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Some advice before you go to any of the Las Vegas shows.
1) Get yourself one of the magazines that are available for free at dispensers throughout Las Vegas, for example "What's On". They are full of $5 and $10 coupons for certain shows. That can cut your bill by quite a bit.
2) Do not order mixed drinks. Most of them are nothing but flavored water.
3) Only order bottled beer, no telling what you get from the tap.
4) Order wine in corked bottles only. There is no telling what you will get otherwise.
5) Most of the larger shows have assigned seating. No need to grease the sweaty palms of some slick Maitre d'.
6) No need to stand in line at the larger shows. The seating is assigned. No matter what you do, you will not get a different seat. Someone else is already there.
7) Before you get comfortable make yourself familiar with the emergency exits.
8) SHOWS CHANGE VERY OFTEN. CALL BEFORE YOU GO!
Revues *Top
outstandingThe Best of the Folies Bergere
Tropicana
Fri.-Wed. at 7:30 pm for all audiences. The 10 pm show is topless and no minors allowed. $44.95 and $54.95.
Tickets: 702-739-2411.
OK The Blue Man Group
Luxor
One of the most imaginative shows you'll see. Performances nightly at 7 pm and 10 pm.
Tickets: 702-262-4400
Group sales: 702-262-4262.
Ticketmaster: 702-474-4000.
or online: see their website
outstandingDe La Guarda
Rio
This show is different from anything you might have seen before. Everything and everyone hangs from the ceiling. No seating, standing only. Wear comfortable shoes and casual clothes. One of the leading new type of Las Vegas shows and well worth the money. Tue.-Fri. at 9 pm, Sat. at 8pm and 10:30 pm. $45.
Tickets: 702-252-7776.
outstandingEFX Alive
MGM Grand
Tue.-Sat. 7:30 and 10:30. Dark Sun. and Mon. $55 and $75. $40 for ages 5 - 12. Recently revised for current star Rick Springfield. I have seen this show a couple of times. It is really enjoyable and, like the title says, it has a lot of special effects. Well worth the money.
Tickets: 702-891-7777.
OKJubilee
Bally's
An old time Las Vegas strip revue. I like it a lot. Lots of variety. Must be over 18 to attend. Has magic, good looking dancers and the sinking of the Titanic, right there on stage. Sat.-Thu. at 7:30 and 10:30. Dark on Friday. $49.50 to $60. For sheer entertainment this show is hard to beat. It has been around for years but remains fresh and lively. Good value for the money.
Tickets: 800-237-SHOW, or: 702-967-4567. see their website
OKLuau and Polynesian Revue
Imperial Palace
Poolside music and dance revue with Rozita Lee's "Drums Of The Islands". Better food and cheaper than what you get in the islands. 6:30 pm Tues.-Thurs. April thru October, $29.95 with seafood buffet and unlimited mai tais and pina coladas. Tickets: 800-237-SHOW, or: 702-967-4567. see their website
outstandingMichael Flatley's Lord of the Dance
NewYork-NewYork
Wonderful dancing, but the music and footfalls are recorded. Various times on various days and various prices for various times. $50, $59, and $68.
Tickets: 702-740-6815
outstandingMystere
Treasure Island
Also called Cirque du Soleil at Treasure Island.
Nightly at 7:30 and 10:30. Dark Monday and Tuesday. $88 which is pretty steep but well worth it.
For reservations and information: 702-796-9999. For online info: see their website
For pre-theater seating at any of the restaurants: 702-894-7223.
For room reservations: see their website
outstanding"O" by Cirque du Soleil
Bellagio
Spectacular and very different. 7:30 pm and 10:30 pm. No shows Wednesday and Thursday. Quite expensive, about $99 to $121.
Tickets and information: 702-796-9999, or online at: see their websiteFor the hotel itself you can go to: see their website
outstandingScintas
Rio
Italian Americans from Buffalo, NY. Very funny show, impersonations etc. Mon. Tue. Fri. at 8pm, Sat. and Sun. at 6 pm and 8:30 pm. $35.
Tickets: 702-252-7776.
outstandingSplash
Riviera
7:30 pm and 10:30 pm nightly. Two shows per night is unusual for Las Vegas. Topless, but no longer a water show. Very original. I think this is one of your better show values. Just compare their pricing to that of some of the other shows. $42.40 for preferred seating and $51.50 for VIP seating. Must be 21 to enter.
Tickets: 702-794-9433.
outstandingStorm
Mandalay Bay
Latin dance and music. Various times, call them. $55 and $65.
Tickets: 702-632-7580
The Great Baldini
Howard-Johnson, 3111 W. Tropiocana Av. (west of the freeway). 798-1111.
Entertainer T. J. Tyler presents his impressions of Elvis, Richard Simmons, James Brown etc. Dancers and live music. $19.95 for two includes drink
outstandingViva Las Vegas
Stratosphere
Dancing, singing and chorus girls. 2 pm and 4 pm. $13.15. At this price you can't miss. Tickets: 702-380-7711.
Impressionists/Impersonators *Top
outstandingBill Acosta: Lasting Impressions
Flamingo
Singing impressions with topless dancers as a bonus. Different days have different times. Better to call them. $49.95, $59.95, $69.95. It is all very confusing. No one under 18 allowed.
Tickets: 702-733-3333. see their website
outstandingAmerican Superstars
Stratosphere
Another Elvis, Madonna and Ricky Martin show. Pretty good really. Various times. $32.95 for adults, $25.25 for ages 5-12. A $42 package is available. It includes dinner and a pass for the tower. Tickets: 702-380-7711.
The Dream King
Boardwalk
It's another Elvis (Trent Carlini). Tue.-Sat. nightly at 8:30 $27.95.
Tickets and info: 702-730-3194. see their website
outstandingAn Evening at La Cage
Riviera
Starring Frank Marino. Frank has been at it for a long time but he has managed to keep the show fresh and moving along. He plays Joan Rivers as you know. Wed.-Mon. at 7:30 and 9:30 pm. $24.95+. The dinner show option is available. Call for the price.
Tickets: 702-794-9433.
outstandingDanny Gans
Mirage
Voice impressionist. Tue.-Thu. and Sat.-Sun. 8 pm. $74.25
Tickets: 702-796-9999.
outstandingHonky Tonk Angels
Gold Coast
Tribute to famous country singers. Wed.- Mon. at 8 pm. - Dark on Tue. $9.95. Dinner and show $14.95.
Tickets: 702-251-3574.
outstandingThe King in Concert
Frontier
Here you get two Elvises (Elvi?)
At 12:00 and 4 pm it is Johnny Edwards for $17:95++ and at 7 pm it is Tim Welch and the "Inspirations" in "All Shook Up" for $36. This is the complete dinner package.
Every ticket includes a free slot pull with a chance on $5,000. a well drink or draft beer, a Elvis pocket calendar and a double your $100 to $250 jackpot.
Tickets: 702-309-7202 or 702-794-8241.
outstandingLegends in Concert
Imperial Palace
Lineup varies nightly but it usually is a great show. 7:30 pm and 10:30 pm, dark Sun. $34.50, kids under 12 $19.50, dinner pkg. $ 39.50. The few times I have seen this show it was really good. Live singing so far as I know. Nothing canned.
Tickets: 702-794-3261.
outstandingOl' Blue Eyes
Frontier
Jeff Profeta as Frank Sinatra lets you relive the Rat Pack era. 5:30 pm daily, $24.95 ($29 for show & buffet dinner).
Tickets: 702-309-7202 or 702-794-8241.
outstandingLady Luck
Stars of the Stripl
Mon.-Fri. 2 pm and 3:30 pm. Free with the purchase of one drink at $5.95 plus tip and tax. Does this baloney make sense to you? It doesn't to me, that is for sure. The show is $5.95 and the drink is free makes more sense. Mon.-Fri. 2 pm and 3:30 pm.
Tickets: 702-477-3000, orsee their website
outstandingThe Rat Pack is Back
Sahara
Performers portraying Frank Sinatra and others on Franks birthday party Dec. 12, 1961.Various showtimes. Call them. $34.95 plus service charge (what the heck is it with this gimmick?) plus tax. I do not like this service charge idea. Why can't this hotel flat out state what the price of the show is? What service are they referring too. I don't go there for that reason. Dinner and show packages available.
Comedy *Top
outstandingCatch A Rising Star
Excalibur
A comedy club with an ever changing cast of characters. Nightly 7:30 and 10 pm. $16.95.
Tickets: 702-597-7600, orsee their website
outstandingThe Comedy Stop
Tropicana
No one under 21. 8pm and 10:30pm nightly.
Tickets: 702-739-2714.
Dr. Naughty
Bourbon Street
X-rated comedy and hypnotist. Adults only. Mon.-Sat. 10:15pm. $45. Includes autographed photo of the good doctor and a chance to win $4,000.
Tickets: 702-228-7591.
outstandingHip-nosis
O'Shea's
It is that little joint next to the Flamingo going north on the strip. Hypnotist with audience participation. Various times, $29.95.
Tickets: 702-737-1343.
outstandingThe Improv
Harrah's
A changing cast of characters. 8 pm and 10 pm, dark on Mon. $24.95.
Tickets: 702-369-5223.
outstandingKenny Kerr's Boy-lesque
Frontier
Female impersonators. Very funny stuff. Kenny has been strutting his stuff in Las Vegas for many years. He always gives it his best. Mon.-Sat. at 8:30 pm. $29.95.
Tickets: 702-794-8200.
outstandingThe Michael Holly off the Wall Comedy Hour
Sahara
Interactive comedy. Tue.-Sat. 1 pm and 3 pm. $12.95.
Tickets: 702-737-2515.
outstandingRiviera Comedy Club
Riviera
A constantly changing cast of characters. 8 pm and 10 pm. $16.95. Dinner option and VIP seating available.
Tickets: 702-794-9433.
outstandingThe Second City
Flamingo
Skit comedy. Tue.-Sun. at 8pm and 10:30 pm. $24.95.
Tickets: 702-733-3333. or see their website
Family *Top
outstandingTournament of Kings
Excalibur
Medieval jousting show. Dinner is served in medieval fashion, no flatware. So, prepare yourself, go to the coffee shop first and rip-off some forks and knives. 6 pm and 8:30 pm nightly. $39.95+. Although this show is directed mainly at the younger crowd it holds a lot of appeal for older persons too. I have seen it several times and have always enjoyed it. For one thing most customers get to sit close to the action. You have your horses, knights, jousting and Merlin the magician makes an appearance too.
Tickets and reservations: 702-597-7600.
Magic *Top
outstandingThe Illusionary Magic of Rick Thomas
Tropicana
Magic and white tigers, where have I heard that before? 2 pm and 4 pm, dark Fri. $16.95 and $21.95. All ages welcome.
outstandingLance Burton: Master Magician
Monte Carlo
Tue.-Sat. 7pm and 10pm. $54.95 for balcony and $59.95 for mezzanine seating. Not as good as some of the other shows in town. A bit repetitive, for me anyway, but Lance is likeable and down-to-earth and has always been one of the smoothest magicians you'll see. Entierly appropriate for kids if you have 'em.
Tickets: 702-730-7160, or 877-386-8224.
outstandingThe Mac King Comedy Magic Show
Harrah's
Tue.-Sat. 1 pm and 3 pm. $14.95.
Tickets: 702-369-5111.
outstandingMelinda The First Lady of Magic
Venetian
Tuesday and Thursday 6:30 PM and 8:30 PM. Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 6:30 PM. Wednesday Dark.
Siegfried and Roy don't have anything Melinda doesn't have, in my opinion. You want to see magic? See this show. Maybe you can get by without spending $100. Tickets $88.00, $77.00, $55.00 and $38.00. 702-414-4300
outstandingShowgirls of Magic
San Remo
Tue.-Sun. 8 pm covered, 10:30 pm topless (no one under 21 admitted). $25.99.
Tickets: 702-597-6028.
outstandingSiegfried and Roy
Mirage
Various times. Includes souvenir program. $100.50. Really good show. It has everything, magic, effects, tigers and elephants. One thing about elephants when they have to go they go. I have seen it happen and the audience close to the stage wound up quite messy. So, think about that.
Tickets: 702-796-9999
outstandingSteve Wyrick
Sahara
Another magician. Can the entertainment directors think of something else once in a while? Various times. $34.95 plus tax and service charge. Here we go again with that service charge. Why not forget about it and go elsewhere?
Tickets: 702-737-2515, orsee their website
Theater *Top
Ba-Da-Bing
Alexis Park
Interative comedy dinner theater. 7 pm Thurs. & Sun., 8:30 Fri. & Sat., $49.95-$64.95. 702-367-0920
Cats
Aladdin
Oct. 9-14. 8 pm, 2 & 8 Sat., 2 & 7:30 Sun. $35-75. Ticketmaster.com
COMING SOON
Damn Yankees
Orleans
Starring Tab Hunter. April 12 - May 5, 2002.
COMING SOON
Dream Girls
Orleans
Starring Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr. Feb. 14 - Mar. 5, 2002.
COMING SOON
Guys and Dolls
Aladdin
April 14-19, 2002. 8 pm, 2 & 8 Sat., 2 & 7:30 Sun. $35-75. Ticketmaster.com
COMING SOON
Les Miserables
Aladdin
Sep. 19-23. 8 pm, 2 & 8 pm weekend. Tickets are only available as part of the Broadway Series package (interesting arrangement for a tourist town). see their website
COMING SOON
Mame
Orleans
Starring Anne Jefferys. Dec. 21-30 Dark Mon. 12/24. Price TBA. 7:30 pm .
outstandingMarriage Can Be Murder
The Egg and I Restaurant, 4533 West Sahara Avenue
Something very un-Vegas: interactive comedy mystery dinner theater where the audience helps solve the crime. Suitable for the family except for younger kids. $44.95 plus tax and gratuity for a show, 3 course meal, and one non-alcoholic beverage. Thursday and Friday @ 7pm, and Saturday @ 6:00 & 9:00 pm. 702-616-3322.see their website
outstandingMen Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus
Flamingo
Broadway style musical comedy. Different times and days. You better call them $36, $44, $52. Matinee prices are $28, $38, $48. Tickets: 702-733-3333, or 800-221-7299, or any Allstate Ticketing Location.
COMING SOON
The Who's "Tommy"
Aladdin
Nov. 27-Dec.2. 8 pm. Aladdin
Cheesecake/Beefcake *Top
outstandingBottoms-Up
Flamingo
The only topless afternoon show in Las Vegas. 2 pm and 4 pm. Dark on Sun. $12.95. I noticed a coupon for free admission for two for this show. Check it out!Tickets: 702-733-3333, or 800-221-7299, or any Allstate Ticketing Location.
Tickets: 702-733-3333.
outstandingCrazy Girls Fantasy Revue
Riviera
Topless revue. Strictly cheesecake. Last time I saw that one it looked somewhat amateurish. Lots of fun though. Tue.-Sun. 8:30 and 10:30. $39.95. Dinner option available. VIP seating available. What exactly this means I do not know. No one under 21 admitted.
Tickets: 702-794-9433.
outstandingKaren Denise's Naked Angels
Plaza
Starring Steve Barbutti. Oh boy, I think Steve has been in Reno and Las Vegas as long as I have (since 1967). He is pretty funny too. Tue.-Sun. 8 pm and 10 pm. $28.95.
Tickets: 702-386-2444.
outstandingLa Femme
MGM Grand
A bit more artistic and creative than your other nudie shows. Wed.-Mon. 8 pm and 10:30 pm. $49.
Tickets: 702-891-7777.
OKMidnight Fantasy
Luxor
Topless revue. Various times. $29.95.
Tickets: 702-262-4400.
Luxor room reservations: 800-288-1000. Also online at: see their website
outstandingSkintight
Harrah's
Topless revue. Various times, call them. Dark Thu. $39.95.
Tickets: 702-369-5111.
Music *Top
outstandingClint Holmes
Harrah's
Different show times, call them. $44.95.
Tickets: 702-369-5111.

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