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We differentiate between three types of Vegas shows: For the first, these are “extravaganzas” for which you would be wise to purchase your tickets at least a month in advance. Then you have the “other” Vegas shows for which you still have to buy tickets but can probably get reasonable tickets after you arrive in town. Finally there are the visiting celebrities whose shows normally last only a few nights.

Shows change often enough that we cannot ensure that these lists are absolutely complete nor up-to-date. We also tried to avoid listing X-rated shows.

The Tix4Tonight company claims to sell half-price show tickets. I’ve not used it but it appears to be legitimate – very professional operation. You can find their sales offices in “Hawaiin Marketplace” not far from Mandalay or behind the giant Coke bottle near MGM-Grand or 877-TIX-4TNT. You can get a further $2 off per ticket with ad found in free Vegas magazines such as “TODAY in Las Vegas”.

The following is a list of the Extravaganza Shows. If any of these strike your interest, BUY THE TICKETS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, good seats disappear fast:

Broadway-Style Plays

Mama Mia – at Mandalay Bay

• http://www.mandalaybay.com/entertainment/MammaMia.aspx or 702-632-7580
• Musical with 22 ABBA songs (remember the singing group, Abba, from the 70s ?) that follows a women looking for her father; $50-$110

Phantom – at Venetian

• http://www.venetian.com/PHANTOM.aspx or 702-414-9000
• New “Phantom of the Opera” on steroids; $75-$150
• Phantom of the Opera - Phantom - The Las Vegas Spectacular is the Strip's newest hit with critics and audiences alike, haunting The Venetian in a thrilling new production

Monte Python’s SPAMALOT – at Wynn

• https://boxoffice.wynnlasvegas.com/spamalot.html or 702-770-9966
• A big-time Broadway show; $69-$99

Le Reve – at Wynn

• https://boxoffice.wynnlasvegas.com/lereve.html or 702-770-9966
• An aquatic spectacular NOT performed by Circe !!!; $109-$175

Ice: Direct from Russia – at Riviera

• http://www.rivierahotel.com/entertainment_ice.asp or call 877-892-7469
• Russian ice capades w/ tickets from $66.15
• $10-off coupons in free Vegas magazines such as “Where:QuickGuide Las Vegas”

Circe du Soleil

O - at Bellagio

• http://www.bellagio.com/o-cirque-du-soleil/o-cirque-du-soleil.aspx or 702-796-9999
• An aquatic SPECTACULAR – VERY POPULAR; makes engineers wonder “Gee, how did they do that?” STARTS at $93.50

Ka – at MGM Grand

• http://www.mgmgrand.com/entertainment/ka-cirque-du-soleil-show.aspx or 702-891-7777
• A relatively new Circe du Soleil spectacular combining acrobatics, martial arts, puppetry, & pyrotechnics; $70 and up

Love – at Mirage

• http://www.mirage.com/entertainment/entertainment_cirque_du_soleil.aspx or 702-792-7777
• A relatively new Circe du Soliel spectacular about The Beatles; $100 and up

Mystere – at Treasure Island

• http://www.treasureisland.com/pages/ent_mystere.aspx or 702-796-9999
• One of Circe du Soliel’s first Vegas spectaculars; whimsical, surreal, with acrobatics and dance; $60 and up

Zumanity – at New York New York

• NOT a “family” show

Headliners

Bette Midler (in theater that used to be for Celine Dion) – at Ceasars

• 702-731-7110
• It’s Bette Midler. $95 - $250 (!!!!!)

Barry Manilow – at the Hilton

• http://www.lvhilton.com/entertainment/manilow.shtml or 702-732-5755
• If you remember the 70s, you remember Barry; this is really HIM, not an impersonator; $95-$225

Penn & Teller – at the Rio (off Strip, near Ceasars)

• http://www.pennandteller.com/03/tickets.html or 702-777-7776
• Very famous funny magic act; $85 and up

NOTE: WAYNE NEWTON CAN NO LONGER BE FOUND

The following is a list of Other Shows for which there may not be such a rush to get the tickets:

Dancing Girls

Jubilee – at Bally’s

• www.harrahs.com/jubilee or 702-967-4567
• Lots of dancing showgirls; lots of sparkly lights; $68-$88
• Has been at Bally’s a LONG time; must be pretty good

Folies Bergere – at Tropicana

• http://www.tropicanalv.com/ent_folies.asp or 702-739-2411
• Lots of showgirls, singers, and sparkly lights; $68 and up
• Has been at The Trop a LONG time; must be pretty good

Stage Shows

V – The Ultimate Variety Show - at Planet Hollywood

• www.vtheshow.com or 702-932-1818
• Like Ed Sullivan ? 6pm & 7:30pm nightly; $65-$76
• $10-off coupons in free Vegas magazines such as “Where:QuickGuide Las Vegas”

Blue Man Group – at Venetian

• www.blueman.com or 702-414-7469
• Very funny and famous performing group; been around a long time; $65-$110

Menopause the Musical – at the Hilton

• http://www.lvhilton.com/entertainment/menopause.shtml or 702-732-5755
• Follow four women through “funny” change-of-life (!!!???!!!) $49.50

Stomp Out Loud – at Planet Hollywood

• http://www.stompoutloudvegas.com/ or 702-785-5555
• A troupe performance heavy on percussion; $60-$100

• www.stratospherehotel.com or 702-380-7777
• More impersonators of famous singers. Not as long-running as “Legends in Concert” (above). $42.75 for adults, $31.95 for kids

The Rat Pack is Back – at the Greek Isles Hotel

• www.Ratpackvegas.com
• A tribute to Frank, Sammy, Joey, & Dean; $57- $73.75

Magicians

Dirk Arthur – at Tropicana

• http://www.tropicanalv.com/ent_dirkarthur.asp or 702-739-2411
• A long-running Vegas magic show with largest number of exotic animals for an afternoon show; $33.90
• X-treme Magic (afternoon and evening showings) – Monstrous cats...heart-pounding illusions. It's Las Vegas magic to the extreme, featuring the only magic show on the Las Vegas Strip where visitors can get an up close look at exotic animals while they enjoy exciting magic.

Steve Wyrick – at Planet Hollywood

• www.stevewyrick.com or 702-777-9974
• A long-standing Vegas magic show in big theater complex; $70-$92

Lance Burton – at Monte Carlo

• www.lanceburton.com or 866-416-6730
• Magic show that has been in Vegas a LONG time; must be pretty good; $66.50 - $72.55

Broadway-Style Plays

• Dennis Miller – Sunday, 18 May at The Orleans
• Elton John - 3-22 June at Caesars Palace