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Las Vegas Shows and Entertainment:
American Superstars Show Tickets and Reviews |
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American Superstars Stratosphere Tower
Reviewed November 8, 2000
by Ted Newkirk
 American Superstars features tributes to Madonna, Michael Jackson,
Charlie Daniels, Elvis Presley and Gloria Estefan (with a "limited engagement"
Ricky Martin at time of review). The show is a hybrid: One part celebrity recreation, one
part 80's rock concert, and one part Vegas show.
Elvis hit the stage first, with over-the-top renditions of classics like "Viva Las
Vegas," "Blue Suede Shoes," and "Jailhouse Rock." Done with
elaborate lighting, sexy female dancers, and a live video shot of the fanfare shown on
sidestage screens (hallmarks of every act), he set the stage for an energy level that
seldom let up.
Gloria Estefan put on a passable set of the singer's hits, although getting by more on
staging and movements than being a complete look-alike as was the case with most of the
performers. However, with any "tribute" show, one must understand you are
attending for the music and emotions recreated in a live setting.
I'm not a traditional country fan, but Charlie Daniels put on a rousing rendition of
"Devil Went Down to Georgia" and patriotic favorite "God Bless the
USA" as well as displaying some mind-bending fiddle work.
 Madonna put on a nice set of hits from across her entire career, and
(understandably) had great choreography with the dancers as well as displaying both the
80's and 90's Madonna look. Ricky Martin was next. Even though he was getting by more on
looks and attire than singing ability, he seemed to be a hit with the ladies. Michael
Jackson capped the show with a drop-dead rendition of his greatest hits, a look that could
be mistaken for the real thing, and dancing moves that had to be seen to be believed.
American Superstars features Darren Lee as Elvis, Sandy Taggart as Gloria Estefan, Coty
Alexander as Madonna, Damian Brantley as Michael Jackson and Johnny Potash as Charlie
Daniels and also had an energetic 4 piece live band. One nice feature is that all of the
performers as well as the dancers (in full Vegas showgirl costume) appeared in the lobby
after the show to meet and greet and pose for photos with attendees.
Tickets for American Superstars at The Stratosphere are $26.95 plus tax for adults and
$21.95 plus tax for children ages 5 to 12. Children under 21 must be accompanied with an
adult, but with the exception of bare buns on the dancers during a couple of numbers,
there is nothing remotely adult in the content.
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