World-Famous Dance Crew, Jabbawockeez, Premieres New Show 'MUS.I.C.' at Monte Carlo Resort and Casino Friday, October 22

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Oct 25, 2010, 06:37 ET

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Back by popular demand, Jabbawockeez, the world-famous dance crew, will premiere its groundbreaking show "MUS.I.C.," at Monte Carlo Resort and Casino on Friday, Oct. 22. The critically acclaimed show, described as an audio-visual story of inspiration brought to life through the harmonization of sound and movement, quickly became a sold-out success during its initial runs. Settling into their new home at the Monte Carlo Theater, the Jabbawockeez stake their claim on the Las Vegas Strip.

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Tickets priced at $79, $59 and $49, not including applicable service charges and taxes, are on sale and are available at any Monte Carlo box office outlet. To charge by phone, call (877) 386-8224 or (702) 730-7160. Tickets also are available for purchase online at www.montecarlo.com and www.ticketmaster.com.

"The Monte Carlo family welcomes Jabbawockeez as they bring their high-energy dance production and entertaining show to the stage nightly," said Anton Nikodemus, president and COO of Monte Carlo. "Adding them to our list of performers brings an enhanced level of excitement to the resort and will provide guests with another sensational entertainment option."

Fred Nguyen, president and principal owner of JBWKZ, LLC also states, "We are honored to become a part of the prestigious MGM Resorts International family. We are excited to bring a new element to the Las Vegas Strip. Headlining a show at a resort like Monte Carlo has always been our dream, so it becoming a reality for us is truly humbling."

Jabbawockeez has developed a one-of-a-kind style that has not only provided a new culture to the dance industry, but changed the way people view dance. Dressed in expressionless white masks and white gloves, they guide the audience's attention away from individual identities and toward a unified group to create a canvas for the audience to visualize the music by painting artistic imagery through their intricate moves. After being crowned the original champions of MTV's "Randy Jackson Presents America's Best Dance Crew," their unmatched talent and captivating style quickly became a fan favorite with their stardom even reaching international fame. Through their coveted title, they have appeared on numerous television shows including "Dancing With The Stars," "So You Think You Can Dance," "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," "Regis & Kelly," "The TODAY Show," "E! News," "America's Next Top Model" and "MTV."

SOURCE MGM Resorts International