Carnita M.
Yelp
I've been a loyal fan for years, but the Vegas show and its performers have started to lose their appeal to me. For one, I feel that their routines, music, and choreography could use some refreshing and updating. Also, there is a new show in town and it has opened my eyes to everything a male revue could be, while opening my eyes to the areas that Thunder From Down Under could use some refreshing in:
- Routines: Their routines majorly need some updating; Uptown Funk has just lost its spark for me personally.
- Dance skill: Vegas still overall has the better dancers between the Vegas and touring shows, and there are some standouts. (Shout out Nick!) But, there are a few guys who just aren't very strong dancers, and when you add the new-guys-in-training on top of that, it's just hard to ignore especially when they're not in sync with their steps and having seen the stronger dancing at the other show.
- Choreography: I realize they can't get too fancy with their moves because most of the guys don't have dance backgrounds, but at the same time the moves seem too basic. A nice middle ground would be nice.
- Music: The songs they dance to are decent but aren't amazing enough to compel me to make a playlist like that other show does.
- Room: Because of the stage set up, you pretty much get the same experience if you go multiple times versus if it were in the round.
- Crowd interaction: In my opinion, the guys could do a better job of giving each audience member attention and making them feel like a part of the show.
- The guys : Don't get me wrong, most of the guys seem cool but one guy I've interacted with just really did not seem very nice. I also find that the long-time Vegas MC comes off as insecure and defensive during the show in his off-script jokes and interaction with the crowd (think: of the "I know you want me" variety). I could be off about that, but I do know that during group photos after a show, he called out one group of girls on the microphone as being the "sexiest Asians" in the room when there was at least one other group of Asians still there as well. He is definitely entitled to his opinion but I found that totally tacky on his part. Also, being superficial now, but one of the guys I thought was the most attractive doesn't quite look the same anymore. But that's why you go to this type of show, right? For some nice eye candy, so that is disappointing.
- Lineup: If you have a favorite, you never know if he's going to be at your show or not, whereas with the other show it's the same cast each night so you pretty much know who you're going to get.
- Pictures/recording are only allowed during one routine. The other show allows picture-taking and recording throughout, which is the best especially when you get to capture special moments of you and your friends (and the guys!) during the show.
- Value: If you're a fan and go for more than the occasional birthday or bachelorette party and you don't have any kind of hook-up, the cost adds up! The other show has a special pass for six shows that pays for itself in two, or even one as they prorate it if you've been to a show within the last month. It makes you feel valued as a show-goer when something like that is made available.
I'll keep it at three stars for the following:
+ A single show is cheaper than the other male revues in town.
+ If you get a picture with the guys after the show, you get most of the cast in your picture, and you get an actual photo printed out which you can also email to yourself. That way you don't have to take a picture of a picture if you want to post it on social media.
+ While the other show is more about focusing on the females in the audience than Thunder is, TFDU still is a feel-good type of show and if you can ignore the bad dancing you will have fun :p
+ Dylan is an excellent host and easy on the eyes :D Out of all the Vegas MC's, Dylan is the perfect mix of looks, charm, talent, and niceness for lack of a better word, and I think he should be featured more.
+ There are a few other guys in the show I like, though they are on tour and not regularly in the Vegas show.
There's another show in Vegas that is more for me these days, and I have no plans to see Thunder any time soon. We'll see if absence makes the heart grow fonder, but I'd have no one to see TFDU with anyhow as all of my friends are hooked on that other show. But, I believe there is still an audience for Thunder. This show is all about good, cheesy fun in my opinion and is a feel-good type of show. Also, most of the guys are nice and I can see the appeal for women (and men). No matter what I still wish the guys and the show well.