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B9a$, Ney. Sun {Cr. D. 25,983 - S. 25,694) i-slUen s 4K?·l?? ^S?? Est. 1888 Pzazz 70 Show Opening In July The Desert Inn is gearing itself to present the world's greatest spectacle when "Pzazz 70 and All That Jazz . . . Baby" premieres in the plush hotel's elegant Crystal Room in early July. ?╟≤MTV 01IV A1IVO 'mm NOS!i3aN3H NOM3CIN3H WU3SflOHaONVW SVOIA SV1HJ.HON J?IA5l3S13AYS(i5l3aNn NMO'NMCKI 5Ill\niYAY$U>3li performers in the entertainment capital's history. The hotel in turn signed contracts with more singers, dancers, showgirls, character actors and principals than have ever been cast to dazzle a nightclub audience. Competition for parts in this showcase production was een that almost 100 flawless- Yftflu^sculptured girls vied for the j?ot"H role of a Desert Inn wgirl. BREAK TIME ?╟÷ Showgirls and dancers from the Desert Inn's new super spectacular, "Pzazz 70 And All That Jazz . . . Baby!," take a break during rehearsals. The million dollar plus production is scheduled to open early next month in the Dl's Crystal Room. North Las Vegas, Nev Valley Times & News (Cir. 2xw 6,642) JUL ens P.C.B. Est. 1888 New Pzazz costumes c -7/ tie up feather market Completely new innovations in costume design will be revealed when the Desert Inn unveils its new musical super spectacular ' 'Pzazz "70 and All That Jazz, Baby7' on July 10, Thousands of yards of fabric ranging from traditional weaves of silks, satins and velvets to the exciting new vinyls, metal cloths and Cellophane synthetics have been used by designer Bill Campbell to develop a post- contemporary look in both the courturiere and theatrical sense. See-through fabrics have never been more daringly employed. Feathers, too! Campbell tied up the entire New York market to find enough of the rare quality pheasant feathers used in "Pzazz '70" and then had to go directly to the source in South Africa to get the particular kind of ostrich trim required for the extravaganza's finale. But because each member of the cast has been signed by Frank Sennes and Donn Arden for their attractiveness, musical background, whether vocally or instrumental^, their dancing style or form of comedy, every member of the cast not only had to be personally measured for their costumes but also had to be photographed in color ^^^ UMOjg; 3UIU&JQ jllUIUlSMl Avarrotf ^% v no smiD W / i Nitery Notes ?║ XT5HP Wilson tees two June 16 at ir#X- Ame*'icana on bill with Sue n Raney: ' . ?╟÷?√ß....- rrKiki Paige," Bobby Hill, James ; Weiss and Sheilah Suarr have been ' c*a , WBonn Arden's "Pzazz 70! ?√ß And All That Jazz, Baby," which I opens July 9 at Desert Inn, Vegas yV>,ick Navarro and Bernard Charey are male lead dancers. |"?╜*-^rrcy-W^^ at . Laurel, Mel., Jazz Fest. I Chico Hamilton opens three frames at Gotham's Plaza July 28. George Shearing- works Holly- | wood Bowl June 28-29. I Serendipity Singers open a pair I July 11 at La Concha, Puerto Rico. I Jerry Van Dyke will play Long , Beach Auditorium July 4. 1 Mad River works Kelker Junc- I tion, Colorado Springs, week of I June 16. Jody Donovan pacted for a pair I at Vapors, Hot Springs, followed I oy anomer two tnere Feb. 12, 19/0. Ike Cole opens three-week tour of Europe June 20 in Naples. ; Lou Rawls -j-jm s two stanzas .: July 3 at Imperial, Honolulu, fol- .; lowed by three frames at Frisco's Fairmont July 24. LeRoy Van Dyke debuts at Har- rah's, Tahoe, July 10-29. Pzazz .'70; opening On July 10 The Desert Inn began rehearsals for its new million-dollar plus super spectacular "Pzazz 70 and All That Jazz . . . Baby" which will world premiere at the plush Las Vegas resort hotel on July 10. The cast of the Frank Sennes- Donn Arden production is now so large that each group of performers is wearing an identification "uniform" until they become personally recognizable by Arden and his creative staff. And, what uniforms! The show- | 'rls are rehearsing in bikinis, I He distaff dancers are outfitted midriff leotards, and the girl lgers are wearing their mini -Jits. There are no standard rehearsal clothes for the handful of male members of the cast. ! Harvey Warren's sets are nearing completion and although '' the. Desert Inn has a stage larger than any theatre on Broadway, they are overflowing beyond the confines of the hotel ] building and a temporary shelter has been built to protect them.