The world's #1 male revue, Chippendales, celebrated its 35 year anniversary on Saturday night, September 20 at the Rio All Suite Hotel, with a reunion of 100 former cast members from 1979 – 2014.
Chippendales alumni
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Chippendales alumni and current cast
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The evening's festivities consisted of a invite only cocktail reception with the appearance of the current cast of Chippendales and former cast members spanning nearly four decades, including three cast members from the original Los Angeles Chippendales club and show from 1979. In addition, six former Chippendales were incorporated into various numbers of the current Las Vegas show for one night only.
Current Chippendales cast and performing alumni
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The sexy all male production began with a video documenting the history of Chippendales that included appearances by several cast members on TV talk shows throughout the years.
Chippendales Show
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Chippendales risky business
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Chippendales smooth criminal
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Chippendales country western number
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Chippendales cast and alumni with show creator Richard Barash (second from right)
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Performing with the current Las Vegas cast in dance segments titled “Chipp Shot,” “Old Time Rock & Roll” (aka Risky Business), “Party Rock” and finale/bows were the following Chippendales alumni:
58 year old Michael Rapp (aka, “Mr. Perfect”), Chippendales Star/Host from 1981-2001 Performed in the Los Angeles, NYC and world touring productions; 47 year old Dean Mammales, Chippendales Dancer from 1987-1992, Performed in the NYC and touring production; 47 year old Kevin Casper, Chippendales Dancer from 1992-1993, performed in the European and UK Tours; 49 year old Dino Manriquez Chippendales Dancer from 1990-1994 Performed in the European Tour; 49 year old Terry Lenley Chippendales Dancer from 1988-1995 Performed in the World Tour and 47 year old Tor Kristiansen Chippendales Dancer from 1989-1994, Performed in the Los Angles and tour productions.
Chippendales host Jaymes Vaughn (left) with several alumni performing in the evening's show
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What an evening it was! The audience was packed with women ages 18 and up, eager to feast their eyes on the plentiful serving of handsome beefcake who, as always, delivered the goods with their hot and seductive dance moves. And for this momentous occasion, the Chippendales alumni added to the excitement proving that they still have the complete package of looks, fit bodies and moves to drive the women wild.
Chippendales, one of the world’s most recognized brand names, is the premier provider of entertainment for women. Locals and visitors alike can see The Chippendales perform nightly in Las Vegas at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino.
Named after the Chippendales-style classic furniture that adorned the original club in Los Angeles, the brand quickly became a pop-culture phenomenon in the late ‘70s and early ‘80s. The success of the Los Angeles club spawned a New York club as well as other permanent locations and touring troupes that traveled the world, producing shows across Europe, the UK, Australia and Asia. Over the last 35 years of Chippendales, the men have performed for more than 100 million women in over 100 countries, have traveled more thank 6.7 million miles while touring, have torn away over 1.2 million tank tops, worn 56,000 bowties and cuffs and have been photographed more than 70 million times.
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