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| - I am going out on a limb here by giving this show 4 stars, but when it was all said and done, I was PUMPED!
I don't consider myself a "fan" of Cee Lo Green's. He's weird. His music is weird. He likes to carry around a cat and there was a video montage during the show about how much he loves "pussy." But, I went in to this with an open mind and just tried to tell myself that it was a great opportunity to see a very talented individual in a small theater.
I have to say - I don't think the late start to the show every night is Cee Lo's fault. For some reason, Planet Hollywood has decided to double book the Peep Show theater, and I just don't think they are capable of turning it over quickly enough. So, as everyone else has mentioned - we were there around 11:45pm for a show that was to start at Midnight. However, the theater doors had not opened yet (when heading up the escalators, the people who just left Peep Show were on their way down). So we waited. And waited. And waited some more. For some reason, it was approximately 1000 degrees outside the theater, and once the doors openend, it was obvious that it was going to take at least 30 minutes to get everyone inside. My friend and I estimated that the show wouldn't start until at least 1. I think it ended up being closer to 1:30...call me old, but that is LATE for any show, even one in Vegas. Very poor planning.
Anyhow, I guess we were there for the official "opening," and we were there near a very pregnant Holly Madison and Coco (her replacement in Peep Show). Neither seemed to enjoy the show much, and I can't say I blame them.
The 1st hour of the show was laughable. Cee Lo thinks he needs to tell stupid jokes and comes off like he is wasted. I thought that the dancers were awesome - it was nice to see some girls with meat on their bones up there shaking it! Cee Lo's outfits are interesting....it literally looks like he is wearing different curtains up there. The Boy George impersanator (I refuse to believe that was really Boy George, especially because this person was obviously lip synching all of the songs - and not very well I might add) was HORRIBLE.
Bascially my friend and I just sat there, laughing and saying WHAT THE F&*K?! The entire time. But then, something changed.....a special appearance by Goodie Mob, and everyone in that joint was hyped! We were out of our seats, dancing, and singing along. They really saved the show.
A couple of notes: you must be 21 to attend this show. There are A LOT of sexual references and innuendos, so it's not for those who are easily offended. There is no photography or cell phone usage allowed in the theater. The ushers came around telling everyone to put their phones away - at this point the start of the show was delayed at least an hour, so I basically told her that I would put it away once the show started (because who knew when that would be). I saw people getting kicked out for trying to take pictures during the show - apparently some people will never learn.
I ended up leaving there with a smile on my face, partly because I am easily entertained, but also because it was FUN. It is a small, intimate theater and tickets are not outrageously priced. There are some bad things (the late start, the wait, the shameless product placement and plugs, the weird video montages), but at the end of the night - it was a weird, good time.
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