The befitting title is “DiscoShow,” but Spiegelworld has off-handedly referred to its new production as a “Disco Circus.” That description also fits like a pair of sequin slacks, from what I’ve gleaned from the new dance show at Linq Hotel. “DiscoShow,” a $40 million partnership with Caesars Entertainment, has opened for previews at 3535 Las Vegas Blvd.
This is the address Spiegelworld intends to make iconic, location of Glitterloft dance club, which shares party space with the 99 Prince bar, a’70s-styled subway platform (with wood reclaimed from an actual NYC sub station); and the throwback restaurant Diner Ross. The restaurant’s name sounds like that of disco diva Diana Ross , and is also an homage to Spiegelworld founder Ross Mollison . Credit Creative Director Andrew Dunn for stamping that name, the latest in the company’s list of on-target titles.
Early indications are “DiscoShow” is a cool-hang fortress. On Tuesday, I ran into the terrific Eureka O’Hara at 99 Prince, just after a friends-family rehearsal performance, grinning and hugging everybody. The drag star is famous for appearances on “ RuPaul’ s Drag Race” and HBO’s “We’re Here,” and plays Mother in “DiscoShow.
” O’Hara-as-Mother leads the dance party, ably assisted by a host of guest stars and ensemble performers. See below for the company’s full list and descriptions of the “DiscoShow” team, including our old friend Ake Blomqvist. The plot, if you can call it t.