Surf the Musical Now Open at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino

Surf the Musical Now Open at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino

Production, featuring songs of The Beach Boys, premieres in Las Vegas with star-studded affair

LAS VEGAS, July 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Surf the Musical, the feel-good production featuring the songs of the Beach Boys, is now open at the Showroom at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.

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Celebrating its world premiere with a star-studded red carpet and party, Surf the Musical - directed by Rock of Ages' veteran Kristin Hanggi - now exclusively plays eight shows per week in Las Vegas. The sold-out opening night featured celebrity guests and Vegas headliners such as: American Idol alum Taylor Hicks, Carrot Top, Frankie Moreno, singer Debbie Gibson, Nathan Burton, Chippendales, the cast from Tony & Tina's Wedding, Mo5aic, Comedy Hypnotist Marc Savard, BMX and reality star Ricardo Laguna, singer Josh Strickland (Peepshow), Rock Star Artist Michael Godard, Thunder from Down Under and Marissa Jaret Winokur (Dancing with the Stars, Hairspray on Broadway).

To view and download footage from the Surf the Musical carpet and opening night performance, visit: http://www.digitalkitten.tv/download/LANGDONFLYNN/

Music-lovers of all ages revel in the onstage sparkle of the big waves, as Surf the Musical places a company of sun-tanned performers, along with dazzling dance moves, incredible scenery and fun costumes center stage. The production rocks the audience with legendary beach songs, as they tell a story of love and fun, set in the nostalgic, happy times of the 1960s Southern California beach community.

Surf the Musical comes from an all-star creative team, including Broadway's hottest director, Kristin Hanggi and choreographer to the stars, RJ Durell. The show also features 136 of the world's thinnest bezel 60-inch class monitors in a wall installation, courtesy of Sharp Electronics Corporation, that delivers unparalleled brightness and quality, which provide a unique take on the sets and design. With the years of experience and unmatched talent, as well as Sharp's brilliant technology, this team has assembled a production that will impact audiences on every level--sight, sound and emotion.

Surf the Musical performs eight shows per week in the Showroom at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Show times are:


-- Mondays, Fridays and Sundays: 7 p.m.
-- Tuesdays and Wednesdays: 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
-- Saturdays: 5:30 p.m.
-- Thursdays: Dark
Tickets are priced at $64, $84, $104, $144, excluding taxes and fees and can be purchased in person at the Planet Hollywood Showroom Box Office, online at www.surfthemusical.com and www.ticketmaster.com or by phone at (866) 633-0195.

For more information on Surf the Musical, visit www.surfthemusical.com, like the show on Facebook or follow on Twitter.

PLANET HOLLYWOOD RESORT & CASINO

Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino is the newest member of the Caesars Entertainment family and is a full partner in Total Rewards(TM). The hottest property on the Las Vegas Strip with 2,500 beautifully designed guest rooms and suites showcasing the best views in town, Planet Hollywood encompasses more than 100,000 square-feet of gaming, several lounges, nine restaurants including KOI, Strip House, the award-winning Spice Market Buffet and LA's Pink's Hot Dogs, and the Planet Hollywood Spa by Mandara.

The mega resort is also home to PEEPSHOW, the sexy striptease spectacular starring bombshell Holly Madison, and in August 2012, Grammy® Award-winning recording artist CeeLo Green will premiere his new Las Vegas resident show, "CeeLo Green Presents LOBERACE." The property is encircled by Miracle Mile Shops with more 170 specialty stores and restaurants. For more information, please visit www.planethollywoodresort.com or caesars.thedigitalcenter.com to access media materials and request high-resolution images. Find Planet Hollywood on Facebook and follow on Twitter.

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SOURCE Surf the Musical

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Surf the Musical

CONTACT: Steve Flynn or Chelsea Ryder, Langdon Flynn Communications, +1-702-889-2705, steve@langdonflynn.com or chelsea@langdonflynn.com

Web Site: http://www.surfthemusical.com


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