Ventriloquist Terry Fator Lands Headlining Gig at The Mirage

Over the years, The Mirage has been home to some of the best entertainment in Vegas. From Siegfried & Roy to Danny Gans to LOVE by Cirque du Soleil, the headlining shows offered by the resort have been a big hit with visitors and locals alike.

Terry Fator to Headline The Mirage in Las Vegas But with Danny Gans moving his show to the Wynn next year, many were wondering who the resort would find to replace him. Wonder no more.

The Mirage has announced they have signed “America’s Got Talent” winner Terry Fator to a five-year deal, with an option for an additional five years.

Scott Sibella, president and COO of The Mirage, said of the signing, “Terry is an extraordinary talent and won the hearts of millions of Americans when he competed in the TV show. We are thrilled that he will perform at The Mirage where millions more will be able to enjoy him.”

The comic impersonator/ventriloquist wowed the nation with his talent last year, winning the TV show’s second season. He has since performed on a revolving basis at the Las Vegas Hilton to sold out crowds.

Starting in February 2009, Fator will become the newest headliner at the Mirage, helming the 1,265-seat Terry Fator Theatre (currently the Danny Gans Theatre) for five shows a week.

Fator’s show is family-friendly and features a cast of seven puppets, including Cowboy Walter, Emma Taylor and Winston the Impersonating Turtle. Combining ventriloquism and impersonation, Fator effortlessly performs the singing styles of an eclectic group of stars including Elvis, Maroon Five, James Blunt, Tony Bennett, Garth Brooks, Etta James, Marvin Gaye, Nat King Cole and his daughter Natalie.

At the announcement, Fator said, “This is an unbelievable dream come true and I am looking forward to becoming a member of The Mirage family.”

Tickets for The Mirage show will go on sale later this year and I’ll bring you the details as soon as they are available.

In the meantime, Fator will finish out the year with a slew of dates at the Las Vegas Hilton. He is currently scheduled for June 8-10, July 4-6, August 15-17, September 15-17, October 13-15, November 16-18 and December 21-22. Tickets for his show are $49, with a VIP meet-and-greet package going for $109 a person, and are available at the Las Vegas Hilton box office or by calling 800.222.5361.