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David Saxe 
Born August 29, 1969 Occupation Producer, Theater Owner Spouse Dr. Alana Saxe, DMD Children Camden Saxe, Simone Saxe, Tristan Saxe David Saxe (born August 29, 1969) is a Las Vegas show producer and theater owner. He produces 12 Las Vegas shows, ten of which play at his V Theater inside the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino. Saxe has two shows currently performing at the Sahara Hotel and Casino. In April 2010, Saxe acquired a second theater at Planet Hollywood, the $34 million Saxe Theater with its first production VEGAS! THE SHOW opening in June 2010.[1] He employs 200 people and owns a 15,000-square-foot (1,400 m2) production studio in the downtown area and opened his new Stripper Bar [2] next to the V Theater.[3]
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Biography
David Saxe - The most prolific and highly-regarded show producer in Las Vegas
Producer and theater owner David Saxe was born into show business. His mother was a dancer in the world-famous Folies Bergere and his father, a bandleader for The Rat Pack. Entertainment became somewhat of a family business for David and his two sisters. He spent his childhood organizing performances for corporate dinners, arranging band instruments, even jerry-rigging theatrical equipment to pull off his own special effects. Blessed with a keen business sense, David slowly took over the financial aspects as well.
Writing and developing acts came naturally to David and at the age of 17, he launched his sister’s show, Melinda - First Lady of Magic, at Bourbon Street Casino making him the youngest producer in Las Vegas’ history. The show flourished and Melinda became the #1 female magician in the world.
David’s career quickly took off. He opened his first theater in San Francisco and by the age of 30 had produced 25 shows, many of which took the stage in Atlantic City, Lake Tahoe, Branson, Philadelphia and as far away as Japan. In 2004, he acquired the V Theater in Las Vegas and created the most popular “specialty acts” performance in the world, V The Ultimate Variety Show, which is still in production today.
As soon as David started achieving success, he began giving back to the community. He joined ALS of Nevada’s Board of Directors and raised $300,000 for the non-profit by producing the All Star Las Vegas Show each February. Because of these contributions, Mayor Oscar Goodman awarded David the key to the city and declared February 22nd “David Saxe Day.” In 2006, UNLV’s College of Hotel Administration named David “Industry Executive of the Year” for his work in the entertainment field and as an adjunct professor.
Today, David Saxe produces 14 shows and owns V Theater and Saxe Theater inside Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood and was recently named “Producer of the Year” by SEVEN Magazine. He employs 250 people and owns a 15,000-square-foot (1,400 m2) production studio in the downtown area as well as the new Stripper Bar at Miracle Mile Shops.
David Saxe was born into a show business family. His mother was a dancer in the world-famous Folies Bergère and his father was a bandleader for The Rat Pack. Entertainment became a family business for David and his two sisters. He spent his childhood organizing performances for corporate dinners, arranging band instruments, and jerry-rigging theatrical equipment to pull off his own series of special effects. David slowly took over the financial aspects of the family entertainment business as well.
At the age of 17, he launched his sister's show Melinda Saxe - First Lady of Magic at Bourbon Street Hotel and Casino making him the youngest producer in Las Vegas’ history.[4] The show flourished, and Melinda became a nationwide sensation appearing on The Oprah Winfrey Show and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.
David's career quickly took off. He opened his first theater in San Francisco, and by the age of 30 had produced 25 shows, many of which took the stage in Atlantic City, Lake Tahoe, Branson, Philadelphia and as far away as Japan. In 2004, he bought the V Theater in Las Vegas and created the most popular "specialty acts" performance in the world - V The Ultimate Variety Show.[citation needed]
In April 2010 David Saxe took over ownership of the Steve Wyrick theater at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino and renamed the theater Saxe Theater. The Saxe Theater is set to open June 1.[1]
David has also been active in philanthropic efforts. He became a board member of ALS of Nevada and raised $300,000 for the organization by producing the All Star Las Vegas Show each February.[5] Because of these contributions, Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman awarded him the key to the city and declared February 22 as "David Saxe Day". In 2006, UNLV's College of Hotel Administration named David "Industry Executive of the Year" for his work in the entertainment field and as an adjunct professor at the university.[6]
David Saxe Productions
The following is a list of David Saxe's productions:
- $1,000,000 Vegas Game Show
- Amazed!
- American Storm
- Broadway Live!
- Bruce in the USA
- Buck Wild
- Clint Holmes
- Comedy Pet Theater
- Comedy Stop
- Daytripper
- Dirk Arthur Xtreme Magic
- Fab Four Live
- Fab Four Mania
- Gordie Brown
- Motown Revue - Hitzville The Show
- La Femme Magique
- Matsuri
- Melinda the First Lady of Magic
- Marc Savard - Comedy Hypnosis
- Nathan Burton
- Ovation
- Point Break Live!
- Prodigy
- Scarlett - Princess of Magic
- Showgirls of Magic
- Sin City Comedy Show
- Stripper 101
- The Magic and Tigers of Rick Thomas
- The Mentalist Live
- The Scintas
- Toxic Audio
- Trent Carlini
- V The Ultimate Variety Show
- VEGAS! THE SHOW (Opening Mid-June 2010)
- X Girls
References
- ^ a b http://www.lvrj.com/neon/saxe-adds-theater-at-miracle-mile-shops-90199227.html
- ^ http://www.lasvegasweekly.com/news/2010/mar/10/finally-25-foot-stripper/
- ^ http://www.lvrj.com/neon/inner-space-83014372.html
- ^ http://www.lilylangtrys.com/old/davidsaxe.asp
- ^ http://www.alsofnevada.org/partners.html
- ^ http://www.lasvegasroundtheclock.com/vegas_happenings_-_may_06_07.htm
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