From the moment I entered the venue, found my amazing seat, and ordered a drink from a waiter that I was convinced was going to whip off his shirt and join the performance at any second, I knew this was going to be a night to remember. I went to the show alone and I want mention Phil who escorted me to my seat and kept me company, and calmed my nerves until the show started.
The story line was solid and the female emcee was amazing at her job. I felt she was in my head for most of the night, reading my thoughts. So well done.
The music was heart pounding familiar songs including the Magic Mike staple Pony by Ginuwine. Every single person was out of their seats and dancing along.
The men. I don't know where they found such a diverse, spectacular group of men in my life. Kudos to the person who selected this group, and if you are ever hiring for an assistant, I can be on an plane and back to Vegas in 4 hours.
These men are so much more then just delicious looking eye candy. They dance. Sing. Drum (I'm still swooning over the long haired, tattooed drummer God.). But most importantly they make every single woman in the room feel like a queen.
My advice ladies, pay for the seat above the bar. Great view, not crowded and the men come up to visit, and if you are lucky like me you might just get a long stemmed rose from a man who reminded me of Bruno Mars before he leapt off the balcony, onto the bar below. Trust me, you'll want to be close to him.
My night was made by Mark, this beautiful man who spoke to me, smiled at me and asked me my name. And then he danced. For/on/around/near me. Dear god ladies. He. Can. Dance.
I left that night with such a feeling of empowerment, a feeling like I was beautiful for the first time in forever. Yes I was surrounded by women half my age and half my size, to be honest. Woman dressed in the smaller clothing I have ever seen. But these men still paid me the same attention as the other women and it is a feeling I will never, ever forget.
My one night solo outing to see this show resulted in an encore performance the following night before flying home. It was so good I needed to see it again. I wanted to feel it again. And I knew where to sit to increase my chances to be closer to Ryan (drummer God). And in a room with over 450 women, I grabbed his attention and could have melted on the spot.
I will see this show every time I visit Vegas, perhaps more then once. Those few hours in that type of environment is liberating for the soul and reminded me that although I have given all of myself to my family for years, it's time to start being that powerful woman that I lost sight of ages ago. Who would have thought this type of show could do that, but I'm so grateful it did.