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    Tropicana milestone / The Tropicann, which opened April 4, 1957, is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a new edition of its famed ?╟úFolies Bergere.?╟Ñ Jerry Jackson is the man credited with creating, directing, writing, clioreogrnphing, composing and costume- designing this edition. He has directed the last three editions of the ?╟úFolies?╟Ñ and been associated with the Tropicana show since 1966. That same year, he was asked to choreograph the 100th Anniversary of the ?╟úFolies Bergere?╟Ñ in Paris. Jackson has added 19 new vibrant numbers that keep the new show moving at an incredibly fast pace. Among the numbers he?╟╓s held over is the i r\ I ?√ß vV o VI * i ?√ß 'ponUnited from previous page f;; crowd-pleasing ?╟úCan Can,?╟Ñ Ijvhich has been moved to an earlier part of t he show, v Only one specialty act, Charlie ?╟≤Frye & Company, is featured. Charlie and his wife, Sherry, Jblend silent comedy, slapstick, jnagic, juggling and acrobatics. If the act sounds like a two-ring circus, it's because the couple met at Ringling Brothers when Charlie was a clown and Sherry ivas an aerialist. The ?╟úFolies Bergere?╟Ñ is already the longest running production show in Las Vegas history. It ..lepehed-in December 1959 and jts fu111re c<>ntinues to look bright. The new edition is billed as ?╟úThe Best of the Folies Bergere ... Sexier Than Fver.?╟Ñ;v Showtimes are H and 10:30 p.m. nightly except Thursdays. Tickets are $45 and $55 for booth sealing, for information, call (702) 739-2411. w I m mm . %'A i * Vikki Peterson is appearing in the new ?╟úFolies Bergerei at the Trop. H-XV-r? Irop rolls out a new ?╟ Folies Bergere?╟╓ The Tropicana Resort anti Casino is celebrating it?╟╓s 40th anniversary with a new edition of the ?╟úholies Bcrgerc.ifl ?╟ú the Best of the Tolies Bergere . Sexier Than Ever?╟Ñ features award-winning production numbers from past shows and introduces new production sequences with new cast members, costumes and scenery. Showtimes are at 8 and 10:30 p.m. Tickets are $45. Tor more information, call (702) 739-24 JI.