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Caesars Palace legendary casino dome has a crystal chandelier that weighs approx 3,200 pounds and is comprised of 12,000 individual crystals (@VegasTravelNews)

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I may not like the city center complex on the strip but that isn’t saying they are sexy as hell buildings. Especially Aria. It’s a Vegas conundrum. I never have any luck playing at the property and yet I still enjoy visiting it. Did they crack the code on this one? Is that the ultimate goal is to make it clear to people you are going to lose but you’re going to enjoy your stay. @maverickheli really provides a fun perspective of the property that anchors an office park. Thanks Murren.

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39 Las Vegas poker rooms closed since 2012. 10 of those closed for the pandemic and never reopened. None have closed in since Sept of 2021. Currently there are 19 poker rooms in Las Vegas. (@john_mehaffey)

Don’t ask me where they are because that information wasn’t in the tweet.

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Possibly the best picture of how the strip has evolved to today taken by @maverickheli. True, it shows a still in progress Resorts World but that doesn’t take away from the picture. It’s still an excellent capturing of Mandalay to Strat. To top it all off, something that most visitors overlook all the time are the mountains. Locals are surrounded by picturesque mountains because the strip and downtown are in a valley. Next time you get a chance, allow our eyes to venture beyond the builds and appreciate just how beautiful southern Nevada is.

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One of the great things about a Vegas trip is all the opportunity for surprises. Not bad surprises, like the bell desk lost your luggage or you just checked in and there’s a used prophylactic in your sheets.Good surprises, like a jackpot, or a delicious new drink, or finding out that random restaurant you decided to try has the best food ever.
On my most recent trip to Vegas, I got to experience one of those good surprises when we decided to check out SIX: The Musical during its limited residency at the Venetian. (An aside: I think that I’m a little more tapped into the theater scene than the average straight American male. This is due to a rather diverse resume that includes a non-zero amount of time working backstage in professional theater. So I still hear stuff from friends in the entertainment industry. But this show was not on my radar at all.)

Part of the reason for this is that SIX: The Musical is a relatively new show. Conceived in 2017 for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, SIX quickly made its way stateside, where it had an unfortunately-timed Broadway debut in March of 2020. Once it was able to actually open, it was a smash hit. In the 21/22 Broadway season, it received multiple awards, including the Tony Award for Best Original Score.The “SIX: Live on Opening Night” album also debuted at #1 on the Billboard cast album charts. While the show plays on Broadway, there are also two touring productions traveling the US right now.
But didn’t know any of this when we sat down to see the show.
The premise is a sort of time-bending pop concert, where the six wives of Henry VIII are having a competition to see who was the most wronged by him, and who, therefore, should lead the “band.” The band is an all-woman four-piece rock/pop band who back up the six all-female cast members. Each queen gets a chance to say and sing her piece, arguing why each “she” was hurt the most by her marriage to Henry VIII.
To keep things interesting, the show creators gave each queen a “Queenspiration,” or a real pop star or two that their historical character and song style is modeled after. For instance, Catherine of Aragon is styled after Beyonce and Shakira, while Jane Seymour is styled after Adele and Sia. All of the music is modern styled, like Hamilton. You won’t find any lyres or harpsichords here. Unlike Hamilton, the costumes are also modern, but still manage to evoke Renaissance era England.

The result is a unique and entertaining show that moves along on at a decent clip. The Broadway production is only 80 minutes long, so the Venetian production didn’t have to remove anything to accommodate Vegas audiences (or more accurately, casino bosses who would prefer show patrons be out of the theater and gambling.)
I found SIX: The Musical to be immensely entertaining. The performers are all extremely talented, and have gorgeous voices that compliment their “Queenspirations” and ensure that each of the songs have their own distinct sound. There were enough great tunes that we found ourselves streaming the soundtrack in the car next day. It’s also a funny show; especially Anne Boleyn repeatedly asking all the other wives how they could have possibly had it as bad as her when they have their necks intact.
During the remainder of its Vegas run, SIX: The Musical will be at the Palazzo Theater. It’s a large, well kept theater. There is no drink service during the show, but there is a bar in the theater lobby. Note that the exit for most patrons forces you through a single staircase, so it’s a little slow getting back out.

The Audience Fuckery Factor for SIX: The Musical is virtually zero. There’s some calls out to the audience for cheers or to get on your feet like you’re at an actual concert. No one in the audience is getting picked on or called onstage.
Performances are Tuesday through Sunday, up until May 7, 2023. Tickets start at $78.

To summarize, although there were multiple service issues, it didn’t spoil our enjoyment. This place should do very well, having good beers, burgers and pizza right off the bat. The draw is going to be that roof terrace, the drawback is going to be the location. Price wise it’s in line with the rest of the strip with $11 beers and food at resort level pricing. Overall in our opinion, it’s worth a visit. It will be interesting to hear what other people think.

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In a casino cage, damaged currency (slot machines refuse to accept) is referred to as “mute money.” “Mute” is shorthand for “mutilated.” (Vital Vegas)

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The more I look at this picture the more I appreciate the evolution of the Riviera. Not just the hotel towers but the signage as well. While she wasn’t in the best of conditions at the end she was still a classy broad...or gawdy. The two tend to often blur in Vegas. This arial picture of the property in March of 96, shared by @summacorp, showcases a few things about the Riviera. It shows the rooftop pool that never came to fruition as well as just how much of the marquee signage tower was an employ shell in the inside. This property will always have a special place in my heart because of how much the Martin Scorsese movie Casino was filmed at the property. For more on that, you’ll have to check out our 360 Vegas POV series on the film, available exclusively to Patreon subscribers for $7 per month, less than a fancy cup of coffee circa 2023.

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