Las Vegas Nightlife Spots
Folies Bergère
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The longest-running production show in town has recently undergone a "sexier than ever" face-lift, but the result is far from that. It's more like tamed-down burlesque, as done by a college drama department. Bare breasts pop up (sorry) at odd moments (late shows only): not during the cancan line, but rather during a fashion show and an en pointe ballet sequence. The effect is neither erotic nor titillating, suggesting only that absent-minded dancers simply forgot to put their shirts on. The dance sequences (more acrobatics than true dance) range from the aforementioned ballet and cancan to jazz and hoedown, and are only occasionally well costumed. A coyly cute '50s striptease number on a Hollywood Squares-type set is more successful, as is a clever and funny juggling act (don't miss his finale with the vest and hat). Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday 7:30 (covered) and 10pm (topless). Tuesday and Friday 8:30pm (topless).
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