Raunchy psychedelic entertainment troupe swings both ways and in every direction to show its pride…
ABSINTHE was one of the first post-pandemic productions to return
Who thought it could happen? More than a decade ago, upstart production company SPIEGELWORLD managed to challenge Cirque du Soleil‘s hold on the Strip. Its tools were uncensored humor, astonishing physical feats, equally stunning bodies, and a can of whoop-ass. Spiegelworld tossed those elements and more into a century-old Belgian tent, unleashed the Green Fairy and watched as ABSINTHE became the new King of Las Vegas.
SUPERFRICO at Cosmopolitan has inspired an Atlantic City counterpart
Now in its thirteenth year, ABSINTHE‘s naughty antics have spawned four Sin City children with a fifth (DiscoShow) to be delivered at The Linq next summer. With eccentric visionary Ross Mollison as their daddy, this is just the beginning of a global entertainment family:
“We’ve spent the past fifteen years creating a new form of live entertainment and using this new artform to completely revolutionize all the elements of hospitality – food, drink, art, architecture – that other producers reduce to window dressing.”
Ross Mollison oversees construction of The Hook at Caesars Atlantic City
If you saw our April article on ABSINTHE‘s twelfth anniversary, you know that Mollison has expanded his reach to include two psychedelic Italian dining outlets, a ski lodge speakeasy, a secret Yacht Club, the Horse Dive Bar, a bizarrely-named burger joint (NO PANTS), an adult playland (Green Fairy Garden) and an entire circus town (Nipton, California).
Last month, Mollison’s new venture THE HOOK made its debut at Caesars Atlantic City. Presented inside an entirely refurbished venue at the historic Warner Theater, THE HOOK brings Spiegelworld back to the east coast (insiders know that ABSINTHE began on a pier in New York City).
Percussionist Steve Weiss sets the beat at OPM
Directed by Cal McCrystal, who overhauled Cosmopolitan’s OPM last fall, THE HOOK hopes to go beyond anything achieved by Spiegelworld in the past:
“We’ve scoured the globe to find performers with the skill, imagination, and ambition to match our vision to create a production like nothing ever seen before. We’re using the whole gambit of circus, comedy, theater, variety, and music to create something that has evolved beyond performers performing on a stage. We can’t wait for people to experience it.”
There’s so much happening in the Spiegel-world that they’ve created a YouTube Channel to chronicle it all. Shot with a keen sense of humor and a slightly-twisted perspective, SPIEGELWORLDTV covers everything from new acts and holiday greetings to the rebirth of Nipton as the company’s new global headquarters.
The latest series is called “Welcome to Circus Town”. The show will highlight Spiegelworld’s efforts in turning Nipton into a Circus Town. Guests will be able to stay overnight (count me in!) and performers can take a step back from the city to work on their acts. Take a look at Episode One:
If all of that isn’t enough to wet your whistle, you can subscribe to the Spiegelworld Newsletter, where you’ll receive regular updates on new offerings, curated show packages, special events, and celebrity sightings. Coming up next is a special “Pride Industry Night” at Atomic Saloon Show.
The neon-western adult comedy at Venetian Resort Las Vegas will present two performances on August 7th at a special discounted rate. Click here to request tickets for only $50 (inclusive of live entertainment taxes).
Other Atomic Saloon Show news includes:
- Atomic New Packages:
- The Wild West is revamping its offerings with a new Mezzanine Package, including a 45-minute open bar during pre-show in Robin’s Nest, beers, house wines, and well cocktails, Atomic’s new and improved snack platter, and the entire mezzanine level exclusive for 55 guests.
- Boozy’s Bottomless Beer and Bubbles: Get rowdy with the Boozy Bubbles package, including a 45-minute pre-show in the Disco Room with a choice of AYCD Bottomless Bubbles or Beer Buckets, Atomic’s Snack platter and a ticket to the riot of drop-dead sexy circus, variety and comedy mayhem you’ve ever seen!
- Care Force Promo (First Responders): Available now through Saturday, September, 30th, join us at Atomic Saloon where all promos go out to UMC, CCFD, LVMPD, Henderson Fire, Henderson PD, and Community Ambulance. Tickets are $50 when purchased online via the discreet link here or at the box office…tickets are subject to service fees of an additional $17.56 per ticket.
- New Menu in The Wild West: Giddy up! Atomic Saloon has revamped its snack menu with new offerings available to add to any package. Delicious bites include nuts, chocolate, beef jerky, popcorn, and your choice of Jalapeno Beef and Pork Hot Dog with Honey Pecan Mustard or all-Beef Hot Dog with Dill Pickle Mustard. Snacks are $9 and hot dogs are $12.
Over at Caesars Palace Las Vegas, Green Fairy Garden is serving the city’s absolutely best burgers at NO PANTS (full menu here). A wide array of chilly treats is available, too. As you might expect, even ice cream is given an off-kilter embellishment:
“Missed out on celebrating National Ice Cream or National Caviar Day? You’re in luck, stop by the Green Fairy Garden where you can get ice cream AND caviar, or even caviar ice cream if you’re feeling crazy. “Basically Vanilla” topped with caviar and a stroopwafel, grab an 8oz Caviar Cream for $25, or 2 servings for $40, along with other soft serve options open every day from 4 pm until late.”
If you’ve made it this far, you know that Spiegelworld has become much more than just a competitor to Cirque du Soleil. More surprises will come in the weeks, months, and years ahead. You can keep up with all the happenings by signing up for the Spiegelworld Newsletter here.
For tickets to any Spiegelworld show, make dining reservations, order merchandise, or get more information, visit the official Spiegelworld website here.
