LAS VEGAS, July 15, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- MGM Resorts
International (NYSE: MGM), one of the world's leading presenters of
live entertainment, today announced plans for an approximately
5,000-seat theater at Monte Carlo Resort and Casino. The new
concert venue will amplify the vibrant entertainment district
taking shape on the west side of the Las Vegas Strip with a robust
calendar featuring special engagements by many of the music
industry's most-celebrated performers.
With more than 7 million entertainment tickets sold in 2014
alone, MGM Resorts' offerings are unrivaled. The Company owns and
operates two arenas; two Las Vegas Strip festival lots (62 acres);
seven theaters housing Cirque du Soleil production shows; 14
theaters for concerts, headliners and comedy performances; and more
than two dozen lounges and nightclubs. Additionally, it is
currently developing a new world-class Las Vegas arena as well as integrated resort
projects in Macau and National
Harbor, Maryland, each of which
will feature entertainment venues as central amenities.
"From Las Vegas to Maryland,
Macau to Massachusetts, presenting the biggest and most
sought-after names in music, sports and special events is a core
focus for MGM Resorts. This new theater will enable us to host
performers in Las Vegas who we
previously haven't had a home for, broadening our entertainment
offerings and providing the opportunity to expand those
relationships to our properties around the globe," said
Bill Hornbuckle, President, MGM
Resorts International.
Adjacent to The Park and 20,000-seat arena currently under
construction on Las Vegas Blvd. between Monte Carlo and New
York-New York, the theater will anchor the dynamic new
entertainment district currently taking shape. While The Park and
Arena are expected to open in April
2016, the Monte Carlo
theater is projected to welcome its first act at the end of 2016.
Unique to the market, the theater will offer dynamic seating that
allows for easy transformation into multiple configurations,
reflecting the flexibility of the space.
The development of this new theater at Monte Carlo creates opportunities for two
beloved shows within the MGM Resorts' family to get back to their
roots, returning to the properties where they first wowed
Las Vegas audiences:
Blue Man Group
Blue Man Group will move to Luxor this fall, returning to the
property where they initially took Las
Vegas by storm. The new venue, currently home to
Jabbawockeez, will allow Blue Man Group the ability to transform
its production into a custom entertainment experience built for
maximum impact, with the action and spectacle closer than ever
before.
"We have a strong affection for Luxor and are thrilled to return
to this one-of-a-kind property," said Phil Stanton, Blue Man Group
Co-Founder. "We always embrace the opportunity to update and
reimagine our show. At Luxor, we'll have the ideal theater
perfect for a completely immersive, multi-sensory experience. We
plan to bring the intimacy of our New
York City show and the spectacle of Las Vegas to our new home at Luxor."
Hornbuckle said, "There are some things you just know are right,
and Blue Man Group coming home to Luxor is a great win for
us."
Jabbawockeez
Jabbawockeez will take its dynamic mix of jaw-dropping
choreography, music and special effects to MGM Grand, the city's
nightlife and entertainment leader. They will perform in the newly
renovated theater currently occupied by Beacher's Madhouse, where
legendary Vegas showman Jeff Beacher
will continue to bring his outrageous and over-the-top Beacher's
Madhouse shows every Saturday night.
"We're honored to be heading back to MGM Grand – it's a really
special place for us. What began as a limited engagement has grown
into an incredible experience headlining on the Las Vegas Strip,"
said Jabbawockeez CEO and Co-Founder Phil
Tayag. "The energy there is reaching new heights and we plan
on playing off that vibe and taking things to a whole new level for
our fans."
Scott Sibella, President and COO
of MGM Grand, said, "We're thrilled to bring Jabbawockeez home
to MGM Grand, where they launched in Las
Vegas in 2010. Their unparalleled energy and style are a
perfect complement to MGM's renowned nightlife scene. Coupling that
with the raw fun and craziness of Beacher's Madhouse, the
entertainment scene at MGM Grand will be off the charts."
ABOUT MGM RESORTS INTERNATIONAL
MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) is one of the world's
leading global hospitality companies, operating a portfolio of
destination resort brands including Bellagio, MGM Grand, Mandalay
Bay and The Mirage. The Company is in the process of developing MGM
National Harbor in Maryland and
MGM Springfield in Massachusetts.
The Company also owns 51 percent of MGM China Holdings Limited,
which owns the MGM Macau resort and casino and is developing a
gaming resort in Cotai, and 50 percent of CityCenter in
Las Vegas, which features ARIA
Resort & Casino. For more information about MGM Resorts
International, visit the Company's website at
www.mgmresorts.com.
Forward—Looking Statement
Statements in this release that are not historical facts are
forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Company has based
these statements on management's current expectations and
assumptions and not on historical facts. Examples of these
statements include statements regarding the timing and components
of the Company's development projects. A number of important
factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those
indicated in such forward-looking statements, including effects of
economic conditions and market conditions in the markets in which
the Company operates, competition with other destination travel
locations throughout the United
States and the world, the design, timing and costs of
expansion projects, and risks relating to international operations,
permits, licenses, financings, approvals and other contingencies in
connection with growth in new or existing jurisdictions and
additional risks and uncertainties described in the Company's Form
10-K, Form 10-Q and Form 8-K reports (including all amendments to
those reports) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
In providing forward-looking statements, the Company is not
undertaking any duty or obligation to update these statements
publicly as a result of new information, future events or
otherwise, except as required by law.
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