Anyone want to try Absinthe before TAM?

[Andriiya]

No, not the drink... the show! I've heard really great things about Absinthe, anyone interested in going? Here's a quote from their website:

“Absinthe,” is the critically acclaimed acro-cabaret variety show. “Absinthe” is performed in the round with unobstructed sightlines and in intimate proximity of the world-class artists performing amazing feats of strength, balance, danger and unfathomable flexibility. The New York Times hails “You’re close enough to see the sweat and grimaces needed to produce graceful, gravity defying stunts,” and sums up the entire “Absinthe” experience as, “Imagine Cirque du Soleil as channeled through ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show.’”

Sounds pretty neat to me. They do shows Tues. through Sun. night and there's a group rate for 10 or more people. The tickets are a little pricey individually ($89-$169), but I'll call later today and find out more about the group rate.

 

[Andriiya]

Name|Show|Drink|Day Preference
Andriiya|Yes| Maybe|Wed.

 

[zooterkin]

Sounds interesting, and I need to get out a bit more this year.

Name|Show|Drink|Day Preference
Andriiya|Yes| Maybe|Wed.
zooterkin|Yes| Maybe|Wed.

 

[AdMan]

Sounds like it could be fun.

Here's a link to the show's website: http://absinthevegas.com/


[table=head]Name|Show|Drink|Day Preference
Andriiya|Yes| Maybe|Wed.
zooterkin|Yes| Maybe|Wed.
AdMan|Yes| Yes|Wed. works
[/table]

 

[Wowbagger]

I might have to look more into this. If it's too "burlesque-like", I probably won't enjoy it. But, the fact that they only "recommend" 18-years and up implies it probably won't be that bad.

I'll get back to you on this.

 

[Andriiya]

Awesome, I'm glad you guys want to go. I feel like I didn't get to hang out with any of you enough last year.

I'll have to call about the group rate tomorrow, apparently their group sales office isn't open on weekends.

 

[The Central Scrutinizer]

I might have to look more into this. If it's too "burlesque-like", I probably won't enjoy it.

So you don't like half-naked showgirls? Noted.

 

[The Central Scrutinizer]

[table=head]Name|Show|Drink|Day Preference
Andriiya|Yes| Maybe|Wed.
zooterkin|Yes| Maybe|Wed.
AdMan|Yes| Yes|Wed. works
Crazylegsmurphy|No|No|This is stupid. I won't be able to meet anyone.
[/table]

 

[Wowbagger]

So you don't like half-naked showgirls? Noted.

First of all, I would rather see showgirls than guys.

But, even then, it needs to be right balance. I don't think I'd care for a show where the half-nakedness of the showgirls is supposed to be the prominent feature.

This show seems to meet or exceed my balance, so far, so perhaps I will join in. And, I'll do that even in spite of its rather unattractive title.

 

[zooterkin]

First of all, I would rather see showgirls than guys.

But, even then, it needs to be right balance. I don't think I'd care for a show where the half-nakedness of the showgirls is supposed to be the prominent feature.

This show seems to meet or exceed my balance, so far, so perhaps I will join in. And, I'll do that even in spite of its rather unattractive title.

Unattractive? How can that be, when absinthe makes the heart grow fonder?

 

[Phlebas]

I might have to look more into this. If it's too "burlesque-like", I probably won't enjoy it. But, the fact that they only "recommend" 18-years and up implies it probably won't be that bad.

I'll get back to you on this.

How many naked breasts do you need, you sicko?

 

[zooterkin]

There's some reviews here, here and here. Based on those, I'm definitely in, though I suspect some might be out.

 

[Kochanski]

Oh I am definitely in.
[table=head]Name|Show|Drink|Day Preference
Andriiya|Yes| Maybe|Wed.
zooterkin|Yes| Maybe|Wed.
AdMan|Yes| Yes|Wed. works
Crazylegsmurphy|No|No|This is stupid. I won't be able to meet anyone.
kochanski|Yes| No|Wed.
[/table]

 

[Andriiya]

So, I just got an e-mail about the group deal. It doesn't save us a ton of money, but we'd all be seated together and it's about $15 cheaper. Regular reserved seats at the group rate are $84.04 (I believe that includes taxes & fees). If anyone's interested in VIP seating, those tickets are $112.09 (VIP) and $158.84 (VVIP) with the group rate.

 

[AdMan]

Here's the seating chart:

http://www.absinthevegas.com/PDFs/ABSINTHE SEATING APRIL 24 ONWARD.pdf

 

[alfaniner]

If you're going to try the real thing while you are there (the spirit), I recommend starting with just one in a session.

 

[Wowbagger]

There's some reviews here, here and here. Based on those, I'm definitely in, though I suspect some might be out.

Not sure if it's enough to put me "out", but it is skirting the edge:

When the "Mystere" balancing is done, audience members aren't asked by a scuzzy ringmaster known as The Gazillionaire (Voki Kalfayan) if they are sexually excited. The Gazillionaire says it more like Andrew Dice Clay than with newspaper-scrubbed vagueness, as he imagines out loud how much both women and gay men must have enjoyed the show.

Comparing the ringmaster to Andrew Dice Clay doesn't do this show any favors, for me.

 

[Wowbagger]

Did anyone else notice that their web site spells out "Abs in the Vegas"?

http://absinthevegas.com/

 

[The Central Scrutinizer]

Did anyone else notice that their web site spells out "Abs in the Vegas"?

http://absinthevegas.com/

No it doesn't.

 

[bumlet5]

I don't really want to see the show, but I'd be all for the drink.