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I agree.By LOU GAUL io > BCT Entertainment Editor kzk Those wanting to be raZzled itiioi dazzled with spectacular Ascertainment this Bicen sum-^-mer will get plenty of gloss and ^ glitter with the Folies de Paris L^ahow which opened this week c&nd at the Latin Casino. Behind that glitter is a troupe of energetic and talented, performers who make this ^extravaganza of music, dance, "movement and mirth one of the ^ brightest shows to ever play in ^ the Delaware Valley. It will V continue at the Cherry,_Hill % nightclub through Aug^26. "Based ?╟úon^ th*T~Paris/Las ^ J/egas revue style, the Folies de ^Paris features four major H "production numbers and 50 * fingers and dancers. Although some numbers are performed ?╟ topless, the Folies de Paris is lr,^about as lewd as a high school ** 'play. The production never ;,r1 'exploits the nudity but instead m uses it to accent the glossy routines. f \/ The show, conceived, direct-[fed and choreographed by Jerry ^ Jackson, opens with a spectac-^ ular number spotlighting the entire cast and involving four ~ "costume changes. Steve Londo and Mary Welch offer vocals Jpvhile the dancers, outfitted in ?╜* brilliant red costumes, accent the tunes with flowing move-**; ments. ?√ß- \ Mk . S The third production num-g her, ?╟úSalute! American g Music,?╟╓- provides the eyenmg?╟╓s tm highlight with the entire cast 2 tracing the country?╟╓s musical heritage from a spirited Gospel 5 opening to a show-stopping country-folk tribute featuring dancers and acrobats in wild 5 western garb. Another standout in the m American music salute is a 3 blues vocal by Mary Welch, a sinner with the type of voice