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"A merging of classic and new" as Swingin' Las Vegas heads to the Teatro

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Pre-production is off to a swinging start, as the cast of Swingin' Las Vegas limbers up ahead of next month’s extravaganza – powered by HOT1027.

Accompanied by the 18 piece Johannesburg Big Band, we’ll soon be time travelling back to the “Rat Pack days” along with revisiting the more modern Vegas residencies.

HOT 1027’s Tara Penny has more….
25 Jun 2024 English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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