Moulin Rouge??
Feb 15th, 2009, 11:32 AM
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Moulin Rouge??
Hello,
We will be in Paris in April and we are thinking of going to a show at the Moulin Rouge. I know it is a bit pricey so I wanted to see if anyone has suggestions for another show?? (we're not looking for anything too risque - we will have my mother with us!)
Thanks!
We will be in Paris in April and we are thinking of going to a show at the Moulin Rouge. I know it is a bit pricey so I wanted to see if anyone has suggestions for another show?? (we're not looking for anything too risque - we will have my mother with us!)
Thanks!
Feb 15th, 2009, 12:24 PM
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You will get all kinds of opinions. If you like a Vegas Show you will like this. We enjoyed it, especially the second time when it was no smoking. We were in our 50's and 60's when we saw the shows.
Feb 15th, 2009, 02:52 PM
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Hi tat,
If you must see a Vegas-style show in Paris, Moulin Rouge is as good as any other.
There are also Le Crazy Horse and Le Lido, among others.
See http://www.cometoparis.com/cabaret.html
Go just for the show. The dinners are very overpriced.
If you must see a Vegas-style show in Paris, Moulin Rouge is as good as any other.
There are also Le Crazy Horse and Le Lido, among others.
See http://www.cometoparis.com/cabaret.html
Go just for the show. The dinners are very overpriced.
Feb 15th, 2009, 04:46 PM
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The show at the Moulin Rouge is probably the prototype for many of the earlier Las Vegas productions. I've seen it twice.
I would skip the meal. Be aware that last time we were there the place definitely ENFORCED the dress code.
I would skip the meal. Be aware that last time we were there the place definitely ENFORCED the dress code.
Feb 15th, 2009, 04:57 PM
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What is the dress code?
On one of my Trafalgar tours, the Moulin Rouge with the meal was an included optional (and the price wasn't far off what they charge if you just book it online)...
We were told the only dress code was not to wear sneakers or blue jeans but that smart casual was fine. (I wore a pair of black trousers, a button down oxford shirt (no tie) and a pair of old beat up black shoes. Nothing was said.
On one of my Trafalgar tours, the Moulin Rouge with the meal was an included optional (and the price wasn't far off what they charge if you just book it online)...
We were told the only dress code was not to wear sneakers or blue jeans but that smart casual was fine. (I wore a pair of black trousers, a button down oxford shirt (no tie) and a pair of old beat up black shoes. Nothing was said.
Feb 16th, 2009, 09:44 AM
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Not sure what you mean by risque. The showgirls are next to naked (high heels and lots of feather headresses often with a transparent body suit.
The price is outrageous - esp if you take the awful mood.
Can't imagine anyone would do this voluntarily.
The price is outrageous - esp if you take the awful mood.
Can't imagine anyone would do this voluntarily.
Feb 16th, 2009, 10:51 AM
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I always thought, having done some research, and from friends that the Crazy Horse is a lot more risque than the Moulin Rouge. I have been to the MR show and it is sweet, nothing risque about it, yes, it is the 1968 type of risque, teasing and feathers. Some topless girls, but tastefully done. I definitely would go there with my mother but not the Crazy Horse (not absolutely sure about the Lido) from what I have heard from friends.
Feb 16th, 2009, 11:10 AM
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My husband and I went to Crazy Horse in October of 2008. He wanted to see a tasteful burlesque type of show. Ummmm....this was totally naked women except for a tiny strip of cloth (I think!) covering their nether- regions. Much of the show was repetitive, unimaginative, and just plain embarrassing. It was also super expensive. Most of the audience (especially the women) were bored by the middle of the show. For us women they brought out two elderly men tap dancing. Fully clothed. Seriously. Don't go here. The only groups having a great time were the bachelor parties and the Japanese men.
Feb 16th, 2009, 11:31 AM
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I meant to put THANK GOODNESS after talking about the tap dancing older men. Had they started striping I would have run out screaming and laughing. There was a collective sigh of relief as we, and the audience, realized they were keeping their clothes on.
Feb 16th, 2009, 12:39 PM
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I find the visual of several hundred people paying more than €100 to see a bunch of half-naked women and two old guys tap-dancing even more funny.
I would not bring my mother to any of those places because she'd probably hit me on the head for such a waste of money.
You will get a lot more risqué from any contemporary theater production for a fraction of that money. Sometimes they even have some sort of sex on the stage -- and you still can brag about having seen the beaux arts
I would not bring my mother to any of those places because she'd probably hit me on the head for such a waste of money.
You will get a lot more risqué from any contemporary theater production for a fraction of that money. Sometimes they even have some sort of sex on the stage -- and you still can brag about having seen the beaux arts
Feb 16th, 2009, 01:37 PM
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You can see for yourself just how "risque" Le Crazy horse is at www.lecrazyhorseparis.com.
You can also read reviews at http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractio...de_France.html
I think that you will see a lot worse on TV.
You can also read reviews at http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractio...de_France.html
I think that you will see a lot worse on TV.
Feb 16th, 2009, 01:55 PM
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I forgot about the guys outside dressed as "Mounties"! What was that all about?
AAAAAAhahahah......hilarious memories though!
Yeah, we were the dumb-dumbs who paid lots to see not so much. Live and learn. Of course I will not let my husband live this one down for a while.
Feb 16th, 2009, 02:21 PM
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DH and I went to the Lido show in 07 and it was fantastic. It was expensive for us, but the show was very tasteful and the acts in between the girls dances were amazing. It was very glamorous and not in any way sleazy, and we were very glad that we went.
We had tried to get tickets for the Moulin Rouge, but they were booked up 3 weeks in advance, so we decided to got to the Lido, and it was well worth the money.
We had tried to get tickets for the Moulin Rouge, but they were booked up 3 weeks in advance, so we decided to got to the Lido, and it was well worth the money.
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Well I had though vaudeville was dead and buried about 50 years ago even in Paris - but I guess there's an audience for almost anything.
Given the choice I wold think your mom would probably prefer an opera or the ballet or even perhaps a jazz club with some quality music - rather than a really tired 1950's Las Vegas retread.
Given the choice I wold think your mom would probably prefer an opera or the ballet or even perhaps a jazz club with some quality music - rather than a really tired 1950's Las Vegas retread.
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