Suzanne Raines (Lunn) went to Paris with Madame Bluebell, to perform as a Bluebell dancer in Allez Lido at the Lido de Paris at the age of 16. She did quite well there advancing to the dancing nude line until Miss Bluebell invited her to travel to Las Vegas to be part of the opening cast of Donn Arden’s Jubilee! She was asked to be a line captain to the tall nudes when she arrived. She remained in the show for eight years until she became pregnant with her daughter and retired from dancing. Listen in to hear more about her life as a Showgirl. Enjoy!
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