Ask
anyone about comic George Wallace, and they’ll say, “I Be Thinking.” That’s the
title of Wallace’s hit comedy stage show now playing on the Las Vegas Strip at
the Flamingo Las Vegas, a hotel-casino and member of the Harrah’s Group.
George’s
show is simply brilliant.
When he
hits the stage, his comedy is always fresh and lively. It’s a complete mix of
planned jokes, improvisation and on-the-spot, one-line comments by the
ever-witty, ever-lovable George Wallace.
In
addition to his stand-up, he involves people from the audience, brings them up
on stage and gives them gifts, such as copies of his CD and tee-shirts. He also
invites other entertainers to join him. The night I was there, he introduced the
singing group, The Coasters, who are performing at the Sahara Hotel and Casino
on the Strip.
George
even adds a little bit of church to his show by bringing in someone from the
audience to sing some gospel. Anything is possible in a George Wallace show.
That’s how he keeps it new and refreshing every time. That’s a good reason to go
back and see the show more than once.
From the
start, as the audience enters the showroom, they are able to see two big screens
that provide interesting and funny segments of news, features and other closed
circuit selections, sort of like his own Wallace TV.
Ahead
of the headliner taking the stage, there is the opening act, Mosaic. It is the
only a cappella group ever nominated for Best Pop Group at the American Music
Awards. The group says they are the only a cappella group that uses no CDs,
instruments or other form of music accompaniment, just their own vocal
instruments.
When they
perform songs, such as Marvin Gaye’s classics, it sets you in the mood; you know
what I mean. You can’t help but be astounded and entertained by their vocal
style. It sounds like there is actual music playing along with their
well-blended voices. The six-man group consists of members of ethnic
backgrounds, extreme talent and personality. The showmen make a great
show-opener for the versatile comic.
The entire
evening is well put together, but it’s no wonder: George Wallace is an
entrepreneur with a degree in marketing. And he gives back to the community
through his own charitable foundation, The George Wallace Foundation, which
helps children and families.
George
Wallace wants to see people laughing even in this tough economy. Ask about the
couple’s special: two VIP tickets to his show and two dinners at the Paradise
Garden Buffet in the Flamingo. The special offer is good through Valentine’s Day
2009, according to an announcement just released.
The show
starts at 10:00 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. For ticket information, contact
the ticket office at (702) 733-3111.
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My book of poetry
entitled "Messages" was inspired by my dear friends C.J. Cansler along
with Victoria Boone and Beryl Warren.
The group of poems
along with some beautiful photographs are to inspire the reader.
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