Headliner Terry Fator receives key to city of Las Vegas
Terry Fator: One Man, A hundred Voices, A Thousand Laughs! received the key to the city this week in recognition of his work over the years.
Mayor Carolyn Goodman proclaimed Tuesday, June 18, as Terry Fator Day in Las Vegas to recognize the superstar headliner. Goodman presented Fator and his sidekick, Winston the turtle, with the key to Las Vegas.
The presentation came as Fator opened his new show, “Terry Fator: One Man, a Hundred Voices, a Thousand Laughs!” at The STRAT.
Fator has been a mainstay on the Strip since winning the second season of “America’s Got Talent.”
“It has been a privilege to call Las Vegas home for more than 15 years and to bring so many voices to life every night on stage for my incredible audiences,” he said in a statement.
Visit TerryFator.com to learn more about the show and to purchase tickets.
Shaq’s Fantasy Lab “A Christmas Dream & Midnight Dreams”
It’s your chance to experience Christmas, Shaquille O’Neal style. The immersive Fantasy Lab in the Fashion Show mall has enlisted Shaquille O’Neal as its Chief Fantasy Officer for “A Christmas Dream.” As guests walk through each of the seven rooms, the attraction’s mix of art and cutting-edge technology will tell a holiday story.
Shaq’s Fantasy Lab is open 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Monday, with additional dates through Jan. 6. Tickets start at $36 for adults, $30 for children 10 and younger.
For an Adult only experience visit Midnight Dreams open on Friday and Saturday starting at 8 p.m. for guests 21 years old and over.
People can explore the seven rooms at their own leisure, each with a variety of different music genres and original visuals. As you roam the area and explore, you can bring your drinks along.
Another cool thing are the Animal portraits on the wall of pets owned by employees, as well as a lot of fun games to play before the show.
Fantasy Lab – The immersive experience – Time To Dream (fantasylablv.com)https://fantasylablv.com/
Spice Up Your Summer!
“SPICE WANNABE – THE SPICE GIRLS TRIBUTE”
Limited Engagement Set to Premiere July 1, 2023,
At Excalibur in Las Vegas!
“SPICE WANNABE – The Spice Girls Tribute” is about to transport audiences back to the 90’s with its high-energy show paying tribute to the best-selling girl group of all time! This interactive concert event, complete with five-part harmonies, original choreography, iconic costumes, British accents, and a stunning “girl power” cast delivers a nostalgic experience that is sure to “Spice Up Your Summer”! “SPICE WANNABE” will premiere Saturday, July 1, 2023, inside the Thunderland Showroom at Excalibur Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas for a limited four-week engagement. Tickets go on sale on today, Tuesday, May 23 at 10am at Excalibur.com.
“SPICE WANNABE – The Spice Girls Tribute” is not your typical tribute show, it is an immersive 90’s concert experience that creates an electrifying atmosphere that gets everyone singing and dancing along to the biggest Spice Girls hits including “Wannabe,” “2 Become 1,” “Say You’ll Be There,” “Spice Up Your Life,” “Too Much,” and many more!
The Spice Girls took the music scene by storm nearly 30 years ago, releasing 10 singles, three albums and selling over 90 million records worldwide, cementing their place in pop-culture history. Today they still maintain a loyal and energetic cult-like following and, “SPICE WANNABE” was created to deliver a high-energy concert experience not only for that 90’s generation but for all ages. The engagement also coincides with the 25thAnniversary of the iconic Spice Girls sophomore album, SpiceWorld, which reached No. 1 in 13 countries.
“‘SPICE WANNABE’ is all about getting audiences up on their feet singing and
dancing along to the songs, while the cast breaks the fourth wall, making the show a
truly interactive experience,” says creator and co-producer, Casey McConachie (who also plays Baby Spice). “When you attend our show, we consider you part of the ‘SPICE WANNABE’ family and encourage you to dress up as your favorite Spice Girl, as many of us did back in the 90’s!”
“The talent within ‘SPICE WANNABE’ is top of the line with incredible performers who have graced stages around the world,” says Adam Steck, founder & CEO of SPI Entertainment and co-producer of the show. “We are excited to partner with Casey McConachie to bring this incredibly authentic tribute show to an even bigger audience.”
“We want to transport the audience through these iconic hits and visuals back to the 90’s when MTV’s TRL filled your afternoons and the Spice Girls dominated the airwaves,” says SPI COO Alex Schechter.
When McConachie decided to make her passion project a reality, she knew she had to pay close attention to detail, capturing the sass and energy of each Spice Girls individual personality, studying and recreating memorable live performances with full choreography, dressing in iconic costumes, and singing live in five-part harmonies.
Not only does the full-scale production showcase five incredible women portraying Baby Spice, Scary Spice, Sporty Spice, Ginger Spice and Posh Spice, the show features the Spice Boys dancers with their choreography created by Jonathan Claudio. Claudio also collaborated with McConachie on additional choreography for certain numbers showcasing the full cast. Justin Velarde serves as costume designer and also does “double duty” by taking the stage as a Spice Boy. All of the music was produced by the shows band on tour: Dave Landry, Adrian Passarelli, and Colin Brodie Campbell.
With their “girl power” mantra, the Spice Girls redefined the girl-group concept by appealing to a young female fanbase. Those young fans in the 90’s are now women, wives and mothers – making “SPICE WANNABE” a perfect girls’ night out! It’s time to spice up your summer in Las Vegas!
“SPICE WANNABE” Performance Schedule at Excalibur Hotel & Casino:
The “SPICE WANNABE” limited four-week engagement begins Saturday, July 1, and runs through Thursday, July 27 with performances Sunday through Thursday at 7pm and Saturdays at 5pm (dark Friday). Tickets range from $49.95 to $80.95 + tax and fees and can be purchased by calling (702) 597-7600 or by visiting Excalibur.com. For more information visit SpiceWannabe.com.
Follow “SPICE WANNABE” on social media:
Instagram: @SpiceWannabeTribute
Facebook: @SpiceWannabe
About SPI Entertainment:
SPI Entertainment, helmed by award-winning Producer and Founder Adam Steck and Senior Vice President Alex Schechter, is a leading Theatrical Production Company with several buzzed-about resident shows in the entertainment capital of the world, Las Vegas, and several shows touring internationally. With a successful track record of building entertainment brands and partnering with world-class celebrities, SPI has become the preeminent Theatrical Producer and Theater Operator in Las Vegas and beyond. In addition to SPI Entertainment producing dozens of sold-out and critically acclaimed shows, SPI Entertainment partnered with The STRAT Hotel, Casino & SkyPod to bring an exciting lineup of productions and residencies to the STRAT Theater, including sold-out performances by Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Sammy Hagar; epic rock band, Cheap Trick; and GRAMMY award-winning artist, Rick Springfield; as well as manages and operates the Thunderland Showroom inside the Excalibur Hotel and Casino. SPI Entertainment has produced Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth at MGM Grand; Boyz II Men at The Mirage; Australia’s Human Nature Sings Motown & More at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas; and The Australian Bee Gees Show at Excalibur Hotel & Casino. SPI’s biggest hit, Australia’s Thunder from Down Under at Excalibur Hotel & Casino, is one of the longest-running productions in the history of Las Vegas and highest-grossing male revue in the world, with more than 1,000 shows a year throughout the United States and beyond.
About Excalibur Hotel & Casino:
At Excalibur Hotel & Casino, a myriad of entertainment, enjoyable food and comfortable accommodations make for an inviting atmosphere within the castle walls. The hotel is home to a wide range of entertainment experiences including the Tournament of Kings dinner show, the all-male revue Thunder from Down Under, the sounds of The Australian Bee Gees and the magic and comedy of Mac King. Excalibur also offers a selection ofrestaurants and shops as well as a pool complex and a spa. Excalibur is operated by MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM). For more information and reservations, visit excalibur.com, call toll free at (800) 937-7777,or find us on Instagram,Facebook and Twitter.