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I agree.Page 7 per minute over the stage, a cloudburst and dam bursting followed by the destruction of a village by the onrushing water, an ice ballet, a tropical storm followed by the destruction of a native village by fire, a nine-ring on-stage circus replete with aerialists, live tigers and seals and a breathtaking fireworks display. Also massive regiments of beautiful showgirls and dancers wearing brilliantly sequined and jeweled gowns, rich furs, a variety of beautiful bird feathers and luxurious and color-drenched materials. Electrifying dance routines. The blending of outstanding performing artists of the European continent threaded throughout the show. Lush staging by Frank Sennes and Donn Arden, both of whom are inordinately gifted by displaying1 nudes artistically and with great beauty. None of this would be possible were it not for the intricate and superbly designed stage at the Stardust Hotel. Larger than a basketball court, equipped with practically every theatrical device man can conceive, has taxed the imagination and theatrical talents of Frank Sennes and Donn Arden. It's the most complicated stage setup in the history of show business and requires flawless manning by an army of stagehands. The stagehands can be thankful of one very important fact: The stage and the Lido show were designed and made for each other. There, are hydraulic lifts onstage which permit almost immediate transformation from an orthodox platform to a swimming pool or an ice tank. Altogether there are six elevators which can work in sequences,'