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Nightmare on 54th Street Returns to Haunt Studio 54 on its 13th Anniversary Oct. 28-31

This ghoulish season, legendary nightclub Studio 54 inside MGM Grand will present its iconic 13th annual Halloween celebration, the unparalleled Nightmare on 54th Street. Beginning Thursday, October 28 through Sunday, October 31, Studio 54 will host the spookiest Halloween soiree on The Strip as the illustrious nightclub transforms into a frightful playground complete with scintillating devils and seductive angels.

Marking the 13th year of haunting festivities will be thrilling performances and special appearances by blonde bombshell Holly Madison, rapping legend Vanilla Ice, famed old-school rapper Doug E. Fresh and performers from Vegas’ hottest shows. Studio 54 is the ultimate party destination this ghoulish season with its celebrity hosts, eerie live acts and costume contests totaling $10,000 in cash prizes for the sexiest and most original ensembles.

Studio 54’s Halloween line-up includes the following:

• Thursday, October 28: The thrills and chills will kick off with “Throwback Thursday” when famed old-school rapper Doug E. Fresh will take to the stage with his beat-boxing jams. Hair will rise as a bewitching temptress and her slithering serpent seduce the crowd. Performers will present an unforgettable production recreating memorable dance scenes from Michael Jackson’s smash hit – Thriller – throughout each evening. From smoky graveyards to terrorizing zombies, the talented dancers will celebrate the life of the King of Pop.
• Friday, October 29: Legendary rapper-turned-rocker Vanilla Ice will celebrate his birthday at Studio 54 with a performance for his legion of fans. The sexy spider girls will continue to entertain the masses as they spin, swoop and swing on webs and ghost bungees during a special performance titled “Beautiful Monster.”
• Saturday, October 30: Former star of The Girl’s Next Door and current star of PEEPSHOW and Holly’s World Holly Madison will host the 2nd Annual Hollyween. During the sultry vixen’s party, Studio 54 will host a costume contest for the sexiest and most original costume. Those creative enough to don the best attire will walk away with the cold hard cash.
• Sunday, October 31: On Halloween night, Studio 54 delivers the most extravagant gala on The Strip – the 44th Annual Beaux Arts Ball. Performers from Studio 54 and Vegas entertainers from VIVA Elvis, Disney’s THE LION KING, Show in the Sky, Le Reve, Bite, FANTASY and Jubilee will come together to host an evening of fun and philanthropy. A costume-contest extraordinaire, the Beaux Arts Ball will award guests with cash prizes for their elaborate Halloween creations in the categories of best drag, sexiest and most original.

Special event cover charges are as follows: Thursday, men and women are $20, Friday, men are $30 and women are $20, Saturday, men are $40 and women are $20 and Sunday Beaux Arts Balls tickets are $25 in advance and $35 at door. Advance tickets can be purchased at www.goldenrainbow.org. For more information about Studio 54, please visit http://www.mgmgrand.com/nightlife/studio-54.aspx. For table reservations and/or bottle service call 702.891.7254. Dress code will be enforced. Guests must be 21 years of age or older.