HARRAHS

Casinos come and go leaving behind a rich history of showbusiness.

Casinos come and go leaving behind a rich history of showbusiness.

Built by the former owners of Silver Slipper Casino, Selby and Claudine Williams, the Holiday Casino resembled a Mississippi Riverboat. This was the immediate and long term home of The Mickey Finn Show.

Soon after opening "The Wild World of Burlesque" opened in the Mark Twain Theater.

In 1977 Spellbound opened. It featured and Ayala as its star who introduced a Mexican magic theme to the show.

The Holiday Casino featured Rocky Sennes's roaring 20s Revue featuring Sue Kim and the Kim Brothers. The Saly Brothers were also part of the show. The Holiday theater showcased Keep Smilin' America.

The Atrium Lounge featured Dick Contino.

In 1992 The Commander's Theater showcased Spellbound starring Katlin and Ginger. The court of Two Gators showcased The Imperials, High Voltage, ShBoom, and Ghalib Ghallab.

In 1995 Evening at the Improv opened and Ed McMahon took stage at the Improv to introduce Star Search Comedy Champions.

In 2000 The Main Showroom at Harrah's showcased Takin' it Uptown starring Clint Holmes. The Imporv showcased Wendy Liebman, Judy Gold, Vinnie Favarito, Willie Barcena, Kathleen Madigan and Magician Mac King.

Clint Holmes was given his own room at Harrah's. The room was shared with Skintight, an adult revue.

Currently at Harrah's the showroom is featuring Legends in Concert
Legends in Concert Legends in Concert is an evening filled with dancing, music and impersonations of a half a dozen of the world's great musical artists. Previously the show had run for ore than 20 years at the neighboring Imperial Palace.

Mac King currently plays afternoons in a wonderful show which is a family friendly escape from the afternoon heat.

Rita Rudner Shares the evening slot with Legends. Rudner is a masterful comic, her comedy is very accessible. She talks about her life, relationships, and her view of the world.

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