Fans of the wildly popular HBO series “The Sopranos” were devastated when the series came to an end. They just couldn’t get enough of Tony, Paulie, Bobby and the rest of the “family.” The Soprano’s Last Supper Las Vegas show includes many similar characters to the ones depicted in the television series, but this Las Vegas show is a parody that features the life and times of Tony “Baritone.” The premise is a “going away” party for Tony. Where’s he going? He’s being indicted and going in the slammer, the pokey, the big house, the pen. This is not a show where audience members sit passively by and wait to be entertained. Soprano’s Last Supper relies on audience involvement to keep things hysterically entertaining. Even though a great portion of the show relies on audience involvement, there are still scripted moments that help set the scene. This Las Vegas show is reminiscent of a mystery dinner theater whodunit with a decidedly mob twist. When show ticket holders arrive, they are assigned to a table. There are cast members and other audience members at the table, and they become “family.” You may end up in the Provolone or Gorgonzola family—or something equally as silly. Schemes, discussions, and arguments take place and audience members are not only privy to, but they are actively involved in the family dynamics. If you’re really lucky and play your cards right, you may even get “made” New Jersey style and be asked to swear an omerta. As the plot unfolds, it becomes apparent that there’s a “rat” in the group. As the various families hold meetings and discussions to discover the rat in the group, there’s plenty of entertainment and Italian food. This is all included in the price of the preferred or VIP show tickets. Show tickets are also available without dinner. Things can get a bit heated and loud as the mobsters and audience members hash things out, but not to worry—this Las Vegas show is much lighter and comedic than the television show. There’s not a piano wire in the place but it wouldn’t be fair to reveal whether or not someone gets wacked. Aside from the actors and the story line, the entertainment also includes some dancing and some singing. The flirtatious Dee Dee Diamond provides some torch songs along with some danceable tunes. The Las Vegas show is not affiliated with the television show, but many of the familiar sights and sounds are similar. The Soprano’s Last Supper takes place at the fictional “Bada Bang” nightclub. There’s Tony in his robe and boxer shorts, and a scene in front of the pork store. There’s a female shrink who ends up loosening up a bit as the night wears on. And wherever there’s Tony, it’s a sure bet that there’s at least one FBI agent not far behind. Do you need to be a fan of The Sopranos television series to appreciate this wacky Las Vegas show? Fuggedaboutit.
