A new musical spectacular featuring Baz Luhrmann’s greatest works will be joining Jennifer Lopez and Mariah Carey on the Vegas strip. Cirque du Soleil Theatrical and For The Record have teamed up for a Mandalay Bay residency to present a unique tribute to the Oscar-nominated director, Vegas style.
For The Record: BAZ will blend moments from Moulin Rouge, The Great Gatsby and Romeo + Juliet along with choreography by Emmy-nominated Spencer Liff (So You Think You Can Dance). The modern cabaret highlighting Luhrmann’s memorable films will be the newest addition to the Strip as an extension of LIGHT at Mandalay Bay – a nightclub that regularly features Cirque du Soleil performers.
“When we discovered For The Record we instantly knew that their vision of turning popular cinema into immersive entertainment would be a perfect match for Las Vegas,” said Scott Zeiger, president of Cirque du Soleil Theatrical. “We are excited about this unique partnership and thrilled to bring BAZ to LIGHT at Mandalay Bay in this uniquely staged residency.”
Rumer Willis and Evan Rachel Wood have participated as part of For The Record’s rotating cast that blends music and cinema by showcasing the works of Quentin Tarantino, Martin Scorsese, John Hughes and Robert Zemeckis. The spectacular, created by Shane Scheel, Christopher Lloyd Bratten and Anderson Davis, will give audiences the feeling of being at a rock concert, musical and nightclub at the same time.
Preview Performances begin June 19th.
Opening Night: June 26th.
CHECK OUT BAZ AT LIGHT HERE:
http://thelightvegas.com/baz/
{ SOURCE: Billboard | http://goo.gl/3NHd7g }
