Tony & Tina’s Wedding 2018 - Las Vegas

At Bally’s Las Vegas inside Buca Di Beppo

Isn’t it funny that in my last Blog, I spoke about my dislike for audience interaction at a show and the very next show I attend is nothing but audience interaction?  This was completely different, though.  Instead of being brought on stage and being asked to do whatever crazy thing, this dinner show puts you in the family – which family depends on where your table is.  I sat right next to the bride’s mother, who could cut steel with her gaze.

For a small room, it certainly felt big as the entire wedding and reception was held there.  As usual, I don’t want to give the experience away but I will say that you could see this show 5 times in a row and have a completely different experience every time, which I love.  Total props to actors that can roll with whatever random thing may happen or an audience member says.  They do a great job with that!

There is a full dinner service and more props to the wait staff for finding ways to work around the show, which constantly moves around them.  I am sure that, over time, this process will become the norm for them and they will be even more efficient than they already are.

The downside is that there are, at times, multiple things happening and you don’t know what to pay attention to.  The reality of this at a wedding, however, was true to form.  You want to pay attention to everything and everyone but it isn’t possible.  Also, depending on where you are seated, you may have to readjust the angle of your chair or seating position, especially during dinner, because the show does not stop (nor should it). 

The challenge of blogging about a show is how much to reveal and I really have a goal of keeping things spoiler free.  If I seem like I lack a lot of detail or am vague, that is why.  This show is worth experiencing as it unfolds on the night you go.  Sit back and enjoy!

Open to the public Friday, June 15^th, 2018.  Remember dinner and dessert are built into the ticket price so be hungry – there is plenty of food.
Tickets:
https://www.caesars.com/ballys-las-vegas/shows/tony-n-tinas-wedding#.Wx9k19VKipo

The Bright Side

It is so hard to be impartial when you are talking about your favorite shows, as my last couple entries probably prove.  This one, in particular, is especially dear to my heart.

Aside from having the distinct honor of being the audio engineer on this production, working with this team is nothing short of an incredible experience.  Every single person is truly a talented and dedicated professional.  From the writer and composers to the musicians to the director and producer to the set designers to the lighting team to the support staff to the performers.

On top of that, the production is fantastic.  The story and characters are compelling.  The music will stay in your head for days.  The dialog will keep you laughing and the story will not be something you will soon forget.  It is the perfect combination of humor and serious life situations.  Equally as haunting as it is hilarious.

Written by Ernie Curcio, lyrics by Jolana Sampson, music by Jolana Sampson and Martin Kaye.

Music Director and Pianist Angela Chan, Score and Arrangements Martin St. Pierre (Cirque Du Soleil, Tin Toy Cars), Electric and Acoustic Guitar Andrew Chute (Tin Toy Cars) and Bass Guitar Peter Fand (Tin Toy Cars)

Cast:
Bob Torti - Richard Hauser

Victoria Matlock - Shelly Hauser

Maverick Hiu - Aiden Hauser

Marcus Weiss - The Doctor

Scott McAdam - The Colonel / Nurse

This is currently on short run in Las Vegas but I have no doubt it will be back.  Come see it at the Cockroach Theater, 1025 S First Street, Las Vegas, NV 89104, in the Art District near The Stratosphere Hotel.

Friday, May 21^st 8PM

Saturday, May 22^nd 8PM

Sunday, May 23^rd 2PM

Thurdsay, May 26^th 8PM

Friday, May 27^th 8PM

Saturday, May 28^th 8PM

Sunday, May 29^th 2PM

Thursday, June 2^nd 8PM

Friday, June 3^rd – DARK

Saturday, June 4^th 8PM

Sunday, June 5^th 2PM Final Performance of this run.

Come see it!!!

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