong) and her added added dates at Planet Hollywood, David Copperfield and his untrammeled wealth and some puppet action at …

Downtown Las Vegas takes on a Boston hue in rockin’ DLV show

Saturday, July 16, 2016

The night was a celebration of Boston’s 40th anniversary and DeYoung’s remarkable verve even as he is now DeOld — 69, as he happily told the crowd early in the evening.

In ‘Love’ celebration, Cirque plans for tomorrow and revamps ‘Yesterday’

Friday, July 15, 2016

Cirque’s stage shows opened 20 years ago with “Mystere” at Treasure Island, and with the most recent activity on the Strip completed, there is a feeling the company has finally settled on the right amount of “content” (or, shows) in Vegas.

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