posted by: max on 7/1/2009 4:25 pm

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, June 23, 2009 – Phantom – The Las Vegas Spectacular, celebrated its third anniversary on June 24 as one of the most successful and longest-running musical theater productions on The Strip. After three thriving years and 1,353 performances, the cast and crew celebrated with an exquisitely decorated Phantom-themed cake from Freed's Bakery during the curtain call at last night’s performance.

The cake was custom designed for Phantom; four tiers of four different flavors iced in Freed's Bakery's signature buttercream icing and fondant, decorated with an elegant musical design and topped with a handmade sugar mask.

“Three years ago, we raised the bar for Vegas entertainment by presenting a modernized classic with Phantom – The Las Vegas Spectacular. We are extremely proud to be entering into our fourth year on the Las Vegas Strip,” said Scott Zeiger, Co-CEO of BASE Entertainment and Executive Producer of Phantom – The Las Vegas Spectacular. “With the continued support of Las Vegas’ tourists and locals, we are excited to continue to entertain at The Venetian for many more years to come,” said Zeiger.
 
This exciting production of the worldwide favorite haunts The Venetian and thrills audiences eight times a week. From the moment you enter the magnificent custom-built theatre you are immersed in the storied Paris Opera House and become part of The Phantom's world. Featuring every beloved Andrew Lloyd Webber song from the original, spectacular sets, new effects, and a breathtaking chandelier experience, Phantom is an only-in-Vegas experience.

Freed’s Bakery is celebrating their 50th anniversary serving Las Vegas, and has been featured on such shows as The Food Network’s “Roker on the Road,” “$40 a Day with Rachael Ray,” “Sugar Rush,” and “After Midnight.”  Freed’s has also been featured on Lifetime’s “Top This Party,” Hawaiian Airlines’ “The Best of Las Vegas,” and “Las Vegas Live.”  Freed’s has been featured in Bon Appétit, Martha Stewart Weddings, People’s Amazing Real Life Weddings, and Conde Nast Traveler.  Freed’s has been voted Best of Las Vegas by the Las Vegas Review Journal’s Reader’s Choice for the last 28 years, and has been recognized by AOL City’s Best and The Knot’s Best of Weddings 2008 & 2009.

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