His mom was a showgirl in Folies Bergere and his dad, a saxophone player and bandleader for The Rat Pack.įor more than 20 years, he dreamed of bringing the story of Las Vegas to the stage… elaborate costumes, booming musical numbers, a classic Vegas vibe! Saxe, like his main character Ernie, can’t bear to think of it all crumbling away like the city’s landmark hotels.
VEGAS! THE SHOW was written by show producer and theater owner David Saxe who literally grew up backstage. Soon… showgirls, singers, dancers, and a live “big band” begin to join Ernie, taking audiences on a musical journey through the decades and telling the story of the most dynamic performers who made Vegas the “Entertainment Capital of the World.” Don't expect impersonators, this show pays homage to the performers who paved the way for today's stars and the glamorous style and grace of the classic showgirl. The icons are soon sparked back to life by their caretaker, Ernie, who is determined to show visitors TRUE Las Vegas entertainment, the way it was meant to be. The Event Center brings some of the biggest live music acts, comedians and stage shows right here to Charles Town.
The show opens in the “Neon Boneyard,” the resting place of those beautiful signs that defined the city during its glory days. VEGAS! THE SHOW tells the story of how it all began paying homage to The Rat Pack, Elvis, Gladys Knight & The Pips, Tom Jones, the stars who made Vegas.
