Absinthe is a live show that premiered in 2006 and is playing on the forecourt of Caesars Palace, Las Vegas,[3] after opening on April 1, 2011.

[5] The show is hosted by the character The Gazillionaire,[6] originally played by former Cirque du Soleil clown Voki Kalfayan.

"[10] Originally, Absinthe was supposed to open at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas, a proposed resort which was later postponed due to financial problems.

[18] Northwest Indiana Times writer Philip Potempa acknowledge the "all-so-amazing" performers, comparing Melody Sweets to the character of the Green Fairy played by Kylie Minogue in the 2001 film Moulin Rouge!

"[16] Celebrities who have attended performances of Absinthe include Gerard Butler,[19] Daniel Radcliffe,[19] Lacey Chabert,[20] Kaley Cuoco,[20] Channing Tatum,[21] James Franco,[22] Giada De Laurentiis,[22] Neil Patrick Harris and Olivia Newton-John.