Taking A Look At The Best Las Vegas Shows

Friday, June 12th, 2009 at 5:07 am

Some people travel to Las Vegas Nevada for the big Las Vegas events, such as The Primm Off-Road Race in September, the World Series of Poker Academy in October or the Professional Bull Riders World Finals in November. There is the Nevada Senior Olympics, the FSE Las Vegas Bike Fest, the National Senior Pro Rodeo and the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car event. There is also a Las Vegas convention just about every week for the business professionals. However, many families come at any time of the year to enjoy the satisfying and ongoing Las Vegas shows.

Cirque Du Soleil has become synonymous with mystifying contortionists, surrealism-meets-theatre, mysterious music and superior lighting. The Bellagio Hotel is hosting “O,” which is one of the best of all the shows in Las Vegas, blending an “aquatic tapestry of artistry, surrealism and theatrical romance,” as the site explains. The Mirage has The Beatles LOVE performance, which celebrates the music of the Brit-pop band, along with imaginative acrobatic performers tackling mind-bending stunts in colorful costumes. At New York-New York, Zumanity (18+) blends erotic burlesque with acrobatic fun. Mystere at Treasure Island is probably the most kid-friendly of the Cirque shows, thrilling with high-power acrobatics, inspirational imagery and intriguing theatre. Lastly, KA at the MGM Grand Hotel is the hero’s journey that is bound to impress audiences of all ages. The fall of 2008 will see Criss Angel pair with Cirque Du Soleil for his “Believe” performance, which is one of the best selling shows even though it has yet to open. Don’t forget to get your Las Vegas show tickets!

Vegas hotels offer stupendous theatrical entertainment. The Phantom of the Opera at the Venetian Hotel is hands-down one of the best Las Vegas shows. Even if you’ve seen the movies before or listened to the CDs, there’s just something inspiring and unforgettable about hearing an Andrew Lloyd Weber musical live. No detail was spared in the creation of the Phantom’s $40-million, custom-built Opera House, with its rich red velvet seats and curtains, gold statues and carvings, hand-painted ceilings and Belgium-built mannequins. While some of the speaking scenes were cut from the 3-hour version, all the songs will be in the 90-minute version. Even if you’ve seen Phantom before, the Las Vegas “Spectacular” version adds extravagant, custom-built backdrops — a new Opera House facade with twinkling lights, an epic computer-controlled chandelier and state-of-the-art Las Vegas Nevada effects. Tickets can cost $100, but it’s worth every penny.

Tourists traveling to the city Las Vegas naturally want to get the most bang for their buck and would like tips on how to save money on Las Vegas shows. A good resource is www.tix4tonight.com, which has half-priced show tickets for five different locations around the Strip. Other resources include the Fashion Show Mall by Neiman Marcus, the Hawaiian Marketplace near the Polo Towers, the North Strip south of the Riviera, the Showcase Mall by the MGM Grand, and downtown at the Four Queens Hotel. There are also many free attractions to catch while you’re in town. Buying early, purchasing afternoon show tickets, catching cheap lounge acts and enjoying the atmosphere of the Las Vegas strip are all ways to enjoy the city.

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