Shows

Entertainment by Genre

Many tourists come to Las Vegas specifically to see shows! We have an abundance and variety of shows here like no other town—surely something for everyone. There are some great bargain shows and some very pricey shows, but most are great and worth the price of admission. If you have a Nevada license some shows may offer you a promo discount. Be sure to ask for the “locals special” when purchasing tickets. If you are visiting be sure to check out the tourist guides that are everywhere (taxis, lobbies, valets) for discount coupons to some of the less expensive shows. The show prices we have listed are subject to change and do not include taxes and fees.

Some of the more popular shows such as “O” and “Love” may be sold out weeks in advance so don’t expect to just pick these up at the last minute—especially on a Friday or a Saturday. You can go to the resort hosting the show and stand in line for last minute seats (many times the lines are quite long). If you want to be sure about getting a good seat for a show you’ve been “dying” to see, buy tickets through the hotel long before you come to town. We advise actually calling the box office and discussing the seating with an agent rather than just ordering online. The agents are very helpful about the most acceptable seats for that show and some of the best seats are not the closest! Also, most of these ticket agents have seen the show so you can get first-hand info on what to expect.

There are a couple of half price ticket booths around town and they get used a lot—as a matter of fact, lines can be very long. Be aware that the “HALF PRICE” tickets are usually to some of the less sought after shows and if they even have tickets for the most popular shows they most likely will be the same cost as what you would have paid at the theatre box office.

Hint: don’t be tempted to buy “meal deals” at these show ticket booths because we know gals that have been burned on that one.

If this is your first time to see a show in Vegas, generally the Cirque du Soliel shows are always a crowd pleaser. Our favorite is the oldest production here: Mystere at the TI, but all of them are good, so if you had to choose one, you can’t go wrong with Cirque!

Since show times change often, we suggest you call the number listed for further information. It is customary for most productions to run twice a night for 5 or 6 nights a week and to be “dark” or off for one or two nights. General show times are usually 7 to 8 with a second show at 10 or 10:30. Certain shows will not let you in until matinee time if you are late- so plan ahead! Sometimes you can wait a half an hour for a taxi on a Friday or a Saturday night and the strip traffic is slow as well. Leaving an hour early for a show would not be unthinkable. Also, many times the theatres are at the far back of the casino (planned that way we’re sure) so, again, be early and wear shoes that you can walk in. When you finally get to the theatre most have an open bar in the lobby, so you can purchase a frosty beverage to take in to your seat.

Concerts

Barry Manilow—Ultimate Manilow, The Hits, Las Vegas Hilton—we can’t dance and we can’t sing without Barry! $95-$225 702-732-5755

Bette Midler, The Showgirls Must Go On, Caesars Palace—she has put on great shows for years—she never stops just like the “Energizer Bunny!” $95-$250 702-731-7333

Charo In Concert, A Musical Sensation, Riveria $49.95-$69.95 877-892-7469

Donny and Marie, Flamingo $90-$225 702-733-3333

Human Nature, Australian group singing Motown favorites, Imperial Palace $49.95 & $59.95 888-777-7664

Voices starring Earl Turner and Lani Misalucha, Las Vegas Hilton $49.95 or $79.95 with dinner 702-732-5755

Comedy

Anthony Cools, Paris—this is a naughty show so you must be older than 18 to attend, $52.75-$85.75 877-374-7469

Bobby Stayton Pit Bull of Comedy, Tropicana

Carrot Top, Luxor—a rock and roll comedy extravaganza, $49.95-$59.95 702-262-4400

Comedy Stop, Sahara-various performers are sure to make you laugh, $24.95 702-737-2515

Fitz of Laughter, Fitzgeralds-Kevin Burke performs nightly, $29.95 & $39.95 702-752-7000

George Wallace, Flamingo—everybody seems to love him, $43.95-$82.50 702-733-3333

Gordie Brown, Golden Nugget—He is one of the best entertainers in Las Vegas! A brilliant performer who will make you laugh so hard you will cry. Don’t miss this one. $39.95-$99.95 866-946-5336

Hypnosis Unleashed, Tropicana-Terry Stokes & Michael Johns put audience volunteers into a trance, starting at $40, 18 and over, 800-829-9034

Improv at Harrah’s, Harrah’s-some of the best performers are featured, $29.95- $44.95 702-369-5111

Larry G Jones: Singing Impressionist, Royal Resort Hotel, $44.95 & $49.95 866-485-3638

The Las Vegas Comedy Show, Alexis Park Hotel—Joel Lowers gets the audience involved, $29.95 includes a free drink, 702-796-3300 (Hint: check tourist guides for 2 for one ticket specials)

Louie Anderson, The Excalibur-well known comedian lets it all out, $54-$79, must be 18, 702-597-7600

Mesmerized, Planet Hollywood Resort (V Theater in the Miracle Mile Shops)-Marc Savard, comedy and magic with lots of audience participation, starting at $49.99, must be 18, 702-932-1818

Rich Natole: Voices of a Generation, Tropicana-more than 90 amusing impressions, $29.95, must be 21, 888-826-8767

Rita Rudner, Harrah’s—a clean show, Rudner dishes on shopping, dating, and family, $54 & $90, 702-369-5222

The Riviera Comedy Club, Riviera—famous stand-ups visit, $24.99, must be 18, 702-794-9433

Sin City Comedy Show, Planet Hollywood (V Theater in the Miracle Mile Shops)-burlesque and comedy, $44.99 & $54.99, dinner packages avail, must be 18, 702-932-1818

Vinnie Favorito, Flamingo—audience participates , $54.95-$65.95, must be 18, 702-733-3333

Wayne Brady: Making it up, Venetian-comedy, singing, and dancing, $49-$89, VIP package avail with front row seats and meet the star, $250, 702-414-9000

Magicians

Chriss Angel Believe, Luxor-Angel and Cirque du Soliel create a fantasy show, $59-$160, 702-262-4400

Lance Burton: Master Magician, Monte Carlo—voted best magician in Vegas 11 years in a row, $66.50-$72.55, 702-730-7160 (Hint: check tourist guides for discount coupons)

The Mac King Comedy Magic Show, Harrah’s-we keep hearing that this is a bargain for the money, keep your eyes open for discount coupons being passed out in Harrah’s lobby, $24.95,afternoon shows only, 702-369-5111

Nathan Burton Comedy Magic, Flamingo-showgirls, comedy, and magic,$34-$44, 702-733-3333

Penn & Teller, Rio—weird and wild. This show is really not for the ultra-conservative, $85.80-$96.90, 702-777-7776

Rick Thomas, Shahara-see some tigers disappear, $39.95-$49.95, 702-737-2515

Scarlett and Her Ladies of Magic, Riviera-topless magic—only in Vegas, $44.55-$53.64, 702-794-9433

Steve Wyrick, Planet Hollywood (Steve Wyrick Theatre in the Miracle Mile Shops)-a really, really, big show, $59.95-$79.95, 702-777-9974

Steven Best and Cassandra—Superstars of Magic, Vegas Club—high energy, birds, and comedy, $39.95, 702-386-2464

Xtreme Magic starring Dirk Arthur, Tropicana-tigers and leopards and magic, oh my! $25, 702-739-2411

Adult Revues

American Storm, Planet Hollywood (V Theatre in the Miracle Mile Shops)-hunky guys who we heard were actually from Australia, $49.95, must be 18, 702-932-1818

Bite, Stratosphere-erotic, topless, vampires, (again, only in Vegas), $49.45-$64.45, must be 18, 702-380-7711

Chippendales, The Show, Rio—met some of these guys—couldn’t be nicer (or cuter)-sultry guys, not totally naked, $47.25-$58.25, 702-777-7776

Crazy Girls, Riviera-look for their famous butt pictures on all the taxis and their sculpture in front of the Riv, one of the longest running adult revues in Vegas, $39.95 & $60, must be 18, 702-794-9433

Fantasy, Luxor-original choreography and sexy show girls, $45-$55, 702-262-4400

The Men of X, Hooters-more sexy men in racy costumes, $39.95-$59.95, must be 21, 866-584-6687

MGM Grand’s Crazy Horse Paris, MGM Grand-a colorful and beautiful show, $50.50 & $60.50, must be 18, 702-891-7777

Peepshow, Planet Hollywood-Holly Madison is the star of this sexy show, $65-$100,and $165 for a VIP package, must be 18, 800-745-3000 (Ticketmaster)

Sin City Bad Girls, Las Vegas Hilton-8 hot topless dancers dance to your favorites, $45-$55, must be 18, 702-732-5755

Thunder From Down Under, Excalibur—great guys, great fun and great picture taking opportunities after the show-a no tipping policy to keep things fair for equal viewing, $39.95-$49.95, guests 18-20 must be accompanied by an adult over 21, 702-597-7600

X Burlesque, Flamingo-rock, dance, and comedy, $49.45-$61.55, must be 18, 702-733-3333

Cirque du Soleil

KA, MGM Grand—a really big show! Don’t sit too close if you want to see the entire epic of twins who are on a journey to fulfill their destiny, $69-$150, 702-531-2000 (Hint: local specials have been offered)

Le Reve, Wynn—a little strange but beautiful in and out of the water, $99-$125, and a VIP package at $179, under 5 years not allowed, 702-770-9966

Mystere, Treasure Island—our favorite Cirque show after all these years. All seats are good in this little theatre in the round. Get there early to interact with some of the clowns, $60-$109, 702-796-9999

The Beatles Love, The Mirage—everyone loves this one even if they are not Beatles fans, a panoramic view and super, surround sound, creates a heaven on earth for the Beatle aficionado, starting at $99, 702-792-7777

“O”, Bellagio—another really big production with water as the theme. Don’t sit too close if you want to see everything taking place in and around the 1.5 million gallon water tank. Also, order tickets early-this is a very popular show, $99-$150, 702-796-9999

Zumanity, The Sensual Side of Cirque du Soleil—sexual and gay themes, $69-$99, and 2-person sofas for$129 per person, must be 18, 702-740-6815

Theatre

Blue Man Group, The Venetian—a crazy show that either you love or hate, $65-$110, VIP package available, 702-414-9000

Criss Angel Believe, Luxor-Criss Angel and Cirque du Soleil create a surreal show, $59-$160, 702-262-4400

Defending the Caveman, Excalibur-one man dealing with a Neanderthal, $34.95-$64.95, 702-597-7600

Ice: The Show From Russia, Riviera-Russian skaters perform aerial acrobatics, $89.95-$99.95, 702-794-9433

The Lion King, Mandalay Bay-award winning Disney musical, $53-$133.50, VIP package-$168.50, 702-632-7580

Marriage Can Be Murder, Fitzgeralds-help solve the murder mystery, $54.95-$69.95, includes dinner, 702-388-2400

Menapause The Musical, Luxor—all of our local lady friends loved this one, and menopause is the subject of the night, $49.95, 702-262-4400

Phantom—The Las Vegas Spectacular, The Venetian—Phantom is good in any city-$69-$150, 702-414-7469

The Soprano’s Last Supper, Tropicana-party with all of your favorite Sopranos characters, $75 includes dinner, must be 18, 800-829-9034 (Hint: check tourist guides for discount coupons)

Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding, Rio- Hint: check tourist guides for discount coupons.

Tournament of Kings, Excalibur—Eat a big turkey leg here while kings, knights, and damsels perform for your pleasure, $54.95 includes dinner, 702-597-7600

Tribute/Impersonators

American Superstars, Stratoshpere—a cute, little blast to the past, $46.25, $56.25 VIP, 702-380-7711

America’s Tribute to Neil Diamond Starring Jay White, Riviera-$59, 702-794-9433

Barbra and Frank: The Concert That Never Was, Riviera-$59.95, 702-794-9433

Fab Four Live, Planet Hollywood ( V Theatre in the Miracle Mile Shops)-$49.99, dinner packages available,702-932-1818

Legends in Concert, Harrah’s—a long running, popular night out. (Hint: check tourist guides for discount coupons.)-$45.41 & $54.50,702-369-5111

The Platters, Cornell Gunter’s Coasters, and the Marvelettes, Sahara-favorite Motown, starting at $47.15, 702-737-2515

The Rat Pack Is Back, Plaza—check it out if you miss the rat pack, this is kind of fun, $49.95, $59.95 including dinner,702-386-2444

Singer-Impressionist Tom Stevens, Riviera-a tribute to more than 100 celebs, $50, 702-794-9433

Variety

Freaks, O’Sheas-a modern day circus freak show, must be 18, starting at$29.95, 702-733-3333

Jubilee!, Bally’s (topless)—the last of the old Las Vegas style reviews, includes 100 dancers and 1000 costumes with feathers included, $52.50-$92.50, must be 18, 702-967-4567

Matsuri, Imperial Palace-athletics, dance, and comedy, the #1 show in Japan, $49.99 & $59.99, 888-777-7664

Mental, O’Sheas-Luke Jermay is the mind reader, $29.95, 702-733-3333

The Mentalist, Planet Hollywood (V Theatre in the Miracle Mile Shops)-mind reading, comedy, and magic by Gerry Mc Cambridge, $49.99 & $59.99, dinner packages available, 702-932-1818

The Price Is Right, Bally’s-we don’t know how it works exactly, but, they do simulate the real show, $49.50, 702-967-4567

Terry Fater and His Cast of Thousands, The Mirage-everybody says he’s a great ventriloquist, $59-$129, 702-792-7777

Todd Paul, Hooters-a juggling, crazy, variety show, $24.95, must be 21, 866-584-6687

V-The Ultimate Variety Show, Planet Hollywood (V Theater in the Miracle Mile Shops)-comedy, magic, dancing, something for everyone, starting at $59.99, dinner packages available, 702-932-1818