Английская Википедия:Absinthe (show)
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Absinthe is a live show that premiered in 2006 and is playing on the forecourt of Caesars Palace, Las Vegas,[1] after opening on April 1, 2011. Paul Carr of The Huffington Post, proclaimed "If I could only see one show my entire life," he said, "I'd want it to be that."[2] It was also called "The Greatest Show In Vegas History" by Las Vegas Weekly.[3]
The show is hosted by the character The Gazillionaire,[4] originally played by former Cirque du Soleil clown Voki Kalfayan.[5] His original assistant (2006-2015), Penny Pibbets[6] was portrayed by actress Anais Thomassian.[5] In 2015 the character Joy Jenkins was introduced, "a kewpie doll-goofy sidekick inspired by Moe of The Three Stooges."[7] Developed and played by the American clown Jet Eveleth, "who masterminds the show. Joy is truly the heart of the show."[8]
Background
Originally, Absinthe was supposed to open at the Fontainebleau Resort Las Vegas. The Fountainebleau closed and Caesars Palace allowed the producers to set up a temporary tent at the Roman Plaza.[9][10] Within 90 days of performances, after inspections by Las Vegas Fire & Rescue, the organizers were told to shut down production. Due to the success of the shows within those 90 days, Gary Selesner, president of Caesars Palace, purchased a Spiegeltent.[11]
The show is directed by Wayne Harrison[12] with original choreography by Lucas Newland. It is produced by Ross Mollison[13] and owned by Spiegelworld.[11]
Performances are 90 minutes long[9] and take place in a 750 capacity[14] spiegeltent on a stage that is only nine feet in diameter. Audience members sit in a circle around the stage.[11]
Reception
In 2011, it was named "Best New Show" by Vegas Seven Magazine.[15] Absinthe has been described as part of the burlesque revival in Las Vegas by USA Today.[16] Northwest Indiana Times writer Philip Potempa acknowledge the "all-so-amazing" performers, comparing Melody Sweets to the character of the Green Fairy played by Kylie Minogue in the 2001 film Moulin Rouge![9] A contemporary circus, the show is described by Stage and Cinema as a "cross between terrific variety acts and a stag party."[14]
Celebrities who have attended performances of Absinthe include Gerard Butler,[17] Daniel Radcliffe,[17] Lacey Chabert,[18] Kaley Cuoco,[18] Channing Tatum,[19] James Franco,[20] Giada De Laurentiis,[20] Neil Patrick Harris and Olivia Newton-John.[10]
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