A Strip doubleheader in New York with ‘Vegas Nocturne’ and Cirque’s ‘Paramour’

Aug 1, 2016 (1:45 p.m.)

By John Katsilometes

The Kats Report Bureau this weekend touched down in New York on a trip that was brisk for its pace and humid for its climate. …

Chris Isaak no stranger to performing in Las Vegas — or admiring its icons

Jul 29, 2016 (4:05 p.m.)

By John Katsilometes

Singer Chris Isaak’s embrace of the Vegas vibe was inspired by some of the city’s real superstars. He recalls seeing Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. during their …

Tony Bennett, Wayne Newton to help trumpet Caesars’ 50th anniversary

Jul 26, 2016 (10:12 a.m.)

By John Katsilometes

Fireworks, food and fame — led by singing legend Tony Bennett — will be the order of the weekend as Caesars Palace celebrates its 50th anniversary Aug. 5 and 6. Announced today is ...

Monday By the Numbers: ONJ, ‘Laverne & Shirley’ and Reba’s Twitter feed

Jul 25, 2016 (5:30 p.m.)

By John Katsilometes

This week, Monday By the Numbers tilts nostalgically to Flamingo Las Vegas headliner Olivia Newton-John and Cindy Williams.

‘Bathtub Boy’ makes a splash for Reba; Cab Jazz is freshened up

Jul 24, 2016 (7:07 p.m.)

By John Katsilometes

During Friday night’s Reba and Brooks & Dunn show at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace, Reba McEntire talked of bathing. Not herself, but a specific act she had just seen involving a boy and his tub. “You’re cute!” she called to Kix Brooks early in the show. “But you ain’t no Bathtub Boy in ‘Absinthe!’” She was referring to David O’Mer, who performs the aerial bathtub routine in the show, which she saw Thursday night ...

Deepak Chopra set to headline Reynolds Hall; Cabaret Jazz stocks lineup

Jul 21, 2016 (8:15 p.m.)

By John Katsilometes

Deepak Chopra is playing the big room at the Smith Center for the Performing Arts on Oct. 28.

Bourne, ready: Matt Damon talks movies and politics at his Vegas premiere

Jul 20, 2016 (6 p.m.)

By John Katsilometes

"I have been making these movies most of my adult life. I’m really proud of them and was really thrilled to come back and play him again.”

Seeking a new ‘backyard,’ Santa Fe closes out run at South Point

Jul 20, 2016 (3:30 p.m.)

By John Katsilometes

The Monday night performance was the band’s final show at South Point after opening in the showroom Labor Day weekend. The reason for leaving is simple: Fan support for the band was not strong enough …

Monday By the Numbers: J.Lo’s dates, a legendarily rich magician … and puppets

Jul 18, 2016 (4:30 p.m.)

By John Katsilometes

This week, Monday By the Numbers hits on Jennifer Lopez (wait, that came out wrong) and her added added dates at Planet Hollywood, David Copperfield and his untrammeled wealth and some puppet action at …

Life after the Strip: Where do performers go when their time on the boulevard is complete?

Jul 18, 2016 (2 a.m.)

By John Katsilometes

There’s no stage quite like the Las Vegas Strip. And for the performers lucky enough to spend time in its glow, leaving can be emotional. It can also be an opportunity to grow and creatively let loose, exemplified by this collection of veteran artists doing everything from sound engineering to nonprofit leadership.