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This is what the Chicago Tribune has to say about Las Vegas – ‘Forget about London and New York. No place other than Vegas has forty million visitors a year that come and want to see at least two shows.’

Today, this quote holds true more than ever. Las Vegas is the new Mecca of fun and frolic. It is the leader in providing a variety of entertainment ideas which have the visitor spoilt for choice. If anyone thinks that Las Vegas is only about celebrity impersonators and celebrity tribute shows, then they have another think coming. Vegas is home to the most amazing production shows on the planet which leave the visitor awe-struck by their sheer extravagance. Let’s discuss some of the more popular ones:

The Cirque Du Soleil shows – Literally meaning circus of the sun, a cirque show is a modern circus of sorts, a circus without animals and rings. Each show has a central theme and storyline, and draws the audience into the performance through strong emotional music played from start to end. The cast consisting of dancers, singers, musicians, acrobats, etc are international and world class. The shows are full of energy and may include anything from illusions, artistry, acrobatics to dance, puppetry, music and poetry. They are designed to capture the audience’s attention and keep it there.

Displayed on a massive scale, these shows are a riot of colors, sights and sounds. Each show comes up with something new, unique and different. The more prominent ones performed in Las Vegas are Mystere – which is a kaleidoscope of brilliant colors and strange creatures, O – which is an unparalleled, aquatic show performed in and above a 1.5 million gallon pool of water, Ka – an Egyptian marvel, Zumanity – an adult show exploring human sexuality, and Beatles’ Love – a show intertwining the Beatles’ music with the cirque experience. The cirque show offers the most amazing spectacle which has to be seen to be believed. It takes you beyond circus into a spectacular and psychedelic world of entertainment which you won’t forget for years to come.

The Broadway Tribute shows – These shows are a must-see on every true music-lover’s itinerary. They relive the magic of the world’s greatest Broadway musicals over the past fifty years. At any given time there are numerous shows playing, which have the best songs from well-known musicals, all rolled into a refreshing medley. You can also catch full-fledged shows of famous musicals like ‘Phantom of The Opera’ and ‘The Jersey Boys’, being performed at one or the other casino or hotel. They sure are a great way to spend your evening.

Musical review shows – These shows are musical adaptations of a popular Hollywood movie or animated feature film. They could even be an adaptation of a book or best-seller. Popular shows in recent history are the musical adaptations of ‘Legally Blond’, ‘Finding Nemo’,etc. These shows make great family entertainers. They are characterized by grand sets, good music and feel-good performances.

Vegas shows have become impossibly elaborate and over the top. But when it comes to providing first-rate entertainment, they are the most amazing shows on earth.

John Thompson is author of www.royaltalentproductions.com.For more information about Corporate Production Shows, Corporate Event Entertainment visit http://www.royaltalent.com

Phew, that is one heck of a mind blowing performance by the artist on stage – Whitney Houston, the vocalist without par. The exhilarating tempo and the foot thumping music assault your senses and you are swept away on a sea of musical sensation. Even before you can recover from the experience, Elton John takes the stage and you’re in for another enthralling performance. Next on stage is Madonna, and the musical juggernaut is well and truly on its way. This is not some wild dream but everyone’s favorite fantasy come true albeit with a minor aberration – the performers on stage aren’t the real thing but lookalike tribute artists.

Welcome to the quintessential Celebrity Impersonator Tribute Show – the new age musical extravaganza designed by entertainment companies to grab the maximum eyeballs. Where else can a music lover catch so many top notch superstars performing under a single roof. You have long dead legends like Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, John Lennon etc. come alive on stage again just for you. The sensations of the 70’s and 80’s such as Tina Turner, George Michael, Michael Jackson, and Cher find pride of place along with contemporary musicians like Justin Timber Lake and Christina Aguilera. A celebrity impersonator tribute show is great value for money. In fact it’s the closest anyone can get to seeing these legends perform without seeing the original star.

These tribute shows are performed by the best tribute artists in the business. They are song and dance extravaganzas captivating the audience with their glitz and glamour. The audience is caught up in a vortex of pure feeling and greedily laps up the sensory overload being dished out to it.

You can expect superlative performances by the artists at any of the tribute shows. That is what sets these shows apart from other run of the mill performances. The tribute artists put their heart and soul into every performance and if you close your eyes to listen you might even think you’re listening to the original star sing. Yes, they are that good. Dazzling costumes and flashing lights add chutzpah to the whole show.

In single artist tribute show, it is the tribute artist who takes home all the accolades for a successful show. But in a celebrity impersonators tribute show, the credit also goes to the band and musicians who provide excellent backup to the singer. The lead band members have to adjust their music to the different styles and genres of the performing artists which is not a mean feat to achieve. It can be safely said that the success of the evening depends equally on the tribute artists as well as on the accompanying band. Tight choreography and snazzy dance moves by the back up dancers add the proverbial icing on the cake.
When you tie in all the elements of the show with the varying styles of the superstars being impersonated, you get a power-packed package that is spectacular to say the least. A celebrity impersonators tribute show gives you more bang in for every buck!

John Thompson is author of www.royaltalentproductions.com.For more information about Celebrity Impersonators, Celebrity Lookalikes visit http://www.royaltalent.com

A celebrity impersonator or lookalike is an artist who copies or imitates a world famous celebrity, be it a film star, pop star, politician, sportsperson or royalty. A pre-requisite for being a celebrity impersonator is that the artist must bear at least a passing resemblance to the celebrity he or she aims to impersonate. A good make-up artist will do the rest.

We are in the throes of a media revolution which has spawned a new generation of in your face celebrities. Today, celebrities are in close contact with their fans through social networking sites like facebook, twitter etc. A spin-off of this revolution is the demand, nay, hunger among fans to see the celebrity in flesh and blood. But that is a far off dream. So they settle for the next best thing i.e. a celebrity lookalike. This is where companies providing celebrity impersonators come in.

We have celebrity lookalikes everywhere, on television shows such as American Idol, Big Brother and America’s Got Talent, or in the movies where they mostly have a comedy routine. Celebrity lookalikes are hired to make a special appearance at parties, carnivals, corporate events or any other occasion that the client wants. They are paid to mingle with the guests, put on an act or two, and generally to give everyone present a good time.

There are many entertainment companies which provide celebrity impersonators on hire. Almost every famous personality, right from pop stars like Madonna, Michael Jackson, Britney Spears, Cher, Beyonce Knowles, to film stars like Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise, Jennifer Aniston, is on the repertoire of celebrity impersonator agents and entertainment companies. You can get lookalikes of politicians like Barack Obama, his wife Michelle Obama, George Bush, Bill Clinton, and even the erstwhile vice-presidential candidate- Sarah Palin. Lookalikes of sports persons like David Beckham, Mike Tyson, Wayne Rooney etc. are also available easily. Among the famous royals of whom there is a good demand for celebrity impersonators are Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Diana and Prince Charles.

The really good celebrity lookalikes are invited on shows and might even get their one minute of fame through bit parts on TV or in the movies. Some really good Elvis impersonators and Beatles impersonators take the stage to perform in Elvis tribute shows and Beatles tribute shows all over the world and in Las Vegas in particular. But it takes a lot of hard work and perseverance to make it as a celebrity impersonator.

Las Vegas holds an annual convention of celebrity Impersonators at one of its casinos. Impersonators from all over the world at large, converge here to mingle with other performers of their ilk. They exchange notes and tips to improve their performances. Producers, agents and hiring companies also come here to hunt for new talent. A lot goes into making a show with celebrity impersonators a resounding success. There are make-up artists, producers, agents and technicians behind the scenes who work towards making the impersonators look good.

So, the next time you get to meet a celebrity, make sure that it’s the real one. You just might be shaking hands with his impersonator!.

John Thompson is author of www.royaltalentproductions.com.For more information about Celebrity Impersonators, Production Shows visit http://www.royaltalent.com