Scott S
Google
Living near Fremont Street Experience, I've seen the Chippendale's booth a number of times so I thought I would check out the actual show to see what the fuss was about, and overall, I'm glad I did.
Being pretty new to Las Vegas and not knowing a ton of people yet, I went solo. The first thing I noticed was that the venue is a lot more compact and intimate than I was expecting, which I think is a positive. I'm a bit of an introvert so I was stepping outside my comfort zone a bit though I like to do that from time to time. Though I actually selected a seat towards the back, I was upgraded to a second row seat, and I wasn't sure what was going to happen. Though I had a few favorites (Andres, Iury, and another guy whose name I didn't catch), all of these men are very attractive, and the cast is diverse so there's something here for everyone. There are a number of hot fantasy-driven scenes, and I particularly enjoyed the Purple Rain shower sequence. I will add that this show may not be for the faint of heart.
It is clear that Chippendales is marketed largely toward the female demographic, and I was only one of a handful of men in the audience. It is presumed that at least most of the cast are heterosexual (and being like a lot of gay men, I have a bit of an obsession with straight men) so I expected most of the interaction to be with females in the audience. While that is true, they do make an effort to acknowledge the men as well. A few of the guys came up to me and let me rub on their chest, which was unexpected but very nice. I was also asked to come on stage for a small bit, but I politely declined as I wasn't really sure what to expect and being a bit naturally nervous about things like that. Maybe next time -- especially if I have a drink before.
Overall, I would recommend the show to those who appreciate the male physique and want to see it up close and personal in a fun, high energy environment.
