NOW THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT

By Heather Turk

When Sunseeker caught up with Shania Twain to talk about her Las Vegas residency resuming performances inside Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in December, the country superstar mentioned that as much as she missed being on stage performing during the COVID-19 pandemic, she missed being in the audience watching a show just as much.

“One of the big things I love about being back in Las Vegas for my shows is seeing the other shows,” Twain said. “Las Vegas is such a hub. There are all kinds of new shows in town. That’s what I plan on doing on my off days in the evening — go to other shows and catch up on what everybody else is doing now after all this time.”

The Entertainment Capital of the World won’t let live entertainment fans like Twain down this winter, as not only are there several new shows on the Strip to see, but also several beloved headliners offering fans something different to enjoy. Two legendary music artists are even scheduled to rock the House of Blues inside Mandalay Bay when Carlos Santana continues his hit residency, “An Intimate Evening

The Strip’s ever-evolving entertainment scene

Terry Fator brings some holiday cheer to Las Vegas this December with “A Very Terry Christmas”

Photo of Carrie Underwood by Jeremy Cowart; Terry Fator by Denise Truscello; David Lee Roth by Robert Yager; FlyOver courtesy of FlyOver in Las Vegas by Pursuit; Katy Perry by Christine Hahn

Soar over the Fountains of Bellagio onboard the motion attraction FlyOver while experiencing “The Real Wild West”

David Lee Roth kicks off the final concerts of his career on New Year’s Eve inside the House of Blues

with Santana: Greatest Hits Live,” select dates December 2021 through February 2022, and David Lee Roth returns on Dec. 31, 2021, and Jan. 1, 5, 7 and 8, 2022, to wrap up “David Lee Roth: ROCKS VEGAS.” Featuring a changing set list of his greatest hits, Roth’s residency will mark the final concerts of the Van Halen singer’s career, so be sure to purchase your tickets before they sell out! houseofblues.com/lasvegas

The all-new Theatre at Resorts World Las Vegas will have quite the star-studded lineup these next few months as well when it welcomes three of the biggest names in music to its stage. Not only will country music stars Carrie Underwood and Luke Bryan be kicking off their headliner engagements, but so will pop star Katy Perry. Underwood’s “REFLECTION: The Las Vegas Residency” will run Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 1 through 11; Perry’s “PLAY” will run select dates Dec. 29, 2021, through Jan. 15, 2022; and Bryan will perform select nights Feb. 11 through 26. rwlasvegas.com/entertainment

Two Strip staples should once again be at the top of every entertainment junkie’s must-see list, too, after revamping their hit productions. Terry Fator will actually be performing two new shows this winter inside his new showroom: the intimate

“An Intimate Evening with Santana: Greatest Hits Live” will celebrate a decade at the House of Blues in 2022

Liberty Loft at New York-New York. First, the “America’s Got Talent” winner will perform a special holiday-themed show, “A Very Terry Christmas,” select dates through Dec. 31. Joined onstage by some of his famous puppets — including Winston, the Impersonating Turtle — the world-renowned ventriloquist will sing a variety of Christmas classics and original songs. Then on Jan. 16, 2022, Fator will resume performances of “Who’s the Dummy Now?” The allnew show takes a comical look at why Fator created many of his puppets, like Elvis impersonator Maynard Tompkins. newyorknewyork.com Fellow Las Vegas and “America’s Got Talent” favorite Piff the Magic Dragon also recently updated his hilarious act and moved into a new theater. Now performing his head-scratching tricks inside the spacious Flamingo Showroom at Flamingo Las Vegas, Piff is once again joined onstage by showgirl Jade Simone and the always adorable Mr. Piffles, The World’s Only Magic Performing Chihuahua. Audiences will actually get to see Mr. Piffles use his talents to help strengthen a couple’s relationship during the show because, really, who can resist falling madly in love when Mr. Piffles is nearby? caesars.com/flamingolas-vegas

Fans will have nine chances to see Luke Bryan perform at Resorts World Las Vegas in February

Proving there’s more to the Entertainment Capital of the World than just its live productions, the Strip recently welcomed two highly-anticipated attractions that guests will find extremely entertaining. Over at “The Original Immersive van Gogh Exhibit” (vangoghvegas.com), guests will feel like they’ve stepped inside Vincent van Gogh’s timeless paintings. The breathtaking attraction inside the all-new Lighthouse Las Vegas at The Shops at Crystals features 500,000 cubic feet of animated projections that bring to life many of the Post-Impressionist artist’s illustrious works, including “The Starry Night.” Meanwhile, guests onboard the fun flight ride FlyOver (flyoverlasvegas. com) will feel like they’re soaring over 22 of the Western United States’ most stunning destinations (even though they’re really just next to the Hard Rock Cafe) as they watch the film “The Real Wild West’’ suspended before a 52.5-foot-wide spherical screen. Special effects, including wind, mist and location-specific scents, complete the multisensory journey, which includes footage of Yellowstone National Park, the Grand Canyon and — of course — the Las Vegas Strip.

Piff the Magic Dragon puts on one of the Strip’s most wonderful and wacky comedy magic shows

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