Creators of New York- and London-based The Box to unveil new concept at The Palazzo

The ACT, a performance-based nightclub, is slated to open in Las Vegas inside The Shoppes at The Palazzo in October 2012.  Created by New York City nightlife and theater impresario Simon Hammerstein, The ACT will offer a uniquely decadent experience, presenting over-the-top theatrical performances, nightly rituals and audience involvement in the shows.

"The ACT is a new variety of nightlife where the audience parties onstage, the shows explode into the club, and everyone gets caught in The ACT," says Hammerstein.

The 15,000-square-foot, multi-level space merges aesthetic elements ranging from an Italian opera house to European cathedrals, from New York City’s Grand Central Station Post Office to a turn-of-the-century speakeasy. Guests will have the opportunity to experience the action unfold onstage from numerous perspectives, including private balcony boxes, banquettes on the dance floor and a backstage seating area that allows guests to mingle with all the talent.

The ACT, managed by Variety Worldwide, is the latest venture by Hammerstein, a seasoned theatrical producer and artistic director with nearly two decades of experience. Hammerstein is also president of the widely popular variety theatre, The Box, with locations in New York City and London and has won international acclaim for it's award-winning design, exclusive clientele, extraordinary service, and innovative live theatrical productions.

Variety Worldwide LLC ("VWW"), a global entertainment and hospitality company, is led by Murtaza Akbar, Randy Weiner and Simon Hammerstein. Variety Worldwide invests in and manages projects that combine non-traditional theater with nightlife.