This 50th episode of Showgirls Life is a collection of guests sharing their perspectives on what a Showgirl is and what she isn’t. Think you know what a Showgirl is? Definitely NOT like she was portrayed in Showgirls the movie. What a joke! On the other hand, the Showgirl is more than feathers and legs, …
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Suzanne Raines (Lunn) went to Paris with Madame Bluebell, to perform as a Bluebell dancer in Allez Lido at the Lido de Paris at the age of 16. She did quite well there advancing to the dancing nude line until Miss Bluebell invited her to travel to Las Vegas to be part of the opening …
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Dollie Eaglin started dance at a late age, even though she was inspired by the dancing shows she saw on TV as a young girl in the South. In this episode we discuss her path to the Las Vegas shows Donn Arden’s Hallelujah Hollywood and Jubilee! And the impact being part of those casts had …
The first time I noticed the Showgirl is missing from Las Vegas In 2018, I took a road trip with my family to LA to visit Disneyland for the first time as a whole family since 2008. It was always a road trip, as it is (supposedly) cheaper and my dad is afraid to fly—never …
One heartbreaking truth: the Showgirl is missing from the city that made her famous Read More »
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Debra Lee Kristian is back for part 2 where she shares more about life at the Lido de Paris at the Stardust Hotel when the mob ran it. She has a few stories of interactions with Frank Rosenthal and how upset she was at a nickname he gave her. We discuss the immensity of the …
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Debra Lee Kristian did not fit the standards that Donn Arden’s cast members were typically known for. She was quite short but was able to entertain Donn Arden enough to win the role as the Principal singer of Allez Lido, the final edition of the Lido de Paris at the Stardust Hotel in Las Vegas, …
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Showgirl’s Life podcast welcomes back three generations of Las Vegas performers Janet Kravenko, Alison Kravenko and Skyla Johnson for a group interview to talk about show business and their family legacy. As a special Mother’s Day tribute, the three generations share what life has been like being a mother and/or daughter in showbiz as Las …
ep 045 A peek into three generations of women in show business and their family legacy Read More »
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Breaking color barriers in show business as a black male dancer featuring Marty Lewis Marty Lewis, who was in both opening casts of Hello, Hollywood, Hello and Jubilee as a black male dancer, shares his story of being a black Showboy in Donn Arden’s MGM productions. We discuss the joys and privileges of being part …
From Showgirl to Farm Girl featuring Patti Jo Amerein (Cooper) Patti Jo Amerein (Cooper) began her stage career in the production of City Lites at the Flamingo Hotel. She was urged to audition for Donn Arden’s Jubilee! When the first contract change came up and was immediately hired as a Tall Nude. Patti Jo shares …
ep 043 From Showgirl to Farm Girl featuring Patti Jo Amerein (Cooper) Read More »
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Hello there! I’m excited to share this video about a special circumstance that allowed me to choreograph and perform a solo in Jubilee at a moment’s notice! Watch the video to find out what happened and how it went! Thanks for watching! ? Athena Links mentioned: Subscribe to my weekly email and get a set …
Showgirl Story Time: That one time I did an improv solo in Jubilee Read More »
Being treated like celebrities as Vegas entertainers of the 70s and 80s featuring Joe Macchiaverna Joe Macchiaverna started off opening Hello Hollywood Hello as a singer and then continued on to be part of the opening cast of Jubilee! As a chorus singer and eventually worked his way to Principal in Jubilee and then the …
