Congo Room (Las Vegas, NV)
Experience rock and roll history at the Sahara Hotel's legendary Congo Room with performances by the Platters ("The Great Pretender", "Only You", "Twilight Time"), Cornell Gunter's Coasters ("Poison Ivy", "Charlie Brown", "Yakety Yak"), and the Marvelettes ("Please Mr. Postman", "Beechwood 4-5789", "Don't Mess with Bill").
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The last date listed for The Platters, Cornell Gunter's Coasters and the Marvelettes was Saturday October 31, 2009 / 7:00pm. (view all dates)
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With original live recordings and stories no one else could present, Buddy's own son Sandy Hackett recreates the gang: Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Jr. and Joey Bishop for a truly unique performance in Sandy Hackett's Rat Pack Show. These legendary performers will wow audiences once again as they step back onto the Congo Room stage where the stars once performed in their hey-day. Learn More
You have got to see this event. I loved this event and would attend again. The seat I had was right in front so I could see and hear everything. So what if the singers are not the ones you think - they still are so good.
Very entertaining,VIP seats are not needed, this is a small venue. Every song was fabulous and very professionaly performed. I enjoyed myself immensely. Thanks Gold Star....
I saw the show when it was the Coasters Platters, and Drifters...liked it better. It seemed there were a lot more songs sung. The Platters were too "stylized?" this time and did not sing the songs like the original Platters. But I did enjoy the lead singer's voice.
The Marvelettes??? Just what connection was there??
Great show and great performers. We bought 6 tickets. Everyone in our party had a wonderful time. Even though a few in our party only knew some of the songs, but it was great to see how energetic the performers were. It's a small theater. No matter where you sit, you'll get good view of the stage. But, getting tickets through Goldstar, we got awesome front row seats.
My husband and I had a really enjoyable night out at this show. The cast make it fun by interacting with the audience. The music was great! The seats in the golden circle were V.I.P and a great value.
This show was amazing! i took my parents and they had a great time! very intimate, so you're really close to the performers. Would see it again just to enjoy the great music!!
IT WAS A GOOD SHOW. JUST NOT SURE IF ANYONE WAS WITH THE ORIGINAL CAST?
Oldies but goodies..fun, nostalgic, great singing and entertaining. The audience really seemed to enjoy it too. It was just an over all enjoyable experience.
So much talent on one stage!!!!
So much fun hearing the songs we grew up with. This is the second
time we've seen the show....first time had the Drifters. This time
we were entertained by the Marvelettes, along with the Platters and
the Coasters. Excellent and a fun show.
Really enjoyed the music and seeing the performers up close and personal. Was disappointed that the venue was not packed.
We (all six people) thoroughly enjoyed the show.
The performers were professional ,engaging and had great voices.
It was their last show at the Sahara so the closing numbers were particularly moving.
I would recommend to others.
Loved it! The music was great, we had excellent VIP seats although you could have sat anywhere in the theatre and the seats would have been good cause it's a small venue. We had room to get up and dance! The songs took us back. Had a great time - would recommend it.
The show was really good. The venue was not even half full though and the Sahara was totally run down, almost all restaurants were closed and the buffet was not very good...We did enjoy the show...
Wonderful show! Brought back old memories and even my 12 and 13 year olds had a blast. We had great seats and my husband even went up on stage! Small theater atmosphere. If you like oldies - don't miss this opportunity to enjoy a live show with some original performers before it's too late!
We enjoyed the show very much. The custom of tipping will guarantee you the best seating.
I must first say that the service I got from goldstar was the best. I accidentally booked two shows at the same time. I contacted both shows and the service I bought the other show tickets from and no one could help me. Goldstar immediately canceled my tickets and give me a credit with them so that I could buy another show. I bought the Platter's tickets again but on a better night for me at no additional cost to me.
The show was wonderful and fun. I wouldn't mind seeing it again and any seats you buy are good seats.
This show was a wonderful walk down "Memory Lane". All the groups were fabulous, and their music sounded EXACTLY as I remembered it.
We had my (nearly 89 year old) mother with us, and she loved every minute of the show......ESPECIALLY the Platters!
The show is performed in a small, comfortable showroom which makes the whole show "Up close and Personal". The groups perform with a live band, and the sound system is perfect
Great show, front row seats, well worth the time and money.
The Good Ole Days remembered. Wonderful show for those who remember the music and the songs.
Good music, fast paced, excellent seats. Must like 50's and 60's music.
The event itself was good. The singers were great and very entertaining. The venue however, was old, the chairs were torn in the VIP seating. For an inexpensive bit of fun and singing, it was good.
My husband and I saw this show a few years ago and liked it a lot. Unfortunately, this time around, it was a disappointment. The Platters were no longer the Platters we saw. The Marvelettes were so so. The group that was most entertaining was the Coasters. We sat next to two ladies from London. They said that they saw the Platters twenty some years ago in Spain. Needless to say, they were disappointed.
We took my mother in law to this event to celebrate her 75th birthday. There seemed to be a lot of seniors up front that really enjoyed the show, but we were really disappointed. The performers were talented but we found the humour dated and contrived and the forced audience participation annoying. If you like waving your hands in the air and singing along, you might have fun.
The event was great and even better, using the GoldStar. Thank you I recommendyou check it out.
What fun! Wonderful music and great personalities!
If you love this sort of music, don't miss this
This was a fun show, both musically and visually. My favorite part was the Marvelettes singing "Don't Mess with Bill." They found a volunteer "Bill" in the audience who played along beautifully. None of the performers were from the original groups, but they are all outstanding performers. It brought back memories.
Seating is first come, first serve. So we got a seat right up front. There is no bad seat in the house anyway. The room is small and cozy. My husband and I loved all the groups. Frankly, he didn't know he would have so much fun. He was actually singing! Everyone from all age groups enjoyed this show. We had a great time and we would go again. No food is served here. Drinks can be purchased outside of the showroom and brought inside.
I have been to quite a few shows and for the price, I thought it was very, very good. Of course, I did not get the VIP table seats that I thought I should have (that is what my ticket said. But, all in all, my friends and I really enjoyed and would go again!
This is a wonderful show and I highly recommend it. I have seen it twice now...once about 5 years ago and then this last weekend. The Platters & Coasters are wonderful. The only disappointing thing is that the "Marvelettes" are not really the Marvelettes. They were pretty good, too, although they should not call themselves by that name.
i thought the music and concert were really great ... realize that none of these are the very original singers, but people who've joined those acts over the years - so you can enjoy it for the material they present beautifully. Only one of the men has been with the group for 39 years. But why do they have to result to typical schmaltzy 'vegas act' material... where they get the old white man on stage to dance with?? Why am i always told to clap along and sway along? if the show is good enuf i'll do it voluntarily!
90 minute of fun and nostalgic music. Small Theatre so all the seats are good. Sahara is a classic Las Vegas hotel but has become dumpy, but the show is totally worth seeing if you like this kind of music.
We liked it - the show was enjoyable and the songs does bring you back to memory lane!
Three different groups with three distinct styles
combine to create a great evening. If you like Motown, you'll love this show!
Good show, good value - if you like Motown, you will have a great night
We thoroughlyenjoyed the music, audience energy and the near to the stage seating..Couldn't have been better...
Our seats where outstanding and the music was great which made for a vary entertaining evening and great memories. Loved it.
The show was a lot of fun. No original members of any of the groups but still a good time. If I could do it all over again, I wouldn't bother with the VIP seats - a little tip would have gotten me there anyway.
We loved the show. Most of the singers are not originals, but they are talented and obviously enjoy singing the tunes. Everyone in the audience
knows the songs and willingly sings along when requested.
The theatre is small and makes for a more intimate setting compared to some of the huge venues on the Las Vegas strip.
This was a fantastic show. The music was wonderful and the performers put their all into it, even though the audience was sparse. I thoroughly recommend this to anyone who likes/loves Motown - check out Frankie Lymon's "younger brother" - he was amazing. They all were. The Marvelettes, obviously too young to be the originals, moved just the way they did in the old days - they did a fabulous take-off of the movements and the way the songs were originally sung. Great voices and personalities. I am seeing this again!
Enjoyed the show.
great value for the money...very entertaining.
Our party of 8 enjoyed the show tremendously. We ranged in ages from 31 to 80. We had perfect seats up front due to our VIP tickets. Anywhere you sat the view and audio was perfect. The singers did an awesome performance. The Congo Room was more like a small theatre with a big stage, not like a nightclub. There was no dance floor. Thanks for the wonderful time!
Great show!
I had a great time.
This was probably the best show we saw in Vegas on our week's vacation. They were excellent performers!!
Enjoyable evening - especially the Platters.
The show was very entertaining and full of energy. The entertainers put a lot of heart and soul into the performance, and it would be hard to walk away without acknowledging having a fun evening. Well worth it!
The Marvelettes were the best group of the three.
We loved the show. Had great seats at such a great price. Our Girlfriend from UK even ended up being pulled out of the audience and taken on stage to sing with The Coasters! A night to remember! We will always buy tickets through Gold Star - The Best!!
Great show! Awesome seats!
the seats were very good. the coasters were the most enteraining of the show.
Great performances by all the artists, especially the Platters.
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Since opening its doors in 1952, the Sahara has set the stage for Las Vegas' hottest entertainment and brightest stars, hosting such celebrated performers as Johnny Carson, Tina Turner, The Beatles and Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis.
That tradition continues today with a world of entertainment under one roof in the the popular Sahara Theater, the legendary Congo Room and the intimate Casbar Theate
<p>Experience rock and roll history at The Sahara as the Platters, Cornell Gunter’s Coasters and the Marvelettes perform an evening full of hits.</p> <p>The Platters, who were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, are one of the top 25 selling artists of all time and have had 14 top twenty hits including "The Great Pretender", "Only You" and "Twilight Time".</p> <p>Cornell Gunter’s Coasters, who were also inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, are known for such hits as "Poison Ivy", ”Charlie Brown” and “Yakety Yak”. Cornell Gunter’s Coasters will make you laugh and reminisce to these great songs.</p> <p>The Marvelettes were Motown's first group to have a #1 song on the Billboard charts with the song “Please Mr. Postman”. A string of other hits followed including “Beechwood 4-5789” and “Don’t Mess with Bill”. The Marvelettes bring their soulful presence and charisma back to the Las Vegas stage.</p>
Celebrating 55 years on the northern end of the famed Las Vegas Strip, the Sahara Hotel and Casino is a desert jewel rich with history and nostalgia. Since 1952, the Sahara hotel and casino has been a refuge for glitzy entertainment, exhilarating casino action, sumptuous dining and relaxing poolside decadence. The last remaining "Rat Pack" resort, the Sahara was the setting for the original "Ocean's Eleven" film and has played host to everyone from The Beatles to Dean Martin to Marilyn Monroe. The legendary Sahara offers guests the opportunity to experience classic Vegas at its best, at one of the last-standing properties of its era.
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