It
doesn’t matter whether you watched The Sopranos or not, gangsters are part
of our culture and there is a certain fascination with the mob. The
Sopranos is now an interactive show with singing, dancing, audience
participation and a big party. Originally at Krave, the Sopranos Last
Supper has moved to the Riviera Hotel and Casino and recently celebrated
with a 2nd Birthday Bash on Tuesday, May 6.
There
was a dinner at Ristorante Italiano with the characters of the show
including Uncle Junior, Meadow, De De Diamond, Bobby, Dr. Melfi and others
going from table to table to “talk” with the guests. The food was Italian,
plentiful and very good. But the attention is with the cast and becoming
part of the world of the Sopranos.
One of
the big thrills was the appearance of Steven R. Schrippa, the “real” Bobby
Baccalieri, Jr., during dinner where he signed autographs, posed for photos
with the fans and gave support to the production’s “Bobby.” Steven looked
every bit the part of Bobby and really added to the excitement of the
evening.
The
Bada Bang is located on the second floor where Tony and the guys “hide out”
while in Vegas. I couldn’t believe I got my big chance to become “made”
into the mob with the chance to “audition” for the Bada Bang Club before the
show. There I was up on stage, bumping and grinding with mob guys, and I
was picked to work the Bada Bing Club beginning next week! I’m in show
business! Watch out! I was also there celebrating the birthday of my dear
friend, Baby, of the radio talk show, On Your Mind, with co-host Schree
enjoying the evening as well.
There
was Tony, the boss, in his familiar boxers and robe standing at his mailbox
reading the morning paper about his impending arrest. As Tony complains
about his predicament in a session with Dr. Melfi, the boys are hanging
around the pork store planning who is going to take over the family when
Tony goes “away.” Meadow is complaining about her father’s girlfriend and
Junior is losing his mind. Just another day in the life of the Sopranos.
But
The Sopranos Last Supper is so much more. During the 90 minute show, the
audience is dancing or singing much of the time and the characters are true
to the television series but still filled with surprises. Everyone is so
good at capturing the essence of the show but with a comic twist. But be
warned, there is adult language, so while this is a “family,” this is not a
family show. But if you want a party, this is the place to come!
Performances are Tuesdays through Sundays, 6:00 p.m. Doors open at 5:30
p.m. with General Admission $65 per person, plus taxes and fees. For dinner
at Ristorante Italiano and The Soprano’s Last Supper VIP seating, the cost
is $95 per person plus taxes, fees and gratuities.
For
ticket information, call the Riviera Box Office at 702-794-9433,
www.rivierahotel.com, or www.sopranoslasvegas.com.
