LAS VEGAS, Nov. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Featuring three winners and multiple finalists, runners-up and fan favorites, America's Got Talent (AGT) Las Vegas LIVE at Luxor Hotel and Casino got off to an electrifying, confetti-filled start last night, ending with a standing ovation from the sold-out audience.
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The most anticipated new show opening on the Las Vegas Strip this year saw former AGT winners Dustin Tavella, Brandon Leake and Kodi Lee joined by a diverse ensemble of AGT alumni including host Preacher Lawson, Deadly Games, The Clairvoyants, Duo Transcend, The Silhouettes in a moving performance with singer Jimmie Herrod, and Light Balance.
The Luxor Theater has been transformed into a celebration of all things AGT, the most successful reality television format in history. Guests are immersed in brilliant digital projection, light, video and sound to match the extraordinary talent on stage.
Simon Cowell, executive producer and creator of the "Got Talent" franchise and global entertainment icon, said, "I'm thrilled America's Got Talent Las Vegas LIVE is making Luxor its home. Audiences will enjoy some of the most incredible – and memorable – talents we have seen on AGT in the past 16 years. To be able to put on an AGT residency in the live entertainment capital of the world is a dream come true."
America's Got Talent Las Vegas LIVE is produced by MGM Resorts International, Syco Entertainment, Fremantle and The Works Entertainment, an affiliate of Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group.
America's Got Talent Las Vegas LIVE is directed by Brian Burke. The creative team also includes Katy Tate (Associate Director), Rodrigo Basurto (Choreographer), Joe O'Neil (Art Director), Noah Mitz (Lighting Designer), Mike Berger (Lighting Designer), Scott Chmielewski (Video Director), Jack Rayner (Music Supervisor/Composer) and Laury Smith (Costume Designer).
America's Got Talent Las VegasLIVE performs Wednesday – Sunday at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.inside Luxor Theater. Tickets starting at $49, plus tax and applicable fees, are on sale now through 2022 and can be purchased at mgmresorts.com, luxor.com and AGTVegasLive.com or by visiting any MGM Resorts International box office. An exclusive "America's Got Talent Las Vegas LIVE VIP Meet & Greet" package, starting at $159, features a meet and greet with select cast members, and more.
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Show assets, AGT TV show content and the Las Vegas show logo can be downloaded here.
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About Luxor Hotel and Casino
One of the most iconic hotels on The Strip, the Luxor pyramid invites curiosity while the inside rewards visitors with equal parts excitement and intrigue. The resort features a wide variety of entertainment including international phenomenon Blue Man Group, the hilarious comedy of Carrot Top, the provocative adult revue FANTASY, and the ultimate competition gaming and entertainment venue HyperX Esports Arena. Luxor is owned by MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM). For more information and reservations, visit luxor.com, call toll free at (877) 386-4658, or find us on Instagram,Facebook and Twitter.
About Syco Entertainment
Simon Cowell's Syco Entertainment is an independent entertainment company which owns TV formats such as "Got Talent" and "The X Factor". Got Talent is officially the world's most successful reality TV format; America's Got Talent has remained the No1 summer series in the US for the past 16 years; The X Factor is the most successful music TV format in history delivering more global chart stars than any other show. These two shows are currently on air in more than 180 countries and are watched by more than a billion people each year.
Artists discovered on his TV formats have sold over 600 million records and Simon has launched more superstar careers than any other in history including One Direction, Camila Cabello, Leona Lewis, Fifth Harmony, CNCO, Little Mix, Louis Tomlinson, James Arthur, Paul Potts, Susan Boyle and Grace VanderWaal. He also launched the careers of the international groups Il Divo and Westlife.
About Fremantle
Fremantle is one of the largest and most successful creators, producers and distributors of scripted and unscripted content in the world. From Too Hot To Handle to Mosquito Coast, Game of Talents to Shtisel, Farmer Wants A Wife to 'Got Talent' and Family Feud to My Brilliant Friend, we're behind some of the most-loved, most-watched and most-challenging shows, reaching an international audience across multiple platforms.
We have an outstanding international network of production teams, companies and labels in 26 territories – our Fremantle family includes UFA (Germany), Wildside (Italy), Abot Hameiri (Israel), Miso Film (Denmark, Sweden and Norway), Blue Circle (Netherlands), Original Productions (USA) and Easy Tiger (Australia) to name a few.
We produce in excess of 12,700 hours of original programming, roll out more than 70 formats and air over 450 shows a year worldwide. We also distribute over 30,000 hours of content in over 180 territories.
We are also a world leader in digital and branded entertainment with more than 480 million fans across 1,600 social channels and over 40 billion views per year across all platforms. We are also the creator of Facebook's most viewed video of all time, The Sacred Riana.
For more information, visit www.fremantle.com, or follow us @FremantleHQ and visit our LinkedIn and Facebook pages.
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