If the Opera is as good as the review, I'm sorry I'll not get to see it. Now, My French MAY be rusty, (rusty-ish) but I think you have taken liberties with some of the translation. I DO like it your way, though.
As dawn breaks the booze is flowing, the flames are leaping, and the dancers are performing the Gaza strip. The chorus, sumptuously decked out in gold and silver threads, is itching to see Samson get it.
Sounds like a typical gay night in the 80's to me!!