March 2022
Two years ago restrictions were imposed to slow the advance of Covid-19. The first year, we just floundered. The second year, we floundered, but we had a vaccine. Globally, there have been nearly half a billion cases, with nearly 6 million deaths. Looking back two years ago, it is amazing how much we didn’t know…and we know now that we still don’t that much. The thing that changed, though, is that we have now decided to live with it…a global pandemic. How have you changed in the last two years? What did you accomplish in the last two years? How is your life different now? As we move back to full blown normalcy, will we forget everything, or will we maintain some precautions? Are we stronger now? Are we better now? There are still thousands of new cases everyday…tenfold more cases everyday then when we started. The world has been touched, and we will all be forever changed by these past years…but we now see hope. We see the light and life at the end of this tunnel.
What is different with me? I still haven’t been to a movie theater in two years, (and really have no desire to go,) but I’ve been to several production shows and would have no problem going again. I still get nervous in crowds. I may not wear it a lot, but I still carry a mask with me everywhere I go. I wash and sanitize my hands more often than I used to. People not covering a cough or a sneeze really pisses me off.
Springtime in Vegas is the best time in Vegas. The average temperature in Vegas for the month of March is 76 degrees and rarely falling below 58 or exceeding 86. Nationally, March is the least productive month of the year…because they all want to be in Vegas! All of these distractions make it so easy to not be productive. It’s springtime!! We have just shaken off the winter and we are ready to play…so why not play in Vegas? March is one of the best times of the year to come to Las Vegas.
Daylight savings starts March 13th, and the vernal equinox is on the 20th, which is the official start of spring.
And things are back…there are no restrictions in arenas, shows, restaurants, etc. Hockey, March Madness, NASCAR, St. Patrick’s Day, and shows are all out there. There are a plethora of reasons to come back to Vegas.
Springtime has been celebrated by every country and culture for as long as there have been countries and cultures. As the earth regenerates itself after the winter, we feel that sense of renewal as well. Something inside us just wants to bring life and freshness to our lives. We clean things out…repair, plant, and grow things. Our modern day celebration centers around young adults making pilgrimages to warm climates to celebrate the sun, drink spirits, and engage in fertility rites and rituals….this is also known as Spring Break. And Las Vegas is one of the chosen destinations for these modern day festivals.
Spring brings us hope and celebrates life.
In Ireland, It’s St. Patrick's Day! St. Patrick drove the snakes out of Ireland, and many people don't realize that the serpent was actually a metaphor for the early Pagan faiths of Ireland. St. Patrick brought Christianity to the Emerald Isle, and did such a good job of it that, for a while, he practically eliminated Paganism from the country…and now, in celebration; we drink!
Every aspect of March seems to be about celebrating life. Spring Break…let’s drink! St. Patrick’s Day…let’s drink green beverages! NASCAR, March Madness…well, you get the idea.
March was named for Mars, the Roman God of war and a mythical ancestor of the Roman people by way of his wolf-suckling sons, Romulus and Remus. March has historically been the perfect month for both farmers to resume farming, and warriors to resume warring…almost all major US-NATO led military operations since the invasion of Vietnam have begun in the month of March, i.e., Vietnam (initiated March 8, 1965), Iraq (March 20, 2003), and Libya (March 19, 2011) all follow the trend.
March contains a lot of interesting celebrations…March 3rd is I Want You to be Happy Day, and If Pets Had Thumbs Day. The 4th is Employee Appreciation Day, Holy Experiment Day, and Hug a GI Day. The 5th is Multiple Personality Day, the 8th, Be Nasty Day; the 9th, Panic Day; and the 11th Worship of Tools Day – us guys can relate. National Pi Day is the 14th - Why today? Because 3.14 is the value of Pi. The 15th is the Ides of March, Dumbstruck Day, and Everything You Think is Wrong Day. The 16th is Everything You Do is Right Day; the 17th, Saint Patrick's Day; the 18th, Goddess of Fertility Day, Supreme Sacrifice Day; and the 20th is Extraterrestrial Abductions Day, and Proposal Day. The 22nd is National Goof Off Day; the 26th, Make Up Your Own Holiday Day; the 27th, National "Joe" Day; the 29th, Smoke and Mirrors Day; and finally, the 30th is I am in Control Day.
With nearly four decades at the forefront of groundbreaking entertainment, Cirque du Soleil will debut a completely new and wickedly fun Las Vegas production – Mad Apple – at New York-New York Hotel & Casino on May 26, 2022. Mad Apple will be a delicious Cirque du Soleil cocktail of music, comedy, magic and mayhem that puts NYC nightlife under the Las Vegas lights.
Featuring comedian Brad Williams, freestyle rapper Chris Turner and vocalist Xharlie Black amongst the incredibly talented cast of 39 people, Mad Apple will be a nonstop New York thrill ride from the moment guests enter the theater. From pre-show magic and boozy libations at the stunning stage bar, to the band playing hits inspired by NYC’s most famous musicians and composers, Mad Apple will blur the lines between circus, live entertainment and New York nightlife culture.
“Mad Apple will deliver a night of joy and entertainment with the thrilling backdrop of New York City,” said Simon Painter, Mad Apple concept co-creator and executive producer. “We’ve taken inspiration from the city’s rich musical history, legendary comedy scene and unrivaled nightlife, and combined it with the wow factor of Cirque du Soleil to create an experience that will feel like a giant party from start to finish.” Mad Apple is the first Cirque du Soleil production in creative collaboration with Painter and Neil Dorward, the show’s co-creator and director. Painter and Dorward have created several celebrated productions including The Illusionists. Painter's company The Works was purchased by Cirque in February 2019.
Previews for Mad Apple begin on May 12, with tickets starting at $49. Mad Apple will celebrate its premiere May 26; tickets are available for shows beginning May 27 and start at $59. Tickets are now on sale at MadAppleLV.com.
Country music superstar Jon Pardi is bringing his Ain't Always The Cowboys Tour, with special guests Lainey Wilson and Hailey Whitters, to the Sandbar Stage at Red Rock Resort on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022 at 8 p.m. Located poolside at Red Rock Resort, the Sandbar poolside stage is the perfect destination for a concert experience under the stars.
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas welcomes GRAMMY Award-winning singer-songwriter Sebastián Yatra to The Chelsea stage on Saturday, Sept. 10 as a stop on his Dharma North America Tour.
Snoop Dogg, the seven-time Platinum-selling Artist, Movie Star, and Cultural Icon, announced new dates for his current tour that is selling out arenas across the country with International Super Star of Music, TV, Film and Sports – Ice Cube! The latest date announcement lands the tour with Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube and Warren G in fabulous Las Vegas at the Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino Saturday, May 14, 2022.
Due to popular demand, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas announces the addition of a second nightly show during Kevin Hart’s “Reality Check” performances at the resort. Hart will now take over The Chelsea stage at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Saturday, July 2 and Sunday, July 3. Hailed as one of the highest-earning stand-up comedians of 2019 by Forbes, Hart's most recent global comedy tour sold out over 100 arenas around the world, and sold over one million tickets worldwide in 2018 during his Irresponsible Tour. Hart continued to break records with his hometown stand-up performance at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field during his What Now Tour, marking the first time a comedian sold out an NFL stadium in Philadelphia.
World-renowned actor and pianist Jeff Goldblum will take the stage with his jazz band, the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra inside 24 Oxford at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, part of Curio Collection by Hilton, on Friday, March 11. They will be joined by special guest Melody Sweets. With film credits including "Jurassic Park," "Independence Day," "The Fly," "The Big Chill," "The Grand Budapest Hotel," and “Thor: Ragnarok;" theatre performances including "The Pillowman," "Speed the Plow" and "Domesticated;" and new television show “The World According to Jeff Goldblum”, television appearances including “Portlandia” “Inside Amy Schumer” and “Will & Grace,” Jeff Goldblum also plays jazz with his band, The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra. Whether performing regularly in Los Angeles, or elsewhere, Goldblum will share stories, ask trivia questions and play classic jazz. The performance will feature Goldblum on piano, John Storie on guitar, Alex Frank on bass, Joe Bagg on organ, James King and Scott Gilman on saxophones and Kenny Elliott on drums. This will be the first time Jeff Goldblum and the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra have played in Las Vegas.
Rubber duck-obsessed comedy magician Adam London returns to the Las Vegas stage this month with a new residency at "The Venue" inside The Orleans Hotel & Casino. London's Laughternoon, an hour-long family-friendly show replete with astonishing sleight of hand and good-humored hilarity, is presented by Ivory Star Productions. Having perfected his craft in comedy clubs throughout the globe, including the world-famous Magic Castle in Los Angeles, the Southern Utah native has been charming Las Vegas showgoers of all ages for nearly a decade with the performer's unique blend of wit and whimsy -- while incorporating an inordinate number of his trademark rubber ducks into the side-splitting spectacle.
Country artist and songwriter Orville Peck is bringing The Bronco Tour to House of Blues Las Vegas Friday, April 22, 2022. A consummate storyteller, the country-rock inspired Bronco plays upon the horse theme so often found in Orville's work, but this time with an exploration of freedom, breaking free from that which binds us and all that is wild and untamed. Bronco builds upon and follows Peck's previous album Pony and EP Show Pony, which explored themes of love, loss and loneliness but advances the story arc in a bolder, newer and warmer trajectory.
The Mirage Hotel & Casino announced it has added two performances to its entertainment lineup this spring and summer. Singer and ventriloquist Darci Lynne will entertain fans Friday, April 29 at 7:30 p.m. while comedian Nicole Byer will make her Aces of Comedy series debut Friday, June 17 at 10 p.m.
DARCI LYNNE
Singer/Ventriloquist Darci Lynne is the youngest contestant to ever win NBC's "America's Got Talent" garnering over 67M views on AGT's YouTube and the most votes for a final performance in the history of the show. She won the hearts of America with her sweetheart disposition and undeniable talent.
NICOLE BYER
Byer is one of the most versatile and recognizable voices in the comedy landscape today. Her latest Netflix special Big Beautiful Weirdo dropped in December 2021. Her previous Netflix special titled Comedians of the World was released in 2019 and brought together acclaimed comedic personalities from 13 international regions.
Marriage Can Be Murder, Las Vegas' most beloved theatrical experience, announces its new residency at The Orleans Hotel & Casino inside the newly renovated "The Venue" theatrical performance space. "The Venue" is perfectly suited for a dinner-show and will include multiple stages around the space to keep guests totally immersed throughout the evening. Marriage Can Be Murder opened its doors on February 11, 2022, with the Lieutenant who keeps the show moving with his outlandish audience interrogations and the hostess who delivers perfectly timed comedy. This multi-award-winning show offers guests a traditional murder-mystery dinner show experience with exceptional acting and food service that is indicative of a long-running Las Vegas show.
Aaron Lewis and the Stateliners are returning to Las Vegas for a special performance at the Sandbar Stage at Red Rock Resort on Sunday, June 19, 2022 at 7 p.m. Located poolside at Red Rock Resort, the Sandbar poolside stage is the perfect destination for a concert experience under the stars. Tickets start at $50 plus taxes and fees and go on sale Friday, March 4, 2022 at 10 a.m. Aaron Lewis grew up in Springfield, Vermont, listening to his grandparents' country 8-tracks. Those roots inspired the multi-platinum front man and founder of Staind to return to his origins and since has quietly made an impact on country music without flexing, to let everyone know what a big deal he is.
Country superstar Jimmie Allen is returning to Las Vegas for a special performance at Sunset Station on Friday, July 29, 2022. Performed under the stars at the Sunset Amphitheater, tickets for Jimmie Allen start at $27.50 plus applicable fees and go on sale Friday, March 4, 2022 at 10 a.m. A native of Southern Delaware, Allen has carried his "never give up" mantra with him through good times and bad, from living in his car to receiving his first Academy of Country Music Award nomination for New Male Artist of the Year in 2019 and a Country Music Association Award nomination for New Artist of the Year in 2020.
Get ready for a brew-tiful day at Downtown Container Park! Las Vegas' open-air shopping center and live entertainment venue announces the return of its "Sham-Rock the Park," St. Patrick's Day beer bash! On Saturday, March 12th, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Downtown Container Park's beer walk series adopts an emerald-colored glow in celebration of St. Patrick's Day! "Sham-Rock the Park" revelers are invited to partake in the celebration of Irish tradition and brew-fueled shenanigans with bottomless barley options, special giveaways and more. Each ticket includes endless tastings of a variety of local and national brewery brands like Bad Beat, Craft Haus, Revision and Guinness. Guests are invited to get jig-gy with it on The Lawn with limerick-laden live entertainment by Cobra Zebra. Behold the festivities from the rooftop of Oak & Ivy or Downtown Terrace where patrons over the age of 21 can fuel their inner Irishman with $5 Jameson shots throughout the duration of the event.
Award-winning country music duo Love And Theft are returning to Las Vegas for a special performance at Club Madrid inside Sunset Station on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $27.50 plus applicable fees and go on sale Friday, March 4, 2022 at 10 a.m. Love And Theft — Stephen Barker Liles and Eric Gunderson — launched with the No. 1 country smash "Angel Eyes" and top 10 hit "Runaway." The longtime friends and bandmates have gone on to garner more than 3 billion radio impressions, over 300 million plays on Pandora, and are nearing 3 million music video streams for the critically acclaimed "Whiskey On My Breath," an epic ballad that "returns Love And Theft to the harmony-rich sound that first turned heads when they started out," (Rolling Stone).
Multi-platinum global superstar Chris Young is returning to Las Vegas for a special performance at Sunset Station on Saturday, June 18, 2022. Young will kick off a summer of entertainment and special events in honor of Sunset Station's 25th anniversary, with additional details to be announced shortly. Performed under the stars at the Sunset Amphitheater, tickets for Chris Young start at $40 plus applicable fees and go on sale Friday, March 4, 2022 at 10 a.m.
THE SHOWROOM at the South Point has:
Herman’s Hermits—starring Peter Noone
March 4—6 at 7:30 p.m.
Gary Puckett and the Union Gap
March 11—13 at 7:30 p.m.
Abbacadabra
March 18—20 at 7:30 p.m.
The Lettermen
March 25—27 at 7:30 p.m.
The Righteous Brothers: Bill Medley and Bucky Heard
March 29—31 at 6:30 p.m.
Igoshows.com is, of course, the place to read the reviews of all of the shows that are in town so that you can be better informed as to what you should expect from a certain production. The reviews are updated as needed to give you the knowledge you need to spend your entertainment dollars better.
