Entertainment Report: Folies Bergere at the Tropicana
Went to see the Folies Bergere at the Tropicana recently, first time I’ve seen it in about 10 years. I have to say, I was impressed, and I didn’t even go to the 10 p.m. show, which is topless. The costumes, sets and dance numbers were great, and the showgirls were gorgeous. Not that I noticed, of course.
On my way out, I was thinking what it must take to put a show like this together, and even more fascinating, how has the Folies been able to endure for 45 years in a town that eats up and spits out shows at an alarming rate. You heard me right. The Folies Bergere has been running continuously at the Tropicana for 45 years and shows no signs of slowing down. Okay, so what do I do about it? Being a trained journalist, I thought a good way to start would be to talk to the people who put this show together.
Picture my surprise when I find out there are no “people”, just a “person” in the name of Jerry Jackson. Jerry writes, choreographs, designs the costumes, … Continue reading Entertainment Report: Folies Bergere at the Tropicana
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