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Jackpot partnership of Wayne Newton and Tony Orlando takes Hard Rock Live to Las Vegas

During the golden age of standards that minted mega stars such as Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Nat King Cole and Bobby Darin, in addition to early rock and [More…]

“Mr. Las Vegas” Wayne Newton Hard Rock-ready, replays words of wisdom from Sinatra, Lucy

Showbiz has never been the same since Wayne Newton stepped on stage in the 1950s as a mere child, and even at 81-years-old, “Mr. Las Vegas” is as active of an entertainer [More…]

As “Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree” turns 50, Tony Orlando heads to Hard Rock

In the 50 years since Tony Orlando & Dawn debuted “Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree” to salute POWs returning from the Vietnam War, the bulletproof anthem [More…]

Canadian classic Paul Anka croons “His Way” at Hard Rock Live, revives golden age of Las Vegas

Classic crooners are in short supply these days, especially ones who’ve been around since the very beginning, but Paul Anka is almost singlehandedly keeping the era alive [More…]

Michael Bublé: “Higher” Tour at Allstate Arena

Vocal pop mega-star, Michael Bublé, brought his big band bonanza to a near-capacity Allstate Arena, sounding spectacular and looking suave while crooning through his own [More…]

Leads Adam Pascal and Olivia Valli, songs by Bryan Adams add up to improved “Pretty Woman”

The pre-Broadway premiere of “Pretty Woman: The Musical” had its fair share of kinks to work out, but after it officially debuted in the Big Apple and is now swinging [More…]

Willie Nelson & Family “On The Road Again” and on fire for Ravinia sell out

At 88-years-old, it’s a miracle Willie Nelson is still able to perform and record at such a frequent pace, including the new Frank Sinatra tribute, “That’s Life,” [More…]

Peter, Paul & Mary’s Noel Paul Stookey on marching for “Just Causes” since the days of MLK

Ages before the social justice warriors of the internet, Noel Paul Stookey marched on the front lines of countless crusades, both individually and as a member of the iconic [More…]

Unique and quaint “The Band’s Visit” settles into its “Best Musical” shoes

Taking home ten Tony Awards would’ve been a magnificent feat in and of itself, but “The Band’s Visit” became the fourth in all of Broadway history to take home the [More…]

Timely Tony Award-winner “Come From Away” rebuilds hope in humanity through the lens of 9/11

When the horrors of 9/11 were unfolding right before the entire nation’s eyes, Operation Yellow Ribbon was immediately implemented to divert American flights in the [More…]