Mark, you and I were at the same show. I saw it last night at 7:30 as well and was completely taken by it. Dazzled. Enthralled. Enchanted...and more than a few times, concerned about my safety. I don't know how this show gets insured. I plan to see it again tomorrow night...it appealed to me that much.
I agree with everything Mark said and will add a few more of the logistics: This is a small theater. A Big Tent, but a small venue. All seats are general admission. There really isn't a bad seat in the house. I had a VIP ticket, which affords you a free drink (drinks are $14) and entry a couple of minutes before general admission. Judging from the size of the VIP lounge and my rough head count, i'd say 50-75 VIP tix are available out of the 650 capacity. Somebody started forming a line at about 7:05 or :10 and, like sheep, the rest of us fell in line, too. If I knew then what I know now, I would've stayed in my comfy chair for those 5 or 10 minutes and waited until about 7:15 when the woman started leading the VIP ticketed folks in. It was nice to be able to pick the precise seat I wanted at a somewhat leisurely pace. (VIP goes only 2, 3, maybe 4 minutes before the rest. There weren't very many of us, but ya' don't have all day to make a decision.) If that's important to you, spend the extra $30. For a good seat, though, any seat under the big tent would be fine. The venue has only about eight 2-top tables ringside. If you want one, coming out of VIP, go down and to your left. If you sit in one of the tall-backed chairs at one of the tables, you WILL be quietly asked to stand up early in the show. Your chair will be quickly replaced by one of the wooden chairs that everyone else has, so don't pick your spot based on the chair. And if you do wind up in one of the high backed chairs at a table, maybe you won't want to sling your purse on the chair, because it'll be dark when you have to fumble around to find and extract it. Ahem. Yes, I'm looking at YOU, woman sitting in front of me.
This is theater-in-the-round done well. When selecting your seat, don't worry about the stage set-up and whether you're sitting facing the front or back. It really doesn't matter.
To find the venue, head to the back side of Serendipity 3, in front of (not inside) Caesars. It's not well marked. There are no signs to point the way.
This is old school burlesque mixed with remarkable, world-class acrobats and gymnasts, all performing so close that you can see the beads of sweat on the their foreheads. Think early 1900's. Think circus without animals, but with performers who leave you on the edge of your chair, hearing others clapping but unable to clap yourself because you're just so awe-struck. The show is filled with hard-bodied, makes-you-lick-your-lips guys with power & grace and sultry, alluring vixens with shocking athletic prowess. The ringmaster and his sidekick are utterly engaging and slapstick funny. The Gazillionaire (ringmaster/emcee) is completely at ease in his role and his sidekick (I forget her name) is a very good foil, and their banter works well. A few audience members are singled out and become part of the show. The show is very naughty at times. Lovely girls in pasties and F-bombs a-plenty. I never found it crossed the line beyond naughty. Oh, and somebody explain to me how at least three of the ladies managed to walk with ease on some of the highest stilletos ever made. Seriously. How?
The only thing I'll divulge specifically about the show is this: One fabulous segment is accompanied by the song, "Bed of Roses." I knew I recognized the voice, but couldn't quite place it. After noodling around this morning on the internet, I discovered it's Bon Jovi, and the song is stunningly gorgeous, as is the woman performing to the song. So there. Go! Enjoy!
