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SATURDAY, MAY 15, 1982 Hi HT 8v TOW JOHNSON' Two lSurprising' Wiliners: LTire&lceVAnd Paul Anka yW The last three production shows I've seen have been so miserable that when Mary Anderson, the sharp young publicist at the Hacienda Hotel, called and inquired if I would like to attend the press opening for the new "Fire & Ice" show, 1 said sure, but deep down I cringed. I thought sure 1 would see another bomb. But, alas, old birdbrain me guessed wrong again. ; "Fire & Ice'Vis the best new show to come along since the "Follies'* premiered last Fall at the Dunes. And it takes a page from the "Follies" for the music is young and uptempo with songs like "Hold On (I'm Coming)," "Fame," and Queen's "We Will Rock You." . . But the two essential ingredients in the show which stand out are color and dancing. First, color. The costumes in this show are simply beautiful. TJiey range from Paris society in the 1860's to the 1920's "Flappers" to Zoot Suites and Pompadores of the 1940's to he Go-Go-Look ofthe 60's to a "Future Fashion" in the^ear 2000 and beyond. The set designs are also exceptionally bright anc the range in pure colors is just like the rainbow, totally complete. Next, dancing. 1 found it amazing that on a postage stamp-size stage the choreographers could get so much kick and movement out of not only their dancers but also their ice dancers. These were by far and away the best numbers when both groups were juxtoposed on stage, one set gliding effortlessly while the other side was high- stepping to perfection. The featured acts in the show are all quite good, in eluding humorist Babe Pier, Albert Lucas, the world's greatest ice juggler, and Nancy Lee Parker, the superb skating star. mmmi Jf^biit I think the top accolades for the show must goto [[director Ron Andrews, and, in particular, Jerry Jackson, the man.who created, directed, choreographed and costumed the show. Jackson, as effervescent as Alka-Seltzer, was positively bubbling after the press opening, being pressed on all sides with congratulations. He admitted to having lots of further ideas, including "freezing a waterfall in motion.'' . / He's worked with such stars as Danny Kaye, Fred lAstaire, Juliet Prowse, Abbe Lane and Goldie Hawn. JHe's also the brains behind the current "Folies iBergere" at the Tropicana, another mammoth hit. lOne brilliant dude with a positively great future. 1 I must highly recommend this show. At $13.95 for ?çthe dinner show and $10.95 for the late show, it is an Excellent bargain for an excellent production.