My friend flew into town last night around 10pm and as is our custom, we usually go to a show while he's here. This was about all that was available, which isn't to say that we settled (we could've easily stayed home and not done anything), but you don't have a lot of choices at a midnight showtime.
From Flamingo's website: ""X Burlesque" combines imaginative choreography with outrageous props such as bungees, bathtubs and beds to excite the crowd and leave them anxiously wondering what's next. From slow, sensual, ballet-inspired routines to funky and energetic acrobatic numbers, the 90-minute production will have hearts racing. The variety of styles allows each dancer to showcase her own distinctive talents in a truly unforgettable way. Music by some of the hottest artists in rock, pop and hip-hop sets the stage for scene after scene of erotic imagery, while seductive titles for each number emulate the style of traditional burlesque shows. In "Pharoah Fawcet," the girls perform a steamy belly dance to the Pussycat Dolls' dance hit "Buttons," while 1960s-reminiscent "Sharon Delove" set to the The Raconteurs' "My Baby's on the Level," features a gorgeous girl in nothing but go-go boots and body paint."
While not everything in this synopsis was present at the show, it does sum up exactly what happens. Like another reviewer said, the most sensual act was the bathtub scene...the most interesting was the bungee cord demonstration. The music of this show was excellent and worked in almost every act (I especially enjoyed "When You Got It, Flaunt It" from The Producers.
I can see why people walk out, it may not be their cup of tea. It is definetly not a topless review, it is much more stylized (like Fashionistas, another show I reviewed) with excellent choreography.
In the middle of the show, a comedian came out that we were pleasantly surprised to see was Vinnie Favorito from next door at Oshea's. It was a little jarring to go from women dancing to comedy, but he was funny enough to ease the transition. He was called in for this show, usually there is someone else performing. It was a nice surprise. Before the show you will also see a performance from magician Seth Grabel (www.sethgrabel.com). He has more of a street performance style and attitude that fit in very well for the tone of the show. I have seen him perform on stage at the LA Comedy Club at Palace Station and it's nice to see him getting work elsewhere.
Note that we got free tickets to this show, which always makes the show a little better. You could've spent $45-65 at a strip club and probably have gotten the same type of show, but there are many other costs involved with that which I will not go into now. I enjoyed X Burlesque and it looks like they have improved their show since October of 2007, so if you get the chance, take a peek.