Bellagio fountain show temporarily suspended
The Fountains at Bellagio water show is being suspended indefinitely. It is the first such halt in performances, other than for maintenance, in the attraction’s 21-year history.
An MGM Resorts International spokeswoman said Tuesday the show would be halted until further notice. The water show, known to stop traffic on the Strip because of onlookers, typically runs every 30 minutes in the afternoons and early evenings, and every 15 minutes from 8 p.m. to midnight.
The music sampling set to the spirited, choreographed fountains includes “Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds” by the Beatles, “Time to Say Goodbye” by Andrea Bocelli, “God Bless the USA” by Lee Greenwood, “Your Song” by Elton John, “Viva Las Vegas” by Elvis Presley, “Luck Be a Lady” by Frank Sinatra, “My Heart Will Go On” by Céline Dion, a medley by Tiesto and “The Sound of Silence” by Disturbed.
Also, Bruno Mars filmed his “24K Magic” video while riding a Jet Ski across the water. Vegas bands Imagine Dragons, The Killers and Panic! At the Disco have used the 8-acre, man-made lake as a backdrop for live performances.
PATD’s performance of “High Hopes” was famously halted when wind blew a sheet of water across the floating stage. The show was arranged for the pregame telecast for Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Golden Knights and Washington Capitals at T-Mobile Arena.
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