Monday, June 6, 2011

TRUE 2 CRUE, THE PREMIER MOTLEY CRUE TRIBUTE BAND

Las Vegas, NV. (June 1, 2011) – The premier Motley Crue Tribute Band, True 2 Crue, will be performing for one night only, June 17, in the Starlite Theatre at Riviera Hotel & Casino.

True 2 Crue brings a 'true-to-life' tribute experience to Motley Crue. In capturing the wild Hollywood Sunset Strip spirit of hits like “Girls Girls Girls,” “Dr. Feelgood,” “Home Sweet Home” and more, True 2 Crue will set the stage for a night with Vince, Nikki, Tommy and Mick in a transformation like no other.

The concert will be held on Friday, June 17, at 11pm in the Starlite Theatre. General admission tickets are $20, exclusive of taxes and fees. A free meet and greet with the band will be held at 9:30pm at the Starlite Bar, 3rd floor, and is open to the general public. For more information or to purchase tickets, please call the Riviera Box Office at (702) 794-9433 or visit RivieraHotel.com.

About Riviera Hotel & Casino
Celebrating more than 50 years of non-stop entertainment, the Riviera Hotel & Casino is one of the iconic casino and hotel destinations in Las Vegas. With over 2,000 hotel rooms and 160,000 square feet of convention space, the Riviera brings a rich tradition of quality, service and hospitality excellence. Located on the north end of Las Vegas Boulevard, the Riviera features exciting gaming action, a variety of restaurants and entertainment such as “Crazy Girls,” “Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Show” and “Dr. Scott Lewis: Outrageous Comedy Hypnotist.”

For additional information, please call 702-734-5110 or visit rivierahotel.com. Stay up-to-date on the latest Riviera Hotel & Casino happenings by following us on Facebook or on Twitter.

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

MARY WILSON OF THE SUPREMES TO PERFORM AT RIVIERA

Legendary performer, Mary Wilson of the Supremes, will headline for a limited engagement with her new show, “Life’s Been Good to Me,” in the Starlite Theatre at Riviera Hotel & Casino June 22 through July 3

As a founding member, Wilson along with Diana Ross and Florence Ballard, founded The Supremes – one of the most successful female singing groups in recording history. The Supremes recorded 12 number-one hits from 1964 to 1969, including “Where Did Our Love Go,” “Baby Love,’’ “Stop, in the Name of Love’’ and “Back in My Arms Again.’’

Wilson has written a best-selling autobiography, “DreamGirl: My Life as a Supreme,” performed on stage and screen, has been devoted to several humanitarian efforts and continues to dazzle audiences worldwide with a successful solo musical career.

Mary Wilson will be performing June 22 through July 3. Shows will run every Wednesday through Sunday at 7:30pm, dark Monday and Tuesday in the Starlite Theatre (formerly La Cage Theatre). Tickets are $29.95 for general admission, $39.95 for preferred seating and $59.95 for VIP seating. All prices are exclusive of taxes and fees.

For more information or to purchase tickets, please call the Riviera Box Office at (702) 794-9433.

About Riviera Hotel & Casino
Celebrating more than 50 years of non-stop entertainment, the Riviera Hotel & Casino is one of the iconic casino and hotel destinations in Las Vegas. With over 2,000 hotel rooms and 160,000 square feet of convention space, the Riviera brings a rich tradition of quality, service and hospitality excellence. Located on the north end of Las Vegas Boulevard, the Riviera features exciting gaming action, a variety of restaurants and entertainment such as “Crazy Girls,” “Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Show” and “Dr. Scott Lewis - Outrageous Comedy Hypnotist.”

For additional information, please call 702-734-5110 or visit www.rivierahotel.com. Stay up-to-date on the latest Riviera Hotel & Casino happenings by following us on www.facebook.com/RivieraLasVegas or on www.twitter.com/rivieralasvegas.

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

RIVIERA HOTEL & CASINO LAUNCHES NEW HEADLINER SHOWCASE AT STARLITE THEATRE

Las Vegas, NV. (May 10, 2011) –Riviera Hotel & Casino is “bringing Vegas back to the Strip” with the launch of a new headliner showcase at Starlite Theatre. With Rich Little debuting as the first entertainer in the Starlite Theatre May 25 through June 12, many other exciting acts, including Mary Wilson of The Supremes, Connie Stevens with John Byner and many more entertainers are set to follow.



Formerly the La Cage Theatre, Starlite Theatre’s new name holds true to the theatre’s theme of bringing Vegas back as the Starlite Lounge previously existed in the beginning years of the Riviera during the late 1950s. “We are excited to feature headliners back on the Strip in the Starlite Theatre and provide customers with a nostalgic atmosphere of the classic Vegas years,” said Tony Bender, Director of Marketing and Advertising at Riviera Hotel & Casino.



Upcoming headliners performing in the Starlite Theatre include the following:




  • True2Crue, Motley Crue Tribute Band – June 17

  • Mary Wilson of The Supremes – June 22 through July 3

  • Connie Stevens with John Byner – July 6 through July 17

  • Gary Lewis & the Playboys with Dennis Tufano, original lead singer of The Buckinghams – July 20 through July 31

  • Al Jardine & his Endless Summer Beach Party, performing songs of The Beach Boys – August 3 through August 14

  • Connie Stevens – September 14 through September 25

  • The 5th Dimension – September 28 through October 9

  • David Brenner – October 26 through November 6


Tickets are on sale now for Rich Little, True2Crue, Mary Wilson of The Supremes, Connie Stevens with John Byner and Gary Lewis & the Playboys with Dennis Tufano, original lead singer of The Buckinghams. Tickets for other headliners will go on sale at a later date.



Ticket prices for Starlite Theatre shows start at $29.95 for General Admission, $39.95 for Preferred Seating and $59.95 for VIP Seating plus taxes and applicable fees. Tickets for True2Crue are only $20.00 plus taxes and applicable fees.



Tickets can be purchased through the Riviera Box Office by calling (702) 794-9433.



About Riviera Hotel & Casino


Celebrating more than 50 years of non-stop entertainment, the Riviera Hotel & Casino is one of the iconic casino and hotel destinations in Las Vegas. With over 2,000 hotel rooms and 160,000 square feet of convention space, the Riviera brings a rich tradition of quality, service and hospitality excellence. Located on the north end of Las Vegas Boulevard, the Riviera features exciting gaming action, a variety of restaurants and entertainment such as “Crazy Girls,” “Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Show” and “Dr. Scott Lewis: Outrageous Comedy Hypnotist.”



For additional information, please call 702-734-5110 or visit rivierahotel.com. Stay up-to-date on the latest Riviera Hotel & Casino happenings by following us on Facebook or on Twitter.

Monday, May 2, 2011

RIVIERA HOTEL & CASINO LAUNCHES NEW PLAYER SIGN-UP PROGRAM

Las Vegas, NV. (April 29, 2011) – Riviera Hotel & Casino has launched a new player sign-up program called You can win…or win! New Club Riviera members will receive up to $100 in free slot play.



New players who sign up for a Club Riviera players card will get 50 percent of their slot losses reimbursed in free slot play, with a maximum of $100 free slot play awarded. Play as part of the promotion must occur within 48 hours of initial Club Riviera sign-up.



In addition, new members who provide their email address can also receive an entry into the $12,000 Free Slot Play Drawing where a member can receive up to $1,000 in free slot play.



The Club Riviera card allows members to earn tier points that determine each player’s tier level – Select, Gold or Platinum. Members may redeem points for an array of valuable player benefits and discounts including cash back, hotel room upgrades, invitations to special events, complimentary hotel stays and more.



The Riviera has added over 250 new slot machines to the gaming floor, infusing cutting edge technology into your favorite games. 3x, 4x, 5x odds on craps and the Crazy Girls Passion Pit, offering 3 Card Poker and Bottoms Up Blackjack (both dealer’s cards exposed), are the new additions to the pit area.


About Riviera Hotel & Casino


Celebrating more than 50 years of non-stop entertainment, the Riviera Hotel & Casino is one of the iconic casino and hotel destinations in Las Vegas. With over 2,000 hotel rooms and 160,000 square feet of convention space, the Riviera brings a rich tradition of quality, service and hospitality excellence. Located on the north end of Las Vegas Boulevard, the Riviera features a variety of restaurants and entertainment such as “Crazy Girls,” “Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Show” and “Dr. Scott Lewis: Outrageous Comedy Hynotist.”



For additional information on events, amenities or availability, call 702-734-5110 or visit rivierahotel.com. Stay up-to-date on the latest Riviera Hotel & Casino happenings by finding us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

EXTREME MIDGET WRESTLING MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND AT THE RIVIERA HOTEL & CASINO

LAS VEGAS, NV – Experience action-packed midget wrestling as Lil’ Macho Man, Tiny Terminator, Lil’ Rampage, Nasty Boy, Baby Chucky and more go head-to-head as the Riviera Hotel and Casino hosts the only midget wrestling on the Las Vegas Strip, May 27 and May 29 in the Riviera Convention Center. Former WWE Super Stars are scheduled to appear in addition to sexy ring girls, halftime dancers and entertainers who will perform between bouts.


Outside the ring, the wrestlers speak at local elementary schools bringing anti-bulling messages to students emphasizing that bulling is wrong, and urging victims to let adults know about bulling incidents.


First bout starts at 8 pm, doors open at 7 pm. Tickets are $33 advanced, $44 general admission and $77 for ringside. All pricing is inclusive per person. Tickets available at the Riviera Box Office or by phone (toll free) 877-892-7469.


Make it a double-header; catch the Fabulous Sin City Roller Girls on May 28 in the Riviera Convention Center. The Roller Girls will feature Notorious VIP v. Tommy Gun Terrors. Bout starts at 8 pm, doors open at 7:30 pm. Kids under the age of 10 and EMTs get in free. Tickets are $15 at the door, $10 advance sales at brownpapertickets.com, user name “FACEBOOK.”


Director of Marketing and Advertising for the Riviera, Tony Bender, says, “Extreme midget wrestling and roller derby brings a unique brand of entertainment to Las Vegas, creating an exciting experience for our guests.”

Revered Impressionist Rich Little to kick off new headliner showcase at

Legendary Comedian and Impressionist Rich Little is set to launch a new headliner showcase at The Riviera where the hotel brings classic Vegas back to the Strip. Little will bring his acclaimed show “Will the Real Rich Little Please Stand Up?” to the Starlite Theater, five nights a week from May 25 through June 12.



“I’m thrilled to be home for an extended period after touring for the past few years,” said Little. “This new series at The Riv is going to be a great tribute to Vegas of yesteryear and I’m honored that they chose me to launch this.”



Little’s last Vegas engagement was in 2008 and he has since toured the country, performing his standup routine “Will the Real Rich Little Please Stand Up.” He has also made several stops performing his one-man play “Jimmy Stewart and Friends,” which he wrote himself over the course of several years, where he performs 25 characters on the life of Stewart. Little plans on one day bringing his play to Broadway.



Rich Little will be “Bringing Vegas back to the Strip” from May 25 through June 12. Shows will run every Wednesday through Sunday at 8 p.m., dark Monday and Tuesday, in the Starlite Theater (formerly La Cage Theater). Tickets are $29.95 for general admission, $39.95 for preferred seating and $59.95 for Gold Circle VIP. Senior and military with valid ID receive a $20 discount for preferred and VIP seating. All prices are exclusive of tax and fees. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit www.rivierahotel.com or call 877-892-7469.



About Rich Little


Infamous for his skewing of political figures, Little has charmed, amused, annoyed and lampooned politicians from here to his native Canada. He entertained at both of Reagan’s presidential inaugurations and has toured the U.S. with his show “The Presidents.” A master mimic of more than 200 voices, Little continues to impress throughout the world, with regular stops in Atlantic City, Reno, Hawaii, Chicago, New York, Canada and London.



Throughout the course of his career, Little has had his own TV show on NBC, appeared on variety shows such as “Ed Sullivan” and “Laugh In,” hosted “The Tonight Show” 12 times, among numerous other appearances. He also was named “Comedy Star of the Year” by the American Guild of Variety Artists, released nine comedy albums and three HBO comedy specials, as well as the Emmy-award winning special “Rich Little’s Christmas Carol” where he was a variety of the well-known characters, only as other famous characters – W.C. Fields as Scrooge, Humphrey Bogart as one of the ghosts, etc. For more information on Rich Little, please visit www.RichLittle.com or follow him on Twitter @TheRichLittle.



About Riviera Hotel & Casino


The Riviera has 2,075 rooms, including 174 suites; 100,000 sq. ft. of gaming area with some of the latest devices for both slot and pit games; the ultimate Race & Sports Book; 160,000 sq. ft. of convention space; a full-service business center; automated kiosk check in; Asian, steak, seafood, coffee shop, buffet, snack bars and food court restaurant venues; Starlite Theater, Versailles Theatre, LeBisto Theatre and Mardi Gras Showroom entertainment venues; 24-hour valet parking and more than 1,600 covered parking spaces; an Oasis pool complex; exclusive spa and tennis courts. For more information, please visit www.RivieraHotel.com or call 877-892-7469.


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For media information regarding Rich Little, please contact:


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PR Plus


702-696-1999


aimee@prpluslv.com



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Tony Bender


Riviera Hotel & Casino


702-794-9268


abender@theriviera.com

Thursday, April 21, 2011

Crazy Girls, Las Vegas’ Sexiest Topless Revue: Wednesday-Monday, 9:30 pm, (dark Tuesday), $44.95 plus tax and fee. Mardi Gras Showroom, Level 2. VIP seating plus Line Pass are available - Dinner and show combinations are available. Guests must be at least 18 years of age.




Riviera Comedy Club: Featuring new headliners each week, in an intimate setting. 9:00 pm nightly. $24.99 GA, $34.99 VIP. Does not include tax and fees. Comedy Club, Level 2.




Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Show: They were style with substance, swing and swagger with a non-stop party that everyone wanted access to. Now you can experience the critically acclaimed and hugely entertaining: Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Show - celebrating 50 years of the Rat Pack legend. Tuesday-Saturday, 7 pm (dark Sunday & Monday). GA $49.95, Preferred $69.95, VIP $89.95 plus tax and fee. Le Bistro Theatre.




Dr. Scott Lewis, Outrageous Comedy Hypnotist: Mondays, 9 pm, $22.95 plus tax and fee. Le Bistro Theatre. Corbin J. Craft will perform in Dr. Scott’s absence on Monday, April 18 and 25.