He is co-chair of the firm\u2019s media and entertainment practice group. Sammataro has represented such performers as Enrique Iglesias and large studios such as Sony and Warner Brothers.<\/p>\n
Even the 250-person limitation was close to a guaranteed loss-leader,\u201d Sammataro told Casino.org<\/em>. \u201cIn almost every other instance, such stark caps would result in a cancellation of the performance.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\nHe points out that casinos \u201care driven by different economic considerations\u2026. The ability to offer intimate access can be used as a point of distinction in attracting high-end clientele.\u201d<\/p>\n
Fire Department-ordered capacities in the Las Vegas theaters also can \u201cvary dramatically,\u201d he added. The Luxor holds between 1,000 to 1,500 seats. The Bellagio\u2019s O Theater seats 1,800.<\/p>\n
The MGM\u2019s capacity is approximately 5,200 for residency shows. The Zappos theater can hold up to 7,000.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhile show-specific, and dependent on the production costs, the rule of thumb is that you\u2019re shooting for a capacity minimally in excess of 72 to 75 percent, and much higher on premium nights — Thursday through Sunday,\u201d Sammataro said.<\/p>\n
Even that is a broad estimate. A consistent 72 percent capacity would get a show \u201cimmediately canceled\u201d in some venues, Sammataro added. Other shows have a higher break-even number, unless it is a private show.<\/p>\n
But attendance can be different now, given the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n
Many artists are participating in event-quality live streams, where they are performing in close to empty venues for the sole purpose of streaming the event,\u201d Sammataro explained. \u201cUntil touring resumes in earnest, atypical arrangements — be it performing in front of small audiences, or the Flaming Lips performance in huge plastic bubbles — will not be summarily rejected.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
In addition, Kamal Moo, an entertainment attorney based in Los Angeles who has represented such performers as Janet Jackson, said promoters \u201cwill calculate what sales need to be achieved in order to at least break-even and hopefully make a profit.<\/p>\n
\u201cGiven these restrictions, my guess is that they would likely need to raise the price of individual tickets in order to make up the difference,\u201d Moo told Casino.org<\/em>. \u201cHowever, it\u2019s unclear if people would be willing to pay those higher prices.\u201d<\/p>\nWith current COVID-19 restrictions, \u201cIt\u2019s hard to imagine casinos trying to mount shows in their bigger rooms for the time being,\u201d Moo added. Last month\u2019s tighter restrictions led to many canceled shows on The Strip, the Las Vegas Review-Journal<\/em> reported.<\/strong><\/p>\nAndrew Dice Clay Goes on With the Show<\/h2>\n Still, some performers went on with the show. One well-known example was comedian Andrew Dice Clay, who performed over Thanksgiving weekend at Tropicana Las Vegas\u2019 Laugh Factory.<\/p>\n
Earlier, the room was set up for an audience of 80. They lowered it to 50.<\/p>\n
That is in sharp contrast to him selling out Madison Square Garden for two consecutive nights in 1990.<\/p>\n
Performances of other comedians are scheduled to continue tonight through later this month at Las Vegas\u2019 Laugh Factory. The expected performers include Tim Gaither, Adam Ray, and Quinn Dahle.<\/p>\n
Also, Pauly Shore is scheduled to perform at the Delirious Comedy Club at the Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino on Dec. 18 and 19.<\/p>\n
But, overall, the economic impact of Sisolak\u2019s 25 percent cap led Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman<\/a> to label him \u201ca dictator.\u201d She said his November COVID policies will be \u201ccrushing to the city.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\nMany Tours Canceled<\/h2>\n \u201cI know that entertainers are in a tough position right now,\u201d Kamal Moo added about the national entertainment scene. \u201cMany tours have been canceled over the past several months, and it\u2019s unclear when things will be able to resume.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Moo explained that live shows are usually a reliable source of income for entertainers. \u201cIt\u2019s putting a squeeze on their ability to make money,\u201d he said about pandemic restrictions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak (D) is planning to make an announcement at 4 pm PT today (Dec. 13) about the future of COVID-19 restrictions on gaming properties and other businesses. But no matter what he says, casinos were already struggling with his existing restrictions. During the press conference, the governor can choose to extend the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":44,"featured_media":158306,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[13592],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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