Showboy is a comedy-drama film released in 2002. The movie explores the story of a writer’s endeavor to become a chorus boy, with a documentary crew tracking his efforts. Directed by Lindy Heymann and Christian Taylor, the movie showcases stellar performances from actors such as Christian Taylor, Lindy Heymann, and Joe Daley.
Where it Filmed?
Showboy was filmed at several locations in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The filming took place at places like the Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino and Best Models & Talent, located at
5525 South Decatur Boulevard. It was also filmed at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino and Caesars Palace. Moreover, part of the movie was shot at the Liberace Museum, 1775 East Tropicana Avenue, Paradise, Nevada. The filming was conducted in the month of July in 2001.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Christian Taylor | Christian Taylor – Writer |
| Lindy Heymann | Lindy Heymann – Director |
| Joe Daley | Joe Daley – Christian’s Roommate |
| Erich Miller | Erich Miller |
| Jason Buchtel | Jason Buchtel – Local Producer |
| Read Scot | Read Scot – Talent Agent |
| Minnie Madden | Minnie Madden – Callback Casting Magazine / Cocktails Strip Audtion Judge |
| Aaron Porter | Aaron Porter – Dancer |
| Bruce Merrin | Bruce Merrin – Manager / Publicist |
| Elise Vallee | Elise Vallee – Ballet Teacher |
| Blair Farrington | Blair Farrington – Vegas Show Producer |
| Adrian Armas | Adrian Armas – Model / Dancer |
| Gary Campbell | Host |
| Backstage Live | |
| Connie Ross | Host |
| Backstage Live | |
| Joe Cervantes | Cocktails Stripper |
| Gal Haran | Cocktails Stripper |
| Whoopi Goldberg | Whoopi Goldberg |
| the Cast & Crew of Siegfried and Roy) | |
| the Cast & Crew of Siegfried and Roy) | |
| Marilyn Milgrom | London Producer ‘Marilyn’ (voice) |
| Mandy | Erich’s Dog |
| Alan Ball | Self – Executive Producer |
| ‘Six Feet Under’ | |
| Alan Connell | Self – Assistant Director |
| ‘Six Feet Under’ | |
| Lauren Ambrose | Self – Actress |
| ‘Six Feet Under’ | |
| Peter Krause | Self – Actor |
| ‘Six Feet Under’ | |
| Rachel Griffiths | Self – Actress |
| ‘Six Feet Under’ | |
| Frances Conroy | Self – Actress |
| ‘Six Feet Under’ | |
| Michael C. Hall | Self – Actor |
| Freddy Rodríguez | Self – Actor |
| ‘Six Feet Under’ | |
| Jeremy Sisto | Self – Actor |
| ‘Six Feet Under’ | |
| Francine Cherry | Ballet Class Dancer |
| Michelle Shebadeau | Ballet Class Dancer |
| Beverley Marcelles | Ballet Class Dancer |
| James P. Hogan | Caesar / ‘Skintight’ Dancer |
| Cassio Wae | Caesar’s Palace Character |
| Gina Weatherman | Caesar’s Palace Character |
| George Gulob | Caesar’s Palace Character |
| Patricia Burnham | Caesar’s Palace Character |
| Maria Maldonado | Caesar’s Palace Character / Wardrobe Lady |
| Teresa Scott | Caesar’s Palace Character |
| Terry Bedford | Car Dealer |
| Erin Wiggins | Glamour Shots Photographer |
| Laura Dunlop | Cruise Ship Audition Choreographer |
| Christi Coachman | Cruise Ship Casting Director |
| Nicholas Piazza | Liberace Museum Guide |
| Jennifer Torreo | Shadow Bar Dancer |
| Vanessa Neal | Shadow Bar Dancer |
| Kelvin Gordon | Cocktails Stripper |
| Stan Marian | Cocktails Stripper |
| Paul Guna | Cocktails Stripper |
| Mark Scott | Cocktails Stripper |
| Jean L. Bennet | Cocktails Strip Audition Judge |
| Sue Hackett | Cocktails Strip Audition Judge |
| Denise Mara Meyer | Cocktails Strip Audition Judge |
| Debra Kight | Cocktails Strip Audition Judge |
| Danielle Lane | Cocktails Strip Audition Judge |
| Sally Moore | Cocktails Strip Audition Judge |
| Monique Griffin | Cocktails Strip Audition Judge |
| Sharon Meloni | Cocktails Strip Audition Judge |
| Sharon Plumlee | Cocktails Strip Audition Judge |
| David Thesman | Cocktails Strip Choreographer |
| Bambi Callahan | Nurse |
| Lila V. Vondra | Motel Clerk |
| Lynette Chappel | Siegfried & Roy Leading Lady |
| Maureen Owen | Audition Coordinator |
| Amanda Sherry | Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship Audition Dancer |
| Ashton Gay | Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship Audition Dancer |
| Scott Lockwood | Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship Audition Dancer |
| Angelo Moio | Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship Audition Dancer |
| Meghan Gilstrap | Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship Audition Dancer |
| Jake Davis | Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship Audition Dancer |
| India Rogas | Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship Audition Dancer |
| Shannon O’Keefe | ‘Skintight’ Dancer |
| Tracy Ault | ‘Skintight’ Dancer |
| Jaon Hyman | ‘Skintight’ Dancer |
| Stacey Shea | ‘Skintight’ Dancer |
| Lyanka Zema-Bernard | ‘Skintight’ Dancer |
| Katey Winget | ‘Skintight’ Dancer |
| Danny | ‘Skintight’ Dancer |
| Freddy Halgren | ‘Skintight’ Dancer |
| Becie Conforte | ‘Show in the Sky’ Dancer |
| Diane Payne | ‘Show in the Sky’ Dancer |
| Patricia Veronski | ‘Show in the Sky’ Dancer |
| Cindy Wright | ‘Show in the Sky’ Dancer |
| Amanda Wright | ‘Show in the Sky’ Dancer |
| Linda Schoonover | ‘Show in the Sky’ Dancer |
| Georgie Bernasek | ‘Farrington’ Workshop Dancer |
| Natasha Bernasek | ‘Farrington’ Workshop Dancer |
| Heidi Poats | ‘Farrington’ Workshop Dancer |
| Glenn Arceneaux | ‘Farrington’ Workshop Dancer |
| Robert Downey Jr. | Self – Golden Globe Presenter (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Kelsey Grammer | Self – Golden Globe Presenter (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
Trivia and Facts
- Showboy was released in the year 2002.
- The movie has a duration of 1 hour and 33 minutes.
- It is a mix of comedy and drama genres.
- The story revolves around an ex-TV show writer venturing into becoming a chorus boy.
- Lindy Heymann and Christian Taylor are the directors of the movie.
- The script was written by Christian Taylor, Lindy Heymann, and Jason Buchtel.
- Main cast of the movie includes Christian Taylor, Lindy Heymann, and Joe Daley.
- The movie has 2 awards to its credit.
- It garnered reviews from 4 users and 12 critics.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, 3655 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
- Latitude: 36.112462
- Longitude: -115.1707075
- Place ID: ChIJAQAAAGzDyIARAVwe_ga0REU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 3655 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Best Models & Talent, 5525 South Decatur Boulevard, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
- Latitude: 36.0893455
- Longitude: -115.2086187
- Place ID: ChIJ9dcWzGbGyIARnuiUFoA9Mr8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 5525 S Decatur Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89118, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino – 3667 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
- Latitude: 36.1099696
- Longitude: -115.1700646
- Place ID: ChIJqzfRYTbEyIARnAVadHZlVHw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 3667 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Liberace Museum, 1775 East Tropicana Avenue, Paradise, Nevada, USA
- Latitude: 36.0999564
- Longitude: -115.1287973
- Place ID: ChIJj1x7OBDFyIARZkfopDaIHmU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 1775 E Tropicana Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89119, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
