As a theatre enthusiast with a deep-rooted love for all things disco, I can hardly contain my excitement for DiscoShow! Having witnessed numerous productions and performances, I must say that this immersive, dance-driven spectacle seems like nothing short of a revolution in live entertainment. The fusion of iconic tunes from the era with the innovative choreography by Steven Hoggett and Yasmine Lee promises to create an unparalleled experience that transcends the boundaries between artist and audience.
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As a thrilled fan, I’m excited to share that starting this Wednesday, I’ll be experiencing the fresh vibe of Diner Ross – a captivating fusion of the timeless New York City diner and Las Vegas flair, masterfully crafted by Spiegelworld, the innovative trio behind circus-entertainment-hospitality. This grand opening coincides perfectly with the highly anticipated premiere of DiscoShow, another exciting chapter from Spiegelworld’s live production lineup.
Modeled after the iconic dance music soirees of David Mancuso in 1970s New York City, the multi-tiered DiscoShow establishment boasts Diner Ross, bars 99 Prince and Glitterloft, as well as the bustling DiscoShow performance area that is always packed.
As described by their creators, Brian Buckner (Spiegelworld’s director of architecture and design) and Matt Hodges (director of art and experiences), the intention is for visitors to step into an entirely different reality through these dining, drinking, and live entertainment spaces. By employing architecture as a narrative tool, they aim to create a distinct world that stands apart from the Vegas Strip, serving as a gateway to another era, location, and beat.
Normally, establishments along the Las Vegas Strip tend to identify their locations based on being within a resort rather than using street addresses. However, for DiscoShow, Spiegelworld Creator Ross Mollison and his team have opted to specify its location as 3535 Las Vegas Boulevard, which is somewhat unusual in this context.
“Mollison remarks that the location, 3535 Las Vegas Boulevard, is simply unforgettable; everyone recognizes it. It’s right smack in the heart of Las Vegas, as clearly indicated by the towering DiscoShow sign at The Linq, facing Caesars Palace.”
Visitors to DiscoShow and Diner Ross will initially walk into 99 Prince, a bar styled after a ’70s New York City subway station, located at 3535 Las Vegas Boulevard. This venue is named after the location of Mancuso’s parties. After passing through 99 Prince, head up to the Glitterloft, featuring improvised furniture, industrial ceilings, and a DJ playing tunes inspired by New York City loft disco parties. Niko Novick, beverage director at Spiegelworld, has designed distinctively themed drink menus for each location.
Just like Superfrico, the Italian-American-psychedelic eatery at The Cosmopolitan, I’ve found a new spot that’s creating quite a buzz – Diner Ross, nestled next to Glitterloft. They’re pioneering a unique culinary style they’ve coined as “New York City American.”
According to Mollison, Diner Ross is a venue where one can drop by, relax, and enjoy themselves before, after, or simply without any performance taking place.
“Mollison shares that we’re discussing the gastronomic approach a circus firm intends to adopt for our second eatery in Las Vegas. They aim to infuse their perspective as circus creators, bringing an element of enjoyment and playfulness into the culinary experience,” or simply, “Mollison mentions that we’re brainstorming the food concept a circus company plans for its second Vegas restaurant, with a focus on making dining fun and creative.”
As a devoted admirer, I can’t help but marvel at the astounding success of Superfrico! Initially projected to rake in a cool $8 million in its inaugural year, this phenomenal venture managed to double that figure, generating an impressive $18 million instead!
At Diner Ross, the fun begins right at the host stand, designed to mimic the common street food carts of New York City, specifically hot dog stands.
Enter, and you might find yourself in one of the classic corner eateries reminiscent of times past. The floors are checkered, booths are a rich caramel leather, red swivel counter seats dot the space, adorned with New York City memorabilia, Polaroid photos, and vinyl records of Diana Ross. There’s always something interesting to catch your eye.
Mollison guarantees that the daily special boards will feature intriguing options reminiscent of the iconic, round-the-clock eatery, Florent, from New York City.
As a devoted fan, I’m thrilled to share that the creative minds behind Diner Ross, specifically Anna Altieri, the mastermind of Executive Culinary Director at Spiegelworld, weave captivating narratives not only in scripts but also on plates and glasses.
Altieri presents dishes that are reminiscent of famous Manhattan eateries, along with flavors and techniques learned during travels to spots like Le Majestique Montréal and Vin Papillon.
The Delancey Deluxe Burger pays homage to the famous bistro Raoul’s by using a mix of ground chuck and short rib, Muenster cheese, sour cherry sauce, watercress, cornichons, and gravy for dipping. The Dirty Martini Salad takes inspiration from the classic drink, offering Bibb lettuce, martini olives, juniper, pimento, Roquefort, lemon, and chive. In place of rolls, popovers are served, accompanied by cultured salted butter, pate, and sour cherry or Osetra Caviar with accompanying items. The French Onion Soup Mac & Cheese merges two popular comfort foods into one dish.
At her hometown eatery, Altieri pays tribute to her childhood neighbor, artist George Weymouth, by serving a sandwich named “The Grilled George”. This sandwich features marbled rye bread with American cheese, layered with chicken salad and crispy bacon. Furthermore, the menu includes “Disco Fries”, which are smothered in cheese, gravy, and onions.
Novick’s cocktails, inspired by nostalgia from the ’70s and ’80s disco era, offer drinks like the Midori Negroni. This unique concoction includes Midori, Italicus, Carpano Bianco, Suze, gin, and is entirely infused with green grapes, giving it a distinctive flavor.
“In the bartending community, combining Midori with something as refined as a Negroni is generally considered a faux pas,” he admits, “but we went ahead and did it.”
Mollison particularly enjoys the Harvey Wallbanger cocktail. “Back in the ’70s at our home in Mount Waverley, my parents would mix this for their friends,” he recalls. “As a child, I was always intrigued by the Galliano bottle.” As a kid, the bright yellow liqueur, often overlooked and gathering dust in bars, comes alive again in this recipe.
The restaurant and bars are open to everyone, even those without a ticket to attend DiscoShow.
After nearly a decade of development, the energetic live show DiscoShow takes center stage for all the festivities. It becomes part of Spiegelworld’s lineup, which currently includes Absinthe at Caesars, The Atomic Saloon in the Venetian, and The Hook at Caesars Atlantic City. However, DiscoShow stands out as something unique. Unlike its counterparts, it offers an experience that is “completely different,” featuring no seats or human circus acts.
During the 70-minute performance, there’s a fusion between the artists and the spectators. The atmosphere embodies the spirit of the sound and dance, wrapping everyone up in a heavenly, dizzying disco ambiance. Enjoy the iconic anthems of that time, as they were intended to resonate within a club environment.
In her role as a guiding spirit for DiscoShow, the beloved figure Eureka O’Hara, known from RuPaul’s Drag Race and We’re Here on HBO, assumes the nurturing role of a mother towards the entire cast.
For a show with a strong dance atmosphere, Spiegelworld enlisted the talents of director Steven Hoggett and choreographer/associate director Yasmine Lee. These two have worked together on movement direction or choreography for numerous Broadway and London West End productions such as Harry Potter and The Cursed Child, Once, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time and A Beautiful Noise.
The play “DiscoShow” is penned by Michael Wynne, a recipient of the Olivier Award (known for “The Priory”), with set and costume designs by David Zinn, another Olivier Award-winner (famous for “Stereophonic” and “Spongebob Squarepants”). The lighting is designed by Natasha Chivers, an Olivier Award-winning light designer (“Sunday in the Park With George”), while Jamie Siegel, known for music production of “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill”, oversees the music. Colle Bustin, who has worked on “Melissa Etheridge: My Window”, handles the sound design. Tom Gibbons, an Olivier Award-winner (associated with Ivo van Hove’s “West Side Story” on Broadway), creates custom soundscapes. Lastly, Brittany Hartman, known for her work on “Saturday Night Live”, is responsible for the hair and wig designs.
On weekdays, from Wednesday to Sunday, DiscoShow takes place twice at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. 99 Prince offers cocktails all day starting from noon on these same days, with no admission fee. Meanwhile, Diner Ross begins serving dinner as early as 5 p.m., also on Wednesday to Sunday, and it’s a good idea to reserve a table in advance. The inaugural performance of DiscoShow is set for September 7, with New York disco icon Nicky Siano spinning tunes at the afterparty.
Since joining forces with Caesars Entertainment for a multi-year partnership, Spiegelworld has been on an expansion spree. In summer 2023, they launched their first project, The Hook, within Caesars Atlantic City. After the premiere of DiscoShow, Spiegelworld is now working on a third show set to debut at Caesars New Orleans in 2025.
Purchase your DiscoShow tickets from caesars.com, or grab some fantastic deals at VividSeats (enter code THR2024 for a $20 discount) and SeatGeek (use code HOLLYWOOD10 for a $10 reduction on purchases over $250). Enjoy your savings!
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2024-08-14 23:26