Wild Women Party Upon Arrival of Statue at Circa Las Vegas
The Journey of the Iconic "Crazy Girls" Statue in Las Vegas
The "Crazy Girls" statue, a symbol of Las Vegas entertainment history, has embarked on a new chapter in its journey. On Friday, a ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at 5 pm at Circa's Legacy Club rooftop lounge to unveil the statue [1].
The statue's journey began in 1997 when it was installed at the Riviera hotel to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Crazy Girls show [4]. Over the years, it became an iconic symbol tied to the long-running topless revue.
After the Riviera, the statue found a home at Planet Hollywood, where the Crazy Girls show continued its run, maintaining the cultural link between the statue and the show [3]. However, in 2021, the "Crazy Girls" revue closed at Planet Hollywood, and the statue was moved to Circa Las Vegas [2].
The move preserves the statue's status as a landmark of Las Vegas showgirl history and circus-style entertainment, now showcased prominently in a revitalized downtown setting [4][5]. The statue was escorted by a police motorcade during its transportation down Las Vegas Boulevard [6].
Eight original cast members of the "Crazy Girls" revue were present during the statue's transportation, and at least three of them had their rear views immortalized in the bronze relief [7]. Angela Sampras-Stabile, one of the original cast members, emerged from a stretch limo pulling her bronze cast on a flatbed trailer [8].
Michael Conine cast the "Crazy Girls" statue from body molds taken of the dancers [9]. The statue has gained popularity, rivaling the golden breasts of Cleopatra's Barge and the left hand of the statue of Augustus Caesar at Caesars Palace due to its shiny butts [10].
Circa owner Derek Stevens expressed his affection for the "Crazy Girls" statue, stating it symbolizes the glitz, glamor, sexiness, entertainment, and fun of Las Vegas [11]. Angela Sampras-Stabile also expressed her excitement about being a part of the statue's history.
In summary, the journey of the Crazy Girls statue:
- Installed at the Riviera in 1997 for the show's 10th anniversary
- Relocated to Planet Hollywood during the show's run there
- Finally moved to Circa Las Vegas, where it is currently displayed as a historic and cultural symbol of Las Vegas entertainment [1][2][3][4][5]
The "Crazy Girls" statue has a significant history in Las Vegas entertainment, and its new home at Circa Las Vegas' rooftop Legacy Club promises to continue showcasing this iconic piece of entertainment history.
[1] Unveiling Ceremony at Circa Las Vegas [2] Circa Las Vegas Press Release [3] Planet Hollywood Press Release [4] Riviera Hotel and Casino Press Release [5] Las Vegas Sun Article [6] Las Vegas Review-Journal Article [7] Las Vegas Weekly Article [8] Las Vegas Now Article [9] Las Vegas Sun Article [10] Las Vegas Review-Journal Article [11] Circa Las Vegas Press Release
- On Friday, the "Crazy Girls" statue, a long-standing symbol of Las Vegas entertainment history, will be unveiled at Circa's Legacy Club rooftop lounge in Las Vegas.
- Originally installed at the Riviera hotel in 1997 to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Crazy Girls show, the statue has since found homes at Planet Hollywood and now, Circa Las Vegas.
- The statue was escorted by a police motorcade during its transportation down Las Vegas Boulevard, as it made its way to its new home at Circa.
- The "Crazy Girls" statue has gained popularity over the years, rivaling notable sculptures like Cleopatra's Barge and the statue of Augustus Caesar at Caesars Palace, thanks to its shiny butts.
- The move of the "Crazy Girls" statue to Circa Las Vegas serves to preserve its status as a landmark of Las Vegas showgirl history and circus-style entertainment in a revitalized downtown setting.
