MR. LAS VEGAS, WAYNE NEWTON, CELEBRATES 50 YEARS ON THE STRIP WITH HISTORIC NEW SHOW ONCE BEFORE I GO OPENING AT TROPICANA LAS VEGAS

Story Summary:

Wayne Newton – Mr. Las Vegas – celebrates his 50th year of entertaining audiences on The Strip with an all-new, limited engagement production, Once Before I Go, at Tropicana Las Vegas. The Grand Opening will take place on Wednesday, October 28.

A celebration of 50 storied years as told by the man who shaped them, Once Before I Go is a rare opportunity to experience an iconic career through the entertainer's own lens. From his storied history with Elvis, the Rat Pack and many others to having performed live to more than 40 million people, Newton has epitomized the talent, glamour and energy that is Las Vegas.

Once Before I Go features Newton with an exhilarating full orchestra, photos and video, the latest in theater technology and lots of surprises. For the first time ever, Newton has put his personal memorabilia collection on display, as part of the Once Before I Go merchandise store, located adjacent to the Tiffany Theatre. The store features Newton's personal costumes, antiques and photographs from over the decades.

Once Before I Go will be performed Tuesday – Saturday at 8:30 p.m. in the Tiffany Theatre at Tropicana Las Vegas. Tickets for Once Before I Go can be purchased by calling the Tropicana Box Office at 702-739-2417 / 800-829-9034 or online at www.troplv.com. For more information about group and military discounts, please call the Tropicana Box Office.

Soundbites

• Wayne Newton – Celebrities expected to walk the carpet and attend the show include: Drew Carey, starlet Holly Madison (PEEPSHOW), professional dancers Cheryl Burke, Kym Johnson, Edyta Sliwinska and Alec Mazo all of "Dancing with the Stars," as well as celebrity contestants Jennie Garth and Sabrina Bryan (Cheetah Girls), Vanna White (Wheel of Fortune) and Louis Prima Jr. (Entertainer). Las Vegas entertainers Carrot Top, Nathan Burton, Zowie Bowie, Frank Marino and cast members from PEEPSHOW, Jersey Boys and Phantom – The Las Vegas Spectacular.

B-Roll Includes

• Footage from Wayne Newton's new production Once Before I Go including hits such as Danke Shoen and the Celebrity Red Carpet before the show.
• A surprise guest will perform on stage with Wayne on Opening Night, footage will be provided.

VIDEO PROVIDED BY: "Before I Go LLC"