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.

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

Bette Midler  has replaced Celine and its the hottest ticket in town and performs around 10 days a month. Elton John - The Red Piano at Caesar's Colosseum - Elton's contract calls for 75 shows over the next three yearsSee the hotel's entertainment calendar for more information on all shows.  And wait, is that Cher ?
 

Wynn Las Vegas  - Encore

Le Reve - A beautiful extravaganza featuring acrobatics and choreography at the Wynn's aqua-theater in the round.
http://www.encorelasvegas.com/site.cfm?s=B#/entertainment/le_r_ve/

Las Vegas Hilton

Bellagio

MGM Grand

Treasure Island

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New York, New York

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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"

Venetian

Wayne Brady, the dean of improvisation, has found a home at the Venetian.  Check out the official site for details. http://www.venetian.com/BRADY.aspx

Mandalay Bay

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 site for more details - http://www.mandalaybay.com/entertainment/default.aspx

The Palms

The Palms state-of-the-art concert theater "The Pearl"   is fast becoming one of the "in" venues in Las Vegas. Shows vary in content, but rock is the mainstay.

Rio

Harrrah's

Mac King Comedy-Magic Show  

Flamingo

Donnie and Marie - featuring the duos greatest hits. Need we say more?  Contact the hotel for its entertainment schedule.

Monte Carlo

Luxor

Criss Angel Believe

Excalibur

The Thunder from Down Under - Australia's hottest hunks.
http://www.excalibur.com/entertainment/ 

Tournament of Kings - its back to medieval times and one of  popular dinner shows in Las Vegas. http://www.excalibur.com/entertainment/tournament_of_kings.aspx

Bally's

Sahara

Various "rock n roll" shows http://www.saharavegas.com/shows , something like your local PBS station during a pledge drive

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