In the latest sign Las Vegas is continuing its slow return to normalcy, Penn & Teller on Monday said their magic act will return to the Rio Hotel and Casino on April 22 after more than 12 months being shut down by the Covid pandemic.
Of course, the “new normal” rules will apply, as officials for Caesars Entertainment said health and safety protocols will be enforced and audience members will be required to wear masks.
Capacity will be limited and audience members will be assigned arrival times when they purchase tickets. Theater staff will seat people when they get to the Penn & Teller Theater.
Penn & Teller have been performing together for more than 40 years. They have been headlining at Rio Las Vegas since 2001.
The duo said the 2021 version of their show will feature all-new content and magic as well as fan favorite bits.
“We are so excited to go back to doing what we do, where we do it, for the people we do it for,” Penn Jillette said in a statement. “Teller and I are both more than two weeks out of our second shots, and in the same bubble, so we can stand unmasked on our stage. We will give up seeing what we hope are smiling faces so our audience can stay masked and safe.”
“We have not been on stage in over a year, so we don't know whether the audience will be coming to see us do miracles, or just to see if we remember which way to face on stage,” Jillette added. “But no matter what, we are excited to return to our home at the Rio.”
“We are thrilled to welcome Penn & Teller back to live performances at the Rio,” said Jason Gastwirth, President of Entertainment at Caesars Entertainment. “After a challenging year, the demand for joy and laughter is higher than ever, and Penn & Teller will certainly supply that, as they have been doing for decades in the heart of Las Vegas.”
Tickets will go on sale to the public starting April 2.
