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| - First of all, I like Michael Jackson. Am I obsessed with him? No. I got tickets to this on the showtickets.com site for over $50/person (better to buy via this site.) You could also buy through Ticketmaster. So be it, this is Vegas and I'm there to have a little fun. There's tons of other shows a whole lot more expensive. I figured it would be a fun and interesting show. This show is held at the older Rio Hotel off the strip.
I must say, this will be in my memory for a LONG time and I wouldn't mind seeing it again someday. The guy who played MJ, named Justin Dean or Deem (don't know exact spelling) was PHENOMENAL! He looked, sounded, and danced just like MJ! He had those dance moves down pat! His look and voice were just about as close as an impersonator can get. I had a good seat right up front. The show lasted a good hour. The back-up dancers and musicians were also great. Now yes, they did have us waiting in line for an hour before they opened the doors since it's first come first serve for each of the seating areas, but that's not any of the performers' faults. The employees even handed out t-shirts as we entered the theatre.
At the end, there was a photo opportunity where people could take their picture with the impersonator. It was $10, but I went ahead and did it for fun...what the heck! I even told Justin that he did an amazing job and he was nice and gracious.
Anyone who likes Michael Jackson will love and appreciate this show. My boyfriend thought it was fabulos as well. Think of it this way...the impersonator must be good, he's performing in Vegas after all! If he wasn't any good, no one would see his show, but the place was packed and I went on a weekday in Dec.
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