Please note the location of the exits. Not for safety, but in case you need to exit.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nStephane continues, “Every now and then there are numbers coming out of nowhere that have nothing to do with a classy showgirl revue. I’m talking a Justin Timberlake number, Beach Boys, Michael Jackson. All great artists, but what are they doing in the middle of ‘Jubilee’? In the middle of the show, there is a man in the audience who yells over a microphone at the performers on stage. That’s new in the show. I never saw that before, and maybe I’m missing something. The opening is a beautiful girl coming down a stripper pole! I am certain all these classically-trained dancers are ecstatic at the idea of having been reduced to a low-class and vulgar stripper level. Bring classy back.”<\/p>\n
We were disappointed, but not all that surprised, to hear “Jubilee!” seems to have gone from campy to crappy. There truly was no other show like “Jubilee!,” and its iconic showgirls are recognized around the world, symbols of the over-the-top glitz that helped make Vegas what it is. Or more accurately, what it was.<\/p>\n
While part of us hopes “Jubilee!” can get its act together, it may be time to just let go.<\/p>\n
Tastes have changed. Times have changed. Three decades is a great run, but legacies are fragile things, and perhaps it’s best if the folks at “Jubilee!” pack up the headdresses and feathers once and for all.<\/p>\n
So, what’s your take? Keep the old girl on life support and prolong the pain, or pull the plug?<\/p>\n
Update: We’ve gotten some great insights in our comments, so we’ll share some here.<\/p>\n
Edwin Rojas of Rojas Talent says, “There is a reason all these shows used ‘variety acts’ in the past. They served two very important purposes. One, they were there to entertain the audience as big scenery was changed, but most importantly; two, they were the “comic relief,” the “variety” to change the mood, the tempo, of the show. In a two-hour show, no matter how great the dancing and\/or singing is (and I’m not saying this show is incredible!), the audience wanes, they need a diversion. They need a change of pace. Bring back the variety performers and you’ll increase the ‘Q score’ of the show by 30-40%. Trust me!”<\/p>\n
John Colson comments, “I am so sad to hear this. ‘Jubilee!’ has been one of our favourite shows over the 10 years or so that we have been visiting Vegas. It really was a throwback to more glamourous times. We have also done the backstage tour, which is also super interesting (although when you are 5’6″ tall, being photographed with a showgirl in heels does nothing for your ego!). My personal take is that the show did need to be freshened up, but not with stripper poles and Beach Boys numbers. Hopefully, it wont disappear and the reviews just reflect them ironing out the kinks, but I don’t hold out much hope if this is what is considered to be ‘newly-overhauled.'”<\/p>\n
Commenter Steven Brown says, “Caesars Entertainment went about this the wrong way in trying to update the show. First off, instead of hiring Frank Gatson, Jr. to update the show, they should have hired the folks that did Crazy Horse Paris at MGM Grand. If not folks from Crazy Horse, from one of the other famous Parisian cabarets like Folies Bergére, Le Lido, Moulin Rouge, among others. These venues have been able to keep with the times while remaining true to their past and if anyone could modernize ‘Jubilee!’ and keep it classic at the same time, it would be someone from one of those famous Parisian institutions. Donn Arden’s productions, like “Jubilee!,” were firmly rooted in these classic Parisian shows, as were a number of other similar type shows that used to populate the Strip.”<\/p>\n
We appreciate your thoughts!<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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