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BRYAN CHEATHAM - Chippendales star
My first appearance with Chippendales ...
Prior to arriving in Vegas six years ago to perform with the Chippendales all-male revue at the Rio,
Cheatham heeded the call of the wild at Disney World in Orlando.
“I worked in the Lion King, which of course is a family-oriented show,” Cheatham said.
“Going from that show to an all-women crowd, a crowd full of horny women ... it doesn’t even compare.”
Cheatham had performed in adult shows in Japan before signing on for theme-park work, so it wasn’t totally uncharted territory.
He learned the steps in the Chippendales’ production numbers,
but was quickly thrown by a change in the lineup and the interactive nature of the troupe’s audience.
“The singer/emcee in the show had just been let go, and they just threw me in,” he said.
“I went out to sing the first song (‘I’ll Make Love to You’ by Boyz II Men), and the crowd just went crazy.
I hadn’t had that kind of response before, so I thought, I’ll just go out into the audience ...”
Cheatham started to unbutton his shirt. A woman from the audience grabbed at him, then another.
The shirt was torn off,and Cheatham backpedaled to the stage,where those in the VIP seats attempted to strip him of his pants.
“I went backstage with half my costume gone. The guys are like, ‘Where are your clothes?’” Cheatham said.
“We sent a guy out to get the shirt. These women, they just come to see what they want, and they go for it. It was nerve-wracking.”
from Las Vegas Weekly
Article in Las Vegas Review Journal
SHOW US YOUR ACCESSORIES
The accessories tell you what he likes; the types tell you who he is
Photos by Duane Prokop/Review-Journal.
• Name: Bryan Cheatham
• Occupation: Lead singer for Chippendales
• Occasion: During the show and going out afterward.
• What kind of accessories? Bling, lots of bling!
• How much did they cost? Most of the items are custom-made.
The cuffs I wear cost about $250 and the hat about $100.
• Where did you get them? All over: Europe, Los Angeles and Las Vegas.
• Tell us about the first accessory you ever bought. I'd wanted to buy a necklace,
but didn't know what. Then I saw this diamond cross necklace and knew I had to have it.
• What do you like about these accessories? They stand out in a crowd.
• How many accessories do you own? A lot. One can never have too many accessories!
• What's the most you ever paid for an accessory? $600.
• Image is ... Not everything, but it sure as heck doesn't hurt!
• Show us your accessories. Clockwise from top: B Hat, Charles Delon watch,
Chippendales Cuffs, iPhone, Prada wallet and Chippendales belt (middle).
