Jabbawockeez — Local services in Paradise

Oftentimes, Las Vegas shows are geared more so to adults rather than children. They can be explicit in nature and unsuitable for kids and young adults. So, when you find one that the entire family can enjoy, it’s worth spreading the word.

At the MGM Grand Hotel you’ll find the show “Jabbawockeez.” A fun filled, music and dance inspired stage performance which, will keep you captivated from start to finish.

Although, the theater is smaller in comparison to other Las Vegas venues its big and powerful performances more than makes up for its size.

With the backdrop of various Rap, 80’s, 50’s and old school tunes, the extremely talented cast twists and contorts their bodies making for very entertaining dance performances. Classics from bands and musical artists such as; James Brown, Frank Sinatra and Rage Against the Machine were incorporated into the show highlighting the different eras of music.

Throughout the performance multiple colorful wardrobe changes kept the audience mesmerized as did the spectacular light show which, was reminiscent of a Las Vegas show.

Audience participation was instrumental and only enhanced the overall entertainment experience. Unsuspecting audience members were given a microphone and asked to do an “ impromptu” karaoke performance. This was a nice touch and the audience seemed to love it.

There’s a souvenir shop where you can purchase T-shirts and other items documenting your visit to the show. There’s also a bar inside the venue where beverages and popcorn can be purchased.

The staff was friendly and understood the importance of providing good customer service. This was evident when we were escorted to our seats and told to enjoy the performance.

Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed the show and I’m certain you will also.

*A word of caution, the music is extremely loud and may be...

The title of the show is Timeless and this is exactly what the Jabawockeez delivered. There is something for everyone from all ages and all walks of life. No matter who you are or how old you are, there is something that will resonate with you during the whole hour of endless energy that the Jabawockeez exude. A must see when you are in Vegas!

There’s something for the hiphop enthusiasts, ranging from the East and West coast beats. There is something for people who love the era of Frank Sinatra as the group danced to the tune of “Fly Me to the Moon.” There is a feeling of nostalgia when the 80s and 90s beats were being played on stage with their electrifying moves.

Of course for the younger generation, there was a surprise appearance of a female masked dancer that was the center for the Little Mermaid’s soundtrack for “Kiss the Girl.” They also did not forget about the Space-X generation (I just made up that generation), where the dance crew actually started out as they go back in time and showcased all of the musical era that transpired during the show.

And of course for the ladies…. The Beyonce “Single Ladies” was very involved as the crowd dance with the crew. The whole show is geared where everyone is tuned in and engaged as they get transported to different era and genre of music.

The Jabawockeez are known for their unique and eclectic style and this has been such an experience for me as I have never really been in a live performance before. The anonymity of the group and the expressionless mask should have made it harder for them to connect with the crowd, but they did it either way in a much different level. There is humor, fun, and very wholesome for a family to go see...

I couldn’t wait to see this show as I have been a fan for years since seeing them on the show World of Dance. Clearly I had expectations of seeing perfectly timed and over the top hip hop popping and dancing and I did not see that. The show started at 7:02 and ended around 8:10 pm but I thought it was a 90 minute show. The theater is small and there is a bar that you can buy drinks and popcorn before the show started. The dancers seemed bored to say the least and were going through the motions of performing but it just left me emotionally void. On occasion I felt connected to them and enjoyed what they were doing but it seemed to be quite the struggle to put together a 70 minute show that maintained energy levels and audience engagement. Around 7:30 it actually came to life and got better. Up until then I found myself constantly heckling my watch to see how much longer. There was not a consistent synchronization of the moves throughout and some of the dancers seemed far less agile than the others. I’m glad I saw it but it was just average for me. The theme is timeless so they take you through different decades and perform dance routines to the music from those periods. These dancers are not Fred Astaire so to see them try and mimic him was challenging. They also did a segment where they have people from the audience selected to do karaoke and that was okay. This was about 15-20 minutes of the 70 minutes. The light show and overall cinematics were okay. I think it already needs a refresh even though it started in April...