“Leadville or Bust” July 22, 2008

LEADVILLE OR BUST!
Reyna Von Vett and Hell’s Belles in “Leadville or Bust” to premiere at the Crossroads Theater
This summer just got a bit hotter at the Crossroads Theater, 2590 Washington Street as “Leadville or Bust” performs Tuesday and Wednesday nights at 7:30 p.m. from July 22 – August 13. Tickets are $19 and available by calling 303-832-0929 or online at www.denvercrossroads.com or www.leadvilleorbust.com.
“Leadville or Bust” is a celebration of the original girlie shows enjoyed by the miners and settlers of the Old West. As an almost lost art, the origins of Burlesque were naughty and bawdy shows full of double entendre and gorgeous dancing girls in tights. Before burlesque became “strip-tease,” old time burlesque shows were simply “tease.”
Reyna Von Vett and Hell’s Belles dance and sing in tight four-part harmonies to fun, turn-of-the-century songs like “Ragtime Cowboy Joe,” “Alexander’s Ragtime Band” and “Seeing Denver” to bawdy songs like “Sam the Hot Dog Man,” “Hot Nuts (Get ‘Em From The Peanut Man),” “Press My Button (Ring My Bell)” and many more…
Reyna Von Vett is an accomplished singer and actress who performed for over one million guests as Tanya in the smash Broadway hit Mamma Mia! at the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas for over 3 years. Most recently, she and her Belles (Elizabeth Welch, Michelle Sergeeff and Melinda Smart) appeared in the Denver Center for the Performing Arts’ production of The Taffetas.
Reyna said: I loved singing with these girls so much that I incorporated them into my show. If you liked The Taffetas, you’ll love Reyna Von Vett and Hell’s Belles in “Leadville or Bust.” Whether it’s music from Nifty 50’s or Naughty 90’s, these girls are gorgeous and they can sing! I am just so thrilled to have them singing with me once again. This show is a dream come true!”
There is another Colorado connection – The music of “Leadville or Bust” was arranged by Wendell Vaughn, the Country Dinner Playhouse’s 13-year musical director who is currently conducting the national tour of Mamma Mia!
Reyna Von Vett and Hell’s Belles in “Leadville or Bust”
July 22 - August 13
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets $19
The Crossroads Theater
2590 Washington Street
Denver, CO 80205
Get your tickets by calling 303-832-0929
or online at www.denvercrossroads.com or www.leadvilleorbust.com
The Crossroads Theater is at the corner of Welton Street and 27th next to Blackberries Ice Cream and Coffee Lounge. There is free, covered parking located directly behind the theater. Or, take Light Rail to the 27th and Welton station and you are there!
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If you would like more information about “Leadville or Bust” or to schedule an interview with Reyna Von Vett, call Reyna at 303-295-1883 or email her at [email protected]