LAS VEGAS, Jan. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- The Las Vegas Strip was bright
with more than just neon lights on Saturday, as members of the Red Hat
Society gathered at Harrah's Las Vegas in an attempt to break a world
record. Approximately 1700 "hatters" participated in the choreographed
chorus line to welcome the new musical comedy HATS! to Harrah's Las
Vegas and to kick their way into history.
"Our entire sisterhood is thrilled that Harrah's has embraced HATS!
and the Red Hat Society as part of their family," said Sue Ellen
Cooper, founder and "Exalted Queen Mother" of the Red Hat Society. "We
wanted to let the world know that we're in Las Vegas and we can-can do
anything!"
The existing record was set in 2004 with 1,628 participants. On Jan.
26, the Red Hat Society had members from across the country come to Las
Vegas, in full purple and red regalia, to form a chorus line that
extended nearly a half-mile along the Strip. The hatters were joined by
Harrah's resident headliner Rita Rudner, who had the honor of the
final, punctuating kick of the chorus line.
HATS!, which opened earlier this month at Harrah's Las Vegas, is a
witty stage production that is inspired by the fun-loving lifestyle
encouraged by the Red Hat Society. Outrageous costumes, clever
choreography and memorable music make HATS! a truly unique experience.
The story, which follows one character's internal struggle with
embracing her fiftieth birthday, is told through the music by an
acclaimed songwriting team of Grammy, Golden Globe and Tony
award-winning artists including Susan Birkenhead, Kathie Lee Gifford,
Melissa Manchester, Henry Krieger, Pam Tillis and many others.
***The attempt by the Red Hat Society to break the previous record is subject to authentication from the Guinness Committee.
