In the review below we recommend shows that rank as some of the Best Entertainment  in Las Vegas.

The larger Las Vegas casinos offer some fabulous shows that are very popular with visitors. If you hope to see one or more of these delightful extravaganzas during your visit, reserve them as far in advance as possible. The most popular shows are booked weeks in advance and if a “hot” performer is appearing, you need to book the show and a room when the "news" breaks  or lose out.

Shows in Las Vegas are expensive - the better shows run a hundred dollars or more for good seats. If you gamble, a lot, you may be able to get free tickets for major shows (a process called comping).  If not, the shows are usually extravaganzas and you will be glad that you saw one.

All of the larger shows have one or two “dark” days per week when performances are not scheduled, allowing the cast time to recuperate and re-energize. Unfortunately, the timing of the “dark” days seems to vary between casinos, so if you are planning on seeing a specific show, make sure that it will be on during your visit – in other words check on the availability of shows as part of your initial planning process.

Many of the shows at the smaller casinos, particularly the showgirl types of reviews, are not heavily booked and you can reserve tickets for these quite easily. The same is true of the shows for many of the entertainers, who are having a “retirement” career at the less popular casinos in Las Vegas.

Before we get to the headliners, you should know that most major casino have a bar/nightclub area where you can listen to great performers for the price of a drink, or if you do not feel like drinking, most of the stages are an open platform and you can hear the show anywhere in the immediate vicinity.  We recommend the Big Apple Bar at New York, New York, which has an impressive soundstage and top-notch performers. If you like a little more intimate setting, the Bar at Times Square at NY, NY features a dueling piano show that is great fun.  Finally, the La Scena Lounge on the Casino level at the Venetian usually rocks.

If you are thinking about walking to your evening performance, use our map of casino-resorts to locate the casino hosting the show.

Finally, we have provided the complete internet link to most shows, since Las Vegas hotels seem to change their web addresses faster than a speeding bullet.  If the URL we provide, does not work, just shorten it to find you way to the hotel's website.

Headliners

Acts change frequently, so check with the hotel to make sure that the group you want to see will be in residence during our visit.

Caesar's Palace

See the hotel's entertainment calendar for more information on all shows. Celine Dion, Rod Stewart, Elton John and ther "resident artists" are featured, but check with Caesar's Palace for the schedules, which are highly variable with shows distributed through the year.

Wynn Las Vegas  - Encore

Le Reve - A beautiful extravaganza featuring acrobatics and choreography at the Wynn's aqua-theater in the round.

The Wynn features other performer from time to time (like Garth Brooks), so be sure to check their website  for additional details.

Bellagio

Cirque Du Soleil - In  "O", a water themed performance.  If you are interested in more information or making a reservation, click the following link
"O" at Bellagio - View the Trailer

MGM Grand

Cirque Du Soleil: "KA" 
Ka is another of the dynamic acrobatic-based story telling that Cirque Du Soleil has made so popular.  The show is exciting, fun filled and worth seeing (as, in our opinion, are all the Cirque shows. If your are interested in making a reservation or more information, click the this link.

MGM’s Hollywood Theater constantly has great shows with quality stars. See this page for information on current and future shows.  David Copperfield's show is quite popular.

Treasure Island

Cirque du Soleil "Mystere"
For more information, or reservations, click this link to the Treasure Island.

New York, New York

Cirque du Soleil  - "Zumanity".  An adult-oriented show, Zumanity exposes the sensual side of Cirque de Soleil.  Click the following link for more information or to make reservations - "Zumanity" at NYNY - View the Trailer .

Mirage

Cirque du Soleil -  "The Beatles -Love" combines the music of the Beatles with the acrobatic skills of the performers of Cirque du Soleil.  For more information of to make reservations, click the following link - Cirque du Soleil presents "Love" .  The Mirage also features the Aces of Comedy  which features well known comedians. such as Lewis Black, Drew Carey and Ray Romano.  Terry Fator  also has a fun show here.

Paris

Various acts perform on a rotating basis.  See the hotel's events and entertainment section  for details on what's on now.

Venetian

Now featuring Tim McGraw and Faith Hil in a show titled Soul2Soul.

The Venetian, also, features special engagements by comedians, such as David Spade, Tim Allen and Rita Rudner.  Check the hotel's website for more information.

            

Mandalay Bay

The Mandalay has great lineup of guest.  Check out their event calendar  to see who is playing when.

The House of Blues  -but one with an 1800 seat capacity.  Features various musical guests.  Check with House of Blues or Ticketmaster.

The Mandalay Bay often has blockbuster shows in its 12,000 seat Events Center.  See this  official website for more details -

The Palms

The Palms state-of-the-art concert theater  is fast becoming one of the "in" venues in Las Vegas. Shows vary in content, but rock is the mainstay.  See the official site for "what's on". 

Other entertainment is available so check out  the Palms entertainment website  for more information, .

Rio

Penn And Teller - Magicians and comedians. See the official Rio website for more details  .

Flamingo

George Wallace - Comedian ("You people are sick..."), is now billing himself as the "new, Mr. Las Vegas", which might just be the end of his popularity.   Donnie and Marie Osmond have a show here.   Donnie and Marie - featuring the duos greatest hits. Need we say more?  Contact the hotel for its entertainment schedule .

Monte Carlo

New home of the Blue Man Group  - Comedy but difficult to describe. Be ready to participate and be prepared for noise and lots of percussion. Click entertainment for more information.

Luxor

Carrot Top - Comedian.  Click the following link for more information or to make reservations -
Luxor Las Vegas presents Carrot Top, Comedian of the Year!

Excalibur

The Thunder from Down Under - Australia's hottest hunks and other assorted shows .

Tournament of Kings - its back to medieval times and one of  popular dinner shows in Las Vegas.   See the official Excalibur website for details.

Bally's

Jubilee – Lavish Las Vegas stage production, featuring Bob Mackie costumes and  topless dancers.  See the Bally's entertainment website for more details

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