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Vocalists Kerry O’Malley, Lindsay Roginski, Nicole Kaplan, David Burnham, Randal Keith and Andrew Ragone flank Steve Wynn during the press conference for “Steve Wynn’s Showstoppers” in Encore Theater on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2014, in Wynn Las Vegas.
Monday, Jan. 26, 2015 | 10:57 a.m.
The latest data culled from our scrambling around the scene. This week’s Monday By the Numbers column touches on ballet and a helicopter. Enjoy this stat parade:
$125,000: Cost of the musicians who performed in Nevada Ballet Theater’s performances of “The Nutcracker” over the holiday season.
40: Percent of NBT’s operating revenue that is raised through ticket sales.
316: The latest ranking of Fidelity National Financial, the company for which Bill Foley serves as chairman of the board, on the Forbes list of top U.S. companies. Foley is leading a campaign to sign up 10,000 season-ticket deposits in an effort to lure an NHL expansion team to Las Vegas.
$250,000: Value of the Robinson helicopter used in Dirk Arthur’s show “Wild Illusions” at the Riviera. Arthur bought the aircraft damaged in a crash in the Florida Everglades about 20 years ago.
500: The approximate number of paid ticket holders per performance required to make a profit for “Steve Wynn’s Showstoppers” at Encore Theater.
600: The approximate number of paid ticket holders per performance required to make a profit for “Frank: The Man, The Music” at Palazzo Theater.
83.69: Percent of the vote garnered by Oscar Goodman, appearing in the fifth installment of his speaker series Thursday at the Plaza, in his third and final mayoral election in 2007.
17: Number of scheduled performers at Mark Shunock’s next “Mondays Dark” show, a tribute to Disney productions, set for tonight at 9. The featured charity is The Center (The Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada).
1,600: Capacity of Westgate Theater, being opened for its annual Super Bowl viewing party this Sunday.
69: Base ticket price for “50 Shades! The Parody,” opening Feb. 3 at Windows Showroom at Bally’s.
With world-class dining, shopping, spas, golf and entertainment, there's no shortage of things to do at Wynn. The resort’s aquatic acrobatic show, “Le Reve—The Dream,” a creation by Cirque Du Soleil veteran Franco Dragone and Steve Wynn, will leave guests wanting more with its breathtaking performances that conjure an imaginary world. The Wynn Esplanade offers a unique shopping experience with stores including Chanel, Manolo Blahnik, Christian Dior, Oscar de la Renta and many more. Tryst is its signature nightclub, offering a secluded lagoon inside the club and spacious dance floor. Blush, the Wynn’s ultra lounge, draws swanky party-goers. Tryst, Wynn’s signature nightclub, is situated along a private lagoon under a 90-foot waterfall and plays host to some of the world’s most renown DJs.
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