Carnival Cabaret

CARNIVAL CABARET, THE CITY'S LONGEST RUNNING SHOW AT THE HORIZON CASINO RESORT, LAKE TAHOE

(LAKE TAHOE, Nev.)---Carnival Cabaret became Lake Tahoe’s longest running show in history when it closed in January of 2004. Now, almost five years later, the hit show returns for an encore. This high-energy production combines the best in impersonations, comedy and dance. An all-new cast brings their recreations of some of the biggest names in music and show business.

Carnival Cabaret will leave you breathless with our country’s most popular divas. Performances are nightly by three of the country’s top female impersonators, bringing to the stage such tributes as Cher, Bette Midler, Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire and many others.

Patrick Ross and Dennis Werntz are your Master of Ceremonies. Both gentlemen are extremely gifted comedians as well as beautiful female impersonators. Ross, from Albuquerque, New Mexico, as worked throughout the country and abroad in the casino industry. When Ross is not working as your host, he can be seen performing as Bette Midler and Barbra Streisand. Werntz, from Cleveland, Ohio, a casino industry veteran as well, is still the only female impersonator ever to graces the stages of the Grand Ole Opry. Call the box office for their schedules or check our their official website at www.carnivalcabaret.com.

The show also features the talents of Kevin Wiley (Reba McEntire, Dolly Parton and Judy Garland). Kevin is a successful Hollywood make up artist and has been working with the show’s producer for over two years. Wiley has performed all over the country and also has appeared on Bravo’s hit program “Workout”.

Andrew Raymer (Celine Dion and Cher) comes from Tucson, Arizona. Andrew Raymer takes the audience on a tour of Cher’s career highlights. His Celine Dion tribute is a Carnival Cabaret highlight as well.

Ralph Jeffries (Beyonce) is from Memphis, Tennesse. Ralph is Carnival Cabaret’s newest cast member. Ralph is currently the most contemporary tribute artist in the show bringing Beyonce to life nightly in the Horizon Casino showroom.

Luis Camacho (Choreographer) is the original choreographer of Carnival Cabaret. Luis will spend several weeks in Los Angeles as well as Lake Tahoe working with the cast in developing the show. Luis is often recognized for his work with Madonna and his role in the documentary “Truth or Dare.” Luis was the main influence in the dance craze “Vogue” that inspired one of Madonna’s most memorable songs and music videos (which Luis appears in). Luis spent two years dancing alongside Madonna in music videos, on the stages of the biggest arenas around the world and on the MTV Video Awards.

Dan Gore returns as showroom producer. Dan was the producing mastermind behind the success of Carnival’s original engagement, taking a three month engagement and turning it into a record-breaking four-year run. Dan has traveled throughout the country seeking the best impersonators for this current production. Dan has produced impersonator shows and booked impersonator talent throughout the world. After Carnival Cabaret closed in 2004, Dan was responsible for booking all of the impersonators in the Sandra Bullock film “Miss Congeniality 2” and has been featured on Bravo’s hit show “Workout” as well as on NBC’s “Today” show. Dan began his career as a George Michael impersonator before turning his talents behind-the-scenes.

Shows performed nightly at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $28.95 plus tax. Minors are welcome to attend the show, but be advised there is some adult humor. For up to the minute show schedules and ticket information, you can call the box office at 1-800-683-8266 or purchase tickets online at ticketmaster.com.