Bluebells Forever Podcast

Sue Kim Chung- Entertainment Curator at University of Nevada Las Vegas, Lou Ann Chesick- Showgirl Legacy, Stacy Law- Showgirl Bootcamp, and Laura Lago- author of Photo Book Beautiful Bonheur and Paris Marvell and photo collection of the closing of Paris Merveilles at the Lido de Paris Join us to hear what these and others are doing to preserve the legacy of the showgirl www.amazon.com/Bluebells-Forever…ast/dp/B0CJXCPB4P NEW WEBSITE www.bluebellsforeverpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to see photos and updates www.instagram.com/bluebells_forever/ www.facebook.com/Bluebells-Forever-100660515010096

Annabel Proud shares her experience of immersing herself in Paris culture and cabaret. Annabel performed in La Nouvelle Eve, Benidorm Palace and the Lido de Paris. She honestly shares her process of grieving the end of the Lido but the opportunities that followed as she embraced each one www.amazon.com/Bluebells-Forever…ast/dp/B0CJXCPB4P NEW WEBSITE www.bluebellsforeverpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to see photos and updates www.instagram.com/bluebells_forever/ www.facebook.com/Bluebells-Forever-100660515010096

Diana Eden shares about her incredible experience assisting Bob Mackie and Pete Menefee on the creation of the Jubilee costumes. Her story includes the tragic Jubilee fire and the rebuilding of the show. www.amazon.com/Bluebells-Forever…ast/dp/B0CJXCPB4P NEW WEBSITE www.bluebellsforeverpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to see photos and updates www.instagram.com/bluebells_forever/ www.facebook.com/Bluebells-Forever-100660515010096

Ruliko Cronin shares about the inspiration, guidance and support that was and still is her father Sean Cronin. www.amazon.com/Bluebells-Forever…ast/dp/B0CJXCPB4P NEW WEBSITE www.bluebellsforeverpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to see photos and updates www.instagram.com/bluebells_forever/ www.facebook.com/Bluebells-Forever-100660515010096

Becs O'Hara is back! She shares what it was like to be in Broadway's Follies, Dita Von Teese show on the Jubilee stage where she had danced years before in Jubilee, at the same time she was dancing in costumes from jubilee in the film The Last Showgirl. She is so excited to represent the old and classic as well as the new and progressive. www.amazon.com/Bluebells-Forever…ast/dp/B0CJXCPB4P NEW WEBSITE www.bluebellsforeverpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to see photos and updates www.instagram.com/bluebells_forever/ www.facebook.com/Bluebells-Forever-100660515010096

Eric Brown, the author of The Backside of Paris, shares a fabulous, humorous and heartfelt view of his life at The Lido de Paris and beyond. His book The Backside of Paris can be found on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Backside-Paris-Roles-Revelries-Brown-ebook/dp/B0DPBPC94N?crid=2UAA1P7YLDV2D&sprefix=backside+of+paris+%2Caps%2C110&sr=8-1 www.amazon.com/Bluebells-Forever…ast/dp/B0CJXCPB4P NEW WEBSITE www.bluebellsforeverpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to see photos and updates www.instagram.com/bluebells_forever/ www.facebook.com/Bluebells-Forever-100660515010096

This episode features one of my dearest friends Kristin Moomaw who was there with me in the hardest parts of my story and Myles Riley who I became friends either from his interview for Bluebells Forever Podcast and trip to Paris for the closing on the Lido de Paris https://www.amazon.com/Full-Circles-Sheri-Lewis/dp/B0DNQQJ18S?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

This interview is with 3 very important people in my memoir Full Circles Dave Porritt, Jane Pennington my mother and the legendary Pete Menefee https://www.amazon.com/Full-Circles-Sheri-Lewis/dp/B0DNQQJ18S?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Elsa Bontempelli grew up in the South of France raised my parents in the arts. Her father a composer and her mother a performer. At 16 she moved to Paris and eventually www.amazon.com/Bluebells-Forever…ast/dp/B0CJXCPB4P NEW WEBSITE www.bluebellsforeverpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to see photos and updates www.instagram.com/bluebells_forever/ www.facebook.com/Bluebells-Forever-100660515010096

Ruth Perry was told in a ballet class that one day she would be absolutely be glowing wearing feathers and rhinestones on stage.It came true when she danced at the Lido in Paris. Ruth shares her story of her beautiful daughter's condition Prader-Willi Syndrome with its challenges and victories. I was so moved by her fierce mamma love. or more information about Prader-Williams Syndrome, visit pwsa.co.uk www.amazon.com/Bluebells-Forever…ast/dp/B0CJXCPB4P NEW WEBSITE www.bluebellsforeverpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to see photos and updates www.instagram.com/bluebells_forever/ www.facebook.com/Bluebells-Forever-100660515010096

I met Debra Lee Christian Fader in line at the Global Bluebell Reunion in Paris. I knew I needed get to know her because of the joy that radiated from her. In this episode Debra shared her stories of how life as a singer opened up surprising and wonderful opportunities for her. www.amazon.com/Bluebells-Forever…ast/dp/B0CJXCPB4P NEW WEBSITE www.bluebellsforeverpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to see photos and updates www.instagram.com/bluebells_forever/ www.facebook.com/Bluebells-Forever-100660515010096

My interview today is with my now husband who I married September 13 Carl Troughton and I met backstage at the Cafe Conc in Montreal where he was a stagehand and I was a dancer. Life's been full of full circles lately and this one is most special. www.amazon.com/Bluebells-Forever…ast/dp/B0CJXCPB4P NEW WEBSITE www.bluebellsforeverpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to see photos and updates www.instagram.com/bluebells_forever/ www.facebook.com/Bluebells-Forever-100660515010096

Alisa Savoretti turned her experience of breast cancer into a foundation that helps women in a similar situation in need of reconstructive surgery. Her charity My Hope Chest is a creation of love. Her interview is full of twist, turns and surprises from a very creative passionate person. https://www.myhopechest.org www.amazon.com/Bluebells-Forever…ast/dp/B0CJXCPB4P NEW WEBSITE www.bluebellsforeverpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to see photos and updates www.instagram.com/bluebells_forever/ www.facebook.com/Bluebells-Forever-100660515010096

Jette Grant starter her professional dancer with Miss Bluebell in Greece and then in Italy on a weekly television show. She then danced at the Stardust in Las Vegas. One of her highlights was regularly riding horses with other dancers in the desert at 2 am after the show. www.amazon.com/Bluebells-Forever…ast/dp/B0CJXCPB4P NEW WEBSITE www.bluebellsforeverpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to see photos and updates www.instagram.com/bluebells_forever/ www.facebook.com/Bluebells-Forever-100660515010096

Anne Green and Sheri had a blast in Vegas in April seeing the show Follies full of legendary showgirls from the strip in the musical, Dita Las Vegas, Sheri's book signing at the Las Vegas Showgirl museum and meeting up with Bluebells from earlier days. www.amazon.com/Bluebells-Forever…ast/dp/B0CJXCPB4P NEW WEBSITE www.bluebellsforeverpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to see photos and updates www.instagram.com/bluebells_forever/ www.facebook.com/Bluebells-Forever-100660515010096

This interview with Anthony Brown is so inspiring. Not just because he worked as a police officer in the day, dancer in Jubilee at night and professional fighter all at the time, but his lust for life, gratitude and sheer joy are contagious. www.amazon.com/Bluebells-Forever…ast/dp/B0CJXCPB4P NEW WEBSITE www.bluebellsforeverpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to see photos and updates www.instagram.com/bluebells_forever/ www.facebook.com/Bluebells-Forever-100660515010096

Alison Kravenko's mother came over from Paris with Miss Bluebell for the first show at the Lido de Paris at the Stardust hotel. Alison was in Jubilee, Lido de Paris, Cabaret Circus and many more shows. Her daughter Skyla is currently performing in the show Fantasy in Las Vegas. Before dancing professionally, Alison was a dressage horse back rider and continued as she performed in shows in Vegas. Alison has a very forward thinking mindset of the changes to entertainment in Las Vegas which is refreshing. www.amazon.com/Bluebells-Forever…ast/dp/B0CJXCPB4P NEW WEBSITE www.bluebellsforeverpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to see photos and updates www.instagram.com/bluebells_forever/ www.facebook.com/Bluebells-Forever-100660515010096

Sarah Sutter is back for part 2 and shares what is has been like to back in the Jubilee Theater assisting on Dita Las Vegas show. Sarah was a dancer, super swing, featured dancer and tour guide for the show. www.amazon.com/Bluebells-Forever…ast/dp/B0CJXCPB4P NEW WEBSITE www.bluebellsforeverpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to see photos and updates www.instagram.com/bluebells_forever/ www.facebook.com/Bluebells-Forever-100660515010096

This part 2 of an interview with the iconic Dita Von Teese after seeing her beautiful show in Las Vegas. https://www.caesars.com/horseshoe-las-vegas/shows/dita-von-teese www.amazon.com/Bluebells-Forever…ast/dp/B0CJXCPB4P NEW WEBSITE www.bluebellsforeverpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to see photos and updates www.instagram.com/bluebells_forever/ www.facebook.com/Bluebells-Forever-100660515010096

Jeff Collins is best known for running Collins Avenue Productions and most recognized for the hit show Dance Moms but prior to that he was in several well known production shows including Hello Hollywood Hello. Jeff's full circle moment was finding his headshot and resume in a pile for sale at an estate sale for Donn Arden. www.amazon.com/Bluebells-Forever…ast/dp/B0CJXCPB4P NEW WEBSITE www.bluebellsforeverpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to see photos and updates www.instagram.com/bluebells_forever/ www.facebook.com/Bluebells-Forever-100660515010096

Deshawn Morton had the incredible experience of being mentored by Kabby Mitchell. Many of us know Kabby and his infectious laugh and amazing talent from Hello Hollywood Hello. Sadly Kabby passed in 2017 but made a huge impact on the dance community during his time here. He was the cofounder of TUPAC Tacoma Urban Performing Arts Center in Tacoma Washington. Deshawn was a student of Kabby's and carrying on Kabby's legacy as School Director of @tupactacoma As well as Dance Manager at Seattle Theater Group which kabby was also a part of. www.amazon.com/Bluebells-Forever…ast/dp/B0CJXCPB4P NEW WEBSITE www.bluebellsforeverpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to see photos and updates www.instagram.com/bluebells_forever/ www.facebook.com/Bluebells-Forever-100660515010096

Becs O'Hara tells her story of being in both Follies and Dita Las Vegas as she is also juggling 2 adorable children in this interview. Becs was in Jubilee before and after the changeover and now back on the Jubilee stage wearing some of her Jubilee costumes www.amazon.com/Bluebells-Forever…ast/dp/B0CJXCPB4P NEW WEBSITE www.bluebellsforeverpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to see photos and updates www.instagram.com/bluebells_forever/ www.facebook.com/Bluebells-Forever-100660515010096

It's 1 week away for Stephen Sondheim's Follies opens its limited run in Las Vegas! Today we hear from Marla Gomez, Lou Ann Chessick, Donna Varney and Ramona Shaw share about what's like to step on to the stage after decades away www.amazon.com/Bluebells-Forever…ast/dp/B0CJXCPB4P NEW WEBSITE www.bluebellsforeverpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to see photos and updates www.instagram.com/bluebells_forever/ www.facebook.com/Bluebells-Forever-100660515010096

Terry Ritter, Sheri Mirault, Laurie Thompson and Teri Thorndike share the excitement of getting back into a dance studio and learning choreography for Broadway's Follies. All 4 had incredible careers in Vegas just a few decades ago. They still got it! www.amazon.com/Bluebells-Forever…ast/dp/B0CJXCPB4P NEW WEBSITE www.bluebellsforeverpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to see photos and updates www.instagram.com/bluebells_forever/ www.facebook.com/Bluebells-Forever-100660515010096

Meet three legendary showgirls who will grace the stage decades after their many years as dancer/showgirls in Vegas. Anna Bailey, Cindy Doumani and Joni Sailon have great stories about their time on stage with Gypsy Rose Lee, Pearl Bailey and other legends. They are in rehearsals for the much awaited Follies opening in April www.amazon.com/Bluebells-Forever…ast/dp/B0CJXCPB4P NEW WEBSITE www.bluebellsforeverpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to see photos and updates www.instagram.com/bluebells_forever/ www.facebook.com/Bluebells-Forever-100660515010096

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Kevin Cashmore joins Sheri today in her dance studio for an in person interview after finding out they were both in Hello Hollywood Hello and only live 30 minutes away from each other. www.amazon.com/Bluebells-Forever…ast/dp/B0CJXCPB4P NEW WEBSITE www.bluebellsforeverpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to see photos and updates www.instagram.com/bluebells_forever/ www.facebook.com/Bluebells-Forever-100660515010096

Dita Von Teese has long been a fan of showgirls and especially the Jubilee dancer/showgirls, so to have her own show on the legendary Jubilee stage wearing the iconic costumes has been a dream come true https://www.caesars.com/horseshoe-las-vegas/shows/dita-von-teese www.amazon.com/Bluebells-Forever…ast/dp/B0CJXCPB4P NEW WEBSITE www.bluebellsforeverpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to see photos and updates www.instagram.com/bluebells_forever/ www.facebook.com/Bluebells-Forever-100660515010096

Kelly Woodruff decided early in his dance training that he would be Gene Kelly and in A Chorus Line. After performing in Hello Hollywood Hello for 2 and a half years, he went on to do. A Chorus Line in New York and played Don Lockwood, Gene Kelly's role in Singing in the Rain and met Gene Kelly. www.amazon.com/Bluebells-Forever…ast/dp/B0CJXCPB4P NEW WEBSITE www.bluebellsforeverpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to see photos and updates www.instagram.com/bluebells_forever/ www.facebook.com/Bluebells-Forever-100660515010096

With Cameron Lee who was a dancer and teacher at Sheri's studio Westlake Dance Center in Seattle and went on to dance and choreograph for iconic artists like Paula Abdul, Taylor Swift, Jennifer Lopez and Brittany Spears.

With Cameron Lee who was a dancer and teacher at Sheri's studio Westlake Dance Center in Seattle and went on to dance and choreograph for iconic artists like Paula Abdul, Taylor Swift, Jennifer Lopez and Brittany Spears.

Angela Bath Balderston shares great stories of her time in Hello Hollywood Hello in Reno as well as the fun contract in Puerto Rico Sheri and Angela did together www.amazon.com/Bluebells-Forever…ast/dp/B0CJXCPB4P NEW WEBSITE www.bluebellsforeverpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to see photos and updates www.instagram.com/bluebells_forever/ www.facebook.com/Bluebells-Forever-100660515010096

Lynn Collins De Souza danced in Hallelujah Hollywood in Las Vegas from the creation and stayed for 4 years as well as tour with Miss Bluebell and many countries in Asia www.amazon.com/Bluebells-Forever…ast/dp/B0CJXCPB4P NEW WEBSITE www.bluebellsforeverpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to see photos and updates www.instagram.com/bluebells_forever/ www.facebook.com/Bluebells-Forever-100660515010096

Savanna Haenel shares what like has been like after the closing of the Lido and the beauty and challenge of being a new mother www.amazon.com/Bluebells-Forever…ast/dp/B0CJXCPB4P NEW WEBSITE www.bluebellsforeverpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to see photos and updates www.instagram.com/bluebells_forever/ www.facebook.com/Bluebells-Forever-100660515010096

Pete Menefee joins Sheri Lewis today to talk about the importance of stories in light of the new Bluebells Forever book release https://www.amazon.com/Bluebells-Forever-collection-interviews-Podcast/dp/B0CJXCPB4P NEW WEBSITE www.bluebellsforeverpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to see photos and updates www.instagram.com/bluebells_forever/ www.facebook.com/Bluebells-Forever-100660515010096

Karen Burns has purchased and preserved almost the whole collection of Hello Hollywood Hello costumes. She gives presentations throughout Nevada to share the stories not only of these gorgeous costumes, but the entertainers that wore them over the 11 year run of the show. NEW WEBSITE www.bluebellsforeverpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to see photos and updates www.instagram.com/bluebells_forever/ www.facebook.com/Bluebells-Forever-100660515010096

First we hear how Larry Bobcat Jeffries got the name Bobcat and confirms the rumor of how he got a special award at Hello Hollywood Hello. Bobcat was a featured dancer on Soul Train as well as MTV video Ray's Rock House with Manhattan Transfer. NEW WEBSITE www.bluebellsforeverpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to see photos and updates www.instagram.com/bluebells_forever/ www.facebook.com/Bluebells-Forever-100660515010096

The incredible Bob Mackie shares stories of designing for Hallelujah Hollywood and Jubilee at MGM Las Vegas as well as great stories of designing gif such celebrities as Cher, Carol Burnett, Lucille Ball, Juliet Prowse and many more. His book The Art of Bob Mackie can be purchased on Amazon as well as https://www.bobmackie.com/buy-book NEW WEBSITE www.bluebellsforeverpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to see photos and updates www.instagram.com/bluebells_forever/ www.facebook.com/Bluebells-Forever-100660515010096

Jean Ann Ryan has been talked about in so many Bluebell interviews as being such an influence in their career. Jean Ann has been a producer and choreography on cruise ships and beyond for a decades. She has raised the bar significantly on cruise as well as cabaret shows everywhere. Many attribute their showgirl training to her which helped ease them into Donn Arden Bluebell shows and many did the big shows first then enjoyed the smaller yet equally high caliber production shows. NEW WEBSITE www.bluebellsforeverpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to see photos and updates www.instagram.com/bluebells_forever/ www.facebook.com/Bluebells-Forever-100660515010096

Ivor Jones “officially” retired at 62 but is still creating and directly and full of life. Ivor danced at the Lido de Paris during the move to the Champs Elyse location. NEW WEBSITE www.bluebellsforeverpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to see photos and updates www.instagram.com/bluebells_forever/ www.facebook.com/Bluebells-Forever-100660515010096

Edie Jacobs shares a scary and awkward story of being suspended above the audience at the Stardust Lido show in Vegas. The disk started to break loose as she and another dancer had to climb their way back up to safety.

Julian Ardley Was in the cast of Paris Merveilles which the last cast from the Bluebell legacy to grace that iconic stage. Julian shares what life has been like coming up on a year since the Lido closed. He has found new passions and skills and embracing the change. NEW WEBSITE www.bluebellsforeverpodcast.com Check out the Patreon www.patreon.com/bluebellsforeverpod Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to see photos and updates www.instagram.com/bluebells_forever/ www.facebook.com/Bluebells-Forever-100660515010096

My guests, Anne Green, Lesley Bandy and Jane Hoggar share their experience of breast cancer in a very brave and compassionate conversation. NEW WEBSITE www.bluebellsforeverpodcast.com Check out the Patreon www.patreon.com/bluebellsforeverpod Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to see photos and updates www.instagram.com/bluebells_forever/ www.facebook.com/Bluebells-Forever-100660515010096

Kathleen Brocker shares how wonderful it is to be back in dance classes again to feed her soul. She also shares her experience of being a vacation swing at the Lido in Vegas followed by being in the original cast of Hallelujah Hollywood and highlight of having Ginger Rogers in the audience. NEW WEBSITE www.bluebellsforeverpodcast.com Check out the Patreon www.patreon.com/bluebellsforeverpod Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to see photos and updates www.instagram.com/bluebells_forever/ www.facebook.com/Bluebells-Forever-100660515010096

Bill Strickland was in cast and Dance Captain in Hello Hollywood Hello in Reno, Nevada. He was also in the fabulous Broadway tours of Sophisticated Ladies and 42nd Street. NEW WEBSITE www.bluebellsforeverpodcast.com Check out the Patreon www.patreon.com/bluebellsforeverpod Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to see photos and updates www.instagram.com/bluebells_forever/ www.facebook.com/Bluebells-Forever-100660515010096

With Pete Menefee, Nikki Adamo, Hillary Sukhonos, Rachel Williams and Lou Ann Harrison Chessik NEW WEBSITE www.bluebellsforeverpodcast.com Check out the Patreon www.patreon.com/bluebellsforeverpod Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to see photos and updates www.instagram.com/bluebells_forever/ www.facebook.com/Bluebells-Forever-100660515010096

Michael Shepherd shares his experience of auditioning for and getting into Alvin Alley School on scholarship before his professional time as a dancer in Sun City South Africa and then Hello Hollywood Hello at the MGM in Reno Nevada. He reminds us that life is not a dress rehearsal. This is the show. NEW WEBSITE www.bluebellsforeverpodcast.com Check out the Patreon www.patreon.com/bluebellsforeverpod Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to see photos and updates www.instagram.com/bluebells_forever/ www.facebook.com/Bluebells-Forever-100660515010096

Constance Scheurer contacted Covid 19 early in the pandemic and ended up in the hospital not expected to live. She lost the use of her legs for over 2 years. After surgery on her feet, she happily reports that she has walked 25 feet and still moving forward. NEW WEBSITE www.bluebellsforeverpodcast.com Check out the Patreon www.patreon.com/bluebellsforeverpod Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to see photos and updates www.instagram.com/bluebells_forever/ www.facebook.com/Bluebells-Forever-100660515010096

Susan Stolte joins me today to talk about her time in Hello and Hello as a dancer, a swing and as part of the crossbow act. A wonderful story of adventure, travel and connection. She emphasized her love for the Hello Hollywood Hello family. NEW WEBSITE www.bluebellsforeverpodcast.com Check out the Patreon www.patreon.com/bluebellsforeverpod Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to see photos and updates www.instagram.com/bluebells_forever/ www.facebook.com/Bluebells-Forever-100660515010096

Pete Menefee is back for his 4th interview. We played a game called What Didn't You Design? NEW WEBSITE www.bluebellsforeverpodcast.com Check out the Patreon www.patreon.com/bluebellsforeverpod Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to see photos and updates www.instagram.com/bluebells_forever/ www.facebook.com/Bluebells-Forever-100660515010096

My guest this week is Jeffrey Adair who was in both Hallelujah Hollywood at the MGM and Allez Lido at The Lido de Paris at the Stardust Hotel in Las Vegas. Jeffrey has great stories of the sweetness and often humorous side of being in an iconic Donn Arden, Miss Bluebell show. NEW WEBSITE www.bluebellsforeverpodcast.com Check out the Patreon www.patreon.com/bluebellsforeverpod Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to see photos and updates www.instagram.com/bluebells_forever/ www.facebook.com/Bluebells-Forever-100660515010096