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- So the Grammys are in town
and today we're at the beautiful Encore Tower Suites.
So you know your boy is about to go upstairs and get fly.
I got my tux with me.
Let's go check this suite out.
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And now I'm red carpet ready.
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A historic episode of Vegas On is here
as we look ahead to this weekend's Grammy Awards
which are coming to Las Vegas for the very first time.
Then, go backstage at the longest running
Cirque du Soleil show in Las Vegas.
After that, we'll sink our teeth
into some delicious seafood in our Try This Dish segment
and we'll take a Behind The Scenes look
at the one group that dances to the music here every night
and always in perfect harmony
the iconic fountains of Bellagio.
It's all right here and right now,
welcome to Vegas On.
When you think of when Las Vegas,
one word always comes to mind
and that's elegance and man,
this place has it everywhere
even in this beautiful atrium right behind me
it screams luxury.
I'm your host Terry Lashley
welcoming you to another episode of Vegas On.
Your guide to the best shows,
restaurants and experiences in Las Vegas.
Now, Cirque du Soleil shows have been a staple
in Las Vegas for a very long time
and it all began with Mystere inside Treasure Island.
This all ages show has been captivating crowds
for over a quarter century
with more than 12,000 performances and counting.
Let's take a closer look.
- Thanks Terry.
We're here at the Mystere theater in Treasure Island.
This show is one of the original
Cirque du Soleil shows here in Las Vegas.
It's been running since 1993.
We are gonna show you behind the scenes,
we're gonna show you some of the incredible acrobats.
There's a reason that people keep returning
to this show year after year.
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Coach let's talk about what we're seeing here,
this is not easy.
- No. This takes a lot of strength, practice, training,
the more complicated falls,
you have to be really careful with the wrapping,
and the whole procedure to make sure
that she's safe and secure all the time.
Maya is wrapped up now in what we call a key
and it's very intricate
so it takes a lot of training to learn
all the different various keys.
- Incredible.
And coach, you keep talking about the key.
So explain that, what is it.
- So when we do a wrap so that
the artist can do specific maneuvers, we call it a key.
And that can be around the waist, the leg, the knee
the ankle, the wrist, there's all kinds of different keys.
Sometimes you'll have multiple keys in order
so that they can perform multiple sequences in a row.
And it's very important that everything goes wrapped
in the correct order so that all those maneuvers
will happen seamlessly and beautifully hopefully.
- Wow. It's incredible.
And this is just one
of the many things that go on in the backstage
so let's keep the tour going.
Tim Smith is the artistic director.
He tells us how Mystere has managed to stay both familiar
and innovative over its nearly 30-year run.
- We celebrate the human element, the human skillset
of these amazing Cirque du Soleil artists
and probably 70% of our show takes place in the air.
That's their office,
that's where they feel the most comfortable,
it's an amazing show because of the acrobatics
and it has become something that people come back
and see year after year.
- I'm here with world class Tumblr Grisha,
what are we seeing behind us?
This must take years to perfect.
- Yeah, we gotta be on the same page
with my friends and colleagues.
I would say speed is a big factor, timing and accuracy.
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- Wow! What we just saw blows my mind.
Can you believe these Olympic level athletes
do this 10 times a week?
You have to see Mystere in person
it is a must see Vegas show.
- Thank you so much for showing us around.
Meanwhile, let's take a look
at What's Happening Now around town.
We've got some of this year's Grammy nominees performing
including Elle King at Westgate
and Billie Eilish at T-Mobile Arena.
Vegas is also home to hilarious comedy acts
like Amy Schumer and Friends at the Mirage.
Your adrenaline will be racing just like the cars
when you cast a national hot rod association
four wide nationals at Las Vegas motor speedway.
Here's the rest of this week's lineup.
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It's a beautiful day and we're in Las Vegas
and we're standing on the SW Steakhouse patio,
where the only thing that rivals the food
is the beautiful views of the Lake of Dreams.
This is one of my favorite places to bring my wife
for the special occasions.
So let's go inside and see what's cooking.
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I'm in here with Mark LoRusso
the executive chef of SW Steakhouse.
How you doing Mark?
- I'm doing well thank you.
- Now you guys are known for your awesome steaks
but today we got something very special
for the audience, for all the seafood lovers.
Tell me about this dish here.
- Okay we are really proud of our steak program
but today we have a Wild Branzino
which is great for the spring
with the weather getting warmer.
It's a Wild Branzino with artichokes, fennel, lemon,
a light vinaigrette, a little bit of tomato and peppers.
- All right Mark.
My wife would love this dish
but I see we have two glasses of wine here.
Tell me about this wine.
- We got a Pinot Grigio here.
You'd want something clean to crisp
to compliment the fish, not to overpower it
so I would go with Pinot Grigio myself.
- You know what?
I'm kind of a steak guy.
So what do you have for all of us steak lovers?
- We got you covered.
Here's our 42 ounce Tomahawk.
- Oh my goodness.
All this for me?
This is amazing.
Can you tell me about this dish?
- Yeah this is a 45 day dry-aged Tomahawk 42 ounces.
We broil about 700 degrees.
Good for two people.
- Okay it looks like it's good for two people
and you know what?
Is there anything else on a menu that stands out to you
that is a must try
when we come to your restaurant.
- I think our new Shellfish towers is great for big groups
you get to try lots of different shellfish,
there's a whole show with the dry eyes.
We have a great Japanese Kobe program
and we also have American Kobe Wagyu Snake River Farms,
which I think is notch above.
- Mark thank you so much for your time.
- Thank you.
- I really appreciate it. - Thank you.
- Guys it's gonna take more than one to clean this plate
you gotta try this dish.
And now, let's go from one spectacular manmade lake
to another and join Sean McAllister
for Behind the Scenes look
at one of Las Vegas's top attractions
the fountains of Bellagio.
- Hey, thanks Terry.
We are here at the world famous fountains of Bellagio.
Will Flores is one of the divers
that keeps everything operational
and making it a spectacle for everyone around the world.
And Will, I have to imagine that this view right here
is a view that very few people get to see.
- Million dollars, million dollars.
I couldn't afford this view
I'm glad I work here.
- Now, when you look at the planning
for the choreography of a fountain show
about how much time goes into the planning
for like every minute that we see of a show?
- Well, people don't realize just how complex
it is to make a show
so it takes approximately one hour
for one minute of play per show.
- Wow. So, I mean, that is a ton of planning
that goes into it.
- Correct and coordination.
What I forgot to mention also is we also have
the light show that's involved with that.
That also has to be choreographed with that music
and the horseman and the shooters (exhales) long.
Did you wanna shoot off a shooter?
Okay so those are the mini shooters.
Not too bad.
- That's too bad.
- Okay these are the super shooters.
Okay show control please let me know
when you're ready for supers.
- [Voice-over] Ready for supers.
Ready? - I'm ready.
- Three, two, one fire.
- That's incredible.
It gets me every time goosebumps look, crazy.
- And it creates its own weather
as you can see it's still raining out there.
- Incredible.
Will thanks so much for taking us behind the scenes.
- Oh, absolutely.
Yeah, my pleasure.
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- Thanks Sean.
While the excitement in Las Vegas is always on,
there is truly something special about this weekend
and the city that never stops
as some of the most iconic musicians arrive
to the world famous strip.
And if you need further proof that Las Vegas has emerged
at the music capital of the world,
let's check out some of the amazing talent
that you'll find on stage in the coming weeks.
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So this is how it feels to be red carpet ready in Vegas
just like this weekend's Grammy winners.
I'd like to thank each and every one of you
for joining us this week
for another packed episode of Vegas On.
In fact, I have a list right here
starting with my fifth grade teacher who told me
that I was a clown and that I'll always be funny.
Thank you Mrs. Johnson.
Clearly my time is up.
This is Terry Lashley reminding you
to stay Vegas On @visitlasvegas.com.
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The beautiful Encore Tower Suites.
So you know blah blah blah.
- Getting warmed up surf to slay style.
Well, not quite these guys are incredible.
- So Will, is this wetsuit your normal day-to-day outfit?
- Yes this is actually my work uniform.
- It's good for two people.
- Okay it looks like it's good for two people.
And now, (inaudible)
Let's go from one okay.