Las Vegas Shows: A Cheat Sheet
Sin City has come to rival New York in terms of the quantity, quality, and sheer diversity of shows presented on stages across the city. At any given time, there are about 100 shows on and off The Strip. But choosing the right show depends on the type of Las Vegas trip you want to experience. Lucky for you, the following cheat sheet was created to help you sift through the overwhelming number of programs to discover which one is right for you.
THE “SINGLE / BACHELORETTE” TRIP
Las Vegas is one of the best destinations for bachelor and bachelorette parties, and there are plenty of great shows meant to attract groups enjoying one last weekend of freedom before the bride or groom gets married.
Guys at stag parties usually head straight to strip clubs, but why spend money on expensive tickets, expensive cocktails, and expensive lap dances when you can see some of the most beautiful women in the world stripping it all off in one of the many places to smoke? Hot adult magazines on The Strip? X Burlesque at The Flamingo brings back the art of provocation, the stars of Crazy Girls at The Riviera live up to the title of the show after 20 years of wowing audiences, while the bodies of some of the most beautiful women from around the world become canvases in an elegant and artful show celebrating the sensuality and beauty of the female form at Crazy Horse Paris at The MGM. Guys looking to laugh along with beautiful showgirls can combine the two at The Playboy Comedy Club in Palms, where top-tier comedians join the reigning Playmate of the Month onstage or at The Sin City Comedy Show, where hilarious stand-up shows are interwoven with performances by sexy burlesque dancers.
Ladies looking for a similar spectacle are in luck, as they can see the shirtless studs in Men of X at Hooters, the Aussie hunks in Thunder From Down Under at Excalibur or the guys in American Storm at Planet Hollywood, wearing the power of his ripped abs. to attract the most patriotic revelers. Women who want to partake in some sexy fun can sign up for Stripper 101 at Planet Hollywood, which will give the bride the opportunity to learn some pole and lap-dance moves that she can take her groom to be… will definitely appreciate.
THE “FAMILY VACATION” TRIP
Vegas may be known as the city of sin, but there are still plenty of great shows the whole family will enjoy.
The Mac King Comedy Magic Show at Harrah’s stars the cool and charming plaid-suited magician whose equally hilarious and mind-blowing show is aimed at appealing to audiences of all ages through the use of goldfish and Fig Newtons. The Blue Man Group delivers an endlessly inventive and creative night of entertainment through its mix of music, comedy and performing arts, all presented without dialogue, while Jersey Boys at The Palazzo tells the story of Frankie Valli and Four Seasons’ rise to through their timeless music that will have youngsters who’ve never heard of the band wiggle on their toes (although the language gets a bit salty at times…they may have written some sensitive hits like “Walk Like a Man”, but they are still Jersey boys, after all).
Two of the biggest shows in Las Vegas are also perfect options for family entertainment. Cirque Du Soleil’s collaboration with the most beloved band of all time at The Beatles LOVE at The Mirage offers a magical and mysterious journey through the group’s timeless hits combined with beautiful and stunning imagery created by the famed trapeze artist troupe , dancers, acrobats, clowns and performance artists. Disney’s The Lion King at Mandalay Bay brings the Tony Award-winning hit adaptation of the classic film to Las Vegas, with its unforgettable Elton John songs and stunningly creative visuals brought to life by visionary Julie Taymor in a show that will leave everyone in awe. the family in fear.
THE “ROMANTIC GETAWAY” TRIP
Las Vegas is a great place for a romantic getaway with your significant other, and there are plenty of shows perfect for couples throughout the city.
Couples can swoon over doomed romance at the heart of Phantom The Las Vegas Spectacular at The Venetian, Sin City’s enhanced version of the most popular musical of all time, while those seeking a romantic night of music can enjoy entertainers iconic like Barry. Manilow in Paris or Celine Dion at Caesars Palace as they sing their all-time hits. The ladies will enjoy handsome blue-eyed singer Matt Goss, who has made the lounge singer great again with his weekend performances at The Gossy Room, while the guys will love his sexy backup dancers in a show produced by the mastermind of the Pussycat Dolls, Robin Antin.
For couples looking for something to put them in a good mood, Peepshow Starring Holly Madison at Planet Hollywood is a fun, flirty and sexy adult revue featuring The Girls Next Door star and also features a cast of male dancers , ensuring that both men and women will enjoy plenty of visual appeal, while Cirque Du Soleil’s Zumanity applies the entertainment empire’s winning formula to a steamy, artistic show that celebrates all facets of human sexuality.
THE JOURNEY “SINGLES ON THE MINGLE”
Many people go to Las Vegas with their girlfriends or best brothers hoping to meet someone on the dance floor of one of the clubs. But there are plenty of shows where you might meet someone interesting in the lobby during intermission.
Penn and Teller on the River continue to impress with their dark humor and expert illusions in a show that has remained in style over the years, while the raunchy antics that hypnotists Marc Savard at Planet Hollywood and Anthony Cools in Paris they make those under their influence perform might just provide the perfect conversation piece to use as an opening… as long as you don’t mind being humiliated on stage for a few minutes. People always say that a good sense of humor is very arousing, so show you’ve got a functional funny bone when you see some of the rotating comics at The Improv at Harrah’s or the locals’ favorite Four Queens LA Comedy Club. , but if you’re looking for a bigger name in comedy, try your best Kramer impression after seeing comic book legend Jerry Seinfeld at Caesars Palace. Nightclubs are a great place to meet someone, but why settle for just any DJ when you can see the best in the world, Tiësto, in his monthly residency show at The Hard Rock Hotel, which has become the biggest party ever? people of Sin City?
There are about 100 shows in Las Vegas at any given time, and the titles are constantly changing as new shows open and old ones close. But no matter what kind of entertainment you’re looking for while visiting Sin City, you’ll be able to find it somewhere on a Las Vegas stage.