NATIONAL HARBOR, Md., Sept. 9,
2016 /PRNewswire/ -- MGM National Harbor will join
forces with Live Nation, one of the world's leading live
entertainment companies, to develop a world-class lineup for The
Theater at MGM National Harbor. The 3,000-seat venue at
the $1.4 billion resort and casino
will become the entertainment epicenter of the Capital Region and
is the area's first of its kind to be integrated in a resort.
Together, MGM National Harbor and Live Nation will deliver A-list
performers and high-profile events – normally reserved for
large-scale arenas – to an intimate setting with unrivaled
amenities.Ticketing for the venue will be handled exclusively by
Ticketmaster, a Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. company and the
world's leading ticketing provider.
"The Theater at MGM National Harbor will host an incredible
entertainment lineup featuring the industry's leading
entertainers," said Bill Boasberg,
General Manager of MGM National Harbor. "The intimacy of the venue
will give our guests unprecedented access to their favorite artists
and special events. With Live Nation, our exclusive booking
partner, we'll deliver an experience unlike any other in the
region."
Slated to host world-class concerts, comedy shows, UFC,
cabaret-style acts and boxing events, among others, The Theater at
MGM National Harbor will debut its first act following the resort's
opening later this year. The venue's opening schedule will be
announced in the coming weeks.
Ted Mankin, vice president of
Booking for Live Nation US Concerts – East, said, "Together Live
Nation and The Theater at MGM National Harbor will open up a whole
new array of live entertainment offerings to the DC area. The scale
and flexibility of the venue give our team the opportunity to
demonstrate their comprehensive talent booking skills. Live Nation
and MGM are both focused on providing our fans and guests with the
best experiences possible, which makes this exclusive partnership a
very natural fit."
FIND THE PERFECT SEAT
Setting itself apart in the market, The Theater at MGM National
Harbor will feature reconfigurable seating options that deliver
prime sightlines for every guest. Advanced telescopic seating will
allow the MGM National Harbor team to create custom arrangements
for each event, from a traditional concert layout to a 360-degree
configuration for boxing.The venue's flexibility allows for a
capacity of 3,000 guests for reserved-seating events with slightly
more than 4,000 for general admission shows.
All levels of the theater will offer guests a wide range of food
and beverage options for mid-show libations and bites.
Meeting and convention planners can coordinate top-notch
banquets and speaking engagements using the venue's scalable chair
and table designs. The resort's catering department can assist with
creating a gourmet food and beverage experience.
LIVE THE SUITE LIFE
For those looking for a night of luxury, The Theater at MGM
National Harbor will house seven VIP suites. Guests will enjoy the
view of a lifetime in private boxes and can indulge in the
following amenities:
- Private entrance
- VIP lobby featuring a full-service bar and stylish décor
- Personalized catering offerings
- The Theater's three center suites can be combined to create the
ultimate party destination for up to 200 guests
EXPERIENCE MGM NATIONAL HARBOR
Taking it beyond a typical dinner and a show, guests of The Theater
will be able to experience MGM National Harbor's stunning
amenities. Whether it's feasting at a celebrity chef eatery,
staying in a luxury suite or strolling through MGM National
Harbor's public fine art collection, the resort will allow
event-goers to create the ultimate night on the town. Resort
amenities include:
- 308 rooms, including 74 premier suites
- Restaurants from world-renowned chefs Marcus Samuelsson, Jose Andrés and the Voltaggio
Brothers, in addition to many other world-class culinary
concepts
- Destination spa and salon
- A 125,000-square-foot dynamic casino offering slots, table
games and poker
- Two nightlife venues with unrivaled cocktail programs
- The MGM National Harbor Heritage Collection featuring artwork
inspired by the Capital Region's rich heritage
For additional information and renderings for MGM National
Harbor, please visit newsroom.mgmnationalharbor.com.
About MGM National Harbor
The newest addition to the MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM)
portfolio, MGM National Harbor's unrivaled setting offers stunning
panoramic views of the eastern shore of the Potomac River in
Maryland. The $1.4 billion resort sits a short distance from
Washington, D.C. to the north and
historic sites, including George
Washington's Mount Vernon
estate across the river in Virginia. The 24-story, 308-room resort will
feature premier amenities and experiences for locals as well as
visitors from around the world including a dynamic casino with over
125,000 square feet of space that includes slots, table games and
poker; a world-class spa and salon; an entertainment theater with
flexible seating for up to 3,000; high-end branded retail; 27,000
square feet of meeting space; and restaurants from renowned local,
national and international chefs. MGM National Harbor is slated to
open in the fourth quarter of 2016.
About Live Nation
Live Nation Entertainment is the world's leading live entertainment
company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live
Nation Concerts, Live Nation Media & Sponsorship and Artist
Nation Management. For additional information, visit
www.livenationentertainment.com. Follow us
@twitter.com/LiveNationInc.
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