X Rocks Theater Reopens at Horseshoe Las Vegas

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The lively interior of the newly reopened X Rocks Theater at Horseshoe Las Vegas.

News Summary

The Back Room at Horseshoe Las Vegas is rebranded as X Rocks Theater, featuring performances from the tribute band Sin City Stones and the topless revue X Rocks. Opening on August 27, the venue seats 125 guests and aims to rejuvenate the entertainment scene after a lengthy closure. Ticket sales start on Ticketmaster.com. The revival highlights a new chapter for the Stabile family’s collaboration with Caesars Entertainment, enhancing Las Vegas’s vibrant entertainment offerings.

Las Vegas – The Back Room at Horseshoe Las Vegas is set to make a comeback as it is rebranded the X Rocks Theater, with performances from the Rolling Stones tribute band Sin City Stones and the topless revue X Rocks. The revived venue, which seats 125 guests, will host its opening acts at the end of August following a lengthy closure, ignited by a two-year effort led by Stabile Productions.

X Rocks will kick off its performances on August 27 at 9:30 p.m., running Wednesdays through Saturdays. Sin City Stones will take the stage for its Thursday and Saturday shows at 7 p.m. starting August 28. Both performance series are expected to inject new life into the resort’s entertainment offerings and will be available for ticket purchase on Ticketmaster.com starting Friday.

The Back Room has been closed since May 2021, when Caesars Entertainment shut down multiple small-capacity venues due to the pandemic. The revival of The Back Room comes after a previous stint before the pandemic, when X Rocks had a brief residency. The showroom, located behind Jack Binion’s Steak, was often overlooked but is now set to reclaim its place in the vibrant Las Vegas entertainment scene.

Sin City Stones debuted in the fall of 2023, attracting attention with a setlist that features popular hits such as “Start Me Up,” “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction,” and “Jumpin’ Jack Flash.” This residency at X Rocks Theater represents their first permanent performance location, allowing them to engage with audiences in a more intimate setting. The band has previously performed at various locations, including Vamp’d Bar & Grill and the Pearl at the Palms.

X Rocks captures audiences with classic rock hits including “Still of the Night” by Whitesnake and “Welcome to My Nightmare” by Alice Cooper. The revue’s cast notably performed as openers for Metallica at T-Mobile Arena back in 2018. The show’s vibrant and dynamic presentation aims to draw both locals and tourists looking for top-notch entertainment options.

Aside from X Rocks Theater, the entertainment landscape in Las Vegas is witnessing shifts, with ticket sales reportedly dropping by approximately 30% for some shows over the summer. Meanwhile, shows such as Empire Strips Back continue to perform strongly amidst varying audience participation and ticket sales across the city.

The revival of The Back Room represents a significant achievement for the Stabile family, who have been partnering with Caesars Entertainment since 2002 through the successful X Burlesque at the Flamingo. With co-producer Tiffany Stasi being married to Sin City Stones co-founder Anthony Stasi, the familial connections further enrich the collaborative efforts behind the new shows. Angela Stabile, a longtime producer, emphasizes how these performances breathe fresh life into the resort, revitalizing the entertainment offerings for an engaging experience.

Finally, on a broader note, other entertainment options in the Las Vegas vicinity include the launching of a horror-themed show titled A Nightmare on Strip Street in Denver. Additionally, local venues are initiating competitions such as the “Battle of the Fans” at The Usual Place, where local bands will perform while engaging audiences through a voting format.