With 2015 in full swing, there's a bevy of new entertainment options available in Las Vegas. Here's a look at what's on tap for this Valentine's Day weekend and beyond.
Cirque du Soleil
Starting February 9, 2015, the troupe will be celebrating its 10th Anniversary of performances at the MGM Grand theater.
Among its repertory of shows, “Ka” is a standout, with twice-daily shows at 7:00 pm or 9:00 pm that run from Saturday to Wednesday.
On March 20, the company will be giving its annual one-night-only world premiere of “One Night for One Drop,” an all-volunteer performance that involves cast and crew members from all seven of the Las Vegas Strip Cirque du Soleil shows. Last year’s fundraising performance for One Drop, a world water charity, “Michael Jackson One,” raised $11.3 million.
The project is currently being developed by former Cirque performer, Mukhtar O.S. Mukhtar. Though still in its rough stages, the theme of this year’s show will center around six women and the long-distance journeys on which they must embark to obtain water.
Read more on lasvegasnews.com or visit www.cirquedusoleil.com
Marilyn Manson
The rock musician will be giving a Valentine’s Day performance at the House of Blues at 7:30.
Tickets can be purchased via Ticketmaster.
Pops III: A Gershwin Valentine’s Day
The Smith Center for the Performing Arts will be presenting the Las Vegas Philharmonic’s Valentine’s Day concert that features George Gershwin’s most-adored romantic compositions, including “The Man I Love,” “Shall We Dance?,” “I Got Rhythm,” “’S Wonderful” and “Summertime.”
The performance will be conducted by music director and conductor of the Austin Symphony Orchestra, Peter Bay, and will feature guest soprano, Sylvia McNair.
Tickets for the 7:30 pm performance begin at $26.
Visit www.thesmithcenter.com
Rod Stewart: The Hits
Rod Stewart recently celebrated 100 performances of his popular “Rod Stewart: The Hits” show, which has maintained a four-year run at the Colosseum in Caesar’s Palace.
Upcoming performance dates of the musical showcase are as follows: February 10, 14 and 15, July 28 and 31, and August 1, 5, 8, 9, 12 and 15.
Visit www.caesars.com
Westgate Las Vegas Partners With Elvis Presley’s Graceland
It has been announced that the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino is to partner with Graceland, Elvis Presley’s estate, for the installation of a permanent property attraction and live performance that celebrates the life and legacy of the late American musical icon.
Full details will be revealed on February 26 to celebrate the 46th anniversary of Elvis’ contract signing at the property (formerly the International Hotel), where “The King of Rock n’ Roll” was said to have performed a consecutive 837 sold out shows. In a recent article, the Las Vegas Sun reports that “authentic Elvis artifacts from the Graceland Archives never before displayed in Las Vegas will be shown.”
Visit www.westgateresorts.com