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Debbie Jul 11th, 2002 01:23 PM

Wayne Newton - Vegas
 
Who saw Wayne Newton in Vegas and what did you think?

Invisible Man Jul 11th, 2002 02:07 PM

Aparently no one.

yuck Jul 11th, 2002 02:14 PM

Gag,he made the top 200 List of Worst Entertainers in Vegas

larry Jul 11th, 2002 04:19 PM

Wayne Newton!?!? Honest to god (whoops) he still performs in Vegas!?

arf Jul 11th, 2002 05:43 PM

I saw Wayne Newton in Vegas. He put on one of the best shows I have ever seen.<BR>And I was not a big fan of his.<BR>However, the plastic surgery job could have been better.

CWilliam Jul 11th, 2002 07:28 PM

Wayne Newton died 12 years ago.

danika Jul 12th, 2002 04:04 AM

Saw Wayne several years ago. The show was fantastic. Great lively music and He is very talented with several musical instruments. Sorry folks, but I'm sure he laughs all the way to the bank.. Just like Liberace did..<BR>Guess I'm dating myself!!!

jenny Jul 12th, 2002 04:11 AM

We saw him last year, as sort of a joke. He is so cheesy and corny that he was amusing. The members of his band were quite talented, though. It was a fun experience. If it's still in the same theatre, prepare to be packed into small tables with lots of people.

FatherTime Jul 12th, 2002 05:23 AM

Saw him in Vegas 30 years ago, now that's longevity. Was good then but that was then and this is now. I thought he would be in Branson by now.

wayne Jul 12th, 2002 06:20 AM

He might have died! He looks dead!Lol

al Jul 12th, 2002 06:22 AM

If you sit far enough away and squint you'll swear that's Elvis up there.

jenny Jul 12th, 2002 09:33 AM

We saw him last year, as sort of a joke. He is so cheesy and corny that he was amusing. The members of his band were quite talented, though. It was a fun experience. If it's still in the same theatre, prepare to be packed into small tables with lots of people.

Daphne Jul 12th, 2002 02:28 PM

We were just in Las Vegas yesterday. I don't think that he's playing there right now. Wanted to see Danny Gans but he costs $80 or $100 per ticket.

Maurice Jul 12th, 2002 03:12 PM

I saw Wayne Newton in Las Vegas before he died. It was in 1975 and I wasn't a fan to put it mildly. My parents told me how great his show was and that made me not want to see him all the more. <BR><BR>My wife and the couple we were with got tickets over my objection and we went to a late show to see him. Back then ( and maybe still today ) you got 4 drinks at the late show as part of your admission price. ( The early show you got dinner ) Well, me and my buddy ordered martinis and the waiter brings us both 4 martinis at the same time. The drinks are sitting on the table and the curtain goes up and out steps the cheesiest looking dude I have ever seen. But you know, you realize right away the guy has got charisma. <BR><BR>He's charming and funny and then starts playing almost every instrument in the band and the place is jumping. I couldn't believe I was enjoying it this much. Well, he went on like this for an hour or two and the tempo and level of entertainment never dropped.<BR><BR> It was one of the best shows I ever saw although those 4 martinis may have affected my judgement somewhat. I've never seen his show since and was sorry to hear he passed away.

hmmmm Jul 12th, 2002 03:16 PM

<BR><BR>Wayne Newton is alive and well and starring in his own show at the hotel he owns. <BR>Stardust!

Maurice Jul 12th, 2002 03:57 PM

hmmmm <BR><BR>It was a joke hmmmmm. <BR><BR>Lighten up, you're so serious! :)

frida Jul 13th, 2002 12:32 PM

Wayne Newton is a big money maker in Vegas. He just signed a $250,000,000<BR>deal to continue performing. (Yes $250 mil.)


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