Who is Playing Now? Las Vegas Headliners and Concerts

Chapter 6: Entertainment & Shows

6.1: Getting married in Las Vegas
6.2: After the sun goes down
6.3: Best long running shows
6.4: Getting the best deals
6.5: What or who is playing now
6.6: The hot Vegas night c lubs
6.7: Bars, lounges & comedy clubs
6.8: Seamy side of Sin City

6.5 Headliners & Concerts: Who's playing now

Most Las Vegas “production” shows run for months ...some even for years (or decades as in the case of Follies Bergere.) But the list of headliners and concerts is constantly changing. Finding an up-to-date list of them can be a chore. Many are not kept current. Here are some websites that we consider fairly accurate:

Casenet.com - Las Vegas Headliners

Las Vegas Concerts

Las Vegas Headliners

and the show search engine at the LVCVA (Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority.)

Long running headliners

Celine Dion and "A New Day ... " has been running at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace for 2 years. (3570 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas Nevada 89109. 0 It features Celine Dion and 60 dancers, musicians and artists.

Celine Dion

It was directed by Franco Dragone (who together with Steve Wynn) also created “Mystere,” at Treasure Island, “O” at the Bellagio and “Le Reve” at Wynn Las Vegas. The 4,100-seat theatre, designed to resemble the Colosseum in Rome, was constructed specifically for this concert engagement which is scheduled to run for a minimum of three years.

The show is a little pricey, but manages to sell out every performance. Showtimes: Wednesday through Sunday. Tickets (Ticketmaster): $87.50, $127.50, $175 & $225; Telephone: (Ticketmaster) (702) 474-4000 and (877) CELINE-4 (877-235-4634); (Box Office) (702) 731-7110 and (877) 235-4634. Tickets also may be purchased in person at the Colosseum Box Office.

Elton John - “The Red Piano" at Caesar’s Palace Colosseum, 3570 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas Nevada 89109. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. July 26-31, 2005 ...also: October 4-9, 11-16 and 18-23. Named after his lacquered Yamaha grand, the Red Piano is designed with a Vegas theme and mature audiences in mind. May at times be considered risqué. Telephone: (Ticketmaster) at (702) 474-4000 or (888) 4ELTONJ (435-8665); (Box Office) (702) 731-7110 or (800) 634-6661. Tickets (at $225 and up!) may be purchased in person at the Colosseum Box Office.

David Copperfield, Magician - Hollywood Theatre - MGM Grand (3799 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas , NV 89109) - Telephone: (702) 992-7970 or (866) 80-SHOWS. Show Dates: June 30-July 13, July 28-Aug. 10, Aug. 25-Sept. 21, 2005 - Tickets: $97.00 plus tax - Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m.

"Mr. Las Vegas,” Wayne Newton featuring Delisco - Las Vegas Hilton - (3000 Paradise Rd., Las Vegas NV 89109) - Telephne: (702) 732-5111 or (800) 222-5361 - Showtime: 9:00 p.m. - Dates: June 14-18; July 5-9; July 12-16; July 19-23; August 16-20; and August 23-27 - Tickets: $75 (plus tax).