Entertainment Guide

Friday, Dec. 26, 1997 | 9:17 a.m.

LIONEL RICHIE -- 8 p.m., through Saturday, Siegfried & Roy Theater at The Mirage, 792-7777. Tickets: $70-$80.

LANCE BURTON -- 7:30 and 10:30 p.m., dark Monday-Tuesday, Monte Carlo's Lance Burton Theater, 730-7000. Tickets: $34.95 and $39.95.

GEORGE CARLIN -- 9 p.m. Dec. 31, 8 and 11:30 p.m. Dec. 31 ($55), Bally's Celebrity Room, 739-4567. Tickets: $38.50.

EARTH WIND & FIRE -- 8 p.m., through Wednesday, dark Monday, Caesars Palace Circus Maximus, 731-7333. Tickets: $55. 10:30 p.m. show New Year's Eve; tickets: $125.

RODNEY DANGERFIELD -- 9 p.m., through Jan. 3, dark Jan. 1, MGM Grand Hollywood Theater, 891-7777. Tickets: $67.50. 10 p.m. p.m. show New Year's Eve; tickets: $125.

POINTER SISTERS -- 8 p.m., opens Sunday, through Wednesday (plus 10:30 p.m. show New Year's Eve), Orleans Theater, 365-7075. Tickets: $49.95.

DANNY GANS -- 8 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday, Rio's Copacabana Showroom, 252-7776. Tickets: $60.

Productions

IMAGINE -- 7:30 and 10:30 p.m., dark Tuesday, Luxor Imagine Theater, 262-4400. Tickets: $39.95.

MADHATTAN -- 7:30 and 10 p.m., dark through Christmas, Madhattan Theater, New York-New York, 740-6969. Tickets: $40.

THE DREAM KING -- 7:30 p.m., dark Monday, Boardwalk's Lighthouse Showroom, 730- 3194. Tickets: $15.

MAGIC OF RICK THOMAS -- 1 and 4 p.m. Wednesday-Monday, Tropicana's Tiffany Theater, 739-2411. Tickets: $8.95.

BEST OF THE FOLIES BERGERE -- 8 and 10:30 p.m., Tropicana Tiffany Theater, 739-2411. Tickets: $45-$55.

DEBBIE REYNOLDS SHOW -- 7:30 p.m., dark Saturday-Sunday, Debbie Reynold's Star Theater, 733-2243. Tickets: $39.95.

SPELLBOUND '97 -- With Joaquin Ayala, Michael Holly and Human Design; 7:30 and 10 p.m., dark Sundays, Harrah's Commander's Theater, 369-5222. Tickets: $29.95.

KENNY KERR -- 10:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, Debbie Reynolds Star Theater, 733-2243. Tickets: $19.95.

SPLASH -- 7:30 and 10:30 p.m. (adult), Riviera's Versailles Theater, 477-5274. Tickets: $39.50 and $49.50.

AMERICAN SUPERSTARS -- 7 and 10 p.m., dark Thursday, Stratosphere's Broadway Showroom, 380-7711. Tickets: $22.95 ($16.95 for kids 5-12).

VIVA LAS VEGAS -- 2 and 4 p.m., dark Sunday, Stratosphere Broadway Showroom, 380-7711. Tickets: $11.

THE GREAT RADIO CITY SPECTACULAR -- With the Rockettes and Paige O'Hara, 7:45 and 10:30 p.m., dark Friday, Flamingo Hilton Showroom, 733-3333. Tickets: $45.50 to $53.54, plus tax and gratuity, for 7:45 dinner show; $38.20, plus tax and gratuity for 10:30 cocktail show.

THE XTREME SCENE -- 8 and 10 p.m., dark Friday, Jackie Gaughan's Plaza, 396-2444. Tickets: $19.95, adults only.

MYSTERE -- 7:30 and 10:30 p.m., dark through Thursday, Treasure Island's Cirque du Soleil Theatre, 392-1999. Tickets: $69.85, $34.05 for kids under 11.

STARLIGHT EXPRESS -- 7:30 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 7:30 and 10:30 p.m. Saturday; Las Vegas Hilton Theater, 732-5755. Tickets: $19.50 to $45.

FOREVER PLAID -- 7:30 and 10 p.m., dark Monday, Bugsy's Celebrity Theater at the Flamingo, 733-3333. Tickets: $19.95.

KING ARTHUR'S TOURNAMENT -- 6 and 8:30 nightly, Excalibur Arena, 597-7600. Tickets: $29.95.

EFX -- 7:30 p.m. Sunday-Friday, 7:30 and 10:30 p.m. Saturday, dark through Monday, MGM Grand Theater, 891-7777. Tickets: $70.

LEGENDS IN CONCERT -- 7:30 and 10:30 p.m., dark Sunday, Imperial Palace Theater, 794-3261. Tickets: $29.95.

ENTER THE NIGHT -- 7:30 and 10:30 p.m. Saturday and Tuesday-Thursday, 8 p.m. Sunday and Monday; Stardust Theater, 732-6111. Tickets: $26.90.

CRAZY GIRLS -- 8:30, 10:30 and midnight Saturday, 8:30 and 10:30, other evenings (dark through Friday), Riviera's Mardi Gras Plaza, 794-9433. Tickets: $18.95.

AN EVENING AT LA CAGE -- 7:30, 9:30, 11:15 p.m., Wednesday and Saturday, 7:30 and 9:30 other evenings (dark through Friday) Riviera's La Cage Theater, 794-9433. Tickets: $21.95.

SHOWGIRLS OF MAGIC -- 8 (family) and 10:30 p.m. (adult), dark through Tuesday, San Remo's Parisian Cabaret, 597-6028. Tickets: $19.95.

RICK THOMAS -- 2 and 4 p.m., dark Fridays, Tropicana Tiffany Theater, 739-2411. Tickets: $12.95.

STEVE WYRICK'S SEXY MAGIC -- 7:30 (family) and 10:30 p.m. (adult), dark Monday, Lady Luck Showroom, 385-4386. Tickets: $22.95 and $27.95.

Comedy

PUDGY -- With Keven Knox, 8 and 10:40 p.m. through Sunday,Tropicana Comedy Stop, 739-2714. Opening Monday: Don Gavin, Blair Shannon, Kevin Knox. Tickets: $14.30 plus tax. New Year's Eve, 7:30 and 10:15 p.m., tickets for 10:15 show: $50.

BARRY DIAMOND-- With Marci Coyote Rose, 8 and 10:30 p.m., through Sunday, Catch a Rising Star at the MGM Grand, 891-7777. Opening Monday: Todd Glass, Joni Grassey. "Comedy Fixx" at 12:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday. Tickets: $14 plus tax. New Year's Eve, CD LaBove, Todd Glass, Joni Grassey.

MICK LAZINSKI-- With Jimmy Wiggins, Ken Block, 7 and 9 p.m., through Sunday, Comedy Max, Maxim, 731-4300. Opening Monday: Michael Walters, Marty Rackham, Barry Friedman. Tickets: $17.75.

COMEDY MAGIC -- Starring Nick Lewin, 1 and 3 p.m. daily (dark Sunday), Maxim, 597-5970. Tickets: $9.95.

JOHNNY DARK -- With Carla Rea, Becky Blaney, 8 and 10 p.m. through Sunday. Late show at 11:45 p.m. Friday and Saturday; Riviera Comedy Club, 794-9433. Opening Monday: Rich Hall, Gerry Bednob, Jon Manfrellotti. Tickets: $18.95.

GEECHY GUY -- With Norma Zager, Barry Friedman, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. through Sunday, Comedy Fun House at the Four Queens, 385-4011. Opening Monday: Jeff Jena, Willie Barcena, Carlos Oscar. No admission; one-drink minimum.

ANDREA ABBATE -- With Avi Lieberman, 8 and 10:30 p.m. through Sunday, The Improv at Harrah's, 369-5222. Dark Tuesday through Jan. 5. Tickets: $14.95.

STAND-UP LAS VEGAS -- Open-mike show for all comedians, amateur and professional, starts at 9 p.m. Thursdays at Buzzy's After Dark, 4755 Maryland Parkway; 261-9779.

Lounges

HOB NOB LOUNGE -- Live music, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. tonight and Saturday, 3340 S. Highland, 734-2426.

FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ -- 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Pogo's Lounge, 2103 N. Decatur Blvd., 646-9735.

RIO -- Boogie Knights, midnight Wednesdays, Club Rio. Ghallib Ghallab, Wednesday-Sunday, VooDoo Lounge. sergio Alberti and Jimmy Hopper, Mambo's Lounge.

BRASS MONKEY -- Live music, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. tonight and Saturday. Every Thursday, Sherman Gunn Jazz Group, 8 p.m. 840 N. Decatur Blvd., 877-3633.

RIVIERA -- Lon Bronson & His All-Stars, 1:30 a.m. Saturday and 1:15 a.m. Monday; Bistro Lounge. Also, Monday Night Jazzfest, featuring Don Menza.

MIRAGE -- Bonnie Graham, New Band and Lambada alternate, Lagoon Saloon.

CAESARS PALACE -- Anita Sarawak, through Sunday, Cleopatra's Melanie Lopez, through Sunday, Forum Lounge. Jonathan & MusicMagic, through Monday, La Piazza. David Osborne, Palace Court Terrace.

LAS VEGAS HILTON -- Kristine W & the Sting (early) and Louie Louie (late) Friday-Wednesday; music videos Thursday, The Nightclub.

JEROME'S -- Leon Gilliam (formerly of the Platters), 8 p.m. to midnight Thursday-Saturday, at the restaurant, 2797 S. Maryland Parkway, 894-9706.

STRATOSPHERE -- Robinson/Ashman, through Jan. 10, Images Cabaret. Windjammer, dark Sunday, L'Isles Bar.

SUNSET STATION -- Santa Fe Express, through Sunday, Club Madrid, 547-7969.

HARD ROCK CAFE -- Live music, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Friday, 733-8400.

MANHATTAN CAFE -- All-Star Jazz, featuring Marv Koral, Carl Fontana, Gus Mancuso, Rudi Aikels and Santo Savino, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Sunday.

SAND DOLLAR -- John Earl's Boogieman Band, 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday; Bob Rosales and Razz Band, Sundays; Al Ek's All-Star Band, Mondays; James Ferris and Voodoo Lounge, Tuesdays; The Ruffnecks, 10 p.m. Wednesdays; Boogieman Band, Thursdays. Call 871-6651.

VACATION VILLAGE -- Van Deguzman, "The World's Best One-Man Band," 6 p.m. to midnight Tuesday-Saturday, Koo Koo's Lounge.

DRINK -- Metal Shop, 10 p.m. Tuesdays; Boogie Knights, 10 p.m. Thursdays. Call 796-5519.

NORTH BEACH CAFE -- Anthony Edwards, Tuesdays-Saturdays; Singers Showcase, 9:30 p.m. Thursday, at 2605 S. Decatur Blvd., 247-9530.

MAIN STREET STATION -- Amazin' Brews-Keys, Triple 7 Brewpub.

USA CAFE -- Bill Cherry and Friends, 9:30 tonight; Fremont Street Blues Band, 9:30 p.m. Saturday; Copperpot, 9:30 p.m. Thursdays in November.

THE CHEYENNE CAFE -- The Blazers, 8 p.m. to midnight every Friday and Saturday, 3227 Civic Center Drive, 649-4996.

TOMMY ROCKER'S -- Tommy Rocker, 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Call 261-6688.

THE HOP -- 1940s swing night is each Tuesday at 1650 E. Tropicana Ave., 310-5060.

JITTERS -- Hootenanny, 7-10 p.m. Sundays, bring acoustic guitars, 4343 Rancho Drive, Suite 128.

L'BOMBARDIER --Keith & Victoria, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Thursdays, 4213 W. Sahara Ave.

GOLD COAST -- Kinta Dixie Jazz Band (afternoons), Jukebox Saturday Night (evenings), through Jan. 4, East Lounge. Launi Kristopher, through Jan. 5, West Lounge. Larry Taylor Big Band and Pop, Showroom.

GOLDEN NUGGET -- A Touch of Silk, dark Monday, Lounge.

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