''Bite'' was a production show which opened at the

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Tim Molyneux Tim Molyneux (born 1969) is an American actor, singer, writer, director, and show producer of musical and theatrical productions. He is best known for producing and writing the song and dance vampire production show ''Bite'' which showed at t ...

was the creator, writer, director and producer of ''Bite''. The choreographers were Mic Thompson, Gary Thomas, Dar Brzezinski and Sarah Fazio. The show featured

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mythology with

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music, human flying,

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, live singing,

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, and

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. ''Bite'' was an 18 years or older show and featured topless dancers. ''Bite'' was produced by Molyneux Entertainment and played six nights a week in the Theatre of the Stars at the

. The ''Bite'' Las Vegas production increased its fan base and continued to keep the popularity of

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growing along with the Twilight book series and blockbuster movie and the

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original series, ''

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''. The show's final performance was on Halloween night, October 31, 2013, at 10:30 pm.

Story

There is no dialogue in ''Bite''. The story is told through action, dance and the use of some classic rock 'n' roll songs—more than 40 in all. ''Bite'' takes its audience on the Lord Vampire's quest for his long lost love; whom he has to convince and seduce into becoming his eternal Queen of the Night. Aiding the Lord Vampire is his coven of sultry and nimble dancers, the Erotic Rock Angels.''Bite Celebrates Six Years'' Press Release
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References

External links

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Las Vegas Sun Vegas.com BITE at the Stratosphere Bite on the Travel Channel
{{DEFAULTSORT:Bite (Show) Production shows in the Las Vegas Valley Las Vegas Strip Las Vegas shows The Strat