"Bite" is playing in the showroom at the Stratosphere Tower and Casino. The show combines an erotic vampire story told through scenes and dancing to classic rock & roll. It is a wonderful concept that is exciting and intriguing. The show had a rough opening but has settled in nicely---it’s amazing what six months can do. Producers of the show have been very smart to give the show time to grow. Changes to the production have been ongoing, and a couple of cast changes seem to have helped as well.
Every night, the Lord Vampire holds a party to recruit minions and seek out and find the perfect female that will be transformed into his "Queen of the Night." The main attraction at the party is his beautiful bevy of topless, dancing vamps, which seek out willing participants. As people are transformed into vampires, they are able to perform amazing feats worthy only of supernatural beings. The story is told through the use of classic rock and roll. Each selection has been carefully chosen to build and relate the story to us, the partygoers.
The concept is good, the dancing is superior, the acrobatics are wonderful, and the singing is solid. The greatest strides that the production has made, has been in the area of telling the story. Previously, the story was very muddled, but that’s been fixed. The new lead in the production fits the bill wonderfully. Antonio Restivo looks the part and seems to embody the essence of the Lord Vampire.
The dancers in the show are all top-notch performers. Each of them gets highlighted individually, and all of them work well as a group. They have each developed a character that seems to help move the production along well.
Because the show shares the space with two other productions, the scenery must be limited, and the unit set for the production works fine for the most part. It is in the lighting of the space that causes the problems. The lighting, while often having some interesting angles and color, is always generalized enough to allow us to see the entire set, the entire time. This creates a similarity to every scene that dissipates our interest. Specific lighting and isolation of areas could produce a plethora of different looks for the production.
The costumes are erotic, exotic, and exciting. Designers have done a wonderful job a tailoring their skills to this production. Everyone looks great, and the transitions are achieved well.
The show is filled with a lot of fun gimmicks---magic, flying, fire, special effects, etc. All of these things have been incorporated into the production well. The talents of each person are utilized, and everyone gets a special spot in the show.
"Bite" has done a lot of growing since its opening. I am thrilled with its growth and development. The show will continue to get better and better as it continues its run. If you’ve seen the show previously, it’s time to see it again.
"Bite" is playing in the showroom at the Stratosphere Tower and Casino. The show combines an erotic vampire story told through scenes and dancing to classic rock & roll. It is a wonderful concept that is exciting and intriguing. The show had a rough opening but has settled in nicely---it’s amazing what six months can do. Producers of the show have been very smart to give the show time to grow. Changes to the production have been ongoing, and a couple of cast changes seem to have helped as well.