"The Fashionistas," John Stagliano's erotically charged tale of fetish and fantasy, has been chosen as one of "Las Vegas' 10 Best Shows," by the Las Vegas Review Journal. This marks the first ever appearance for a show of this kind on The R-J's 10 Best List, which beat out such mainstream high-budget productions as Celine Dion's "A New Day."
"Producing a live show like this has been a dream of mine for more than twenty years. It's an honor to have such prestigious recognition," Stagliano said. "We could not have done it without the talents of our amazing cast and crew who bring the story to life on stage night after night."
Utilizing music from Evanescence, Madonna, Tool, Lords of Acid, Crystal Method, and Led Zeppelin, the story is told in dance through the mood and words of each song, as well as through the use of dramatic images projected on large video screens.
According to Richard Abowitz at the Las Vegas Weekly: "The show is among the most adventurous and exciting I've ever seen on the strip..."
With staging techniques critics call "muscular and aggressive," Stagliano uses aerialists to come down from overhead to platforms erected behind the audience to create an environment that makes the entire theater feel like a stage.
"The Fashionistas" perform at Krave Nightclub, Las Vegas Blvd. and Harmon Ave. (adjacent to the Aladdin Hotel) six nights a week: Monday - Saturday.
The show is based on Stagliano’s 2002 groundbreaking film of the same name, one of the most acclaimed adult titles of all time. The Fashionistas movie dominated the 2003 AVN Awards show in Las Vegas, taking home 10 awards, including the coveted Best Film and Best Director – Film statuettes.
