My Review of Million $ Quartet & High Roller

First, an aside, I still think of Greg Rio every time I go to this board. RIP


Million Dollar Quartet:
Two friends said I had to see this. It was the best show in Vegas. One friend had already seen in 3 times (note, we all get free tickets).

I'm glad I went, but I don't think it topped Human Nature (and I'm not a Motown or boy-band fan).

What's good about the show? 6 musicians (the 4 leads plus bass and drums) playing and singing live. Go see that!

What's wrong with the show? To create a story line, they don't always finish songs which is annoying. Also, there's characters doing asides to move the plot forward. The plot feels contrived, and is unnecessary. And it slows the show down.

Yes, the Jerry Lee Lewis performer does steal the show, but the show is written with that in mind. The musician playing Carl Perkins held his own, playing a solid guitar.

The addition of the female character was smart, adding a nice contrast in voice and view to the show.

It's simple: if you like live music, it's a very good show once you get around the forced dialog.

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High Roller:
We had free tickets with free drinks. I'm glad I went, but I'm also glad I didn't pay for it.

You go up really high. Since it's behind a lot of big, tall buildings, some views are very limited. If you want a view, the Stratosphere tower is better. There are other good views of the Strip (many hotel rooms with Strip views, Voodoo Lounge, Ghostbar, Foundation Room)

I can understand how people from small towns who've never been above 5 stories in a building would be "amazed" by going up 550 feet.

How much it's worth will depend upon how much you value being 550 feet above the backside of the Strip.

anyone try the high roller happy hour? how many drinks did you get in?

LOL....so much of everything is based on what you're used to and what your personal background is. I haven't been on the high Roller yet, but it looks like nothing more than a big ferris wheel to me. The fact that it is BEHIND the Strip rather than on it likely changes the context in a big way

Some of us country folk have grain silos taller than 5 stories. LOL But yes it is a matter of where you are from what amazes you.

I am amused you find the plot to Million Dollar Quartet "contrived and unnecessary". They are retelling an actual day that was recorded at Sun Records.

I enjoyed the High Roller way more than I thought I would. It's not something I'd do every Vegas trip, yet I'd ride it again.

I saw two of the performers in Worcester MA, if the female singer is new to this concept. Is she playing a famous singer of that era?
Thanks MO

I loved the show and the high roller

I loved the show. have not tried the high roller but the top of our ski mountain in this small town gives me enough perspective to see landscape from a higher elevation