LAS VEGAS, April 4, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Promising a twist
on the typical Las Vegas night,
"BAZ - Star Crossed Love" debuts in the redesigned Palazzo
Theatre on June 25. This new
generation cabaret is a high-energy movie-music mash-up of the
world's most iconic love stories, as imagined by famed film
visionary, Baz Luhrmann.
Inspired by Luhrmann's signature take on "Romeo + Juliet," "Moulin
Rouge," "The Great Gatsby," and "Strictly Ballroom" this theatrical
concert will feature soul-stirring and stunning performances from
an ensemble cast and band.
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"The arrival of BAZ is the continuation of our commitment to
develop new and distinct experiences for our guests," said
George Markantonis, president and
chief operating officer of The Venetian, The Palazzo and Sands
Expo. "As the entertainment landscape in Las Vegas continues to evolve, productions
like BAZ appeal to audiences who are looking for something unique.
This is not a show staged within the confines of traditional
theater."
The show, five years in the making, is the creation of For The
Record, a genre bending theatrical company in Los Angeles with a vision of turning the
soundtracks of iconic filmmakers into an immersive theatrical
concert experience. The show, which has been staged in limited
engagements to critical success throughout the country, has been
reformulated for its grand debut at The Palazzo. This includes a
venue designed around For The Record's unique format, a reimagined
storyline to tie the show's production numbers together, and a new
set list that includes a song from Luhrmann's upcoming Netflix
original series "The Get Down," which premieres in August.
"BAZ – Star Crossed Love" will run Tuesday through
Saturday at 7:30 p.m. in the Palazzo
Theatre. Preview performances begin June 21 and opening night is scheduled for June
25. Tickets start at $59.50 and
can be purchased at any box office at The Venetian or The Palazzo,
at palazzo.com, or by calling (702) 414-9000 or (866) 641-7469.
About BAZ – Star Crossed Love:
Set in a modern
and intimate cabaret, "BAZ – Star Crossed Love" is a
celebration; a mash-up of music and moments from the greatest love
stories as imagined by famed film visionary Baz Luhrmann. Inspired by Baz's most
romantic films Romeo + Juliet, Moulin Rouge, The Great Gatsby and
Strictly Ballroom, the show will captivate with soul-stirring music
and stunning performances from an ensemble cast of vocalists,
actors and dancers. A twist on the Las
Vegas night out inspired by a timeless belief in love,
"BAZ - Star Crossed Love" will be an unforgettable
experience.
About FOR THE RECORD:
Created by Shane Scheel, Anderson
Davis, and Christopher Lloyd
Bratten, FOR THE RECORD is a unique, genre-bending form of
live entertainment turning the soundtracks of iconic filmmakers
into thrilling immersive theatrical concert experiences.
Anderson Davis serves as director,
choreography by RJ Durell and Nick
Florez (Katy Perry, Pink,
Madonna), music direction by Jesse
Vargas and musical arrangements by Christopher Lloyd Bratten. The Emmy Award
winning design team features Travis
Hagenbuch (lights) and Matthew
Steinbrenner (scenic). Video design is by Perry Freeze and Chase
Simonds and "BAZ – Star Crossed Love" is produced by
Shane Scheel and Siobhan O'Neill for Ad Astra Live. The series
has also celebrated the work of acclaimed directors such as
Quentin Tarantino, Martin Scorsese, John
Hughes, as well as The Coen Brothers, Paul Thomas Anderson, Garry and Penny Marshall, and Robert Zemeckis.
About The Palazzo Las Vegas:
For those seeking a
luxurious escape, The Palazzo offers an alluring and elegant resort
experience in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip. Guests enjoy
chic all-suite accommodations, world-class shopping, including
a flagship Barneys New York, and lavish dining experiences from
renowned chefs Mario Batali, Emeril
Lagasse and Wolfgang Puck. Soaring lobbies and atriums
open to exclusive resort amenities, including Grand Canal Shoppes,
LAVO Casino Club, Azure luxury pool and the famed Canyon Ranch
SpaClub. The resort, which is conveniently connected
to The Venetian Las Vegas, features more than 2.25 million square
feet of meeting and convention space. For more information, visit
palazzo.com, @palazzovegas and
facebook.com/palazzolasvegas. The Palazzo Las Vegas is a
property of global integrated resorts developer Las Vegas Sands
Corp. (NYSE: LVS).
Media Contact:
Abigail
Miller
The Venetian and The Palazzo
Abigail.Miller@sands.com
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