Nearly 100 industry pros toured several theatres and a nightclub during the three-day event, which gave attendees the chance to quiz the technicians and designers who make the venues shine.
"It's a great opportunity to meet others in the industry and learn from its experts," said Ellen Lampert-Gréaux, head of Backstage Las Vegas and director of LDI. "They really get to see how different problems are solved in these different theatres,"
Backstage Las Vegas kicked off with a performance of Jersey Boys at The Palazzo followed by a question-and-answer session with production staff. Day two gave attendees a look inside theatres at Planet Hollywood, The Palms, and The Palazzo before heading to Luxor for a performance of Cirque du Soleil's newest show, Criss Angel's Believe.
Day three took the group to Cherry Nightclub, a luxurious hotspot located at Red Rock Resort and Casino, and The Venetian theatre housing the Vegas version of Phantom of the Opera, where the group caught the show and chatted with the staff afterward.
The Backstage entourage also grabbed a glimpse of a Blue Man Group sound check. Backstage Las Vegas drew a global audience, with industry pros from Mexico, England, South America, Europe, and beyond.
(Jim Evans)
