The NBC hit talent contest that brought Terry Fator to Sin City is returning to Vegas with a one-of-a-kind live show, opening tonight. “America’s Got Talent Live” Director Mark Swanhart said that the production brings together all kinds of entertainment in a family-friendly atmosphere that is designed to give audiences a little bit of everything they [...]
From glistening garland to twinkling lights and animatronic polar bears, the holidays are in full swing in Vegas. Whether you want to see a beautifully decorated holiday display or Santa Claus underwater, there are plenty of festive options to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year on the Las Vegas Strip. Vegas shows are [...]
Of course, Vegas is home to the world’s greatest entertainers – including the leading voice in ventriloquism, Terry Fator. And with the holidays fast approaching, he and several of the Strip’s mainstay productions, like “Legends in Concert,” will be adding a seasonal twist to their shows. If you’re looking for a wonderful turkey feast this Thursday, [...]
Denise Pernula visits with Terry Fator and Winston the Impersonating Turtle.
Wondering where to find the Yule spirit in Vegas? Even with sun and typically clear skies, Las Vegas is transformed into a winter wonderland each year for the holidays. Here are some spots sure to be filled with joy and goodwill over the Christmas weekend. Holiday cheer Las Vegas is aglow with Christmas trees. Throughout [...]
Blue Man Group is an entertainment experience like none other. While it doesn’t have some of the grandoise spectacle and theatricality of many other shows, the sometimes-interactive antics of Blue Man Group will have you laughing the whole time you are there. And like any other Vegas show, there are parts that will awe you [...]
With the recent addition of Frank Caliendo to the roster of masterful impressionists in Vegas, there’s practically no area these funny people don’t cover: sportscasters, singers (dead and alive), politicians, athletes, cartoon characters, movie actors and even fellow comedians. Here are some noteworthy examples. Frank Caliendo, a former cast member of “MADtv,” became well-known for his [...]
Puppetry may appear to be an incongruous fit with a town whose nickname is “Sin City.” It is often stereotyped as “for the kids.” For many, children’s televisions shows like “Howdy Doody,” “The Muppet Show,” and “Sesame Street” were their first introduction to puppetry. But puppetry occupies headline roles in numerous top Las Vegas shows including Disney’s [...]
Step inside the world of Terry Fator and meet Winston, Emma and Vicki in a unique interview.
By Jennifer Whitehair Vegas.com In 1989 a puppet army invaded the Las Vegas Strip. Using classic puppetry techniques, designer Michael Curry transformed 12 female dancers into a golden army of more than 160 marching figures for Siegfried & Roy’s show at the Mirage. Twenty years later, puppetry occupies headline roles in numerous top Las Vegas [...]
