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I agree.2-2-2 Donn Arden His ability to perfectly coordinate the talents of performers and technicians alike has made the Lido Las Vegas' top entertainment attraction since opening night 15 years ago. Enlarging his scope of productions in Las Vegas, while at the same time retaining his spot as the pilot of the Lido, Arden will now also be in charge of entertainment production for MGM's nev/ Grand Hotel, set to join the Las Vegas scene next year. Critics throughout the country have praised Arden for years and credit him with establishing the "Arden Era" in cabaret entertainment. v Arden was th the first producer to introduce nudity to the American nightclub scene in a manner that was not burlesque. His topless showgirls are legendary for their beauty, grace and costuming. A "I don't believe in nudity for shock value," he explained. "But when incorporated into a lavish production in good taste, it can be pleasant and beautiful." CA Gorgeous girls in his productions have always been Arden's trademark. His sharp eye for beauty has seen hiin transcend such experts as Florenz Ziegfeld and Earl Carroll as the number one girl-picker in show business history. He has also had the Midas Touch in selecting the behind-the- scenes^ talent necessary to make a show as spectacular as the Lido become a reality. Working with Guerin and Fraday, along with producer Frank 'Sennes, Arden has assembled the top experts in every field to work on the show. Not even the most minute detail escapes Arden when it comes to staging the Lido. He is in complete charge in the Cafe Continental of the Stardust from the day auditions start for a new show until well after opening night. MORE