Talent Beyond Comprehension

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 Sam Holder is no stranger to the stage. 

A Mississippian and fifth cousin to Elvis Presley, he has sung for presidents and dignitaries alike. 

Most recently seen at The Vegas Room in The Vegas Room Presents (where he tore the house down!) and A Vegas Room Christmas, Sam has also appeared in movies, television and commercials including The Real Housewives of Atlanta, Read Between the Lines and Scary Movie 5. 

He has also performed around the U.S. and the world, including engagements in New York City and on the Las Vegas Strip.   Audiences also thrilled to Sam's roles in productions of South Pacific, Brigadoon, The Music Man, Meet Me in St. Louis and Oklahoma, just to name a few. 

He has also showcased his own mix of R&B, rock’n’roll, country and gospel for fans from Japan to Australia, and from Africa to Iceland.
 

   Since Elvis’ passing decades ago, there has never been a tribute artist that has so captivated the look, moves, and especially the sound, of the King as much as Justin Shandor.  

An international sensation having performed in England, Australia, Canada and South America, he has also appeared in many Las Vegas engagements, including a run in Million Dollar Quartet at Harrah’s.

But, what about Justin’s other side?  

In this uniquely introspective show, he will share with his fans and new friends a kaleidoscope of music that he treasures, including Broadway, jazz, R&B, and selections from the Great American Songbook.  There might even be an Elvis song or two in the mix!
 

  The dazzling Kelly Vohnn has performed around the world, appearing in countless shows and with numerous incredible musical artists.  In her Vegas Room debut, she will pay tribute in song and story to one of the greatest singers of our time, Barbra Streisand.

Having studied voice at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Canada, Kelly was a back-up singer for Barbra Streisand at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, opened for Diana Ross in Toronto, and has appeared in productions of The Rock Pack, Fancy (a tribute to Reba McEntire), Rockin’ Country Christmas & Cowboy Cabaret, among many others.  

Among her awards are Winner of the Reba McEntire Look-Alike Contest in New York, Entertainer of the Year in Nashville, and Canadian Country Artist of the Year.
 

 Join Savannah Smith in a tribute to the superstars who inspired her and helped make her the incredible artist that she is:  Shirley Bassey, Melissa Ethridge, Gladys Knight, Nina Simone, Pink, The Beatles, and more!

With a voice bigger than the state of Texas, Savannah Smith’s love of jazz, soul, rock, country and folk has shaped her into the artist she is today. 

Having traveled the world, she now calls Las Vegas home, having starred on the Las Vegas Strip headlining award-winning productions and her own shows. Savannah’s genuine spirit not only shines musically, but it is totally infectious.
See for yourself as it will leave you inspired and connected to a musical heritage as rich and diverse as Savannah’s song catalogue, and to the incredible vocal artistry that she always conveys. 

 Join the deliriously talented singer and pianist, Chris Lash, for a Rockin' Sunday Brunch at The Vegas Room.  Featured will be lots of finger-snapping, toe-tapping music, along with a delicious five-course handcrafted menu.

Chris,  a pop-influenced country artist with very cemented roots in raucous piano-bar style, has performed all over the world and nightly on the Las Vegas Strip as an entertainer.  He has previously opened shows and performed with Pitbull, Tommy James, Sonny Turner, as well as Kristin Chenoweth. 

Chris was also a conductor for Jersey Boys (Vegas) and provided arrangements and direction for Baz: Star Crossed Love, and has been a guest faculty member at The University of Nevada, Las Vegas. 

He has also appeared in national and international productions of Broadway’s Tony Award winning musical, Million Dollar Quartet as rock legend and “Last Man Standing,” Jerry Lee Lewis.
 

 In their debut show, It Takes Two, vocal sensations Lawson and Triece take audiences on a musical journey spanning five decades of the world's greatest love songs that have stood the test of time.

Frank Lawson has performed all over the globe in stage productions, including starring in Marilyn! The New Musical at Paris Hotel & Casino, and as the incomparable Ben Vereen in Until in New York. The recipient of LA Ovation and NAACP Awards for portraying jazz great Billy Strayhorn in When Jazz Had the Blues, Mr. Lawson has also shared the stage with Debbie Allen, Bernadette Peters and Stephen Sondheim, to name but a few. 

Patrice Petway, also professionally known as Triece, is a multi-dimensional artist who sings an impressive blend of R&B, pop, classical and jazz music.  

In Las Vegas, she has been featured in productions of Heartbreak Hotel at Harrahs and Hitzville at Planet Hollywood.  Ms. Petway also starred in the Vegas production of Motown Extreme for three years and has won numerous awards, including the 2019 Black Music Awards, the 2019 Casino Entertainment Award and the 2019 Vegas.com Choice Award. 

With the phenomenal Uli Geissendoerfer at the Piano
 

 THE MISSING LYNX

My Journey to Vegas

The incredible Savannah Lynx marks her Vegas Room debut with two evenings featuring a dynamic selection of music from Broadway and the world of classic standards. 

Intertwined amidst her thrilling vocal artistry are personal recollections of her time in Hollywood and winning a number of major fitness competitions. 

A regular in Fantasy and at Rose Rabbit Lie on the Las Vegas Strip, The Vegas Room is proud to add her own personally-crafted show to our canon of powerful entertainers.
 

  Looking for a way to escape and travel the world without leaving Las Vegas?  Now you can!

Join exotic singer and dazzling performer Nieve Malandra as she tours the globe with songs sung in a number of different languages, paired with a matching culinary menu that also highlights the countries she will be visiting in song.

All aboard for Japan, Portugal, Mexico, Spain, Africa and more!

 The Doo-Wop Kings are one of Las Vegas’s finest acapella vocal groups, always serving up a perfect blend of the 1950's and 60's classics. They also perform current pop hits with a doo-wop twist, making them beloved by both younger and older audiences.

Nothing short of explosive, these four dynamic performers (Michael Washington, Bryin Woods, Josh Smith, and David Villella) brought The Doo Wop Kings to life while collectively performing in the award winning "Vegas - The Show!" at Planet Hollywood.

Full of life and always ready to have a good time, enter the fabulous world of The Doo Wop Kings and be prepared for a magical, fun-filled time! 

Hailing from a musical Southern California family, the astoundingly talented Christine Shebeck has been a professional musician since the tender age of fourteen.  

While in the LA area Christine became a sought-after session singer/voice over artist for commercials including the CBS Theme Song and the “Dinosaur” soundtrack for Disney Studios.

In 2001, Ricky Martin’s managers produced the original show, “Storm,” and brought Christine to Las Vegas as a featured performer. 

She has worked with many bands, for corporate entertainment, and as a backup singer for the likes of Debbie Gibson, Sheena Easton, The Righteous Brothers, John Elefante (Kansas) and Micky Thomas (Starship).  

Her raw emotion and vocal versatility, coupled with her range and sheer power, makes Christine a singer’s singer. 

 The versatile Elisa Fiorillo has numerous distinctions to her credit, and we are delighted to present her debut performances here at The Vegas Room.  

  
In addition to performing on Broadway in A Christmas Carol  with Richard Kiley of Man of La Mancha fame, and The Sound of Music with operatic superstar Roberta Peters, she won her age division in National Jr. Star Search, eclipsing over 40,000 contestants.  

Her pop career collaborations have included those with Prince (with whom she toured as his backup singer for five years), Dave Koz, La Toya Jackson, Luciano Pavorotti, and David Cassidy, among others.    In Las Vegas, she has also performed with Clint Holmes, Earl Turner, and Kelly Clinton.  Her new album is scheduled to be released in  2021. 

Elisa will be accompanied by the multi-faceted musician and pianist, Joey Melotti.  Among his many accomplishments is holding the title of Musical Director for Barry Manilow.

 The incredible music and stories of the legendary Elton John will be center stage for three magical performances when the multi-talented Colte Julian makes his Vegas Room debut.

A favorite entertainer at The Mayfair at Bellagio and Don't Tell Mama Piano Bar, Colte has a captivating way of drawing you in and connecting you to iconic songs such as Rocket Man, Tiny Dancer, Bennie and the Jets, Candle in the Wind, and so many more!

In addition to his love for Elton John's music, Colte also performed the role of Jerry Lee Lewis in the smash hit, Million Dollar Quartet, for over five years in multiple productions across America, including the Broadway National Tour, at The Apollo Theater in Chicago, and on the Las Vegas Strip.

He was also nominated for his performance as Curly in Oklahoma! at The Paramount Theatre in Chicago, and also performed to great acclaim in Next to Normal, Rock of Ages, La Cage aux Folles, and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, among others. 

 The Vegas Room is proud and honored to present the incredible Serena Henry  for three magnificent performances, where she will be performing songs from an eclectic array of artists, including Roberta Flack, The Beatles, Justin Timberlake and Ceelo Green, plus more.

"Songs I Could've Written" is a show about Serena's love for songwriters. As a singer-songwriter herself,  she has often stumbled across or listened to songs that truly moved her to her core...songs that she wishes she had written.  This show is Serena's ode to the many beautiful songwriters out there. 

ABOUT SERENA:

Serena performed with Smokey Robinson for 13 years, along with Donny and Marie Osmond and Gladys Knight.  

She also appeared weekly on NBC's "Fame" with Debbie Allen, and was a three-time winner at New York's famed Apollo Theatre.  She has also headlined in many venues on the Las Vegas Strip, including sold-out performances at the Blue Note Jazz Club.
 

 Join the multi-talented Jamie Hosmer for his inaugural performances at The Vegas Room in celebration of the release of his newest album, Comfortable Shoes.

A member of "Santa Fe and the Fat City Horns, " Jamie also performed for four years with Clint Holmes, is currently working with Michael Cavanaugh of Broadway's "Movin' Out," and was recently featured on the premiere episode of FOX-TV's "I Can See Your Voice" as The Golfer. 

 Staged & Choreographed by Benjamin Tucker

Musical Direction by Keith Thompson

White Christmas

The Best Things Happen While You're Dancing

Blue Skies

Love You Didn't Do Right by Me

Happy Holiday and over 20 more Irving Berlin hits!

Amanda King

Randal Keith

Samuel Holder

Carnell Johnson

Ian Ward

Rob Hyatt

Michelle Johnson

Luke Striffler

Ruby Lewis

Janien Valentine

Benjamin Tucker

Emma McGirr

  If you're looking for an evening filled with passionate music and incredible vocals, look no further than the electrifying combination of Ruby Lewis and Ian Ward a.k.a. Ward & Maeve, now together again after their starring roles in Baz: A Musical Mash-Up on the Las Vegas Strip.

This amazing pair teamed up for three consecutive Thursdays at The Vegas Room in a Fleetwood Mac/Civil Wars influenced Folk Rock duo evening. As their harmony and chemistry sets these two apart from other new artists, you can expect to hear your favorite classic rock songs and new originals in a whole new - and utterly exciting - way.
 

Kitty Green had her Las Vegas debut at The Vegas Room, performing a selection of songs that have brought her inspiration throughout her 30 years of performance and recording.  From Louis Jordan to Billie Holiday, audiences heard her perform her originals and lots of classic songs with passion (and pizazz!)
Accompanied by Dave Richardson, an amazing pianist and Musical Director for Las Vegas's own Santa Fe and the Fat City Horns big band, the crowd loved them.

WEARING MY HEART ON MY SLEEVE

Lisa Marie is currently one of the Lead Vocalists for Bellagio's Mayfair Supper Club, having also performed in BAZ: Star-Crossed Love at The Palazzo and numerous other Las Vegas Strip 

productions. 

Her sold out Vegas Room debut was - simply put - a triumph.  Included in her show were songs from Broadway and pop artists such as Carole King, Cher, Toni Braxton, Elton John and Shirley Bassey. 

Lisa Marie is truly a major star on the rise.
 

BEING ALIVE

There are just no words to describe the incredible talents of the stupendously gifted singer/performer, Michelle Johnson.  

With a powerful voice and exquisite musical taste, audiences continue to be blown away by her commanding presence and vocal abilities, whether with jazz, pop, musical theatre, blues or soul.  

Simply put, Michelle can truly do it all. 

(RI)DISCOVERY

 With her deep cultural influences and vast knowledge of American Jazz Singers and Standards, Rita Lim has a style and sound that are completely mesmerizing.

She continues to hone her extensive talents by singing with some of the top bands and musicians in the country. And, both of her musical tribute shows, featuring the music of Sade and the music of the Carpenters, have sold out at top Las Vegas venues.

The multi-talented pianist and composer, Dave Siegel, is an incredible artist in his own right.  He is the only writer/producer whose repertoire spans from pop divas such as Celine Dion, Christina Aguilera and Jessica Simpson to rap artists such as Pusha T, T.I., and Soulja Boy.  He has also worked with a number of prominent Latin American crossover artists, as well as notable jazz artists suck as Kurt Elling and Arturo Sandoval.

POSTMODERN JUKEBOX

Ashley Fuller and Shaun DeGraff create a whole new take on Postmodern Jukebox - brilliantly reworking popular modern music into vintage genres such as swing and jazz - by recreating and reinventing the songs of everyone from Lady Gaga to Elton John, Neil Diamond, Maroon 5, and even The Beatles in exciting, fresh new ways.

It's the perfect way to rediscover today's songs that you thought you knew...with an exhilarating  and mind-bending twist.

ISLANDS IN THE STREAM

Illustrious Broadway tenor and Vegas Room Director of Entertainment, Brent Barrett, and his supremely talented performer husband, Bernie Blanks, bring together an evening filled with life reminiscences studded with duets (and some solos!) from classic Broadway shows.

Barrett is currently celebrating 40 years in show business, including major roles on Broadway, in London and in National Tours.  Blanks' performing background includes a variety of hit musicals, including Starlight Express, Camelot, Grease and more.

Phillip Officer has been hailed by The New York Times as "a master of lyric precision."  

The Chicago Tribute said "Officer joins the ranks of great singers as he elevates his material with a natural effervescence you wish you could bottle."  

No stranger to great concert halls or smokey saloons, he's sung in myriad venues ranging from the Broadway stage to Carnegie Hall to the legendary Oak Room in New York's Algonquin Hotel.

Alto Saxophonist Charlie “Bird” Parker was instrumental in changing the face of music when he hit New York in the 1940s. 

One of Bird’s dreams was to record with a string section, which was realized through “Bird With Strings.”  These studio sessions joined the forces of Classical and Jazz communities, creating

Symphonic Jazz and broadening jazz trends in the 1950s and onward, mixing things up instrumentally and stylistically. 

Led by internationally recognized music director Justin DiCioccio, these legendary orchestral recordings of Charlie “Bird” Parker will be brought to life by guest soloist and Alto Saxophonist Vincent Herring, who will be accompanied by NSA “School of JAZZ@NSA” faculty, Las Vegas Philharmonic musicians and NSA students.

In addition to serving as The Vegas Room's Entertainment Director, Jassen Allen is an extremely talented performer in his own right, having entertained audiences both in Las Vegas and around the world.

From entertaining troops overseas via the Department of Defense to singing alongside Tony Award-winner Billy Porter in the Broadway musical Dreamgirls, Jassen has also created, starred in and produced an original show entitled With Love...Luther Vandross and Friends...The Ultimate Tribute Show.

He has also become a sought-after background vocalist, singing behind recording artists such as Michael Grimm, Rosanne Cash, Mary Wilson of The Supremes, and the legendary Barbra Streisand.

Jassen is also currently featured as a cast member at Bellagio's Mayfair Supper Club, and he co-produces and co-hosts the popular Mondays Dark program, a bi-weekly Las Vegas event that raises $10,000 for local charities throughout the year.

Always unpredictable and endlessly entertaining, the exceptionally talented Jimmy Hopper electrifies his audiences with music that taps into his love of so many talented musicians and unforgettable songs, including those of James Taylor, Barry Manilow, Gordon Lightfoot, Paul McCartney, Judy Garland, Louis Armstrong, Simon and Garfunkel and many more.

With Jimmy, you can always expect the unexpected as he delights and transports you to an incredible musical wonderland!

Adoring audiences have seen the multi-faceted Janien Valentine in Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Starlight Express and the American premiere of Notre Dame de Paris, as well as her costarring appearances with Vegas legends Clint Holmes and Frankie Scinta.  

Her work in Las Vegas also earned her the title "Best Female Singer," which was recognized by both the Las Vegas Review Journal and The Las Vegas Sun.   

 The fabulous Skye Dee Miles has been a favorite of Las Vegas audiences for the past 15 years. 

 After her five year stint in Menopause...The Musical she and her band, Skye 5, performed regularly at The Tropicana Hotel and Casino.  Skye, affectionately known as Black Sunshine, has earned several coveted awards, including Best of Las Vegas and The 2020 Silver State Award for Best Entertainer.    

The electric Ian Ward's most recent theatrical appearance was starring as Drew in “Rock of Ages Hollywood” alongside the late and great Nick Cordero, and Frankie Grande.  

He can also be seen guest starring on Ryan Murphy’s hit FOX TV show, “9-1-1," and played a lead role in "BAZ: A Musical Mashup" at The Palazzo Las Vegas, in addition to starring in “Gettin’ the Band Back Together” at The Belasco Theatre on Broadway.

To categorize Toscha Comeaux's style would simply limit her gift, because her vocal capabilities and knowledge of various musical styles are limitless, including jazz and rhythm and blues.  

Over the course of her career, she has been fortunate enough to share the stage with such greats as Lou Rawls, Ray Charles, Diana Ross, Max Roach, and the late jazz great, Nat Adderly.

With a voice that is strong and powerful, yet clean and nuanced, Travis Cloer is a remarkable talent. 

 From classic to jazz, musical theatre to rock-n-roll, and everything in between, there isn't a genre of music that can escape his masterful ability to grab a song and make it his very own.

Among his credits are West Side Story, Damn Yankees, Starlight Express, and - most notably - his record-setting performance as Frankie Valli in Jersey Boys - with over 2,200 appearances around the world to his credit.  This portrayal earned him several Best Actor nominations from BroadwayWorld.com and much acclaim and respect in Las Vegas and on Broadway.

Hailing from the small town of San Juan Bautista, CA, Patrick Hogan grew up in a music-loving family with the sounds of jazz in his ears. 

After taking up piano at age 10, he has since performed and toured with high school honor bands, won Downbeat Student Music awards, amassed years of professional experience, and developed into a multi-tool musician: piano, singing, composition, arranging, and more. 

During the day, he studies at UNLV, where he writes for multiple ensembles and plays in the award-winning Jazz Ensemble I and Honors Trio. In the evening, he works as a pro musician and is currently principal pianist at the Bellagio’s Mayfair Supper Club.

One of Las Vegas' foremost jazz stylists, the amazing Amanda King performs regularly at numerous local venues, including The Mob Museum and The Dispensary Lounge.  

She is a featured performer with The Cole Porter Society, and released "It's Christmas with Amanda King," a holiday collection that was co-produced by Barry Manilow's Musical Director, Joey Melotti, that engages the talents of some of Las Vegas' finest musicians.  

A devoted fan of classic movie musicals, Amanda relishes diving into history to share the stories, songs and people that make up the treasure trove of pre-1950's American popular music.

Over his 35+ year career as a singer and actor, Randal Keith has dazzled audiences with his rich, commanding bass/baritone voice.  

Devotees of Les Miserables around the world – including Broadway and Canada – have likely experienced one of Mr. Keith’s 3,000 performances as Jean Valjean, in addition to his tours in Sunset Boulevard and Phantom of the Opera.  He also voiced two roles in the feature film, Legends of Oz, a sequel to The Wizard of Oz. 

The supremely talented Anne Martinez has a huge following given her star-turn performances in many big shows on the Las Vegas Strip, including "Baz - A Musical Mash-up," "Cocktail Cabaret," "Fantasy," and "Showstoppers," to name but a few.

Called "one of the most versatile performers in Las Vegas today" by Las Vegas Weekly, Ms. Martinez's repertoire ranges from Otis Redding to Linda Ronstadt, and Shirley Bassey and Celine Dion to Frank Wildhorn and James Brown. 

An accomplished entertainer, songwriter, playwright, producer, director and choreographer, Eric Jordan Young has appeared in countless productions on the Las Vegas Strip and the Broadway stage.   

He also appeared in the national tours of Dreamgirls, Starlight Express, Ragtime, and Chicago, along with television appearances on Law & Order, Criminal Intent and Ugly Betty.

BroadwayWorld.com aptly calls Mr. Jordan Young a “super talented man” and “one of the most talented people in Las Vegas”.