{"id":311,"date":"2008-07-28T12:02:02","date_gmt":"2008-07-28T17:02:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2008\/07\/las-vegas-sizzles-with-hot-summer-shows\/"},"modified":"2016-12-17T18:43:08","modified_gmt":"2016-12-18T00:43:08","slug":"las-vegas-sizzles-with-hot-summer-shows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2008\/07\/las-vegas-sizzles-with-hot-summer-shows\/","title":{"rendered":"Las Vegas sizzles with hot summer shows"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Barrymanilow\"<\/a>
\nBy E.C. Gladstone<\/em><\/p>\n

Most places here in the Northern Hemisphere tend to slow down in August. Not Las Vegas<\/strong>! Despite the summer heat, Sin City is still busy, and hopping. Especially when it comes to entertainment. I was so surprised with the number of top names coming here in the next few weeks — truly something for everyone — I thought it was worth pointing out.<\/p>\n

Stars coming to Mandalay Bay<\/strong><\/a> include Motley Crue, Buckcherry & Papa Roach (together, 8\/1), rappers Nas (8\/8) and Mos Def (8\/22); The Palms<\/strong><\/a> is hosting Steely Dan (8\/8), Poison (8\/22), Kiss, (8\/29) and Judas Priest (9\/1); Green Valley Ranch will have the Neville Bros (9\/13); while other shows include Rod Stewart (8\/2, MGM Grand<\/strong><\/a>), Daughtry (Red Rock, 8\/15), and Bob Dylan (9\/1, Hard Rock<\/strong><\/a>). And you really shouldn\u2019t miss The Time, reunited, playing the Flamingo<\/strong><\/a><\/strong> from 7\/29 to 8\/2.<\/p>\n

At Terrible’s Primm (which is actually 30 minutes outside of town, on the Nevada border), they’ve got Pat Benatar (8\/2), Liza Minnelli, (8\/16), Bill Cosby (8\/30) and Al Green (9\/13)!<\/p>\n

If it’s classic Las Vegas performers you want, Don Rickles is at Orleans (7\/31-8\/3) as is Gladys Knight (8\/22-24); MGM Grand<\/strong><\/a> has "Mr. Las Vegas," Wayne Newton (7\/31-8\/6) and Tom Jones (8\/7-20), Tony Bennett’s coming back to the Hilton<\/strong><\/a> (9\/19-20). And, not that he’s exactly in this category, but legendary opera tenor Placido Domingo comes to Planet Hollywood<\/strong><\/a> 9\/15.<\/p>\n

You Osmonds fans know that Donny & Marie<\/strong> start their residency at the Flamingo<\/strong><\/a> Sept. 9. But plan your trip around the weekend of 9\/26-28, and you can see the Osmond Brothers at the Orleans as well!<\/p>\n

Lest we forget, Elton John<\/strong> and Cher<\/strong> are both performing at Caesars<\/a> Colosseum<\/strong> this month as well, and Barry Manilow returns to the Hilton 8\/27.<\/p>\n

Comedians worth coming out for include Craig Ferguson at MGM Grand<\/strong><\/a> (through 7\/30), Jay Leno (8\/8-9, Kevin James (8\/1-2) and Lewis Black (8\/30-31) all at Mirage<\/strong><\/a>; Jerry Seinfeld (8\/8-9) and Chris Rock (8\/29-30), both at Caesars Palace<\/a><\/strong>; and Joel McHale at Mandalay Bay<\/strong><\/a> (8\/8).<\/p>\n

True, some of the touring artists might also be playing your town — but keep in mind that most Vegas venues tend to be smaller than places the same stars play elsewhere, and sound and sightlines are almost always excellent. This is not a town where you worry about ticket scalpers either. Really really want to see a sold out show? Odds are, your hotel concierge can figure it out. Just don’t forget to tip!<\/p>\n

Insider tip: Check out Vegas legend Cook E Jarr<\/strong>, who performs free at Harrah\u2019s<\/strong><\/a> Carnaval Court every Friday and Saturday night. He’s truly one-of-a-kind!<\/p>\n

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