American Superstars

Theater of the Stars
The Stratosphere
2000 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89104

Price: $25.25 (Children 5-12), $36.25 (Adults), $44.00 (Dinner package)
Price Note: May not include all taxes and fees.
Payment Options: AMEX, VISA, MASTERCARD, CASH
Show Times: 7 p.m. Sunday - Tuesday; 7 and 10 p.m. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
Show Dates: Ongoing
Dark: Thursday; Dec. 31, 2003
Reservations: Reservations Suggested
Age Restrictions: Must be 5 years of age or older

Review:
"American Superstars" brims with youthful energy

Paying homage to Elvis, Ricky Martin, Christina Aguilera and more, "American Superstars" at the Stratosphere is one hot show.

Trading on the sexuality of its stars, the stylish tribute features today's hottest musical acts, as well as some legends from the past.

Ricky Martin (Michael Colby) shakes his bon-bon with aplomb. Michael Jackson (Damien Brantley) is a dancing machine. And Elvis' (Darren Lee) hips have a mind of their own.

Lee's Elvis gets the show off to a sensational start. An award-winning performer (Lee beat out 400 of his fellow impersonators at the World Elvis Competition at Graceland in 1997), Lee sang favorites "Blue Suede Shoes," "All Shook Up," and, of course, "Viva Las Vegas," while venturing out into the audience to greet his adoring fans.

The screams of the audience intensified when heartthrob Michael Colby hit the stage. A dead ringer for Ricky Martin, Colby is a treat for the eyes in his tight leather pants and gorgeous physique. Singing "Livin' La Vida Loca," "She Bangs" and "Shake Your Bon-Bon," the crowd couldn't get enough of Colby's energetic performance. They'd swoon if he sang the phone book.

The stars are more than eye candy, however. They've also got the sound and moves of their famous counterparts.

Naomi Rodriguez as Christina Aguilera is most impressive here. A combination of Latin, pop and soul, Rodriguez's sultry voice is the best in the show, full of depth and range, as evidenced by "Genie in a Bottle," "Mi Reflejo" and "Lady Marmalade," each distinct in style. Someone should get this woman a recording contract.

Another highlight is Johnny Potash as Charlie Daniels. A masterful fiddler, Potash worked the instrument so nimbly one envisioned the instrument going up in flames. Even those skeptical of country will enjoy Potash's Southern rock. His rendition of "God Bless the U.S.A.," which he dedicated to his grandfather, is among the best versions ever sung.

If you can't see Ricky, Christina or Charlie in concert, "American Superstars" is a fine tribute. Aside from the occasional missed note, it's a great value with its bargain ticket price. We'd pay just for another opportunity to ogle the "stars."

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