The producers of the Vegas show Absinthe have announced a brief, temporary shutdown later this year, using the pause to voice sharp criticism against Formula One operations on the Strip. The production inside the Spiegeltent at Caesars Palace will pause performances from Nov. 16 through Nov. 29, 2026, to complete long overdue venue repairs and refurbishments. Producer Ross Mollison broke the news through the persona of The Gazillionaire, the outrageously outspoken host character of the production. While addressing the brief closure, the announcement targeted the timing of the annual Las Vegas Grand Prix, calling the event schedule detrimental to ticket…