Terry Fator’s remarkable run as a Las Vegas headliner is coming to an end. The celebrated ventriloquist, who won “America’s Got Talent” in 2007, will give his final performance at The Strat Theater on Tuesday night, marking the conclusion of a 16½-year residency on the Strip.
Fator shared in a statement, “Las Vegas will always be my home, and I’ve loved every moment performing at The Strat for fans from all over the globe.” He also hinted at new ventures, including bringing his act to symphony stages, launching new television projects, and expanding his touring schedule with a fresh road show.
Fator’s stint at The Strat began in May 2024. Initially performing at 5 p.m., he later moved to a 7 p.m. slot after the closing of “iLuminate.” Despite his legacy and loyal fan base, the show struggled with slow ticket sales for 2025, leading to its abrupt closure. Over his Las Vegas career, Fator performed more than 3,500 shows, including 200 at The Strat.
SPI Entertainment founder Adam Steck, who produced Fator’s Strat show, praised the performer and wished him well on his future endeavors. Steck noted that the current ticket-buying climate is challenging for most shows, with attendance down 15 to 20 percent across the board.
Fator’s Las Vegas journey began in 2007 with sold-out shows at the Las Vegas Hilton, followed by a long-running residency at The Mirage from 2009 to 2020, where the theater was even named after him. He later performed at New York-New York before settling at The Strat.
As Fator prepares to take his signature characters—including Julius, Duggie Scott Walker, Fernando, Vickie the Cougar, and Winston the Impersonating Turtle—on the road, he leaves behind an indelible mark on the Las Vegas entertainment scene.
