Wayne Newton

By Leila Navidi · May 15, 1905 · 9:55 a.m.

Known as "Mr. Las Vegas," Wayne Newton has dazzled audiences in many Strip casinos, including the Flamingo, Stardust, Las Vegas Hilton, Desert Inn, Frontier, Sands, Bally's, Caesars Palace and the MGM Grand. He now performs at the Tropicana in his new show, "Once Before I Go."

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Wayne Newton addresses the media after Clark County Commissioners approved an application that would open up his Las Vegas ranch to the public on Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2010.

Plans for Wayne Newton attraction in Las Vegas expanded: Monday, October 3, 2011; By Cristina Silva; Wayne Newton's proposed tourist wonderland in Las Vegas is devoting more space to his collection of celebrity keepsakes, including Nat King Cole's watch, a Frank Sinatra champagne glass and a Johnny Cash guitar.

Wayne Newton gives Holly Madison two sloths at his Wayne Newton's Shenandoah on May 9, 2011.

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Town board recommends against Wayne Newton museum: Wednesday, October 27, 2010; By Dylan Scott; Wayne Newton’s plan to build a museum and give tours of his home hit its first administrative speed bump on Tuesday when the Paradise Town Advisory Board turned down the entertainer’s application to the county.

Wayne Newton's proposed 'Graceland West' to get another public hearing: Tuesday, October 26, 2010; By Dylan Scott; The Paradise town advisory board will meet tonight at the Clark County Government Center instead of its usual meeting place, the Paradise Park Recreation Center.

The tail of a jet plane can be seen Tuesday over a wall on the property of entertainer Wayne Newton. Newton, who lives at Pecos and Sunset roads, may create an attraction on the property that could include a museum and a theater where he'll perform after people complete a tour.

Wayne Newton wants to show off home, private jet, too: Wednesday, September 1, 2010; By Joe Schoenmann; Financially troubled super-crooner Wayne Newton will be singing “Danke Schoen” to a Texas developer friend if tentative plans to build what’s described as a Newton dinner-theater, coinciding with tours of Newton’s ranch, Casa de Shenandoah, come to fruition.

A Metro Police officer drives by property owned by entertainer Wayne Newton in Las Vegas Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010. Moving vans accompanied by official-looking vehicles arrived at the home of Las Vegas entertainer Wayne Newton this morning but left soon after without removing anything. Metro Police said they weren't commenting on the case.

Officers denied entry at Wayne Newton's Las Vegas home: Process officers were trying to execute on a lawsuit judgment totaling $501,388; Thursday, February 25, 2010; By Steve Green; Clark County sheriff’s civil process officers were denied entrance to entertainer Wayne Newton’s Las Vegas ranch estate today after arriving to execute on a lawsuit judgment, an attorney said. Moving vans accompanied by the officers were seen at the home.

Former friend seeks to foreclose on singer Wayne Newton's home: Lawsuit alleges Newton delinquent on $3.35 million loan secured by Casa de Shenandoah ranch; Wednesday, February 17, 2010; By Steve Green; Las Vegas Motor Speedway executive O. Bruton Smith is suing singer Wayne Newton, charging Newton is delinquent on a $3.35 million loan and seeking to foreclose on Newton’s Casa de Shenandoah ranch in Las Vegas.

Wayne Newton's abandoned jet rots at Michigan airport: Thursday, February 4, 2010; Associated Press; WATERFORD, Mich. -- Officials say singer Wayne Newton owes a Detroit-area airport more than $60,000 after abandoning his plane more than three years ago and leaving it to gather mold.

Readers' Memories of Wayne Newton: Tuesday, November 10, 2009; As part of our blowout coverage of Wayne Newton, we asked our readers for their favorite memories of Mr. Las Vegas.

Wayne Newton performs as a photo of him as a young man flashes on the screen during the opening night performance Wednesday of "Once Before I Go" at the Tropicana. The show traces Netwon's career and has him singing duets with the likes of Sammy Davis Jr. and Dean Martin, who appear on video screens.

Wayne Newton: The story, but not the sound: REVIEW: The only thing fans will enjoy about this show is the memories it evokes; Monday, November 2, 2009; By Joe Brown; I had been warned that Wayne Newton can’t sing anymore. Apparently it’s been common knowledge for years that his voice is shot.

Wayne Newton sued twice this week over alleged unpaid bills: Courts:; Friday, July 17, 2009; By Steve Green; Entertainer Wayne Newton has been sued twice this week by creditors claiming to be owed tens of thousands of dollars. In one lawsuit, Newton is accused of failing to pay $32,384 for hay delivered to his Las Vegas ranch -- presumably for consumption by his horses at the ranch.

Showtime: How Sin City evolved into 'The Entertainment Capital of the World': Thursday, May 15, 2008; By Ed Koch, Mary Manning, Dave Toplikar; Before central air conditioning and eye-catching neon lights, the Las Vegas Strip entertainment scene started in the western-themed El Rancho Vegas, a motor lodge located on Highway 91.

Wayne Newton owned the Strip: 'Mr. Las Vegas' will go down as entertainer, but also owned the Aladdin; Thursday, May 15, 2008; By Ed Koch; In 1980, Wayne Newton, affectionately known as “Mr. Las Vegas,” got a taste of what Frank Sinatra had experienced for much of his life — accusations of mob association.

All the Joy and Wayne: Deep into a career that started in Las Vegas lounges nearly 50 years ago and made him a cultural icon, Mr. Las Vegas still does it his way.; Friday, December 7, 2007; By John Katsilometes; The car sits stationary, gleaming in the sun, but the wheels in Wayne’s Newton’s brain are spinning, burning rubber. His Rolls-Royce is dented. It’s the slightest imperfection, no larger than a dime, appearing as if someone has pressed a thumb hard into the car’s fender. The disfigurement is so indecipherable that it has long escaped notice by dozens of discriminating eyes that tend to the structures, vast menagerie and exotic vehicles at his home, Casa de Shenandoah.

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The Kats Report

Life in the Limelight: Wayne Newton

Updated February 17, 2010 (3:17 p.m.) 9

Wayne Newton is going to tell a story, and it’s not about his playing poker with Sinatra, recording with Bobby Darin or counseling Elvis about his divorce. It’s about the day he realized Vegas was home. It speaks volumes about Newton, 50 years a Vegas showman and now headlining through April in what might be his final residency in Las Vegas, the autobiographical “Once Before I Go” at the Tropicana.

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Newton's recounting of Beach Boys controversy a telling moment in 'Once Before I Go'

Wayne Newton performs as a photo of him as a young man flashes on the screen during the grand opening night of Wayne Newton's "Once Before I Go" at the Tropicana in Las Vegas Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009.

Updated October 30, 2009 (5:45 p.m.) 5

In 1983, James Watt warned against "the wrong element," ditching The Beach Boys in favor of Wayne Newton, who still considers the event a "down moment" in his career.

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News from Wayne, Holly, Vanna, Tracey at Wayne Newton’s premiere

Tropicana CEO Alex Yemenidjian and Vanna White at the grand opening of Wayne Newton's Once Before I Go at the Tropicana on Oct. 28, 2009.

Updated October 30, 2009 (5:11 p.m.)

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Photo Galleries: Wayne Newton’s DWTS partner surprises at premiere

Wayne Newton during his Once Before I Go grand opening show at the Tropicana on Oct. 28, 2009.

Updated October 29, 2009 (6:13 p.m.)

It was a guest appearance that lasted less than 60 seconds, but it brought the house down! The entertainment legend had just told his opening-night audience ...

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Mr. Las Vegas seeks to keep nickname, which is fine with New Mr. Las Vegas

Wayne Newton answers questions Wednesday from the Tiffany Theater in the Tropicana. Tropicana announced Newton's new show "Once Before I Go" opening Oct. 14 and continuing through April.

Updated September 24, 2009 (8:34 a.m.) 8

Wayne Newton has been known for decades as "Mr. Las Vegas," but George Wallace has been dubbed "The New Mr. Las Vegas." Can they co-exist?

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Newton's autobiographical 'Once Before I Go' set for Tropicana's Tiffany Theater

Updated September 23, 2009 (3:59 p.m.) 3

Wayne Newton will relate the stories of his career during the show, but it is more than just a monologue.

Wayne Newton

Occupation: Singer, actor
Venue: Moved Oct. 14 to Tropicana's Tiffany Theater from MGM Grand.
Official Web page: www.waynenewton.com
Birthday: April 3, 1942, at Norfolk, Virg.
Birth name: Carson Wayne Newton
Years performing: Since 1962
Early life: He showed early skills at music and could play the guitar, steel guitar and piano by the age of 6. He appeared with his older brother, Jerry, on the Grand Ole Opry and auditioned for Ted Mack's Original Amateur Hour. His severe asthma led his family to moved to Phoenix, Ariz., in 1952. When Wayne was in high school, an agent saw the two brothers perform and booked them jobs in Las Vegas for five years.
Breakthrough: A performance on "The Jackie Gleason Show" on Sept. 29, 1962, won him national acclaim. He became an opening act for Jack Benny and when Benny's show ended, he received his own headliner show. He also had many appearances on "The Jackie Gleason Show" and played characters on "The Lucy Show" in 1965 and "Bonanza" in 1966. He also has appeared in several films over the years, including "National Lampoon's Vegas Vacation" in 1997 and "Ocean's Eleven" in 2001.
Hits: Danke Schoen, 1963, reached No. 13 and became his signature song. His biggest hit was "Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast," which reached No. 4 on the Billboard charts in 1972.
Notable: He has performed more than 30,000 solo shows in Las Vegas across 40 years, earning him the nickname, "Mr. Las Vegas."
Tickets: Vegas.com.

The Kats Report

Wayne Newton-to-Trop announcement next week

Wayne Newton, seated comfortably at the piano.

Updated September 19, 2009 (7:57 a.m.) 15

Wayne Newton, who most recently performed at MGM Grand's Hollywood Theatre, will be announced as the new headliner at Tropicana on Wednesday.

The Kats Report

A bevy of notes: Misplaced showgirls, Wayner's lawsuit and Holly's house plans

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Updated August 4, 2009 (7:38 p.m.)

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Once more, or twice more, Wayner dogged by litigation

Updated July 18, 2009 (2:31 p.m.) 2

Wayne Newton has been sued twice this week, but working through litigation is nothing new for Mr. Las Vegas.

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Strip Scribbles: Boys & Girls Club members receive tips from Wayne Newton

Updated March 26, 2009 (9:55 a.m.)

The kids are at work on their own short film Where Da Girls At?, and today Mr. Las Vegas himself gave them pointers about filming and performing.

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Report: Wayner, ex-employee in dispute

Updated March 17, 2009 (6:33 p.m.)

A story by The Hollywood Reporter notes that a former employee claims he is owed $450,000 by Wayne Newton and has attempted to garnish Newton's wages for his dates at the MGM Grand Hollywood Theatre.