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Music from bygone eras and unforgettable theatrical performances are on the docket for this Vegas weekend. Get out there and take it all in.
WYNONNA & THE BIG NOISE Wynonna Judd qualifies as country music royalty after rising to fame in the 1980s performing with her mother, Naomi, before releasing eight solo studio albums. She’s still blending rock, blues, gospel, pop, folk and R&B into her Kentucky-rooted country sound, and now, backed by new band the Big Noise, brings her Roots & Revival tour to the Tropicana Theater for a one-night engagement. April 28, info at 800-829-9034 or troplv.com.
STEELY DAN: REELIN’ IN THE CHIPS Friday and Saturday mark the final performances of the Dan’s nine-show engagement at the Opaline Theater at Venetian. With co-founder Donald Fagen embarking on a solo tour in late summer, who knows when you’ll have another chance to see this iconic, eccentric band crank out its hits? April 28-29, info at 702-414-9000 or venetian.com.
HEDWIG & THE ANGRY INCH The Crossroads inside the House of Blues at Mandalay Bay plays host to a local production of the Tony Award-winning rock concert musical—the show’s first time on the Las Vegas Strip—Friday and Saturday. Starring Enoch Augustus Scott (Zombie Burlesque) and Anne Martinez (Baz: Star Crossed Love), this version is an immersive experience where the audience is part of the show. April 28-29, info at 702-632-7200 or houseofblues.com.
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DISCO EXPLOSION Head to the Cannery in North Las Vegas and travel back in time to the 1970s with the Village People, Sister Sledge and the Trammps featuring Earl Young. Admit it: It’s been too long since you grooved to “YMCA,” “We Are Family,” and “Disco Inferno.” April 29, info at 702-507-5700 or cannerycasino.com.
CHITA RIVERA WITH SETH RUDETSKY Here’s a roundabout Vegas connection for Chita Rivera, the Broadway icon best known as Anita from West Side Story: Another of her many famous roles is Rosie Alvarez, the sweetheart secretary from Bye Bye Birdie—a role that will be played by current Strip resident performer Jennifer Lopez in NBC’s next live musical event in December. Rivera visits the Smith Center’s Reynolds Hall Sunday with pianist and host Rudetsky to run through her numerous memorable performances. April 30, info at 702-749-2000 or thesmithcenter.com.
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