Celebrating Vegas through the years

‘Swingin’ Las Vegas’ stars the Johannesburg Big Band featuring Corlea, Timothy Moloi, Craig Urbani and Harry Sideropoulos. Picture: Supplied

‘Swingin’ Las Vegas’ stars the Johannesburg Big Band featuring Corlea, Timothy Moloi, Craig Urbani and Harry Sideropoulos. Picture: Supplied

Published Jun 26, 2024

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Hot on the heels of the success of “Swingle Bells”, Howard Events & The CoLab Network are delighted to announce their next Johannesburg Big Band show – “Swingin’ Las Vegas”, on stage at The Teatro, Montecasino from July 12 – 21 for eight shows only.

Relive the thrill of Las Vegas as “Swingin’ Las Vegas” pays homage to the music of the stars over the past few decades who have made Vegas … Vegas!

Audiences will delight in the music of Elvis, Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack, Shirley Bassey and Tom Jones, through to modern-day stars Michael Bublé, Robbie Williams, Adele, Amy Winehouse, Kool & the Gang and more.

Conducted by Adam Howard, the 18-piece Johannesburg Big Band will take audiences on a musical journey of pure nostalgia, through the life and times of Swingin’ Las Vegas.

The show features home-grown stars Craig Urbani, Corlea, Timothy Moloi and Harry Sideropoulos performing classics such as “Fly Me To Moon”, “Mack The Knife”, “Rolling in the Deep”, “Valerie”, “Quando, Quando, Quando”, “Big Spender” and many more and will soon have you swaying to the instantly recognisable hits.

“We’re thrilled that we’ve back on stage at The Teatro at Montecasino – which is becoming more like home after the success of ‘Swingle Bells’ this past Christmas,” said producers Adam and Belinda Howard.

“We’re in the final production stages to ensure ‘Swingin’ Las Vegas’ will be a night to remember, as we take the audiences on a swingin’ musical journey through the life and times of Las Vegas!”

“Swingin’ Las Vegas” will be at The Teatro, Montecasino for eight performances from July 12–21. Performances are Fridays at 7.30pm, Saturdays at 2pm & 7.30pm, Sundays at 2pm.

WEEK ONE

Friday, July 12 at 7.30pm

Saturday, July 13 at 2pm & 7.30pm

Sunday, July 14 at 2pm

WEEK TWO

Friday, July 19 at 7.30pm

Saturday, July 20 at 2pm & 7.30pm

Sunday, July 21 at 2pm

Tickets range from R240 – R390, and bookings are at Webtickets or at Pick n Pay outlets.

Discounts for groups of 10 or more, senior citizens, scholars and students apply.

THERE’S GOOD NEWS!

There is an Early Bird Discount for bookings made on or before June 14, 2024 (Get the top tier R390 tickets for just R340!) Available online at Webtickets

“Swingin’ Las Vegas” is brought to you by Howard Events in association with The CoLab Network.

Collett Dawson of The CoLab Network said: “I’m overjoyed to be joining forces with Howard Events once again as associate producer on ‘Swingin’ Las Vegas’. Both companies are committed to producing the very best in live musical entertainment, giving audiences a musical experience like no other and I can’t wait for Joburg audiences to experience our next show!”

Head to The Teatro, Montecasino in July where “Swingin’ Las Vegas” will be sure to chase away the winter blues for an hour or two!

View the promotional video HERE

The Star