엠지엠 호텔의 EFX Show Room 에서는

일요일과 월요일을 제외한 매일 저녁 7시30분에 Rick Springfield 가 출연하는 EFX Alive 가 공연된다.

이 공연을 위해 엄청난 규모의 금액(초기 4500만$/후기 3000만$)을 투자했으며,

무대시설과 조명, 음향, 출연진들을 대폭 업그레이드 시켰다.

70여명의 댄서, 싱어, 공중 곡예사(Aerialists), 곡예사(Arobats)들이

6,000여개의 조면등과 NASA의 컴퓨터기술, 85,000와트의 스테레오 사운드등을 이용하여

환상적인 쇼를 연출하고 있다.

등급은 (B+) 이다.

입장료는 $55, $75 이고,

안내 전화는 702-891-7777 이다.

"EFX ALIVE" SHOW 의 놀라운 기록들

"EFX ALIVE" is one of the largest production shows in terms of cost with a price tag of $45 million, plus an additional $30 million invested in the reconstruction of the EFX Theatre, home of the show.

Originally designed for headliner acts including Frank Sinatra and Jay Leno, the Grand Theatre was gutted and reconstructed specifically for the March 1995 opening of "EFX."

The EFX Theatre was originally "christened" by the late Frank Sinatra at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino's grand opening in December 1993.

Technically speaking, "EFX ALIVE" boasts 6,000 lights, NASA computer technology, and 85,000 watts of computer controlled multi-channel surround sound.

One of the largest casts of any production, "EFX ALIVE" has more than 70 dancers, singers and acrobats.

The show features one of the largest 3-D films ever produced.

Twice nightly, "EFX ALIVE" attracts 3,400 guests. Since its opening in 1995, more than two million guests have experienced the show.

Among the special effects that make "EFX ALIVE" famous is the fog wall composed of liquid nitrogen and steam. Each show uses about 15,000 cubic feet of liquid nitrogen. When humidity is high, the fog creeps into the audience.

Approximately 10 lbs. of pyrotechnic materials better known as class "C" explosives are used during each performance.

Flames are created in several of the show's scenes by using natural gas or CNG. Each show produces a total of 475,000 BTUs or the equivalent of 31 full-length barbecues.

The dragons in the Merlin scene of "EFX ALIVE" cost more than $1 million each. The company that created the "Jurassic Park" dinosaurs also created Morgana, the smaller more technologically advanced dragon.

The show's Merlin Mountain weighs 130,000 lbs.

Set designer David Mitchell has won two Tony Awards and has been nominated seven times.

"EFX ALIVE" has 85 tons of flying scenery and lighting effects.

The show has the biggest show sets in Las Vegas each weighing approximately 23,000 pounds. The stage scenery alone weighs over ten tons.

The Alien-themed costumes from Intergalactic Circus of Wonders in the P.T. Barnum scene cost between $15,000 to $25,000 each.

Original costume design was created by award-winning designer Theoni Aldredge. Greek born, Aldredge has designed for more theatre, opera, ballet, television and feature film than anyone else in the industry. She is the recipient of three Tony Awards including a special Tony Award for "A Chorus Line." Aldredge also has been acknowledged with an Academy Award for her costume design for "The Great Gatsby."

The total "EFX ALIVE" costume collection for the cast of 70 is valued at over $4 million.

It takes a wardrobe cast of 24, including dressers, costumers, seamers and wig stylists to maintain the costumes and wigs for the cast.

There are 35 various styles of shoes in the show. In most Las Vegas shows, the styles are limited to three or four styles of shoes.

The show's female performers have up to five wig changes with a total of over 120 wigs and hairpieces.

'EFX ALIVE!'

(B+) The fourth version of this giant-sized revue shed some of its clutter when it was retrofitted for pop-rocker Rick Springfield, who brings two new songs to the party. The show is now free to have fun with its miniproductions about Merlin, P.T. Barnum, Harry Houdini and H.G. Wells, and Springfield is versatile enough to grow into a demanding job. But the more relaxed feel comes through a tone of comic self-awareness, sometimes at the expense of the big set pieces that are supposed to wow you. (2/9/01 M.W.) "EFX Alive!" will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays in the EFX Theatre at the MGM Grand. $55-$75, includes a full-color program. 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South. 891-7777.