One of the great traditions of Las Vegas is the fabulous entertainment. One of the longest running shows is the Folies Bergere. It's been at the Tropicana Hotel and Casino for many years.

As recently noted by the Las Vegas Shows Reviews blog:

Perhaps the fact that Folies has been in Vegas since the time of the Rat Pack is what gives it that timeless feeling. Folies Bergere has been a staple at the Tropicana Hotel and Casino for nearly 50 years. The latest version of which chronicles American history as well as the history of the showgirl. Folies is a whirlwind through time and space with gorgeous women and the most pristine of costumes. The dance numbers and intertwined comedy personify the fad that swept the nation in the early 1900’s - Vaudeville.

While Vaudeville was becoming an American classic in the 1920’s and 30’s, the Folies had been running in France since 1869 and did not have its first nude showgirl until 1918. Folies Bergere gained its first exposure in the United States on Christmas Eve, 1959, at the Tropicana’s Fountain Theater. In 1975, the show moved into the new, better equipped, Tiffany Theater and has remained there ever since. Also, in 1975, the reigns of the Folies Bergere were handed over to Jerry Jackson, who is still the creative mind behind the show. Most notably, Jerry designed the 100th Anniversary show in Paris in 1966.

No other Vegas show opens with a topless rendition of ‘NSYNC’s “Dirty Pop”, but this is not just another Las Vegas show. True, the opening act does tastefully depict scantily clad women thrusting their agile bodies about the stage, but there is so much more offered. A gorgeous prima ballerina graces the stage and hypnotizes the crowd with her beauty and elegance; flowing costumes that, if one sits close enough, really show the girls are having fun; one priceless stage comedian that gives himself a medal every time he completes a trick injury free.

Folies, like other shows of it's kind, isn't complete without it's Can-Can. It's almost a routine upon it's self when each performer takes the stage. There's such a feast for the senses that you almost can't take it all in in one sitting! Like all good things, however, the show must end. But not before one's been sent back to another time where you can catch a glimpse of what France, and Vegas once was.

Literally thousands have enjoyed the show over the years. Even after all this time, it's still running strong and it's quite evident why Folies has enjoyed it's longevity. Just sit back & lose yourself and re-live a time that once was.

You can read the complete review at: Folies Bergere - Timeless Showgirls and Classic Entertainment

Posted by Access Vegas staff

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