Las Vegas entertainers find home at One Las Vegas

Young Austin, Texas, millennials Peyton Calhoon and Donelvan Thigpen did what many aspiring actors do. They headed to New York City seeking their first big break. Little did they know that 11 months later their dreams would come true on stage in Las Vegas: Thigpen portraying Prince, and Calhoon as a featured dancer, in the long-running “Purple Reign THE Prince Tribute Show” at the Tropicana.

It’s been a whirlwind for the young couple.

“One month, Donny is dressing up like Prince for an audition tape and dancing around our New York City, 600-square-foot apartment, and I’m working as a nanny while taking an occasional dance class. The next month, we’re heading to a whole new life in Las Vegas,” Calhoon said.