We went to our first true Vegas show this evening and the first show we saw was the Nathan Burton Comedy Show at the Flamingo.
If you are looking for swearing, acid rock music, bad customer service and an entertainer going through the motions, then this show is not for you.
We joined about 150 people at the show at 4:00. Everyone was close to the stage. They took pictures of all the audience before they entered the show and they put those pictures a huge screen TV just before the show, which was kind of neat.
Nathan came on and talked to the audience, not at them and he went on to perform his acts. Many of the acts involved 2 pretty girls showing up in different props. There was another actor who also involved in the act, also reappearing. For about 15 minutes, a comedian/juggler named Michael Holly performed. Holly had a good banter with the audience while he juggled things from bowling balls, w&w's (M&M's), a hatchet and a few other things. He is quite good, but nothing dangerous and he didn't juggle more than 3 items, but he really didn't need to.
Burton came back on and invited a 13 year old kid on stage to do mind reading. The kid was totally innocent as he was offered to go on a fake date with a cute girl assistant. The kid was from Australia and he was quite shy. When asked what he would do if he got a chance to marry the girl, he said he would bail. Anyways, Burton "guessed" what the kid would say.
The finale was very good and all I can say, if you are from where snow flies and you have snowmobiles, you will be very, very impressed.
I spent a lot of time thinking how did he do that. Sometimes, I think I got the answer, other times, I had no idea.
Burton's show lasts one hour and after the show, he gives out free autographs and talks with the audience. Somehow, I have my doubts most other Vegas headliners do that. That is very classy.
The cost is $20 for the show and well worth it. Everyone involved in the show was very nice- ushers, waitress, ticket takers etc and the the production is a Burton family affair.
So, have some fun when you are in Vegas and see the show. You won't be disappointed.
If you are looking for swearing, acid rock music, bad customer service and an entertainer going through the motions, then this show is not for you.
We joined about 150 people at the show at 4:00. Everyone was close to the stage. They took pictures of all the audience before they entered the show and they put those pictures a huge screen TV just before the show, which was kind of neat.
Nathan came on and talked to the audience, not at them and he went on to perform his acts. Many of the acts involved 2 pretty girls showing up in different props. There was another actor who also involved in the act, also reappearing. For about 15 minutes, a comedian/juggler named Michael Holly performed. Holly had a good banter with the audience while he juggled things from bowling balls, w&w's (M&M's), a hatchet and a few other things. He is quite good, but nothing dangerous and he didn't juggle more than 3 items, but he really didn't need to.
Burton came back on and invited a 13 year old kid on stage to do mind reading. The kid was totally innocent as he was offered to go on a fake date with a cute girl assistant. The kid was from Australia and he was quite shy. When asked what he would do if he got a chance to marry the girl, he said he would bail. Anyways, Burton "guessed" what the kid would say.
The finale was very good and all I can say, if you are from where snow flies and you have snowmobiles, you will be very, very impressed.
I spent a lot of time thinking how did he do that. Sometimes, I think I got the answer, other times, I had no idea.
Burton's show lasts one hour and after the show, he gives out free autographs and talks with the audience. Somehow, I have my doubts most other Vegas headliners do that. That is very classy.
The cost is $20 for the show and well worth it. Everyone involved in the show was very nice- ushers, waitress, ticket takers etc and the the production is a Burton family affair.
So, have some fun when you are in Vegas and see the show. You won't be disappointed.
I saw Michael Holly's juggling act when it was part of Folies Bergere, shortly before it closed. He is very entertaining. I'm glad he found a new gig. Does he still have the little stuffed tiger, saying "He needed the job"?
ReplyDeleteYes, the Tiger is there- cute tiger. Saw it a couple of times, both in his act and 1 ime in Burton's.
ReplyDeleteDid he have the medals when he was with the Follies?
Yes, he wore the medals. I'd forgotten about that.
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