HAMILTON -> Las Vegas?

https://www.casino.org/news/las-vegas-rumor-mill-hamilton-coming-to-caesars-strip-resort/

Vegas is one of my favorite cities on the planet so visit so part of me hopes this true, but I also can't see how they'd cut this one down to an intermission-less 90 minutes?

I don't think so. Vegas has some "rule" that they don't want a show to go over 90 minutes so people will get back to gambling. As far as Hamilton, this could be successful to those who just want to say they saw it. However, for true theater lovers I would never go see it. I would feel like I watched the edited for time and content tv version. Huge pass for me.

Alexander Lamar said: "Is it possible that it won’t be cut? Has a full length show ever played the strip?"

Yes, a full length show has in fact played Vegas. When Disney mounted a production of The Lion King in Vegas it was, I believe (though could be misremembering) that they did the full length show.

However, I know for sure that, when Mamma Mia played Vegas, they didn’t truncate it either.

And, it’s true, Vegas sees shows as something fun to do in between periods of gambling or hitting up the buffet etc. Also, when Avenue Q played Vegas, didn’t it start out with the full uncut version only to be shortened to 90 min later on?

ArtMan said: "I don't think so. Vegas has some"rule" that they don't want a show to go over 90 minutes so people will get back to gambling. As far as Hamilton, this could be successful to those who just want to say they saw it. However, for true theater lovers I would never go see it. I would feel like Iwatchedthe edited for time and content tv version. Huge pass for me."

There's no official rule that a show has to be 90 minutes or less, however most Vegas casinos have learned that having a show over 90 minutes is a bad idea. Like you say, it takes away from people gambling, eating, etc. and the casinos lose money in the long run. Plus the reality is that the majority of audiences for shows on the Strip are tourists looking for a brief escape from the heat and are looking for something quick and thoughtless to enjoy (and realistically many have had quite a few drinks before going into the show). So doing a full 2.5-hour production of Hamilton doesn't seem like it would have a ton of success. But it's certainly possible they could still do it.

Updated On: 3/1/21 at 10:02 AM

Yes, the runs of "Avenue Q" and "Hairspray" were not successful, closing shortly after opening. Other shows were big hits.

"Jersey Boys" opened in May 2008, and closed in September 2016, playing over 3,300 performances. In 2014, it became the longest running Broadway production in LV, surpassing "Mamma Mia!" and "Phantom - The Las Vegas Spectacular."

"Mamma Mia" opened in February 2003, and closed January 2009, after more than 2,200 performances. When the show returned in May 2014 at The Tropicana, the run only lasted 2 & 1/2 months.

"Phantom - The LV Spectacular" opened in June 2006, and closed Sept 2012, with more than 2,700 performances.

"The Lion King" ran from May 2009 through December 2011, playing for 31 months, and 1,078 performances. Aside from New York, it's the longest run of the show in any American city, eclipsing the record breaking 27 month LA run which concluded in 2003.

"Spamalot" opened March 2007, and closed July 2008, with 519 performances.

"Chicago" opened February 1999 and played for 1 year at Mandalay Bay, closing 2000. Chita Rivera played Roxie Hart.

Updated On: 3/2/21 at 03:29 PM

I saw Jersey Boys many times in Las Vegas. From what I remember, it was not 90 minutes — they maybe shaved off 10-15 minutes off the full show. They cut a verse of a few songs and some dialogue, and paced it faster, but that was about it. No full songs were cut. There was an intermission, but it was called a "short pause" and was about 8 minutes long, with an onscreen countdown.

Nah, It was last on the strip, Vegas doesn’t do serious shows, I give it a year at most.

I would have thought Wicked or Book of Mormon would be better shows and surprised they’ve not sat down there.

Still waiting for Spider-Man to open, after being promised by the producers.

macbeth said: "https://www.casino.org/news/las-vegas-rumor-mill-hamilton-coming-to-caesars-strip-resort/

Vegas is one of my favorite cities on the planet so visit so part of me hopes this true, but I also can't see how they'd cut this one down to an intermission-less 90 minutes?"

Las Vegas is a city known for its bright lights and vibrant energy. It is the perfect place for vacation and supposed to be relaxing and fun, especially a trip to Las Vegas.