Press from “Leadville or BUST!”

A score that would make Mae West proud. Leadville or Bust" — the double- entendre is intended — will be a bit naughty and bawdy, Von Vett promises, but not in the way some might expect of burlesque. "This is more tease than striptease," she said. "It's an awful lot of suggestion." "I kept it on the decent side of indecent,

Von Vett's purpose is to simply present authentic songs from the period, offering a true look at how a burlesque amusement might have been performed for miners and settlers. She calls it "a burlesque operetta," or "burletta." The opening two numbers are songs written for the 1908 Democratic National Convention in Denver, "Seeing Denver" and "Denvertown."

There are standards such as "Alexander's Ragtime Band" and "Ragtime Cowboy Joe." But the real fun comes from titles with, oh, those suggestive parentheticals: "Press My Button (Ring My Bell)" (Von Vett: "It's all about a doorbell — unless you know better!") . . . "Hot Nuts (Get 'Em From the Peanut Man)" (Von Vett: "It's all about peanuts!") . . . "Sam, the Hot Dog Man" (Von Vett: "It's all about Sam . . . the hot-dog man!"). – John Moore - The Denver Post

A bevy of beauties, perfect pipes and a lot of naughty joking – Four beautiful women, playing with their sexuality but always owning it, while singing in fine voice - who could ask for anything more? Leadville or Bust is a winking, playful re-creation of turn-of-the-last-century Denver and a solid two hours of not- quite-lewd entertainment with playful, high-stepping choreography (Reyna Von Vett) a sexy, lusty leader with a healthy dose of self-deprecation (A-) Lisa Bornstein - The Rocky Mountain News

Just looking at the costuming was worth the price of admission alone. If you are looking for a fun evening that will leave you wondering just what happened in those old west saloons, this would be the ticket to buy. Deb Flomberg - The Denver Theatre Examiner

The vibrance and vivacity of the final production totally blew me away. By the time they were into the first act, the audience was clapping and laughing and hooting and hollering at the girls as they flirted around the stage, flipping up their skirts to reveal petticoats and satin bloomers. It was a fantastic production, hand-crafted with love and energy, transporting the audience into times past when songwriters had to use craft and wit to indicate sex instead of coming right out and saying it. Don't miss Leadville or Bust; it's a perfect evening of just-naughty-enough entertainment – Amber Taufen Westword

Other Press

Von Vett's torchy "Blues in the Night" in Act 2 was strong and sassy, showing off her voice's sheer, unrestrained power - Ricardo Baca - The Denver Post

Von Vett is a savvy stage veteran with a siren of a voice - Mark Collins - The Boulder Daily Camera

Von Vett, an alto, was my favorite of the bunch, especially when she belted out old favorites such as “I’ll Be Seeing You.” I wasn’t surprised to discover that she sang at the 2001 Presidential Inaugural Ball - Lizzy Scully - Berthod Recorder

Reyna Von Vett, gone from Denver stages for far too long, plays bossy, proper older sister Kaye, unleashing a voice of clarity and resonance on a surprisingly lusty Where the Boys Are. - Lisa Bornstien - Rocky Mountain News

Reyna Von Vett has a mischievous smile, a warm presence and a terrific vocal range — whether she's singing high in her head or calling resonance from deep in her chest.  - Juliet Whiteman - Westword

Von Vett obviously relishes the role of the wealthy, thrice-married divorcee. She has fun with the character and the audience has fun watching her, especially during one hot dance number. - Jerry Fink - Las Vegas Sun  

Reyna Von Vett is a knockout performer - Anthony Del Valle - Las Vegas Review Journal 

One of my favorite characters in the cast is Tanya, played by Reyna Von Vett, who joined the show last year. Tanya is a happy-go-lucky gold digger who views life as a party, and Vett has captured her essence perfectly. She has a lot of fun with her role, almost as much fun as the audience has humming along with the songs of ABBA.  - Jerry Fink - Las Vegas Sun

“Her voice is like a hot knife through butter, and smooth as silk.” - Callback Magazine Las Vegas

“Her voice is rich and layered--She can be sweet and silky when she sings a love song or belt out earth and fire in sliding, jazzy notes...” - M.S. Mason - Westword