Las Vegas Mixtape v26: Tears For Fears “Rule” The Fontainebleau, “Miss Behaving” at the Plaza, and More

Track #3: “Miss Behave’s Mavericks” @Plaza Hotel & Casino

“We got you covered,” said Amy Saunders, the British-born ringleader and thrillingly witty comic of “Miss Behave’s Mavericks,” now playing in the Plaza Hotel & Casino’s lovingly restored showroom.

“Covered” indeed—with burlesque, circus-type acts, and extraordinary human feats, soundtracked with songs like Jefferson Airplane’s “White Rabbit,” Screamin’ Jay Hawkins’ “I Put a Spell on You,” and Sinatra’s “Luck Be A Lady.”

It’s a brilliant, sexy, and madcap 21-and-over variety show with both mainstream and left-of-center appeal.  Where else can you delight in seeing a burlesque dancer striding a replica of Jeff Koons’ Balloon Dog sculpture?

On the night I dropped in to see this self-described “ever-changing show,” there was also a human contortionist, hand-balancer, juggler, hula hoop dancer, and an oddball (and very good) lounge singer, plus more. Resident MC and impressive sword swallower Saunders, decked out in her white jumpsuit and headgear, provided cohesion with her trademark funny commentary throughout.

If you’re a Vegas local, there’s an attractive $35 ticket offer (general admission for others starts at $49). Let it also be known there are absolutely no ticket fees, the showroom bar is reasonable, and—drumroll, please— parking’s free. “Miss Behave’s Mavericks” proves there’s life beyond the Strip—it’s a terrific reason to explore downtown. Why not start your “miss behaving” evening at the hotel’s Oscar’s Steakhouse and perhaps end it on the adjacent Fremont Street Experienc?