Thanks, commenters, for reading and for sharing your thoughts.

When writing a review, I try to focus on what is, rather than what was.

Quote to consider:

"There's nothing tragic about being 50," says Joe Gillis in the 1950 film "Sunset Boulevard," speaking of the faded movie star Norma Desmond, who dreams of making a triumphant return to the screen. "Not unless you're trying to be 25."

The paragraph above is from the book "Empire of Illusion: The End of Literacy and the Triumph of Spectacle," by Chris Hedges. Fascinating reading, especially if you are involved in any way with Las Vegas entertainment, from Strip shows to UFC bouts.

Joe

Ack! I'm under attack by a claque! Keep the comments coming (I'm especially enjoying the psychological insights into my character, credentials and motivations).

While you're here, use this comment space to say nice things about your show!

Joe

Ack! I'm under attack by a claque! Keep the comments coming (I'm especially enjoying the psychological insights into my character, credentials and motivations).

While you're here, use this comment space to say nice things about your show!

Joe

Both true observations, badbaby. I always ask about the running time of the show, which I include with the review. And yeah, I checked my watch a lot.
Those five seconds felt awfully long...

Joe

Hi LasVegasLawyerGal: Fixed the HBO/Showtime error, thanks.

To your other point, I'm reviewing all the standing shows on the Strip, including the monuments like "Jubilee!" The point is to create an online archive of fresh reviews. You can find them here:

http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/ae/joe-b...

Joe

thanks to whichever online editor fixed my typo!

The producers of "Naked Boys Singing!" told me today that they have extended the show through July 11, and are considering adding a Sunday matinee.

"In fact," said producer Jimmy Emerson, "business was so good on Saturday, additional chairs and barstools were brought into the Onyx to bring the accommodations up from 99-seats, to 120! Even at that, with not another chair available, one person was willing to pay the full $30 ticket price to stand in the back of the room. Instead, management sold the customer a ticket for $20, and permitted the determined 'music lover' to sit on some steps and watch the show from there. Everybody was happy."

Check www.onyxtheatre.com for times and dates.

More on Passion plays here, with lots of photos:

http://www.slate.com/id/2215782/

$29.95 is correct. I confirmed it with Harrah's/O'Shea's spokespeople before the review was published. I'll inform them that the website is still incorrect.

congrats, cowbugs, you got 2 out of 3! (maybe 3 out of 4 if you toss in "fricking insane.")

thanks for writing,

joe