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    W EDITION OF 'FOLIES' OPENS AT POPICANA The Tropicana Resort and Casino, which opened April 4, 1957, is celebrating its 4011) anniversar y by presenting a new edition of its famed Folies Bergere. the Folios Bergere, which opened in December 1959, has become the longest-running production show in t as Vegas history It presented the last straw of its current edition on March 26, and rgapgm with "TheBes^ Bergere... Sexier Than Evet ?╟╓' on Friday, April 18. "We thought the best way to celebrate bur anniversary as a property was to present a new edition of our most popular asset: the Folies Bergere,"said Jonathan Swain Senior Vice President, Operations. "The show and the property are very much linked in the public mind." The new "Best of the Folies Bergere^ combines award-winning production numbers from past Folies shows along with spectacular new production sequences, dazzling costumes, scenery and showgirls. Award-winning choreographer Jerry Jackson who was responsible for the last edition of the Fakes, is also choreographing and directing the new "Best of the Folies." Shows are at 8 & 10:30 p.m. and tickets are $45. Phone (702) 739 2411 for ticket reservations and additional information. show The Tropicana?╟╓s famed ?╟úFolies Bergere,?╟Ñ the longest running produc- tion show in Las Vegas history, pre- sented the last show of its current edition. On Apr. 18, the Tiffany theatre will open its doors with ?╟úThe Best of I he holies Bergere...Sexier Than Ever. The new ?╟úBest of the Ft dies Bergere tjj will combine award-winning'?╟ produc- tion numbers from pasi shows, along with spectacular new production sequences, dazzling costumes, scenery and showgirls. C 'Itore* >grapher Jet ry J;ic k s< >n, wh< > was responsible for the last edition of ?╟úholies," is also choreographing the new ?╟úBest of Folies." ?╟úWe are going to present a dazzling show that will incorporate the unique French look of the ?╟ holies?╟╓ with the increased presence of that quintessent ini Las Vegas sytTYITol. .tiYe shxnvgiiir nc promisetto Show times for t he new show are 8 and 10: 10 p.m. Tickets are pi iced at $45. 702-7 w-2411 ?╟≤ u)Ji*7a 0/?? ^-X hud s-m, rtf? NEW FOUES AT TROP ~ The Folies Bergere, which de- buted at the Tropicana Resort and Casino in 1959, will pre- miere its new edition on Friday, April 18. the ?╟úBest of the Folies Bergere...Sexier Than Ever," will combine award winning production numbers from past Folies shows, along with spec- tacular new production se- quences, dazzling costumes, and beautiful showgirls. Show- times are 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Tickets are priced at $45. Phone 702-739-2411.