One of, if not the most, well known acts in Las Vegas entertainment history was the famous Rat Pack. Their antics were legendary and helped set the stage for what we now call "Sin City." Their show was only a great memory to those lucky enough to see it. Until now. "The Rat Pack Is Back" show at the Plaza Hotel and Casino is a faithful and energetic reproduction of their infamous stunts.
As recently noted by the Las Vegas Shows Reviews blog:
Sammy is on stage next, his shark skin is shiny blue, and he just about takes over the show. And it would be Sammy’s show if Dean didn’t keep butting in and Joey didn’t try so hard to make Sammy look small, but that couldn’t happen to Sammy. “That Old Black Magic” comes out big and as smooth as silk, and “Mr. Bojangles” still brings a sad joy to the heart. There is something electric about Kyle Diamond’s performance. Perhaps it’s the excitement in his eyes and the pure Sammy Davis Jr. energy that he pours out onto the audience. He makes us as glad to be in the audience as he is glad to be on stage. Now that we’ve been blushed by Joey, boozed by Dean, and seduced by Sammy, we know we will not be disappointed with Frank.
In contrast to the goofy antics of his buddies, David DeCosta walks Frank Sinatra on to the stage with an authority that ends all questions to who is the real star. Looking suave in his expensive grey suit with the small red triangle handkerchief in his breast pocket, he commands and corrals the other players into now participating in HIS show.
After he belts out the classic "That's Life", "Frank" brings up the cast to pull up a stoll and sing some songs. It's just like it was in the Copa Room at the Sands in 1962. The performers do a fantastic job of recreating the voices and actions of the legendary entertainers. Some performances feature different cast members and at some shows even a Marilyn Monroe look-a-like joins the festivities!
There's also a dinner package available and the food is quite good! For anyone that longs for the "Old Vegas" and a glimpse into how Vegas started off being the "Entertainment Capitol of the World" The Rat Pack Is Back is simply a show not to miss!
You can read the complete review at: Indeed, The Rat Pack Is Back In Las Vegas
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