South Florida Sun-Sentinel (Sunday)
Live entertainment returning to Las Vegas
It’s been a while since those Las Vegas hotel marquees trumpeted the appearances of live shows on the Strip.
MGMResorts is changing that.
Beginning next month, the hotel company announced it will start to bring back live entertainment to its properties, starting with famed magicianDavid Copperfield.
“After eight months, it’s time to bring entertainment back to the Entertainment Capital of theWorld,” said George Kliavkoff, MGM Resorts’ president of entertainment and sports. “While there is still a long road in our city’s recovery, the reintroduction of these shows is an important first step. Nov. 6 is going to feel very special aswewelcome back team members and guests and bring the curtains up for that first time.”
There has been no live entertainment in Sin City sinceMarch. The shows returning onNov. 6 include Copperfield, comedian Carrot Top, Brad Garrett’s Comedy Club hosted by the former “Everybody Loves Raymond” star, Fantasy, Jabbawockeez, The Australian Bee Gees and Thunder fromDownUnder.
MGMResorts says the shows will have limited capacity. In some cases, that’s requiring the performances to be in larger theaters to accommodate social distancing.
Copperfield will return to theDavid Copperfield
Theater at theMGM Grand. Jabbawockeez will bring its showto theMGM Grand Garden Arena.
The state ofNevada mandates a maximum audience of 250 guests, and at least 25 feet between the stage and closest audience member.
“The staff and crew, everyone’s excited to get back towork. Just to be on stage, that’s our passion. It’s not a hobby, it’s our life,” Lorena Peril, host singer and headliner of “Fantasy,” said.