Ever since the 2009 premiere of his Divas In A Man’s World® show in Monterrey, Mexico producer Steven Andrade has been thrilling audiences internationally with his brilliant portrayal of the legendary music icon Cher. Here are some highlights from our recently ended run- originally a 3-month engagement ultimately extended to 14 months- showcasing his dazzling costumes and and crowd pleasing homage to Cher. (Be sure not to miss his cameo on Bravo’s Watch What Happens Live! with Andy Cohen at the end). Enjoy!
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Our Very Own Steven Andrade On Bravo
Here’s our very own CEO, producer and creative director Steven Andrade as Cher (and guest bartender) appearing on Bravo’s Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen on Thursday’s show. What a fantastic time! Everyone there was amazing– couldn’t have been nicer. And thanks for giving a shout-out to our website. Mazel!
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Cleopatra In The House!
Here’s a preview of our fantastic new opening featuring that most legendary Diva of all time– none other than Cleopatra herself; Queen of the ancient world. Producer and creative director Steven Andrade spent months planning and creating Cleopatra’s spectacular emergence from her golden, jewel-encrusted sarcophagus to the stage of Resorts Casino Hotel. Cleopatra doesn’t travel light– she brings with her a crew of loyal servants and a costume so dazzling and brilliant the sun pales in comparison. A true diva, she’s only on stage for a few breathtaking moments before she returns to her sarcophagus for more beauty rest. It’s an opening act worthy of the cast of modern-day Divas that follows– Gary Dee as Joan Rivers, Jason CoZmo as Dolly Parton, Eddie Summers as Patti LaBelle, Phyl Craig as Liza Minnelli, Steven Andrade as Cher (and Cleopatra!) and Frank More as Prince.
You can catch Cleopatra and the the entire cast of Believe– Divas In A Man’s World® nightly in the historic Screening Room theater on the 13th floor of Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City. Show times and tickets here.
Hail The Queen Of All Divas!
To find the newest star for our opening act producer Steven Andrade had to travel through centuries to ancient Egypt. From the storied land of pyramids and pharos he is thrilled to bring back to life the most legendary diva of all time- Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt! Sealed for millennia in her magnificent solid gold sarcophagus she emerges on stage to reclaim her title as history’s ultimate diva. Wearing a dazzling gold gown brighter than the sun and a Swarovski crystal studded headpiece that took weeks to create– Steven Andrade as Cleopatra takes Believe– Divas In A Man’s World to a whole new level. Atlantic City’s most spectacular opening act is just the beginning of night filled with the legendary divas you’ve come to love: Gary Dee as ‘Joan Rivers’, Eddie Summers as ‘Patti LaBelle’, Phyl Craig as ‘Liza Minnelli’, Steven Andrade as ‘Cher’, Frank Moore as ‘Prince’ and Jason CoZmo as ‘Dolly Parton’. See it all for yourself nightly in the Screening Room theater on the 13th floor of Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City.
Show times and tickets here.
Thanks To You
Thanks to you we’re celebrating our 1-year anniversary at Resorts! A year ago- on May 5th we hit the stage of the Screening Room theater on the 13th floor of Resorts Hotel Casino. What was to be a 12-week run has turned into a year and we couldn’t be happier. We’d like to thank everyone who’s been with us along the way. Our amazing cast of illusionists and dancers. Producer and creative director Steven Andrade. The hardest working and most talented backstage crew and staff in Atlantic City. Our always smiling and gracious ushers.The awesome staff from ProBar. Resorts Casino Hotel for giving us a home. To the many friends we’ve made along along the way. To Dennis Gomes without whom this would never had happened. And to you– our audience whose support and enthusiasm is the reason we’re celebrating our year anniversary. Look forward to a lot of exciting additions to the show– it’s going to be bigger and better than ever! Show times and tickets here.
1 Year Ago– A Look Back
With our May 5th 1-year anniversary fast approaching, we’re taking a look back. The top picture is of the historic Screening Room theater on the 13th floor of Resorts Casino Hotel just weeks before our show opened. You’ll notice the video screen and lighting hadn’t yet arrived and what looked like total chaos would soon become the set for Believe– Divas In A Man’s World. The talented and seasoned tech crew at Resorts is second to none.
The bottom picture is of of the show’s director of marketing, Kinley Borden standing in an empty dressing room a month before the show’s premiere. That room is shared by Steven Andrade (‘Cher) and Gary Dee (‘Joan Rivers’) and is filled top-to-bottom with the countless costumes, shoes, wigs and all the makeup needed to make the show one of Atlantic City’s most successful.
We can hardly believe our 1-year anniversary at Resorts is just a week away. Lot’s of changes are in store making Believe– Divas In A Man’s World even more exciting! Our new opening act will feature the ultimate legendary Diva– so amazing we daren’t mention her name aloud. May 5th, 2012 is our 1-year anniversary and our fabulous crew and extraordinary cast is working around the clock to make our show the best yet! As always, we’re on the 13th floor of Resorts Casino Hotel in the historic Screening Room theater. Show times and tickets here.
Bingo & Divas. It’s What’s For Brunch.
Noon, Sunday, May 6th– save the date! To celebrate the 1-year anniversary of our show’s premiere and the opening of Pro Bar (geez, a year already…) Resorts Casino Hotel is having a Diva Bingo Brunch. Join the cast of Believe– Divas In A Man’s World downstairs in the Superstar Theater at noon that Sunday for brunch (only $30 per person which includes a complimentary Mimosa or Bloody Mary). Oh, and Bingo! This will also be the perfect opportunity to release your inner Diva (you know you want to)– come dressed as your favorite Diva for a chance to win fantastic prizes. Yes, we know, noon might be a little early for some but with Bingo AND Divas– well, that’s worth getting out of bed for. Details here.
It’s Coming…
Where were you 1 year ago? If you were strolling along the boardwalk in front of Resorts Casino Hotel this is what you saw. A billboard featuring a show that few had heard of set to open May 5th. 1 year ago, producer, creative director (and ‘Cher’) Steven Andrade was working 24-hours a day racing to get everything ready for the show’s premiere. Backstage was crazy, the cast and crew working at fever-pitch to get the lighting, music, costumes and props in order. Frank Moore, the show’s choreographer (and ‘Prince’) was testing out and perfecting everybody’s moves.
Flash forward to today and we’re proud and honored to be approaching our 1-year anniversary at Resorts! And it’s all thanks to you– our many friends and fans that have made our show the success it is. What was originally set to run for just 12 weeks has turned into a year and we couldn’t be happier! Mark your calendars for May 5th and plan to attend our special anniversary show. Lot’s of surprises that night, new costumes and routines. And plan on meeting the mother of all Divas– so legendary (and we mean LEGENDARY) we don’t dare spoil the big surprise. May 5th is our 1-year anniversary and the beginning of a whole new era. We couldn’t have done it without you!
Catch the entire cast of amazing divas high atop Resorts Casino Hotel on the 13th floor in the historic Screening Room theater. Tickets and showtimes here.
They’re Here!
You’ve asked for them and we’ve got them. Our newly redesigned programs rolled in today– hot off the presses! 12 pages filled with gorgeous pictures (most taken by the show’s producer– and ‘Cher’– Steven Andrade). Inside you’ll read all sorts of fun facts about the fabulous entertainers. For instance, which of our stars appeared in Scary Movie? (Hint: Check out page 3). And which ’Diva’ appeared on Celebrity Apprentice? (Hint: Find out on page 2). Programs are available post-show where it’s become a tradition to ‘walk the line’ and have each ’Diva’ autograph their page for you. Best of all, these high quality keepsakes are designed, produced and printed right here in the good ol’ USA! The perfect souvenir for remembering your night out with the ‘Divas’.
You can catch Believe– Divas In A Man’s World nightly in the Screening Room theater on the 13th floor of Resorts Casino Hotel. Show times and tickets here.
Who’s That Girl?
There’s a new blonde kicking up her heels on stage with the stars of Believe– Divas In A Man’s World! Join us in welcoming Ashley Hulek to our stage. She replaces Christina Myers who had been part of our cast since opening day almost a year ago. Christina left us in February to take her career to the seven seas (if you’re ever on a cruise to Hawaii or Alaska, you just might see her familiar face on stage). In no time at all Ashley fit right in and she can be seen nightly up on the stage busting out the moves accompanying Steven Andrade as ‘Cher’, Eddie Summers as ‘Patti LaBelle’, Frank Moore as’Prince’ and the rest of the spectacular cast. Welcome Ashley!
Believe– Divas In A Man’s World is playing now in the historic Screening Room theater on the 13th floor of Resorts Casino Hotel. Show times and tickets right here.