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| - I really didn't know what to expect when I saw this show. I'd never heard of it nor Veronic, but let me just tell you that I was pleasantly surprised. Billed as a vocal impressionist, Veronic DiCaire is a French-Canadian female singer with a big voice; sound familiar? She's not Celine Dion, but she sure does a great impression of the lady, plus Ms. Dion is a co-producer of the show. In addition to Celine Dion, Veronic does impressions of countless other female singers, including Christina Aguilera, Pink, Katy Perry, Madonna, Janet Jackson, Rihanna, Alicia Keys, Taylor Swift, Britney Spears, Beyonce, Patsy Cline, Billie Holiday, Karen Carpenter, Annie Lennox, Dolly Parton, Donna Summer, and several others. Sometimes she was spot-on with her impressions (Annie Lennox, Celine, Anita Baker, Norah Jones), and others not so much (Rihanna, Beyonce). Even if she doesn't sound like some of the artists she's supposedly portraying, Veronic can definitely sing, as evidenced when she "did" Mariah Carey, hitting some very high notes, and getting a standing ovation for her rendition of Whitney Houston's, "I Will Always Love You." In between songs, Veronic banters with the audience and is quite funny; I just couldn't get over how she sounds just like Celine Dion when she speaks, too, but, hey, they are both French Canadian. She has back-up dancers to enhance the entertainment and Veronic dances along, displaying talent there, too. Sections of the show are dedicated to disco, 80s music, and country, so there's something for everyone. The audience itself was a nice mix of all ages, but I'd say that it helps if you're up on your female pop singers because, if not, you may not really know if Veronic's impressions are good or not. One of my favorite parts was when she played the piano and sang; this lady is really a well-rounded talent. Overall, we had an enjoyable 90 minutes and I'd recommend it for a good time.
*Tip: Tickets run from $35.50-$135. We sat in $35.50 seats and they were just fine, as the Jubilee theater is not huge. Thus, for an entertaining show on the Strip that won't break the bank, go see Veronic.
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