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Best 10 p.m. Show in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS – Broadway headliner and two-time Grammy winner Jennifer Holliday will be co-headlining the “Best 10 p.m. Show” in Las Vegas with George Wallace at the Flamingo Hotel, August 19-30, 2008.

Jennifer Holliday has been making music for more than twenty years but is remembered most notably for her 1982 hit single “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going.” Holliday revived the song later when she delivered her show-stealing performance in the musical “Dreamgirls.” Her performance in the Broadway musical “Your Arm’s Too Short to Box with God” was what led to her famous performance in “Dreamgirls,” an adaptation of The Supremes’ saga. Holliday returned to the stage in 1985 and appeared in “Sing, Mahalia, Sing.” While starring on Broadway she released several successful pop albums spawning numerous hits including “I Am Love” and “No Frills Love.” Since then she has continued to top the dance charts with hits like “I’m On Your Side,” “A Woman’s Got the Power” and “Think It Over.”

George Wallace is a veteran comedian and winner of the American Comedy Award for “Best Stand-Up Comedian.” He has been featured in his own HBO special, “One Night Stand” and has appeared in several major motion pictures including the Coen Brothers’ hit “Ladykillers” opposite Tom Hanks and Marlon Wayans, and “The Wash” to name a few. In addition, George has appeared on numerous television shows including “Oprah,” “The Tonight Show” and the “Late Show with David Letterman.”

About George Wallace

George Wallace is in his fifth year as a headliner at the Flamingo and has packed the showroom every night with thousands of laughing fans. Known best for his “Yo Mama” jokes and his infamous “I Be Thinkin’” lines, Wallace creates a one-on-one atmosphere with his audiences, including them in the show and giving away a multitude of prizes during each performance. For more information on George Wallace, please visit www.georgewallace.net. George Wallace performs at 10 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday at The Flamingo Hotel. All ages are welcome. For ticket information please call (702) 733-3333 or visit www.FlamingoLasVegas.com

COMEDIAN GABRIEL IGLESIAS at MONTE CARLO

SEPTEMBER 12 AND 13

Tickets Now On Sale

LAS VEGAS – Latino comedian Gabriel Iglesias will perform two hilarious shows inside the Lance Burton Theatre at Monte Carlo September 12 and 13. The shows are scheduled to begin at 9 p.m. with guests Noe Gonzalez and Martin Moreno.

Tickets are priced at $49.95 and $45.95 plus tax and fees and are available at the Monte Carlo box office.

To charge by phone with a major credit card, call the Monte Carlo box office at (702) 730-7160 or (877) 386-8224. Tickets also are available for purchase at www.montecarlo.com

Known for his mixture of story-telling humor and sound-effect comedy, Iglesias broke into the comedy scene during an appearance on the Galavision television show “Qué Locos!”

This breakthrough opportunity led to a comedy tour throughout the country. Known to his fans as the “fluffy” comic that wears Hawaiian shirts, Iglesias’ popularity can be credited to his frequent appearances on Comedy Central shows such as “Premium Blend,” “Comedy Central Presents,” “Comic Remix,” as well the popular one-hour special “Hot and Fluffy.”

Iglesias has made numerous television appearances on shows such as “My Wife & Kids,” “Resurrection Boulevard,” “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” “Good Morning America,” “Showtime at the Apollo,” “Comic View,” and the “Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson.”

Andy Hui and William So at Rio Vegas

With Special Guest Eddie Ng Saturday, August 9th

Tickets on Sale Now!

LAS VEGAS – The Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino proudly welcomes Andy Hui and William So with special guest Eddie Ng to perform Saturday, August 9, 2008.

Andy Hui, Hong Kong pop-star and movie actor was declared one of the Ten Outstanding Young Persons in 2005. Hui has an extensive list of Cantonese and Mandarin movie credits to his name such as A Love Story, Killing End and To Grow With Love.

Originally from China, William So, an actor and singer performs unforgettable songs alongside Any Hui.

The duo sing hit songs “Feeling Sadder with Each Kiss,” “My Lord, My Songs” and “In Over It.” Their song; Wu Fa Kai Kou can be heard as the theme song on hit TV Series, Green Forest, My Home. Eddie Ng is most commonly known for his creation of the Olympic theme song.

Tickets on sale now. Andy Hui & William So with Eddie Ng will perform for one-night-only at the Rio Pavilion on Saturday, August 9, 2008 at 8pm.

 Tickets are $58, $88, $128, $188 and $288 plus taxes and fees and are available at the Rio box office or by calling 702.777.7776.

London theater news 2008

The West End is synonymous with top theater, with London offering many world firsts. VisitBritain has teamed up with Keith Prowse Ticketing to sell events and theater tickets online at www.visitbritain.us  or call 1-800-669-8687. These are just some of the highlights for the winter and spring:

The Donmar Warehouse will have a one-year residency at Wyndham’s theater from September 2008. The exciting program will include Ivanov with Kenneth Brannagh this September and November, followed by the Twelfth Night with Derek Jacobi. Then in 2009, they will perform Madame de Sade with Dame Judi Dench, and finally Hamlet starring Jude Law. www.donmarwestend.com

The National Theatre season will include Bernard Shaw’s Major Barbara starring Simon Russell Beale and Hayley Atwell, the young British actress who is becoming the 2008 movie sensation with roles in Brideshead Revisited, Cassandra’s Dream, and The Duchess. We also hear that the National Theatre will have Sunday matinee performances from this fall. www.nationaltheatre.org.uk

Rain Man opens at the Apollo theater and is set to run from September 20 through December 20, 2008. Already an Oscar-winning film, the production will star Josh Hartnett and Adam Godley.

Marguerite, a love story set amid occupied Paris of World War II, is a new musical which opened at the Haymarket theater on May 20, 2008 and is booking through November 20. The cast includes Ruthie Henshall, the award-winning West End and Broadway actress. www.marguerite-themusical.com

The Harder They Come is a reggae musical based on the 1972 Jimmy Cliff film. It is currently on at the Playhouse Theatre through November 1, 2008. The production has enjoyed two previous sell-out seasons in London.

Jersey Boys opened at the Prince Edward Theatre on March 18, 2008. Already a smash hit on Broadway, the musical tells the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, and includes many of the band’s well-known songs. www.jerseyboyslondon.com

Fans of the British boy band, Take That, will want to see new musical Never Forget when it opens on May 21, 2008 at the Savoy Theater. Telling the story of young hero ‘Ash’ and his mates pursuing their dreams, the musical features all the classic Take That songs including Relight My Fire, Pray, Back For Good, Babe and Never Forget.

Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story opened at the Duchess Theatre on August 7, 2007 and is booking through March 28, 2009. The musical returns to the West End, and features greatest hits including Peggy Sue and That’ll Be The Day.

Fan favorite Grease opened at the Piccadilly Theatre on August 8, 2007, cast through the reality TV show Grease Is The Word, the British version of the American television show You’re the One That I Want.

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s hit musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat returned to the West End on July 17, 2007, at the Adelphi Theatre. The part of Joseph was supplied by reality television show Any Dream Will Do, from the BBC TV series.

Hairspray opened in London at the Shaftsbury Theatre on October 30, 2007. Based on the film, which starred actress-turned-host Ricki Lake as teenager Tracy, the musical has already won eight Tony Awards and a Grammy for the cast recording for the Broadway production.

From September, 2006, theatergoers have the opportunity to see Wicked at the Apollo Victoria Theatre. Wicked has already played to more than 1.75 million people since opening on Broadway. Now visitors to London can experience this magical musical adventure, telling the story of two girls meeting in the land of Oz - one called ‘good’ and the other one ‘wicked’. www.wickedthemusical.co.uk

Evita has returned to London’s West End after 21 years, with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Lyrics by Tim Rice. Playing at the Adelphi theater from June 21, 2006, the cast includes Elena Roger as Eva Peron. This new production features the Oscar-winning song ‘You Must Love Me’ for the first time on stage, following its success in the film version starring Madonna. www.evitathemusical.com

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s new production of the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, The Sound of Music, opened at the London Palladium on November 14, 2006. There is an interesting take on casting as the lead role was chosen through a reality TV show through a public vote last summer!

Dirty Dancing the musical came to London last fall (opening October 24, 2006) in a new stage show at the Aldwych Theatre. Fans of the movie starring Patrick Swayze can sing along to hits such as Hungry Eyes and Do You Love Me? in this dynamic production.

Avenue Q opened at the Noel Coward Theatre on June 28, 2006. The show, featuring a cast of lively and off-the-wall characters both humans and puppets, is already a hit on Broadway, winning 2004 Tony Awards for Best New Musical, Best Book of a Musican and Best Original Score. www.avenueqthemusical.co.uk

Blood Brothers, Willy Russell’s award-winning musical featuring Liverpudlian twins, is on at the Phoenix theater.

Billy Elliot – The Musical has a musical score by Sir Elton John, and has been adapted for stage by the team who produced the successful film. Showing at the Victoria Palace Theatre, Billy Elliot tells the tale of a young boy growing up in a mining town enthralled by the grace and wonder of ballet. www.billyelliotthemusical.com

The Lion King, with music by Elton John and Tim Rice, continues to entertain crowds at the Lyceum theater and is booking until September 28, 2008.

Websites: www.visitbritain.us; www.officiallondontheatre.co.uk

KATHY GRIFFIN in Phoenix

NOVEMBER 06

TICKETS ON-SALE now

Kathy Griffin, a multi-faceted performer with a rapid fire wit, will bring her lively standup act to Dodge Theatre on Thursday, November 6. The laughs will begin at 8:00pm.

Kathy Griffin, who is probably best known for her four-year stint as Vickie Groener on the NBC sitcom “Suddenly Susan,” gained notoriety for her stand-up in 1998 with her One-Hour HBO Special, “A Hot Cup of Talk.” Since then she has performed three very successful stand-up specials for Bravo, including ”Kathy Griffin-Straight To Hell” which aired this past November.

Kathy has a great passion for reality TV. She participated in, and won “Celebrity Mole” on ABC, and then hosted the NBC reality series “Average Joe” as well as the MTV series, “Kathy’s So-Called Reality.”

Currently, Kathy can be seen every Thursday night on Bravo for the fourth season of “Kathy Griffin: My Life On The D-List.”

 To charge by phone, call 480.784.4444 (Phoenix Metro Area) or 520.321.1000 (Outside Phoenix Area). All dates, acts, and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to applicable taxes, and service and handling charges. For more show information, check out www.livenation.com

 

JACKIE GREENE at the Rhythm Room

AUGUST 28

“The Prince of Americana” - The New York Times

Jackie Greene, the Americana phenom from Sacramento who made his first album only six years ago and has steadily built up a passionate following, has toured with a who’s-who of American roots music - Buddy Guy, Elvis Costello, Susan Tedeschi, Willie Nelson, B.B. King and Ramblin’ Jack Elliott. He will bring his own tour to Phoenix on Thursday, August 28 to perform at The Rhythm Room. The show will begin at 7:30pm.

Green released his fifth album “Giving Up The Ghost” in April and has been receiving rave reviews.

In the review of the album, The Los Angeles Times said, “IT’S possible, but hardly common, for a singer-songwriter to sound echoes of Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Gram Parsons, Elvis Costello and Paul Westerberg, all of which Jackie Greene does on his fifth album.”

Greene recently finished touring with Phil Lesh and Friends, who he joined in 2007, taking most of the lead vocals as well as playing keyboards and guitar – Lesh has described his playing as “impeccable.” In February 2008, when the surviving members of The Grateful Dead reunited to play for presidential candidate Barack Obama, Greene was playing with the band.

TICKETS ON SALE NOW

Advance General Admission tickets priced at $16.00 are available to purchase at www.livenation.com, all Ticketmaster outlets and at the Rhythm Room. To charge by phone, call 480.784.4444 (Phoenix Metro Area) or 520.321.1000 (Outside Phoenix Area). Tickets purchased on the day of the show will be priced at $18.00. All dates, acts, and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to applicable taxes, and service and handling charges. You must be 21 & over to attend.

DJ Premier at Wynn Blush Las Vegas

July 22 and August 31 at

Blush Boutique Nightclub Inside Wynn Las Vegas

Back by popular demand, one of the world’s most recognized hip hop DJs returns to one of the world’s top nightclubs

LAS VEGAS— Blush Boutique Nightclub is known for keeping the music going all night long with the most skilled DJs spinning an eclectic mix of rock, hip hop and house. Following a performance for a packed house during Memorial Day, hip hop legend DJ Premier makes a triumphant return to Blush with two scheduled dates this summer. He takes over the turntables on Tuesday, July 22 and Sunday, August 31.

DJ Premier is acclaimed as one of the most respected and successful hip hop producers of all time, crafting classic recordings for such legends as Notorious B.I.G., Jay-Z and Nas. When Premier brings his magic touch to the turntables, the results are electric – Blush pulsates with the timeless, soulful grooves that only a hip hop luminary can deliver.

Known to many as a member of the renowned group, Gang Starr, DJ Premier recently added a new title to his repertoire – record label founder. Year Round Incorporated was developed from Premier’s love of music and his desire to restore skills, soul and integrity to hip hop.

Don’t miss the last chance this summer to experience banging beats and a skilled musical point of view – DJ Premier delivered to Blush by Shecky Green and Game Las Vegas. Blush Boutique Nightclub is open daily at 9 p.m.; cover charge $30; no cover for ladies and service industry professionals.

ABOUT BLUSH BOUTIQUE NIGHTCLUB:

Blush Boutique Nightclub is located inside Wynn Las Vegas. The 4,500 square-foot club features a lit, onyx dance floor and crème lantern ceiling-sculpture. This central art focal piece creates various hues and images that enhance the vibe and atmosphere as the display literally comes alive nightly.

A rich palette of deep green, chocolate brown, gold and shimmering metallics create an ambience of elegance and a perfect setting for the series of contemporary paintings that add a provocative and edgy feel. Additional seating banquettes feature purse drawers to store belongings and surround the dance floor produce a circular flow to the space. The open-air patio and bar features lighted topiaries and outdoor seating surrounded by lush foliage.

Blush features an eclectic mix of music—rock n’ roll, hip hop and house—from Music Director and Resident DJ Mighty Mi. Blush Tuesdays, is the club’s service industry and locals night. Table reservations are highly recommended and can be made by calling 702-770-3633.

RON WHITE PERFORMS at the Mirage

DECEMBER 5 – 6

Tickets Now On Sale

LAS VEGAS – Ron White, best known as the cigar smoking, scotch drinking funnyman from the “Blue Collar Comedy Tour,” will perform his hilarious stand-up comedy inside the Danny Gans Theatre at The Mirage December 5 and 6 at 10 p.m. This is White’s first time performing at The Mirage.

Tickets are priced at $70 plus tax and service fees and are available at The Mirage box office and Las Vegas Ticketmaster locations. For ticket reservations, call The Mirage box office at (702) 792-7777 or (800) 963-9634. Tickets are available for purchase online at www.themirage.com  or instantly at the ticketmaster banner at the right.  Guests must be at least 16 years old to attend.

White, a Texas native, is known for his performances with fellow Southern comedians Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Engvall and Larry the Cable Guy during the highly acclaimed “Blue Collar Comedy Tour.” The tour, filmed by Warner Bros., was later released in theaters as the major motion picture “Blue Collar Comedy Tour: The Movie” in March 2003.

He has since established himself as a star in his own right with his multiple solo comedy CDs and DVDs including “Drunk In Public,” “They Call Me Tater Salad” and “You Can’t Fix Stupid.” White’s special, “You Can’t Fix Stupid” was filmed in January 2006 at the Majestic Theater in Dallas and aired on Comedy Central to 4.5 million viewers making it the third largest audience in Comedy Central’s history.

In June 2006, Penguin Books released “Ron ‘Tater Salad’ White: I Had The Right To Remain Silent… But I Didn’t Have the Ability.” The book, which perfectly sums up White’s life and his comedy, debuted on the New York Times Best Seller List.

He also reunited with the Blue Collar boys in June 2006 for “Blue Collar Comedy Tour, One for the Road” which was filmed in Washington, D.C. at the Warner Theater. Both “Blue Collar Comedy Tour: The Movie” and “Blue Collar Comedy Tour, Rides Again,” have sold more than 5 million copies combined.

Raw Talent Live in Las Vegas

Sahara Hotel & Casino August 2008

“WE ARE BODIES TO DIE FOR, SOULS TO CRY FOR”

LAS VEGAS – “Raw Talent Live,” a 75-minute, high-energy experience featuring interactive live performances of the next generation of World Dance with live, original music and exclusive, high-tech video illusions, will make its debut on the Las Vegas Strip at the Sahara Hotel & Casino in August 2008. Tickets go on sale the week of June23rd..

“Raw Talent Live will change the way Las Vegas experiences entertainment,” said ND, creator, producer and director of “Raw Talent Live.” “The show will transport audiences from their world to a virtual world that crosses the line between real and surreal, incorporating raw emotion with adrenaline packed interactive performances for a multi-sensory experience.”

Talented and highly trained dancers, singers and musicians will take audiences on an emotional rollercoaster telling the passionate story of the “Laptop of Life℠” (LOL) – which holds the ultimate secret the world is after. “Raw Talent Live,” through visual illusion technology, will question the surreal world of modern day’s duality. Do we live the life of machine beings or are we human beings?

This spectacle will be performed at the legendary Sahara Hotel & Casino on the Las Vegas Strip at 8:30 p.m. nightly, dark Wednesdays. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Sahara Hotel & Casino box office at
(702) 737-2515 or by visiting Rawtalent.com.

ND conceptualized and developed the show’s choreography as well as the 700 extravagant costumes. “Raw Talent Live” introduces the Ambient Entertainment Technology (AET℠), the show’s exclusive video illusion technology. AET combines state-of-the-art video and audio technology, developed specifically for “Raw Talent Live” in collaboration with world-renowned video artist, Alex Doss. This exclusive technology allows the show’s performers to virtually interact with hundreds of video images.

“Raw Talent Live” has been in development by ND for more than18 months. ND teamed up with manager and executive producer Bernie Yuman. Yuman is well known as the manager of Siegfried & Roy and Muhammad Ali.

Located on the northern end of the famed Las Vegas Strip, the Sahara Hotel and Casino is a desert jewel rich with history and nostalgia. Since 1952, the Sahara has been a refuge for glitzy entertainment, exhilarating casino action, sumptuous dining and relaxing poolside decadence. The last remaining “Rat Pack” resort, the Sahara was the setting for the original “Ocean’s Eleven” film and has played host to everyone from The Beatles to Dean Martin to Marilyn Monroe. The legendary Sahara offers guests the opportunity to experience classic Vegas at its best, at one of the last remaining properties of the Strip’s glamorous heyday.

For room reservations, call (888) 696-2121 or visit www.saharavegas.com

LATIN KINGS OF COMEDY TOUR

PAUL RODRIGUEZ PERFORMS FOR THE FIRST TIME AT TREASURE ISLAND FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

LAS VEGAS – Paul Rodriguez, referred to as the “Richard Pryor and George Carlin of original comedy” within the Hispanic community, will perform with the “Latin Kings of Comedy” inside the Treasure Island Theatre September 12 at 9 p.m. This one-night only engagement marks Rodriguez’s first performance at Treasure Island.

Tickets priced at $60 and $45 plus tax and handling fees  on sale at the Treasure Island Ticket Office. To charge by phone with a major credit card, call the Treasure Island Ticket Office at (702) 894-7722. Tickets also are available for purchase at www.treasureisland.co . Must be 16 years or older to attend.

Rodriguez’s royal court includes Frank Lucero, commonly known for his performance on “Loco Comedy Jam;” Manny Maldonado, whose television credits include BET’s “Comic View” and the recently added comedian and writer Gene Pompa, who has made various appearances on “Late Show with Conan O’Brien” and “In Living Color.”

Rodriguez has been making audiences laugh for two decades. He has starred in more than 30 films, countless television series and performed coast-to-coast to more than one million concert-goers.

He landed the coveted role of outspoken fight physician, Freddie Pacheco in Columbia Pictures biopic, “Ali.” He also starred in “The Price of Glory,” “Tortilla Soup,” “Crocodile Dundee in LA,” “The Shipment,” “Rat Race” and “Chasing Papi.” His latest film projects include “A Cinderella Story” and “The World’s Fastest Indian.” Staying true to his comedic roots, Rodriguez is in pre-production in a comedy showcase series titled “The Laugh Factory: Very Funny” set to air on TBS.