Like a fine wine, Frank Marino has aged gracefully, full of colorful flavor and zest.

It's been fifteen years since the legendary "La Cage" show first opened at the Riviera Hotel and Casino on September 18, 1985.  Skeptical casino owners first booked the show for only a three month run, but between business mogul "La Cage" producer Norbert Aleman and a determined twenty year old, Marino, they both new this was just the beginning.

Marino claims that even as a small child, growing up in New York, he always knew he'd become a star.  What he didn't realize is that he'd have to be dressed up as comedian Joan Rivers, draped in Bob Mackie gowns, to do so. He admits, "Climbing the ladder of success was harder wearing high heels."

Never at a loss for words, Marino is an accomplished author, newscaster, columnist, spokesperson, and America's favorite male actress.  His first book, "His Majesty, the Queen" sold more than 500,000 copies.

The expression in show  "business."  The last word is no accident and Marino is definitely a businessman.  It is because he is such a good businessman that he recently signed a ten year, ten million dollar contract to continue his reign as the longest running headliner in Las Vegas.  This will also allow him to keep his title as the "Queen of Las Vegas" for at least another decade.  

"La Cage" is a fast paced, energetic show where the stars are not only imitated but practically duplicated down to the smallest details from the swirling of Cher's tongue to the quivering of Judy Garland's wrist by the world's most incredible female impersonators.

The cast recreates an exact illusion of stars that range from Reba McEntire to Madonna and even a supreme diva herself, Diana Ross, while show star Frank Marino changes between each and every act, bringing a Paris-like fashion show to the stage with a wardrobe of which even the late Liberace would have been jealous.    .

It is said that when tourists visit Las Vegas there are three things they come for: gambling, a trip to Hoover Dam, and a chance to see Frank Marino perform in the award-winning "La Cage" at the Riviera.

"La Cage" plays nightly except Tuesday.  Tickets  includes one drink.  VIP seating, which includes a line pass is also available.  For more information, call the Riviera Box Office at (702) 794-9433, or click on either www.frankmarino.com or www.theriviera.com . 

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