Category Archives: Cirque du Soleil

Right from the beginning

Time Magazine, no less, has designated the LBO of Harrah’s Entertainment by Texas Pacific Group and Apollo (Mis)Management the third-worst business deal of 2008. Harrah’s CEO Gary Loveman sought out this deal — and these particular buyers — out at … Continue reading

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When all is said and done

The way old friends do. Last Sunday, I received an early Christmas present in the form of tickets to Mamma Mia!, entering its antepenultimate week on the Strip (where it's still the best entertainment value around). Happily, the cast was … Continue reading

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