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LOOKING IN ON: ENTERTAINMENT

Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2007 | 7:05 a.m.

"Legends in Concert" has been entertaining fans with its cast of faux celebrities for almost 25 years, and if it can keep its roster as strong as the current lineup it should go for another 25.

Matt Lewis (Elvis) continues to be the star attraction, performing nine of The King's hits, including "Don't Be Cruel," "Jailhouse Rock" and "Suspicious Minds."

Although the cast changes from time to time, Lewis is joined now by John Anthony (Rod Stewart), Karin Lawson (Janet Jackson) and Stacey Whitton (Marilyn Monroe).

The latest addition is vocalist/comedian/impressionist Stephen Sorrentino, whose one-man show, "Voices in My Head," has played around the country. Sorrentino adds a new dimension to the production, and a lot of energy.

He is the host of the show, introducing the various acts, and makes several appearances performing his own shtick, including a dead-on Elton John tribute.

Sorrentino also does some off-the-wall bits, such as various entertainers doing Led Zeppelin songs: Willie Nelson singing "Kashmir," Ethel Merman doing "Immigrant Song" and Jerry Lewis' Nutty Professor singing "Black Dog."

While the celebrities may be false, the entertainment is real.

'Mamma Mia!'

The cast of "Mamma Mia!" recently celebrated its fourth anniversary at Mandalay Bay.

Four years and counting. The production, featuring some of ABBA's greatest hits, is due to close in August 2008.

It will make room for yet another Cirque du Soliel production on a property owned by MGM Mirage.

The show has not yet been announced, but it will join the already impressive Cirque roster - "Mystere" at Treasure Island, "O" at the Bellagio, "Zumanity" at New York-New York, "Ka" at the MGM Grand and "Love" at the Mirage.

Expected in the future is a Cirque tribute to Elvis (at the still-being-built CityCenter) and a Cirque show starring magician Criss Angel (at the Luxor).

The cast of "Mamma Mia!" is led by exceptional performers, especially Carol Linnea Johnson (as Donna Sheridan) and Kelly Anise Daniels (as her daughter, Sophie).

The production will be missed when it finally sings its swan song. After more than 1,500 performances in Las Vegas it has become an integral part of the local entertainment scene.

Bite the Silver Bullet

Rockers Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band bring their "Face the Promise Tour" to the MGM Grand Garden Arena at 8 p.m. Saturday .

The tour, Seger's first since 1996, is to promote his album "Face the Promise," which debuted in September at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 album chart and recently became his 11th platinum album.

Around town

Unless you're Def Leppard, it's hard to perform with a one-armed drummer. Tool drummer Danny Carey tore a bicep and underwent surgery last week, so the band postponed its March 15-16 dates at The Pearl inside the Palms. No word on the reschedule ... Speaking of schedule changes, comic magician Amazing Johnathan is cutting his local schedule from six days a week to five so he can work on several projects in Los Angeles. His shows at the Sahara are at 10 p.m. Fridays through Tuesdays ... Mary Wilson, an original member of the Supremes and a Las Vegas resident, will perform April 22-24 at the Golden Nugget ... KC & The Sunshine Band will perform March 17 at the Tropicana ... The Dennis Bono Show celebrated its seventh anniversary Feb. 22 with a star-studded edition; taped Thursdays in front of an audience of 800 people, the show airs at 7 p.m. Fridays on KUNV 91.5-FM.

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