"Fantasy" -- formerly "Midnight Fantasy" has just been re-launched at the Luxor Hotel and Casino. This is a high-energy sensual, adult revue is a lot of fun. The exuberant execution of the dancing and songs makes this a pleasurable evening of entertainment. I'm not sure if the show is especially improved; it has just changed out a couple of numbers and replaced the comedian. It has always been a good and fun show, but I suppose that it was time to give it a new name and freshen up the look. For the most part, the show is as good as ever, but the primary failing of this new version is the comedian.
The show has basically the same format as the other topless shows in town. It is simply another variation on a theme. "Fantasy", however, seems to execute this format a bit better than the rest. There is enough variety and changes to keep things interesting. The show moves along at a good pace. The sets and lights are nice, and the theatre is well suited for the show.
The dancers are great. They execute the choreography with style, grace, and a lot of energy. The show never seems to get mired down with slow, steamy numbers, but remains upbeat and fun. They are all working hard in one number after another with little time to rest in between, and they do a wonderful job. It would be great to see these performers get some individual showcasing spots. There is still a lot of talent there that we don’t get to see.
All of the performers do their basic job very well. They perform, and they perform for 'us'--the audience. They are each able to reach across that space that separates the stage from the seating and make a connection with the audience. I feel this is worth mentioning because it is amazing just how many performers in this town seem to forget that there is an audience out there. Perfunctory performance can kill a show.
Adding to and augmenting the show is singer, Stephanie Jordan. Throughout a wide range of styles and songs, Jordan shows off her incredible voice. She compliments the company well, and manages to truly be a part of the cast rather than a stand-apart singer that is so often seen in this town. The variety acts in the show have all been replaced by Sal Salangsang. Salangsang is an extremely talented physical comedian, but seems to be out of place in this show. He doesn’t have the material or the structure to really hold things together in the production. It was as if he was told to just go out and entertain...and it’s not enough. Having seen Salangsang in other venues, I know that he has the ability, but here, he simply does not have the substance.
The theatre at the Luxor is a nice facility for the production. The steeply raked seating offers a good view of the production for everyone. And the theatre is well equipped to offer a decent set and good lighting to the show. The size of the production is well suited to the space.
"Fantasy" does a good job at taking the basic form and format of the topless revue and doing it well. There is nothing really new or different about this show. It is simply done better than the other topless revues in town. The show is interesting and fun, and it is a good evening of adult entertainment.
"Fantasy" -- formerly "Midnight Fantasy" has just been re-launched at the Luxor Hotel and Casino. This is a high-energy sensual, adult revue is a lot of fun. The exuberant execution of the dancing and songs makes this a pleasurable evening of entertainment. I'm not sure if the show is especially improved; it has just changed out a couple of numbers and replaced the comedian. It has always been a good and fun show, but I suppose that it was time to give it a new name and freshen up the look. For the most part, the show is as good as ever, but the primary failing of this new version is the comedian.