Folies Bergere Continues To Be A Must-See: Old Vegas So Retro It Is New Again

Local Review-Journal writer Mike Weatherford writes in this article:

You can't pump significant money into the Strip's longest-running show because the casino is widely acknowledged to be on borrowed time after a bidding war for owner Aztar Corp. Either an implosion or a significant remodeling could drop the curtain on the classic showgirl revue that has been around since 1959. But you can't just let it go either. Customers can sense when a show has been allowed to slide into stagnation. Note last Saturday's closing of the 21-year-old "Splash, which offered too little too late with a sketchy overhaul last year. So what do you do?

What you do is simply go see this show. A little bit classic Las Vegas, sexy topless production numbers with beautiful Las Vegas showgirls, and a reasonable price in a day that $100-plus tickets are the norm make this a fun time. And one that might not be around much longer.

When you think of Las Vegas entertainment, what do you think of? Lasers and tigers? No. You think of showgirls. They are in our movies, commercials, and surround the winners here whether it be a golf tournament, NASCAR race, or big jackpot winner. Folies Bergere has been presenting some of the best before James Bond or Elvis became synonymous with Las Vegas.

Folies is a true celebration of the showgirls and dance throughout the ages with a stunning display of fantasy and light. Opening scenes highlight the entire cast in song and dance with bits of real feathers flying around in the air.

Still undecided? Check out these Folies Bergere Las Vegas photos then check out Folis Bergere ticket info.

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