'Piano! Las Vegas' Starring Ryan Ahern Celebrates Grand Opening at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino

LAS VEGAS, Feb. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- International recording artist and world-champion pianist Ryan Ahern celebrated the grand opening of his new show Piano! Las Vegas on February 23 - marking a new residency on the Las Vegas Strip.  Playing music genres from Broadway to Rock n' Roll to Boogie Woogie, Ahern amazes audiences with his diverse arrangements and mesmerizing hand speed.  The show plays Saturdays –Thursdays at 2:30 p.m. at V Theater inside Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.

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"Growing up in Las Vegas, it's always been a dream of mine to one day have my own show on the Strip," said Ryan Ahern. "After travelling the world, that day has finally come and I look forward to entertaining audiences with my twist on some of the most iconic songs in music history."

Piano! Las Vegas, starring Ryan Ahern, is backed by six of Las Vegas' finest musicians who entertain audiences with exciting and lush arrangements.  From contemporary medleys such as Maroon Five's This Love and Seal's Kiss From a Rose, to favorite hits including Ray Charles' Mess Around, Jerry Lee Lewis' Great Balls of Fire and Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody to timeless movie themes from John Williams' Theme from E.T. to Bette Midler's Wind Beneath My Wings and the exciting classics Malaguena and Flight of the Bumblebee Boogie all topped off with Ryan's own award-winning Boogie Woogie.  Ahern presents a masterful showcase of piano technique and artistry that speaks to every audience member.

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Piano! Las Vegas electrifies audiences Saturdays – Thursdays at 2:30 p.m. at the V Theater inside Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Tickets start at $29.99 for general admission, $39.99 for VIP seating, and $12.99 for children 12 and under. For tickets call the V Theater Box Office at (866) 932-1818 or visit www.pianolasvegas.com.

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