Cirque du Soleil, Bruno Mars,
Dave Chappelle among the A-list
entertainment reappearing on The Strip this July
LAS VEGAS, July 2, 2021 /CNW/ -- MGM Resorts International,
a global leader in live entertainment and sports, is kick-starting
Las Vegas' return to the
Entertainment Capital of the World, bringing back the industry's
biggest names this month with the likes of "O" by Cirque du Soleil,
Bruno Mars, Dave Chappelle, Conor
McGregor and others.
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Last night, one of the world's best-selling theatrical
productions of all time - "O" by Cirque du Soleil, which has been
enjoyed by more than 17 million people from around the globe -
celebrated its first performance in 16 months at Bellagio in front
of a sold-out crowd. Prior to taking the stage, cast and crew of
the iconic aquatic show paraded through the resort, welcomed back
by Bellagio employees and delighting thousands of fans. Cirque's
flagship production features incredible acrobats and synchronized
swimmers performing 60-foot high dives in a 1.5-million-gallon
pool.
Click here to download b-roll and photos from "O's"
reopening night
"For the past 16 months, we've waited patiently to reignite the
heartbeat of Las Vegas with our
large-scale shows, sporting events and nightlife -- and this
weekend marks a major milestone for the full recovery of our city,"
said Bill Hornbuckle, MGM Resorts
International's CEO and President. "Millions of people travel from
around the world to experience the unique entertainment only
Las Vegas offers, and with the
return of names like Bruno, Chappelle and Cirque, we are letting
them know it's time to come back."
Daniel Lamarre, President and
CEO, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, said, "'O' has been a
fan favorite and source of pride for Cirque du Soleil since
it first opened at Bellagio in 1998. As we continue to look forward
with fresh hope, the grand reopening of one of the shows that has
made Cirque du Soleil what it is today – a global leader in
live entertainment – is a milestone we want to celebrate.
Intermission is over! Let the show begin."
Beginning this month, MGM Resorts will welcome back many of the
entertainers and events visitors love about its Las Vegas properties:
- "O" by Cirque du Soleil returned to Bellagio
July 1 and will be followed by
Michael Jackson ONE at Mandalay Bay on August 19 and The Beatles LOVE at
The Mirage on August 26. For more
information or to purchase tickets, visit here.
- Bruno Mars will be
the first artist returning to Park Theater at Park MGM July 2, performing two shows every weekend in
July with more 2021 dates booked. For tickets or VIP Suite and
Ticket packages, visit parkmgm.com.
- The iconic MGM Grand Garden Arena will set the stage for four
sold-out Dave Chappelle shows
the first two weekends in July starting July
2. For more information on entertainment at MGM Grand, visit
mgmgrand.com.
- The Mirage entertainment lineup is back in full force with
Shin Lim beginning
Thursday, July 1 and the Aces of
Comedy program returning in July with comedians like
Tom Segura, Chelsea Handler, Gabriel
Iglesias and Bill Maher
booked throughout 2021. For more information on The Mirage
entertainment, visit here.
- T-Mobile Arena will host UFC 264: Poirier vs. McGregor 3
Saturday, July 10 followed by Fury
vs. Wilder III Saturday, July 24.
For more information on the arena or to purchase tickets, visit
tmobilearena.com.
- On The Record, Park MGM's speakeasy and club, reopens
Friday, July 2. For more information,
visit ontherecordlv.com.
- The Concerts on the Beach series at Mandalay Bay Beach begins
with a July 4 show featuring
Sublime With Rome. To purchase tickets or for more Concerts
on the Beach show information, visit here.
- Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay will host the Men's and
Women's USA Basketball teams
beginning July 6 as they participate
in training camps and play in multiple exhibition games over five
days prior to departing for Tokyo.
To purchase tickets, visit here.
- The longest-running dinner show on the Las Vegas Strip,
Tournament of Kings, returns Wednesday, July 14. For more details or to
purchase tickets, visit here.
The return of these large-scale offerings rounds out the robust
entertainment lineup MGM Resorts has reopened over the past eight
months including David Copperfield,
Jabbawockeez and Brad Garrett's
Comedy Club at MGM Grand; Carrot Top and Fantasy at Luxor;
Terry Fator at New York-New York; and the Australian
Bee Gees and Thunder from Down Under
at Excalibur. A global force in entertainment, MGM Resorts is home
to more than 20 world-class arenas, theaters and event grounds,
selling 8 million* tickets annually for live events ranging from
renowned artists such as The Rolling Stones, Cher and Bruno Mars, to vibrant music festivals
and some of the biggest fights in combat sports history.
*Pre-pandemic figures
About MGM Resorts International
MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) is an S&P 500® global
entertainment company with national and international locations
featuring best-in-class hotels and casinos, state-of-the-art
meetings and conference spaces, incredible live and theatrical
entertainment experiences, and an extensive array of restaurant,
nightlife and retail offerings. MGM Resorts creates immersive,
iconic experiences through its suite of Las Vegas-inspired brands. The MGM Resorts
portfolio encompasses 31 unique hotel and gaming destinations
globally, including some of the most recognizable resort brands in
the industry. The Company's 50/50 venture, BetMGM, LLC, offers U.S.
sports betting and online gaming through market-leading brands,
including BetMGM and partypoker. The Company is currently pursuing
targeted expansion in Asia through
the integrated resort opportunity in Japan. Through its "Focused on What Matters:
Embracing Humanity and Protecting the Planet" philosophy, MGM
Resorts commits to creating a more sustainable future, while
striving to make a bigger difference in the lives of its employees,
guests, and in the communities where it operates. The global
employees of MGM Resorts are proud of their company for being
recognized as one of FORTUNE® Magazine's World's Most Admired
Companies®. For more information, please visit us at
www.mgmresorts.com. Please also connect with us @MGMResortsIntl on
Twitter as well as Facebook and Instagram.
For MGM Resorts:
Natalie Mounier, Kirvin Doak
Communications
mgm@kirvindoak.com
For Cirque du Soleil:
Ann Paladie
ann.paladie@cirquedusoleil.com
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