New York New York Hotel
The glamour and style of New York City has a home in Las Vegas.There are many touches at this hotel that will make New Yorkers fit right in. The resort's facade approximates the New York skyline down to the Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty and the Brooklyn Bridge.
Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance opened in New York New York's theater July 1st 1998. Lord of the dance consisted of 40 extraordinary dancers and musicians. Michael Flatley originated the role of the Lord in Dublin in 1996 and remained the artistic director of the Las Vegas production. In 2002 Lord of the Dance ended its tenure at the resort having completed 6,700 performances and playing to more than a million and a half people.

In 2003 The theater was significantly re modeled for a brand new Cirque du Soleil production ZUMANITY. The show was a departure for the Canadian company who had never before ventured into a more adult Vegas theme. Zumanity ( a Human zoo ) explores the different realms of sexuality through stunning imagery, aerialists, comical vignettes and sultry dancing. Unlike other Cirque du Soleil productions, Zumanity has no storyline. Instead, this highly eroticized, cabaret-style spectacular has an array of unique characters whose performances are each themed by different elements of sexuality.
"you are visiting Las Vegas and living la vida loca make some noise!" exclaims Antonio, the first character to appear. His irresistible charm, flirtatious personality and shiny gold suit captivate the audience. While he gets the crowd aroused with some jokes, the voluptuous Botero twin sisters, dressed in racy French maid outfits, squeeze their way through the aisles. Everyone laughs as the sisters find themselves in awkward positions reaching or bending over guests while trying to hand out fresh strawberries.
Little by little, Antonio and the twins make their way to the stage with a parade of other intriguing characters as the real show begins. The show's Emcee, Edie, "the Mistress of Sensuality," is played by a flawless looking drag queen who explains that she will be your tour guide on your journey through the many facets of lust, passion and sensuality.
The different acts and performers not only explore the many sides of sexuality but they also demonstrate the amazing capabilities of the human body.
There are no topics off limits as Zumanity explores some of the darker sides of sex. Laetitia performs an exercise in self-inflicted pleasure and pain as she wraps herself in leather straps hanging from the ceiling. She uses the straps as a device for torture and teasing as she elegantly transitions into new poses while hanging above the stage.
This intense scene is followed by a more romantic number with a male and female aerialist duo who perform a stunning dance using a white curtain hanging from the ceiling. They dazzle the audience with their graceful choreography in mid air before making their way back to the stage.
Other entertainment on offer at New York New York include a fantastic dueling piano bar, a raucous Irish bar ( nine fine irish men ) with regular live Celtic music. The Big Apple lounge also offers free live music.

In 2001 the Cabaret Theater showcased Rita Rudner, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, The Platters and Coasters. Sadly the intimate cabaret room was removed in 2008 for yet another night club ROK.

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