The Black History Celebration at Madame Tussauds will kick off Wednesday, February 16 with the unveil of the newly created Will Smith figure and will continue throughout the end of February.
Twenty-five outstanding wax figures will be featured throughout the attraction, from the historical “Martin Luther King, Jr.” to the hysterical “Whoopi Goldberg.”
The “President Barack Obama” figure and Oval Office Replica will also be included, as will the soon-to-retire from daytime TV, “Oprah Winfrey.”
Geared to be both educational and entertaining, the Madame Tussauds Las Vegas “Black History” tour represents figures of historical importance from multiple decades to present celebrity favorites.
Superstar Will Smith is among the new wax figures making their public debut. Newsweek calls Smith, “the most powerful actor on the planet.”
Fourteen of his 19 feature films have each grossed more than $100 million. The multi-talented Smith sprung to national attention as the star of TV’s “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” and later headlined as the iconic sports star often associated with Las Vegas , Muhammad Ali, in the film, “Ali.”
Among the other celebrated African American figures featured are: “Sammy Davis, Jr.,” “Louis Armstrong,” “Jamie Foxx,” “Michael Jordan,” “Muhammad Ali,” “James Brown” and “Jimi Hendrix.”
“We are very excited to bring the public an exhibit where they can learn more about their favorite African American figures and their historical accomplishments and contributions, while being able to interact with them for memorable photos,” said General Manager Rosita Chapman .
Each authentic Madame Tussauds figure is created at the world famous attraction’s London studios at an average cost of $300,000. Along with receiving an Oscar® or a Grammy®, a Madame Tussauds figure is considered a career milestone.
General admission $25.00, Seniors (60+) $18.00, Students (13 & up) $18.00, N.V. residents $18.00, Children (7-12) $15.00, Children 6 and under are free.
About Madame Tussauds Las Vegas:
Madame Tussauds Las Vegas offers guests the unique opportunity to “interact” with incredibly life-like iconic figures from the celebrity worlds of film, TV, music, sports and politics. Only at Madame Tussauds Las Vegas can you “grab hold” of your favorite stars, with our many interactive experiences. With more than 100 wax figures, Madame Tussauds Las Vegas allows you to take pictures, touch and get up close and personal in a themed setting. Madame Tussauds Las Vegas is located on the Las Vegas Strip at the Venetian Resort Hotel Casino. The attraction is open 365 days a year from 10AM . For attraction hours and pricing, please call (702) 862-7800 or visit online at www.madametussauds.com/lasvegas.
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