LAS VEGAS, May 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- This summer,
Australia's Thunder from Down
Under — the longest-running and highest-grossing male revue in the
history of Las Vegas — will bring
the 'Ultimate Girls Night Outback' to a new level. In a
partnership of exceptional proportions, SPI Entertainment has
signed a 10-year extension with MGM Resorts International, blazing
a new path for Australia's hottest
export. The large-scale partnership will usher in a new chapter for
the iconic show — beginning with the opening of 'Thunderland' in
July and the massive $6 million
renovation of its current showroom and show.
"We could not be more thrilled to announce this incredible
partnership with MGM Resorts/Excalibur," said SPI Entertainment
Founder and CEO, Adam Steck. "We
have the most high-energy crowds in all of Las Vegas — and we cannot wait to bring that
excitement to the next level as they experience Thunderland at the
Excalibur for the next 10 years and beyond. I am proud that we have
pioneered the genre — and moreover, that we continue to set a new
standard for it, as audiences will see with this next evolution of
the show."
Billy Cross, show creator and CEO
of Cross Promotions International, said, "This is an incredibly
exciting time for our brand. What we are bringing to life with
Thunderland is going to be a game-changer in entertainment. We have
listened to what our audience wants — and although the core
fundamentals and brand attributes will stay the same, we are
delivering a new and completely elevated experience."
Designed to transport fans even further into their wildest
fantasies, Thunderland will feature three performance stages within
the showroom in addition to the main stage — as well as other
performance areas throughout the venue. State-of-the-art sound and
lighting, special effects, and high-resolution, movable LED screens
will further elevate the space, creating a fully immersive
experience.
Thunderland will not only cater to more fans, increasing the
venue capacity from 375 to 425, it will allow the Aussie stars to
give fans more of what they want: The new "Thunder Lounge"
will offer exclusive pre- and post- show programing. The
performance schedule also will be expanded to accompany the new
bigger, bolder venue — in addition to the nightly 9 p.m. shows, new 11
p.m. shows will be added on Thursdays and Sundays during
peak times.
The cast size will also expand — and the chiseled performers
will be hotter than ever when they take the stage at Thunderland,
returning with smoldering new costumes and dance routines.
James Trudeau, Vice President,
Entertainment Booking for MGM Resorts International, said, "Adam
and the SPI team have done a tremendous job over the years of
producing some of the most entertaining shows on The Strip. We
look forward to our extended partnership with SPI and are excited
to deliver our castle guests a new entertainment experience in the
'Thunderland' showroom."
A first-of-its-kind innovator in the male revue genre,
Australia's Thunder From Down
Under was created in 1988 by Billy
Cross, CEO of Cross Promotions International. It proved to
be a hit in his native Australia,
fueled by a deluge of media buzz including a major profile on "The
Phil Donahue Show." After touring the world, Cross brought the show
stateside in 1993 to Las Vegas'
Stardust Casino, where it remained for seven years. It was then
that Cross hit it off with SPI Entertainment Founder and CEO,
Adam Steck, who attended the show at
the Stardust one evening in 1999. From there things only
accelerated.
The two joined forces to build and develop Australia's Thunder From Down Under into one
of the most seductive, alluring, and enduring attractions on the
Las Vegas Strip. The go-to destination for bachelorette parties,
milestone events, or just a fun girls' night out, the show's
long-running residency at Excalibur began in 2002. The show has
since become entrenched in American culture with dozens of national
television appearances (and numerous celebrity attendees —
including Demi Moore, Kelly Clarkson, and Jessica Biel, among others).
Today, Australia's Thunder From
Down Under is much more than a show — it has become a sensationally
scintillating global brand. Cross and Steck have made Thunder From
Down Under the No. 1 male revue show in the world — and with tours
in Germany, Ireland, Holland, Australia, New
Zealand, South Africa,
Canada, Guam, Thailand, and Macau, among others, the powerhouse duo have
propelled Australia's hottest
export to international acclaim.
About SPI
Entertainment
SPI Entertainment, helmed by
award-winning Producer Adam Steck, is a leading
Theatrical Production Company with five 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 & Talent Agency in Las
Vegas and beyond. SPI Entertainment is behind
dozens of sold-out and critically acclaimed shows such
as Mike Tyson: Undisputed
Truth, Human Nature: Jukebox, Boyz II Men,
Louie Larger Than Life, The
Australian Bee Gees Show, and many more. One
of SPI's biggest hits includes Australia's Thunder from Down Under, one
of the longest running productions in the history of Las Vegas and highest-grossing male revue in
the world, with over 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. Featuring the
Tournament of Kings dinner show, the all-male revue Thunder From
Down Under and the sounds of The Australian Bee Gees, Excalibur also offers dozens of
restaurants, shops, a pool complex, a wedding chapel, The Spa at
Excalibur and recently refreshed casino floor. Excalibur is owned
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 Facebook and Twitter.
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