Scott Cronick's Casino Action: Scores debuts Blue Velvet Theater, two new shows
Real Men of Scores
The Real Men of Scores perform in the Blue Velvet Theater Fridays and Saturdays at Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort.
Posted: Wednesday, April 30, 2014 12:00 pm
By SCOTT CRONICK, At The Shore
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The Scores Atlantic City complex just got a lot sexier … and more theatrical, too.
The adult playground inside Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort recently unveiled its gorgeous Blue Velvet Theater with its first show: The Real Men of Scores, an “ab-licious” male revue that is offered Friday and Saturday nights.
But that’s not all.
In May, “The Curious Show,” a cirque-fueled variety show will debut, proving that Scores can offer something for everyone.
The Blue Velvet was initially scheduled to open last year, but construction issued delayed the opening. Managing Member Bob Gans says the wait will be worth it.
“Like the rest of Scores, we created a very unique room with the Blue Velvet Theater,” Gans says. “It has a sculptured ceiling that came in from Europe, and it took an inordinate amount of time to create it. It’s reflective, but it has a certain pattern to it. It’s gorgeous.”
The room, which of course features a very rich blue color scheme, seats about 130 people, a main stage backed by a giant LED screen and two smaller ones, a circular stage with a pole in the middle of the room and a large semi-circular bar.
“We wanted to provide an entertainment venue, which is something we always talked about,” Gans says. “We believe at some point we will offer bands, comedians, singers and more.”
“The Curious Show” will be produced by Allen Valentine, a casino veteran who produces Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa’s acclaimed “Burlesque Show” as well as last year’s cirque show at Revel Casino Hotel’s The Social.
The 60-minute show, priced at $40, will offer thrills and amazing individual and group acts including aerialists, jugglers, comedians, contortionists, dancers and more when it is offered 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays.
Although guests must be 21 years old to attend, Gans says the show will not be too sexy.
“It’s not for kids, but certainly not over-the-top risque,” Gans says. “We want everyone to be able to come in and enjoy it.”.”
Tickets for “The Curious Show” can be obtained by calling 609-487-4230 or go to
BlueVelvetTickets.com.
The Real Men of Scores, which will be offered 10 p.m. Fridays and 8 and 10 p.m. Saturdays, will be a multimedia experience that takes advantage of the LED screens as the video backgrounds will match costumed performers.
But like the entire Scores experience, it will be luxurious and comfortable. Don’t expect to be sitting in folding chairs watching a show like you may have done at other male revues. The Blue Velvet features plush barrel-shaped chairs on the main floor, as well as two levels of banquette seating.
“You know how we operate … we are interested in luxury and comfort and entertainment and satisfaction,” Gans says. “We are not about cramming as many people into a room as possible.”
Gans promises the chiseled Men of Scores will be different from other experiences with sharp choreography, great costumes, music that spans decades through a state-of-the-art sound system and bottle service.
“There are as many, if not more, bachelorette parties in the city as there are bachelor parties, and this will be the place for them to come,” Gans says. “It will be a first-class production with great direction, choreography, costumes and more.”
The 90-minute show, priced at $60, includes two drinks including wine, champagne and Scores’ frozen MANgaritas such as The Real MANgarita.
The Blue Velvet will keep the party going after the show as it will transform into a nightlife hot spot just for the ladies beginning midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. Ladies can dance to top hits or receive personal lap dances from the Real Men of Scores. Admission to the club after midnight is $15 per person online, $20 at the door.
Scores also put together packages that include the After-Party ($75) with general admission to the show, two drinks and the Blue velvet afterparty; Showgirl ($100) with admission to show, afterparty, two drinks, hot seat and a digital photo with the Real Men; Princess ($100) with admission to show, two drink plus a glass of champagne, hair and makup session with Scores’ beauticians; Stripper for a Day ($120) with admission to show, two drinks plus glass of champagne, pole dancing class with certificate of completion; Royal ($150) admission to show, two drinks, afterparty, prix-fixe dinner at Robert’s Steakhouse; and Beauty School ($200) admission to show, two drinks plus champagne, 90-minute Makeup 101 class.
For more information, call 855-500-SCORES or go to TheRealMenofScores.com or Scores-AC.com.
Celebrity sightings
Italian singers Al Bano and Zucchero dined together at Il Verdi restaurant at the Tropicana Casino and Resort last weekend with their families. Both renowned performers were in town for separate headlining concerts.
Blu Cantrell, the R&B singer best known for her tune “Hit ’Em Up Style (Oops!),” performed to a near-capacity crowd at The Pool After Dark at Harrah’s Resort last weekend.
Party Poker and the World Poker Tour World Championship offered one of the best media poker tournaments for charity last week at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa that resulted in great charities splitting $10,000, thanks to New Jersey Devils and Philadelphia 76ers CEO Scott O’Neil doubling the planned $5,000 prize pool when he arrived. O’Neil wasn’t the only notable presence, either, as he was joined by former 76ers star Darryl Dawkins, 76ers commentator and two-time NBA champ Malik Rose, poker greats Phil Helmouth, Ali Nejad, Lynne Gilmartin, Vance VanPatten and Jeff Gross, and more. New York Daily News writer Chris Baud won the tourney and $8,000 for his charity, while New Jersey Devils legend Ken Daneyko took home $2,000 for his. Both charities were not announced yet.
Reality star Audrina Patridge was out and about in Atlantic City last weekend filming segments for NBC’s “1st Look,” which she hosts. Patridge filmed inside The Iron Room at Atlantic City Bottle Company as well as Robert’s Steakhouse inside Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort.
Mayweather fight televised at Scores
If you want to catch the Floyd “Money” Mayweather vs. Marcos “El Chino” Maidana fight from Las Vegas on Saturday night, head to Scores Atlantic City at Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort, which will televise the fight beginning 9 p.m.
The anticipated welterweight championship fight can be seen inside Scores’ Black Box Cabaret live on Showtime’s Pay-Per-View channel on a 12-foot by 6-foot high-definition screen. Doors open at 7 p.m., and admission is $30. Drink specials will be offered including $6 Coors Light bottles, $7 Ultimat Vodka mixed drinks, $175 Ultimat Vodka bottles and $250 Patron Silver bottles. Bottle packages are also available. Call 855-500-SCORES or go to
Scores-AC.com.
‘Amazing Spider-Man 2’ in IMAX
Swing over to the IMAX Theater at the Tropicana Casino and Resort this week for the premier of “The Amazing Spider-Man 2,” the sequel to the blockbuster film starring Andrew Garfield as Peter Parker/Spider-Man.
Special pre-screenings will take place 7 and 10 p.m. Thursday, May 1, followed by screenings 12:30, 3:30, 6:30 and 9:30 p.m, daily from Friday, May 2, through May 15. The latest Spidey flick shows Peter Parker in a state where he is more interested in spending time with Gwen (Emma Stone) than swinging between skyscrapers. But when New York is threatened by villains including the Green Goblin (Dane DeHaan), Electro (Jamie Foxx) and the Rhino (Paul Giamatti).
“Godzilla” will open May 15, followed by “Maleficient” on May 29, “Edge of Tomorrow” on June 5, and “Transformers: Age of Extinction” on June 26.
Go to the Tropicana.net.
River Horse invades ACBC
The Iron Room at Atlantic City Bottle Company will once again wow beer lovers as New Jersey’s River Horse Brewery takes over the taps and Chef Kevin Cronin offers a special beer dinner on Wednesday, April 30.
Priced at $55, the 7 p.m. dinner includes roasted Brussels sprouts, bacon and warm brie paired with Summer Blonde; ham and cheese croquettes and honey Dijon paired with Special Red; chicken and waffles paired with Hop Hazard; and mac and cheese paired with Tripel Horse.
Go to ACBottleCompany.com.
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