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Las Vegas' Entertainment Industry Begins To Re-emerge In Earnest

Apr 13, 2021

With COVID-19 infections rates below 5 percent, the most restricted of the local industries is beginning to re-emerge.

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How Drag Culture Became A Fixture In Las Vegas

Jan 22, 2021

Nevada has a dark history when it comes to LGBT folks.

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Shows Return To The Strip

Nov 16, 2020

No aspect of the Strip has been hit harder by the coronavirus pandemic than live shows.

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Blue Man Group Founder Launches New Experiential Endeavor At Area 15

Sep 14, 2020

Blue Man Group has entertained millions with its drums, splattering neon paints and comedic interludes of the blue men themselves.

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Living Less Large

Sep 03, 2020

Being big was RJ Owens’ calling card onstage and in life. What will happen when there’s not so much of him?

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Critic’s Notebook: The Dream Is Over

Sep 03, 2020

Parting thoughts on the end of the ever-changing Le Rêve.

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When Will The Show Go On For Las Vegas' Entertainment Venues?

May 26, 2020

The neon is still glowing. The marquees and hotel windows now display messages of hope. 

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Mondays Dark To Raise Money For Struggling Performers

Apr 27, 2020

Mondays Dark is a monthly variety show that raises money, typically about $10,000, for different causes.

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Profile: A Conjurer of Magicians

Mar 01, 2020

Jeff McBride is more than a skilled performer of magic. He’s also perhaps its best teacher.

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Casino Worker Turned Internet Detective And Documentary Star

Jan 13, 2020

Deanna Thompson isn’t a homicide detective.

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Nutcracker
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Hot Seat

Dec 01, 2019

Put down the peppermint schnapps and check out these events!

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R.U.N.
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Entertainment: 'Performers Actually Hit One Another'

Nov 01, 2019

R.U.N is an intense, action-driven departure from the Cirque du Soleil formula.

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Spiegelworld Is the Comedy King of the Strip

Sep 25, 2019

Dirty jokes. Nearly naked acrobats. Politically incorrect insults.

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Jury Finds Man Guilty Of Break-Ins At Wayne Newton Home

Jun 22, 2019

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Nevada prison inmate was found guilty Friday of burglarizing the mansion of “Mr. Las Vegas” entertainer Wayne Newton twice a year ago and trying to break into a neighboring home.

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After Making Indelible Mark On Las Vegas, Celine Dion Ends Residency

Jun 10, 2019

Sammy Davis Jr. Elvis. Liberace.

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The Evolving Artistic Life Of Las Vegas

May 30, 2019

When people talk about the arts and entertainment world in Las Vegas, they are often talking about the Strip. 

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The Hot Seat

May 01, 2019

You can go see Johnny Marr because you’re nostalgic for the Smiths if you want to, but for his part, he’ll be focused on songs from his latest album, Call the Comet.

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Las Vegas Gambler Sets Another 1-Day Winnings Record On 'Jeopardy!'

Apr 18, 2019
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A professional sports gambler from Las Vegas has broken his own single-episode winnings record on "Jeopardy!"

James Holzhauer won $131,127 during a show aired Wednesday night, breaking the record that viewers saw him set last week.

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'Wicked,' 'Book of Mormon' Highlight Smith Center's 2019-2020 Broadway Season

Apr 12, 2019

"Wicked" is one of the most beloved Broadway musicals of the 21st century. So is "The Book of Mormon."

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Creature Comforts
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Critic's Notebook: Then and Now

Apr 01, 2019

For those with long memories, the Excalibur’s new show, Fuerza Bruta, will bring to mind a (short-lived) blast from the past.

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Susan Anton: ‘I’ve Seen a Big Shift’

Mar 19, 2019

The Nevada Women’s Film Festival is honoring actress, singer and production studio owner Susan Anton, who lives in Las Vegas, with its Nevada Woman of Achievement award on Thursday, March 21.

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NV Music: Featuring Bazooka Zac, Jaycreux, K-Rizz, Feeki, Grace Hayes

Mar 05, 2019

Willobee Carlan joins us to talk about the music NV 89 is playing. Willobee is the program director and afternoon host at NV89, Nevada Public Radio's music station in Reno.

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Gus Langley
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Laugh Pack

Mar 01, 2019

For aspiring comedians, breaking in means open-mic nights, small audiences, and jokes that don’t work — but at least you’re not alone.

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Dvorak
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The Hot Seat

Mar 01, 2019

Music, lectures, literature and theater to keep you entertained and educated!

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Come from Away
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The Hot Seat

Jan 25, 2019

On 9/11, America shut down its airspace for several days. In-flight aircraft were diverted elsewhere, 38 of them to a small town on the island of Newfoundland. That’s some 7,000 unexpected visitors.

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