Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Mamma Mia Entertains Las Vegas With The Music Of ABBA


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Mamma Mia is one of the excellent shows currently running on the Las Vegas strip. You can catch the show at the Mandalay Bay resort.

As the Las Vegas Shows Reviews blog recently noted:

Having no information about the true identify of her father, Sophie, the blushing 20 year old bride-to-be, invites the three men her mother had written about in her 1979 diary to her upcoming wedding. This is the backdrop to the captivating musical Mamma Mia, a story of a young woman who attempts to find her father and her own identity at a pivotal moment in her life. Sophie’s mother, Donna, who is also unsure of the identity of her daughter’s father, is upset by the unexpected arrival of all three men the day before the wedding.

A naive Sophie mistakenly believes that she would know her own father the moment she meets him; however, deciding who her father is from appearances and personality alone proves to be a difficult and emotional task. As all three men decide to step up to the plate and walk Sophie down the aisle, Sophie faces a harrowing dilemma with her fiancee, her mother, and the three men she lured to the Greek Island where she lives.

Even though the show takes on some important issues, the way they're portrayed is done in a entertaining and humourous way. The costumes are right out of the 70's and you'll get a kick out of the high energy dance numbers. If you haven't figured it out, the show is based around the music of the 70's supergroup ABBA. If you weren't a fan of their music before, you'll surely be one after seeing Mamma Mia!

You can read the complete review at: Mamma Mia! Keeps You On The Edge Of Your Seat

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Monday, May 19, 2008

American Superstars Pays Tribute To The Stars In Las Vegas


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One of the great things about visiting Las Vegas has always been the excellent entertainment we have here. There's many fine shows for whatever interest you might have. Some of the best value out there are one of the "tribute" shows. It's also a great way to catch several acts on the same bill. One of the best tribute shows is American Superstars which has been running at the Stratosphere hotel and casino for quite a while now.

As recently noted by the Las Vegas Shows Reviews blog:

The biggest challenge of successfully impersonating a celebrity not only resides in how well the individual artist’s respective talent can be performed, but also in capturing those personalities, the posturing, and their overall look. When you go to “American Superstars”, you will definitely see Elvis shake his hips, Michael Jackson glide across the floor with his moonwalk, and hear Christina Aguilera belt out that musical range that she is known for. True to Las Vegas style, there is also an ensemble of showgirls who provide back up dancing and vocals for the artists, as well as having a chance to individually shine between each performance. Also backing each act is a full band who rocks out each hit alongside the featured artist.

Rounding out the cast is Darren Lee as Elvis Presley, Chad Givens as Tim McGraw, John Anthony as Rod Stewart, Lorena Peril as Christina Aguilera, and Damian Brantley as Michael Jackson. The cast is very enthusiastic about their performances, encouraging patrons to join in on the fun. Their interaction helps to bring the audience into the spotlight themselves, whether it is coming out into the audience while performing, prompting people to sing along, or even some light-heated joking with the crowd. The tribute artists get into their roles with such a fun attitude, it’s easy to be caught up in the overall good time.

"American Superstars" covers the gamut of musical styles, providing the audience with everything from country to pop to rock 'n' roll, spanning almost five decades of music. Anyone in attendance will surely find something to fit their tastes. Each performer also does a fantastic job covering the particular artist's style and persona.

The finale brings the entire cast of artists and dancers out for a last upbeat ensemble number. Afterward the cast makes their way to the showroom lobby for a meet and greet with the audience and to also take photographs, making the audience feel much more a part of the show.

It's a great choice to add to your Vegas experience. The show is a "clean", family-friendly show as well. With ticket prices on the rise, you'd be hard-pressed to see even one artist for the price of one ticket to "American Superstars", much less all five performers! You definitely get a great bang for your buck here!

You can read the complete review at: American Superstars - The Biggest Stars Live

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Friday, May 09, 2008

Toxic Audio Puts Voices Up Front In A Unique Las Vegas Show

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With all of the different and varied shows here in Las Vegas it's really tough to stand out. One of the more unique shows to come along is Toxic Audio which is currently running in the V Theater located at the Planet Hollywood casino.

As the Las Vegas Shows Reviews blog recently noted:

It’s five singers with no back up band or recorded tracks pumping out “Autumn Leaves” in English, French, German, Korean, Scat, and Pig Latin. Its Paul Sperrazza, a “human beat box,” tearing up the audience like a mix of Jim Carey, Jerry Lewis, and that guy who almost won American Idol last year. It’s also Rene Ruiz, the founder of the group, whose credits include “Forever Plaid,” delivering a unforgettable show to a cheering audience.

Oh and there are 4 other performers making it happen for the audience too; Christine Vienna, Tim Jones, and Heather Friedman, and the “sound guy. The sound guy gets his own song during the show and definitely deserves his own sentence in this review, his name is Shannon Brady. There is no band to coordinate but he’s does a heck of job keeping five very good singers in perfect balance.

You have to like a team of singers who can improv a beat box song about Pat and Debbie Boone and who will play “Jaws” with its audience. As a matter of fact the audience is almost the 6th player in the troop. Four or Five audience members are brought on stage at different times in the 70 minute show, and singers perform in the isles just a frequently

It really is amazing how they can make so many different sounds with just their voices. They do a family-friendly show as well, covering many hits from years past as well as instantly recognizable TV theme songs.

The audience gets plenty of chances to participate too. At several points in the show people are brought on stage to join the festivies and the cast members frequently venture out into the crowd, giving a close up look at how talented the performers truly are.

All in all Toxic Audio is a very entertaining show and if you're looking to see something unique without spending a ton of money this might just be your ticket!

You can read the complete review at: Toxic Audio Explained - It’s Voice, And All Voice

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Monday, May 05, 2008

Grammy Winner Akon Heats Things Up At REHAB And Body English In Las Vegas

Part of the fun of Las Vegas is you never know what celebrities you'll see out & about. A great place to see some is the Smashtime Saturdays celebration over at Body English located at the Hard Rock Hotel .

This weekend's surprise guest was Grammy winner Akon who took over the mic and wowed the crowd with an impromptu performance. Also spotted among the crowd was Tv's “Gossip Girl" star Leighton Meester who was with fellow actors Joshua Lebar and Sebastian Stan. Leighton was pulled onstage by Akon to sing "Happy Birthday" to the event's host at one point! Other partygoers included including “Sopranos” star Steve Schirripa, UFC Champ Rampage Jackson.

The party spilled over on Sunday to the world-famous REHAB at the Hard Rock pool. There, the new crowd favorite Akon once again surprised the crowd with a preformance that lasted over an hour! He had only planned on doing 3 songs but the energy of the crowd kept him going! Once again Akon shared the stage, this time with Smashtime DJ Clinton Sparks, who produced 3 tracks on his latest release. Leighton Meester and friends were once again on hand for the party as were other famous faces like fighters Floyd Mayweather and Rampage Jackson along with NFL players Alex Smith and Sedrick Ellis

All photos credit: J. Ludwig

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