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MIKE WEATHERFORD e-mail: MWeatherford@reviewjournal.com
Mike reviews shows and headliners in Las Vegas, and he writes an entertainment column twice a week. • Reviews • Columns • Interviews & Features
Reviews - 2007 Jul 13: Close Enough: Fitzgeralds' country tribute show hits most of the right notes Jul 06: A Little Clowning Around: Children, parents warm to the charming, silent comedy of the brief 'Aga-Boom' Jun 29: 'Defending the Caveman' offers timeless comedic insight Jun 22: Second City laughs go for the gut and the head Jun 15: Acrobatics showcase 'Matsuri' a great alternative to magic shows Jun 08: 'Beauty of Magic' a repeat of other shows without the punch Jun 01: MAKING IT LOOK EASY: Wayne Brady's improv gets laughs during his old-time variety show May 25: 'Crazy Horse Paris' revue clings to authenticity of its French format May 18: Riviera's 'Ice' feels like 'Cirque du Saturation' May 11: 'Hello Dere' an entertaining time trip May 04: Bobby Slayton's sex-and-porn comedy is right at home at Hooters Hotel Apr 27: Steve Wyrick's new magic show is his best yet, but it may be too late Apr 20: 'Stomp Out Loud' lives up to its name with a little comedy to boot Apr 01: Time to pull new tricks from magic hat Mar 31: 'Spamalot' brings Python double talk to the Strip Mar 30: You Are Getting Very Sleepy: Raunchy 'Mesmerized' pays off for those who can keep their eyes open Mar 25: It's survival of the fittest in jungle on Strip Mar 23: A New Brand of Bitchiness - Roseanne Barr Mar 18: Singer plays Las Vegas on his own terms Mar 16: Average Joe: Comedian Piscopo reinvents himself as singer in cabaret show Mar 11: Gloved One could give tribute artists a thrill Mar 09: Pop Culture Stew: 'Legends in Concert,' Society of Seven blend old-school style with fresh ingredients Mar 04: There's still a place for old Vegas Mar 02: 'X' No Longer Marks the Spot: Topless revue loses something in its move to the Flamingo Feb 25: Even Sin City has some rules about sex Feb 23: Oh, 'Mamma': After four years, musical still makes for a great gals' night out Feb 18: The real reasons behind the mini-show Feb 11: 'Legends' has staying power Feb 10: Show pleasing if fleeting Feb 09: Married to Her Act: As long as couples don't change, Rita Rudner's jokes won't have to Feb 04: Numbers game tricky business Feb 02: Thank You Very Much: Trent Carlini helps restore Elvis' image on the Strip Jan 28: Wynn wiser about shows Jan 26: Still'Crazy' after all these years: 'Girls' gets a welcome makeover in time for 20th anniversary Jan 21: Versatility big factor in success Jan 19: King of the Bargains: Mac King's comedy magic show is the best deal on the Strip Jan 12: Bringing Back the Lounge Act: 'Hitzville -- The Show' recalls the vibe, if not the drink prices, of pre-ultralounge Vegas Jan 05: Magician on the Move: Rick Thomas takes his likebale afternoon show off the Strip
Final Reviews - 2006 Dec 29: Ballroom Blitz: Modest 'Simply Ballroom' latest show to cash in on dance craze Dec 22: Sounds of the Season: 'Plaid,' 'Scintas' celebrate the holidays onstage Dec 15: Something for the ladies at Christmas: Tom Jones skips holiday sentiment to drop a 'Sex Bomb' at MGM Dec 08: Nothing Compares 2 Prince: Singer throws out most of the Vegas rules during his new free-form show at the Rio
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