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I agree.GOLD COAST BULLETIN, Thursday^ January 30, 1986 ?╟÷- Page 27 rW li I I l M Q ' A scene from Paris in the early 1900s, as interpreted by stars of Starz It would flatter any Las Vegas showroom THE final portion of the 100-minute long Starz was marvelous, a kaleidoscope of colour, lights and glitter which would flatter any Las Vegas showroom. Between segments, entertainment was provided by master laughsman George Carl, who didn?╟╓t say a word for 15 minutes but provoked gales of laughter, and Barclay Shaw, who did some beautiful, magical and funny things with a pair of marionettes. While it can be safely said Starz is world class, it is doubtful critics in London, Paris or New York would pull out their most splendid verbiage for it; ? α? α? α? α After all, London, Paris and New York are used to Broadway-style stage shows. The Gold Coast isn?╟╓t. This reviewer has only one minor quibble ?╟÷ some of the singers didn?╟╓t seem strong enough. But it is more of a spectacle, an almost benumbing production, which is far greater than the sum of its individual parts. Indeed, so much happens on stage that it is impossible to take it all in. Perhaps the greatest measure of the show is the audience reaction. A third of the first nighters consisted of media people who are not known to be easily impressed. From ail reports, their enthusiasm was unbounded. And the reaction of a normally reserved Australian audience as a whole must have pleased American Jerry Jackson, who wrote and directed Starz. For once the adjective ?╟ spectacular?╟╓ can be used rather than misused. Starz is indeed spectacular and a credit to all involved with it. Dancers Rachel Struby (left) Diane Davidson and Sally Guyler whirl frilly petticoats in an enthusiastic French can can