Dozens of film and television celebrities, supermodels and Las Vegas Strip headliners are scheduled to attend Oscar Night® Las Vegas Feb. 26 at The Palms Casino Resort.
From 3 to 5 p.m. (PT), celebrities will be arriving by limousine at the west entrance of The Palms to walk the red carpet at Brenden Theatres and attend a theatre viewing of the live telecast of the 84th Academy Awards®, then attend the after-party at The Playboy Club.
Officially sanctioned by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Oscar Night® Las Vegas will benefit Variety, The Children's Charity of Southern Nevada, dedicated to providing services for children with special needs in the Las Vegas community since 1950.
“Variety is extremely grateful to the many local and visiting celebrities who have volunteered their time to support Oscar Night® Las Vegas," said Variety Tent 39 President and Chief Barker Kari Ayers. “They will follow in the footsteps of Jack Benny, Carol Channing, Sammy Davis Jr., Vincent Price, Ed Sullivan, Elizabeth Taylor and many other celebrities who have travelled to Las Vegas over the years to support our local children with special needs.”
Celebrities currently scheduled to attend Oscar Night® Las Vegas include:
- Shirley Jones — 2012 Variety Gold Heart Award Honoree. Academy Award® winner. Emmy® and Golden Globe nominee. Star of The Partridge Family TV series.
- Hal Linden — Emmy® and Tony® award winner. Golden Globe® nominee. Star of Barney Miller TV series.
- Kevin Burke — Host of the Nevada State Bank Celebrity Theatre. Star of Defending The Caveman (Harrah’s Las Vegas) and Fitz of Laughter (Fitzgerald’s Hotel & Casino).
- Australian Bee Gees — Headliners at Excalibur Hotel Casino.
- Dana Ceres —The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.
- Donna D’Errico —Austin Powers in Goldmember; Baywatch.
- Jasmine Dustin —Lost Angels • Rush Hour 3.
- Fantasy — Celebrating 12 years on The Strip at Luxor Las Vegas.
- Rick Faugno —Virgin Alexander • 63rd Annual Tony Awards.
- Michael Godard —Rock star of the art world.
- The World Famous Ink Spots — American music legends.
- Eric Martinez — Love Lies Bleeding • The Boys of Abu Ghraib.
- De’Anna Nunez — Author: Burn Your Fat Pants.
- Savannah Ostler — Blood Fare • Christmas Wish • Taking 5.
- Tiara Parker — Drive • Crazy, Stupid Love • Desperate Housewives.
- Brandi Passante — Storage Wars.
- Angel Porrino — Absinthe • Holly’s World • The Girl’s Next Door.
- Daniel Puder — WWE Armageddon • WWE Smackdown!
- Chelsea Rashoff — Pro Volleyball Player • Supermodel.
- Recycled Percussion — Headliners at Tropicana Hotel & Casino.
- Marc Savard — Headliner at The V Theater at Planet Hollywood.
- Jarrod Schulz — Storage Wars.
- Josh Strickland — Peepshow • Holly’s World • American Idol.
- Thunder From Down Under — Headliners at Excalibur Hotel Casino.
- Bridgetta Tomarchio — The Ideal Husband • Walk A Mile In My Pradas.
- Mitchell Zeidwig — International comedy concert pianist.
- Zowie Bowie — Headliners at Red Rock Resort, Hosts of Name That Tune at Imperial Palace.
Oscar Night® Las Vegas will feature a weekend of free and ticketed events open to the public, including:
- “Red Carpet Ready” fashion shows presented by Saks Fifth Avenue, Feb. 24 and Feb. 26, Noon to 6 p.m. hourly, at The Fashion Show mall on The Las Vegas Strip. Free Admission.
- Variety Celebrity Welcome Reception, Feb. 25, 6:30 to 8 p.m., in the Fantasy Suites at The Palms Casino Resort. Tickets: $95 per person. Oscar® winner Shirley Jones will be presented with the Variety Gold Heart Award.
- Oscar Night® Red Carpet with limousine arrivals by film, television and show business celebrities, Sunday, Feb. 26, 3 to 5 p.m. held at The Palms Casino Resort West Entrance and Brenden Theatres Lobby. Free Admission.
- Theater viewing parties for the live telecast of the 84th Academy Awards®, Feb. 26, 4:00 beginning at 8 p.m. held at Brenden Theatres in The Palms Casino Resort. Tickets: $50 per person for General Admission; $125 per person/$200 per couple for admission to The Nevada State Bank Celebrity Theatre hosted by Kevin Burke, star of “Defending The Caveman.”
- Oscar Night® After-Party at The Playboy Club in The Palms Casino Resort. Doors open at 9 p.m. Cover Charge: $20 (Complimentary admission for Oscar Night® Las Vegas ticket holders).
More information on Oscar Night® Las Vegas and online tickets are available at www.ONALV.org.
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