Images of "The Wizard of Oz"?

Will, not exactly! It's "Skintight," the ultra hot adults-only show which gets considerable mileage out of the lustier animal attractions many Americans think of as one the major pleasures of Africa.

Producer Greg Thompson and choreographer and costumer Mistinguett have put together this sensuous adults-only revue for Harrah's Reno using the same handsome cast they use for their family friendlier "Broadway Showstoppers."

For the thoroughly modern nightclub-hopper these twin shows (they're fraternal, not identical) make it possible to show-hop without leaving Harrah's. "Broadway Showstoppers" can be seen at 7. "Skintight" can be seen at 9:30, with an extra performance Saturdays at 11:30.

"Skintight" is the steamier of the two shows, but doesn't lose "it," that special sex appeal that makes the mating of Thompson and Mistinguett's talents work so well for fans of tongue-in-cheek sexual fantasy; which is "play" sexuality that's as smartly entertaining as its fun to ogle.

Fun and fantasy is the formula that makes "Skintight" work and the show's hard bodies are as much a part of the fun as they are a part of the fantasy. Tightly drawn animal skins give the stage the look of an African village. That look, along with suggestively skimpy costumes make up the opening salvo of Africana in a show that doesn't fuss much over theme; "Skintight's" opening has a lot more to do with skin than Africa. "Skintight," although far more modest than the multi multi-million dollar "Lion King" audiences are gobbling up on Broadway, could be described as a "Lion King" with an underabundance of fabric and an overabundance of cleavage.

Filled with such ethnic turn-ons as "Rhythm is Gonna Getcha," "African 'Stomp,'" "Minnie the Moocher (?)," "Go Away" and "Hot! Hot! Hot!," "Skintight" is skintight, not uptight. Its most artistic moment comes during a nicely stylized dance number when gorgeous ladies wearing ruffled Spanish gowns and disciplined, narrow-waisted toreadors move with elegance and precision to Ravel's "Bolero."

The show's singing stars, Darryl Ross, Lainie Gulliksen and Christine Shelton, are good at what they do - singing "Skintight's" relatively obscure melodies and making them sound like popular standards. They also sing with the I-know-what-you're-thinking moxie that goes with an adult's only show.

"War" is the show's least successful moment, but it does give the troupe a chance to look patriotic, stomp boots and wear black vinyl. The trade off is... Well, there isn't much of a trade off. War, even in Sammy's Showroom, isn't much fun. But, who cares? When there's so much fun, so many good-looking people and so many snazzy zoot suits and feathers around, "Skintight" can be forgiven one lapse.

Comedian John Padon is the show's comic relief. Padon is one of the best stand-up comics I've seen, and - although his material is considerably more ripe for "Skintight" than it is for "Broadway Showstoppers," he's still a very funny man who hangs in on the side of reasonably good taste.

What makes "Skintight" the smart-and-swift entertainment package it is, is its with-it late-night concept and its work-hard-to-please cast who've been given all those fantasy things to do some audiences can't get enough of. "Skintight" is hip. It's fun. It's sexual fantasy with an African beat, and - if you're into such things - it's recommended.

"Skintight" plays Harrah's Reno nightly except Thursdays. For information call 775 788 3773 or 1 800 HARRAHS.