Accept no substitutes: When it comes to entertainers who embody the spirit of Las Vegas past and present, Wayne Newton towers above them all. The man has been performing for more than 70 years (most of those in Las Vegas), and has rubbed elbows with true Vegas entertainment royalty, from Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley to Bobby Darin and Danny Thomas. He’s performed more than 30,000 shows at hotels past and present, including The Fremont Hotel, Desert Inn, The Frontier, Sands, Bally’s, Caesars Palace, MGM Grand, Stardust and many more. His influence and impact are felt everywhere.
It’s this legacy that Newton brings to full life at his Up Close and Personal performances. During each show, Newton draws on a different chapter from his storied life, from raising Arabian horses and supporting the troops abroad to his TV and movie appearances. Even if you think you know everything about this man, you’re going to hear details you never heard before. The spontaneity of each show guarantees you’ll never see the same show twice.
And, as you would expect, Newton will still belt out a classic tune or two, from “Danke Schoen” and “Daddy Don’t You Walk So Fast” to “Red Roses for a Blue Lady” and, of course, “Viva Las Vegas.” And expect the possibility of a guest—or two. Newton has a huge number of talented friends…