It’s the type of entertainment that made Las Vegas, well, Vegas, baby. Reminiscent of a time when performers like the famed Rat Pack would show up late at night to various lounges around town and put on impromptu performances—sometimes joined onstage by other local and visiting singers, comedians, dancers. It was that type of entertainment when anything seemed possible—a night of fun, a little naughtiness, frolic and just darn good music. This is what Brian Newman: After Dark brings back to Las Vegas.
The limited-engagement show—beginning at 11:30 p.m. Oct. 24 and 28-31—is the quintessential vintage Vegas night out on the town. Take a turn away from the typical nightclub and bar experiences and put a little Vegas into your Vegas vacation.
The show is held inside the über-cool Nomad Library, which after dinner service transforms into a kind of speakeasy. A small stage is on one side of the space, and roomy booths in the center serve as the VIP section because they line a small catwalk where the talent performs. On the outer perimeter of the room are cozy tables perfect for date night. A menu of small bites is available, and there’s also bottle service, a sizable menu of specialty cocktails and a full bar.
Fans of Lady Gaga might be familiar with trumpeter and vocalist Newman. The longtime New York City performer has been the bandleader for her Lady Gaga: Jazz & Piano shows. And a possible benefit for those attending the After Dark show is that Gaga has been known to drop by the show and perform (Gaga has performances at Park MGM Oct. 24, 28, 30 and 31). But other popular singers have stopped by as well, including Kelsea Ballerini, Ashanti and Robby Krieger. Besides the crackerjack band, other numbers in the show have included drag and burlesque performances.
After Dark is all that Vegas once was when it comes to a late night of incredible music, witty banter, cool ambience and flowing drinks. It’s all here—a show that is the perfect vintage Vegas escape.
NoMad Library at NoMad Las Vegas, 21+. 702.730.6785
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