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"Rockin' USA" Rocks The Riviera and The Strip
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“Rockin’ USA” cast members Ray Anthony, Harry Shahoian, and George Trullinger
Courtesy “Rockin’ USA”
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"Rockin' USA" is a fast-paced musical tribute to the early history of rock-n-roll, performed by Las Vegas' finest tribute artists and the Rockin' USA All-Star band. This nightly show appears at the recently renovated "Le Bistro Theatre" in the world famous Riviera Hotel.
Even at close range, these performers are the very picture of the original artists. Adding to the authenticity of the production, all performers use their own natural voices with Ritchie Valens and Buddy Holly banging out tunes on their own guitars.
You haven't really done Las Vegas until you've seen a "Jailhouse Rock" impersonator. "Rockin' USA" ups the ante with a double dose of Mr. Presley's hits. Harry Shahoian, as the King of Rock, kicks off the show with a set of early music from the fifties, including a selection of classics seldom heard on the strip, and completes the show with songs from the 1968 Comeback Special. Shahoian truly brings the look and feel of this Vegas icon to the stage.
Ray Anthony is a dead-ringer for teenage heartthrob Ritchie Valens. Endorsed by the Valens family, Anthony has portrayed Ritchie throughout Canada and the United States. Anthony's fingers fly across his guitar impressing the audience not only with his musical ability, but also with his charismatic persona. His act leaves the audience dancing in the aisles.
George Trullinger begins the revue with Ed Sullivan ("a really big shew") and later appears as Buddy Holly in his rendition of the "geeky" rock-n-roll performer from Lubbock, Texas including horned rimmed glasses and fender guitar. Trullinger played Buddy Holly in "Legends in Concert" at the Imperial Palace, and has brought that valuable
experience with him to "Rockin' USA".
The always energetic band members Dino Marino, Rob Eisler, and Scott Webb add excitement to the show. Keep a sharp eye out for the pianist Frankie "Flying Fingers" Moreno.
If you're looking for family entertainment that is sweaty in nostalgia, "Rockin' USA" is a musical journey through the early history of rock-n-roll that you won't want to miss.
Showtime is 10:00 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday. Call the Riviera Box Office for reservations and further information call (702) 794-9433.
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Rich Little Stars in "The Presidents" at Paris Las Vegas
Rich Little brings to life four decades of political history and American culture, as the acclaimed actor, comedian and impersonator stars in "The Presidents" at the Théâtre des Arts at the Paris Las Vegas resort, April 25 - 27, 2002.
This poignant drama features Little as all nine presidents from John F. Kennedy to George W. Bush. Insightful, touching and at times hilarious, this theatrical journey through America's last 40 years preserves a deep respect for the Presidency while dramatically reflecting America's culture and values.
In the two-act, five-actor production, the Commander in Chief is joined on stage by the First Ladies (all eight portrayed by actress Elaine Bromka), and all the presidents' men, including John Dean, Robert Kennedy, Robert McNamara, Billy Carter, George Carville, and others. While Little stars as all nine Presidents on stage in full make-up, his voice work is featured through his impersonations of Henry Kissinger, Jimmy Stewart, David Brinkley, Walter Cronkite and the Rat Pack.
"The Presidents" was conceived by Rich Little, written by Ron Nessen (Gerald Ford's press secretary and former NBC news correspondent) and New York playwright and screenwriter Loren Paul Caplin. The production is directed by Bill Castellino.
During the Paris Las Vegas performances, "The Presidents" will be filmed for broadcast in the fall of 2002 on national PBS stations. The television special will air in conjunction with the start of the national tour of this acclaimed production.
Show time is 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, with an additional 2 p.m. matinee Saturday, April 27. Tickets are priced at $49 for evening shows and $29 for the matinee, available at Paris Las Vegas and Bally's Las Vegas box offices and by calling (702) 946-4567 or (877) 374-7469.
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Gladys Knight Inks One-Year Deal at Flamingo Las Vegas
 One of the greatest soul singers of all time, Gladys Knight, signed a one-year contract to perform at the world-renowned Flamingo Las Vegas hotel and casino, with performances Tuesday - Saturday. Shows are at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday; 7:30 and 10 p.m. Thursday and Saturday. Tickets are $45 and $55 each (plus tax) and can be purchased at the Flamingo Box Office or by calling (702)733-3333 or (800) 221-7299.
Knight, the all-media legend, has triumphed as an actress, songwriter and singing performer. Along her amazing journey, she has collected numerous awards, including platinum and gold records and Grammys. In February 1998, she was inducted into the Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame, and in 1996 Gladys Knight & The Pips were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
"It is an honor to have a star such as Gladys Knight perform in our legendary theater," said Anthony Santo, president of the Flamingo Las Vegas. "Since its opening, the Flamingo Las Vegas has had a reputation for excellence in entertainment, and now with the addition of Gladys Knight, the resort continues to solidify its authority within the entertainment industry."
"I am thrilled to be headlining on the famed Las Vegas Strip at a property with such a rich entertainment legacy - the Flamingo Las Vegas. I have called Las Vegas home for several years now and couldn't be happier to be performing in my hometown. I was looking for the perfect engagement to allow myself the chance to travel less, and this couldn't have come at a better time. I am filled with a sense of love, community and patriotism and am blessed that the Flamingo Las Vegas gave me this golden opportunity," said Knight.
Gladys Knight & The Pips debuted their first album in 1960 when Gladys was just 16 years old. Four decades of hits followed and 10 songs reached No. 1 on the R&B chart. Five became Top 20 pop hits and three were awarded Grammys. In all, 36 albums have touched our emotions, caused us to dream and made us dance. Gladys released her first solo album, "Good Woman," in 1991 and her second, "Just For You," in 1994.
In 1995, Gladys received a star on the "Hollywood Walk of Fame." An Atlanta native, she was invited to perform at the 1996 Summer Olympic Opening Ceremonies, where she sang the classic, "Georgia On My Mind."
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Internationally Acclaimed ‘Chippendales The Show’ Opens At The Rio
 Late night adult entertainment for women will never be the same in Las Vegas as the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino welcomes the world-famous Chippendales dancers to Club Rio. "Chippendales, The Show" will run indefinitely.
Through March 14, performances are nightly (dark Tuesday, March 5) at 9 p.m. Beginning March 15, "Chippendales The Show" will be performed nightly at 10 p.m. (dark Saturday), except Thursdays, the show is at 9 p.m. Tickets are $34.95 plus tax for general seating and $44.95 plus tax for special VIP seating, and available at the Rio Box Office.
Late night adult entertainment for women will never be the same in Las Vegas as the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino welcomes the world-famous Chippendales dancers to Club Rio. "Chippendales, The Show" launched on Thursday, February 28, and will run indefinitely.
Through March 14, performances are nightly (dark Tuesday, March 5) at 9 p.m. Beginning March 15, "Chippendales The Show" will be performed nightly at 10 p.m. (dark Saturday), except Thursdays, the show is at 9 p.m. Tickets are $34.95 plus tax for general seating and $44.95 plus tax for special VIP seating, and available at the Rio Box Office.
Produced by Louis J. Pearlman (N'Sync, Backstreet Boys and O'Town), "Chippendales The Show" is an incredibly sensual, late-night experience designed exclusively for women. The 12 physically perfect male dancers entertain with a series of 11 disarmingly sexy yet tasteful routines, each choreographed, arranged and produced expressly for an all-female audience.
"We think the timing is right to offer a show targeted toward women," said Tom Jenkin, senior vice president and general manager of Harrah's Las Vegas and the Rio. "With the solid entertainment program we already have in place, and the success of adult-oriented revues in Las Vegas overall, Chippendales will become another enticing choice on the Rio's show menu."
"Chippendales The Show" is all at once upbeat and exciting, mesmerizing and erotic. Audiences are taken through a sequence of teasing vignettes, each possessing a specific theme that appeals to a wide range of female fantasies. In one scene, a stylishly suited office hunk shows the audience how he unwinds for the day; in another, a chiseled blond auto mechanic reveals what's under the hood.
It's all there, in the flesh ... a fast-paced 75-minute performance of gorgeously risque, synchronized stage dances that inevitably elicit screams of delight from breathless ladies on a "night out with the girls."
Chippendales is a brand name widely recognized all over the world for its sexy, yet tasteful entertainment for women. With a history dating back to 1979, Chippendales became all the rage in Los Angeles, and then traveled to New York, where it has been a mainstay on the club circuit for decades.
For more information or to purchase tickets by phone, call the Rio Box Office at (702) 777-7776. For room reservations, call (800) PLAYRIO.
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