It has been confirmed — but off the record — that “For the Record: Baz,” which opened and closed at Light, has found a new home at the Venetian, and it will get a new name, with all references to the “Baz” title changed. The show won rave reviews and growing audiences at Light before the recent executive shuffles and decision by Hakkasan Group to exit its ownership status.
Venetian officials decided to re-title the show for its move there because “Baz,” named for Australian movie director Baz Luhrmann and known to the film crowd in Los Angeles, is basically unknown here on the Strip. The show was developed from its hit Los Angeles run by Cirque du Soleil’s new theatrical division, who has, since the changes at Light, relinquished their partnership.
The arrival of the new-look, new-name show at the Venetian necessitates major entertainment changes there. Wicked Whispers & Racy Rumors are that Human Nature have been given notice, and the Aussie foursome will exit for a venue next door at Harrah’s.
Also, two shows from the East Coast are rumored to take over the main Palazzo theater at the property where Bob Anderson will end his run of “Frank: The Man, The Music” Sinatra tribute on Nov. 28.
{ SOURCE: The Las Vegas Sun | http://goo.gl/zSHtuO }
