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Before Hamilton or In the Heights there was Freestyle Love Supreme

F rom producer Lin-Manuel Miranda and fresh from Broadway, Freestyle Love Supreme , which opened inside The Summit Showroom on Nov. 10, brings hip-hop improv to The Venetian Resort Las Vegas. Re cipient of a 2020 Special Tony Award, Freestyle Love Supreme , directed by Thomas Kail, is a non-stop blend of hip-hop, improvisational comedy, music and vocal stylings.The cast of talented performers will provide non-stop action throughout the 90-minute show, spin ning suggestions from the audience into humorous bits, instantaneous songs and riffs, and fully realized musical numbers. No two shows are ever the same.The electrifying vocals of the performers—from singing to rapping to beat-boxing with harmonies and freestyle flow—are backed by tight tunes from key boards and human percussion. Conceived by AnthonyVeneziale and created byThomas Kail,

Lin-Manuel Miranda andAnthonyVeneziale, Freestyle Love Supreme pays homage to John Coltrane’s“A Love Supreme,”with a nod to musical roots in jazz,soul,blues and hip-hop.Performances runWednesdays–Sundays.

Wynn Las Vegas Announces Awakening , An Unparalleled New Show Experience An unprecedented spectacle, Awakening, immerses audiences in the custom-designed, 360-degree Awakening Theater atWynn Las Vegas. The show is conceived and created by BernieYuman, Baz Halpin and Michael Curry, and narrated by two-timeAcademyAward-winner Anthony Hopkins. Awakening invites audiences to join the quest of a heroine and her two fellow travelers as they seek to reunite two lost lovers. Infused with modern-day myth and magic, the show comes to life through a combination of dramatic choreography, technology, fantastic creatures, and a custom sound system designed to showcase its breathtaking original musical score.The theater features 1,600 seats, each within 75 feet of center stage and elaborate set designs are showcased as the journey unfolds across a 60-foot prismatic stage, made of dichroic glass and custom LED screens.More than 300 costumes, inspired by haute couture, bring the five unique and visceral worlds of Awakening to life.

Legendary entertainer and music icon Donny Osmond has extended his award-winning solo residency inside Harrah’s Las Vegas Showroom at Harrah’s Las Vegas into 2023.Osmond’s show is a dynamic, energy filled musical journey of his unparalleled life as one of the most recog nized entertainers in the world. Fans are treated to engaging performances throughout the show including the fan favorite and show stopping“Auto-rap-ography”—a rap song accompanied by mile stone photos and videos from his impressive career of six decades. Donny also does a full Broadway production of his classic Disney hit from Mulan ,“I’ll MakeA Man Out OfYou.”New show dates include Jan. 24–28, 31; Feb. 1–4, 14–18, 21–25, 28;March 1–4, 7–11, 21–25, 28–31;April 1, 4–8; and May 2–6, 9–13, 16–20, 23–27. Donny Osmond Extends Award-Winning Las Vegas Residency

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