“The Academy Awards, Las Vegas-Style”
By Sandy Zimmerman
(Sandy Zimmerman shot the photos on the Red Carpet and interviewed the celebrities.)
I was excited about interviewing the celebrities, VIP’s and contributors
along the Red Carpet on Oscar Night in Las Vegas.
Yes, all of the glamor and special moments experienced at the Academy Awards®
as one of 50 parties sanctioned by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
across the United States.
Around 100 special guests were transported by limousine to the
Palms Hotel’s Red Carpet entrance where they arrived just like stars
at the Academy Awards in California.
The excitement began to build as the public watched them walk the
Red Carpet to the open lounge in the Brenden Theater lobby.
I began my Red Carpet interviews with Travis Cloer,
“Frankie Valli” star of “Jersey Boys” (Palazzo) and his wife Jennifer,
co-star of “Peepshow” (Planet Hollywood) as they were ready to enter
the open celebrity lounge.
Travis had appeared in Jersey Boys” on Broadway for 1-1/2 years then
joined the Las Vegas production for 2-1/2 years. Jersey Boys” is a number one show
and they are not changing anything.
Travis: “We’re staying strong, and we’re staying consistent, giving the crowd what they want.
It is a great show, great music, and we’re happy the way Las Vegas is accepting us.”
Jennifer co-stars in “Peepshow” with Holly Madison. “Peepshow”
was modeled after
nursery rhymes
but not like any
nursery rhymes
we have ever heard.
Jennifer:
“The show is based
on a nursery rhyme
but with a little bit of a sexual twist.”
I had to add, “A little bit” No a lot.
There are some very sexy scenes!”
Watch for Jennifer in the Spider number.
You never know who is coming to these Red Carpet events and here is
Anthony Crivello, the star of “Phantom of the Opera” (Venetian Resort).
He won the Tony Award and others.
I love the sets, the falling chandelier, and everything.
Anthony: “It is a sterling production, a $35 million dollar production
this is our fifth year and going strong.”
I found the shortest celebrity on the Red Carpet line, DJ Baby Chino,
the World’s Youngest Professional DJ.
He is now eight years old and has been a DJ since he was five.
I asked, “Where do you work?
Eight years old and he has a job!”
DJ Chino travels around the United States appearing at parties and events.
How did he get involved in this profession?
DJ Chino: “First I did break dancing but wanted to become a DJ because the DJ controls everything.
I DJ, dance and mostly do kid stuff.”
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